An elevator screen is when an offensive player (typically a shooter) cuts between two players before they step together and close the gap before the defender can get through. This should allow...
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A moving screen is a type of illegal screen in which the screener makes contact that is not allowed because they do not stay stationary or they move some part of their body to create...
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Triple threat is when an offensive player catches the ball and gets in a position where they're a “threat” to shoot, dribble, or pass the ball. The triple threat position immediately puts the...
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The 8 second violation occurs when a team has possession of the basketball for more than 8 consecutive seconds in its backcourt. In other words, a team must cross the half court line with the...
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An Iverson cut is an off-ball cutting action where an offensive player cuts over the top of two staggered screens, usually set near the elbows, to receive the ball on the wing. The goal of an...
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People get into coaching basketball for many different reasons. Whether it’s because they’re a former player looking to stay in the game, a lifelong fan trying to get more involved, or a parent...
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Pickup basketball is simply a game of basketball played without any formal organization. There are no coaches, referees, or schedules... just a group of people coming together to play. It...
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A blocking foul is when a player is not in legal guarding position and makes illegal contact with another player that impedes their progress, whether they have the basketball or not. A blocking...
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Most basketball fans would agree that a dunk is one of the most exciting plays in the game. There's just something about a player jumping up and slamming a ball through the rim that immediately...
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The first time you watched an NBA game, you may have noticed that they have quite a few different rules than other levels of basketball. Whether it’s defensive 3 seconds or actual jump balls,...
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When coaching youth basketball, it can sometimes be easy to get caught up in the pressures of games and tournaments, and forget what should be right at the top of our priority list: Having...
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When most coaches hear 1-3-1 defense, they most likely think of a long and athletic team playing around in the half court forcing lob passes and trapping in the corners. However, the 1-3-1 can...
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If you’ve ever attended a basketball game, chances are you’ve heard the crowd yell: “T him up!” or “That’s a technical!” What these fans are yelling about is a technical foul. While this...
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You may notice that sometimes players can let their emotions get the better of them. And when that happens, they can take it out on an opponent with an overly rough and sometimes even dangerous...
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If you watch basketball at all, chances are you’ve heard the term “double-double.” It’s a pretty easy concept to understand, but there are many types of double-doubles, which can make things a...
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If you’ve ever been to a basketball game before, chances are you’ve noticed the word “Bonus” on the scoreboard along with arrows pointing in each direction. But what exactly this word means on...
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A flare screen occurs when a player sets a screen for a teammate cutting AWAY from the ball to a spot on the perimeter. The cutter uses the screen to create space between him and his defender...
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These basketball drills for beginners are a great way to have your team work on their fundamentals, but do it in a slightly different way than they’re used to. Players will be building new...
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These basketball drills for beginners are a great way to have your team work on their fundamentals, but do it in a slightly different way than they’re used to. Players will be building new...
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The 2-1-2 press does a great job of flustering an offense by forcing them to break a press by doing something they’ve been told they shouldn’t: Dribble up the sideline instead of getting the ball...
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