A motion offense is a basketball offense that uses rules and principles to help players read the defense and make their own decisions, instead of running scripted set plays. It's built on...
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Traditionally, basketball has 5 specific positions on the court. Two guards, two forwards, and a center. 1. Point guard 2. Shooting guard 3. Small forward 4. Power forward 5....
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Are you looking for basketball drills and games for kids? Well, you've come to the right place! I frequently receive emails from coaches seeking drills because they either don't know what to...
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The Euro Step is an extremely effective move that allows a player with the ball to evade a defender and finish at the basket with a wide open layup. It's a move that has become much more...
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Every young basketball player grows up wanting to learn how to shoot a basketball at a world-class level. With the rise of players like Steph Curry and Damian Lillard, as well as the game of...
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The 3-2 zone defense is becoming an increasingly popular defense in the half court at all levels of basketball, from the youth level to the NBA. With so many offenses perimeter-focused these...
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As the name suggests, there are 4 quarters in a basketball game. But only IF that league breaks their games into quarters. For the most part, middle school, high school, college women, and...
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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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