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At the high school level and below, I don’t think anything will lose a game faster or more frequently than a team’s inability to handle pressure. We have probably all had teams that have...
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Learn MoreScoring is difficult at all levels of basketball. Even with good players and well-considered set plays, it can be hard to score in the half court against a solid defensive team. This is even...
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The point guard (also called the "one") is one of the five positions in basketball.Point guards are usually the smallest and quickest players on the court, and they're responsible for bringing the...
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The shooting guard could be the most famous position in basketball. It’s a position that has been filled by many legendary basketball players including the greatest player of all time (MJ) and...
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The center, who is often referred to as the “five,” is one of the most important basketball positions on the team. A dominant center can completely change the identity of a team’s offense and...
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A well-drilled team running a full-court press is exciting to watch and can be devastatingly effective against any opponent. When your players are all on the same page and rotating as one unit,...
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The small forward, who is often referred to as the “three”, can be one of the most important roles on a basketball team. The ideal small forward is typically a player who is bigger and stronger...
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The power forward (also known as the “four”) is an integral part of any basketball team that intends to play with toughness and physicality. Traditionally, the power forward is a player who is...
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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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This story appears in SLAM KICKS 28. Available now. It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Brooklyn and Jordan Brand is keeping everything hush-hush. The only semblance of light in the room radiates from...
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