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How to check the standard airpressure in the basketball

By russostyle

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we are gonna check ,if we have enough air in the ball to give you better experience playing ball.. more »

How to Choose the Right Sized Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Using the right sized basketball affects a basketball player's ability to improve their ball handling skills and prevents injury. Take time to learn how to select the right ball for your age, gender and needs... more »

How to Cut Down a Basketball Net

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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What do national, state and sometimes league champions have in common? They all get to cut down the net after the big game... more »

How to Defend a Fast Break in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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The fast break is a great offensive weapon in basketball. If you do not have an effective way to defend your opponent's fast break, they will be able to score many easy baskets against your team. This article will focus on defending the fast break... more »

How to Defend a Fast Break in Youth Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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The Fast Break is a great offensive weapon in basketball. When executed properly, it can lead to many scoring opportunities. Every team should have a strategy for defending the fast break to prevent their opponent from getting easy lay-ups in ... more »

How to Do a Pump Shot Fake in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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A player who can create his/her own shot is very valuable to the team. Players can create their own shots in many ways. This article focuses on the pump shot fake. When used effectively, the pump shot fake can create scoring opportunities for the ... more »

How to Execute a Blitz-Switch Defense in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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A Blitz-Switch is an effective defensive maneuver that can lead to turnovers and easy baskets. When executed correctly, a Blitz-Switch can rattle even the best ball handlers and cause them to travel, double-dribble, or throw the ball away... more »

How to Get Picked for Pickup Hoops

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The jump shots fly through the air and the slam-dunks are ferocious, but unfortunately only ten people at a time can take part in the festivities. If the hoops action is of the pickup variety teams are by the person who call next game. If a ... more »

How to Hit a Pinch Shot in Racquetball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The pinch shot looks like a power shot, but it takes an elusive skip off the front wall... more »

How to Improve Open Court Moves in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Developing your skills in the open court can make you more valuable to your team. It will allow you to consistently score and create more opportunities for your teammates. This articles focuses on the "Circle Attack"--a drill that provides an ... more »

How to Improve Playing Defense With Your Feet in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Defense wins Championships! In order to play good defense, each player must move their feet to keep their body in position against the offensive player. A player can get into bad habits of reaching and lunging for the ball which takes him/her ... more »

How to Play 3-on-3 Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you've never played 3-on-3 basketball, you're missing out on one the most exciting and competitive short-sided basketball games around. 3-on-3 follows basically the same rules as traditional basketball, but is played on only half the court. A ... more »

How to Play Basketball One Handed

By premonitions

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We've all found ourselves at one time or another claiming that we could beat someone else at a given sport, one handed. Well, be sure that you can live up to this claim should anyone ever take you up on the offer. Read on to learn to play ... more »

How to Play Bump

By goodatstuff

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Bump is a great game played on the basketball court. If your the person that LOVES hitting other people's balls in croquet, this is the basketball game for you! The object is to make a shot before the person in front of you in line does and if ... more »

How to Play Team Man-to-Man Defense in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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A high-flying team that scores a lot of points is fun to watch, but it is proven time and time again ....DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS! In this article, we are going to explore the main aspect of a strong team "Person-to-Person" ... more »

How to Play the Basketball Game One Shot Conquer

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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One Shot Conquer is a basketball mini-game that is the basketball equivalent of golf. Each player takes turn trying to make a shot and keeps track of how many attempts they made. Make the fewest shots and conquer the game of One Shot Conquer... more »

How to Play Two-on-Two Half-Court Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Two-on-two hoops provides a great way to develop chemistry with a teammate. You don't have anyone else to pass the ball to!.. more »

How to Practice Boxing Out in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Once you understand the fundamentals of "Hand,Hip,Hold" in boxing out, it is time to practice the technique with a partner. This article focuses on practicing boxing out with a partner. This can be done with just two people or you can ... more »

How to Practice Passing Against Pressure Defense in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Players must be able to effectively pass the basketball while facing defensive pressure. This article focuses on a fast-moving drill that provides opportunities to pass the ball against defensive pressure... more »

How to Predict Final Four Teams During the Preseason

By abbeyroad920

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People who aren’t even college basketball fans love to watch March Madness. However, what if you want to pick the Final Four teams before the season even begins? Here are some tips on how you can pick the Final Four during the preseason... more »

How to Properly Dribble a Basketball

By ErikaRay

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Knowing how to properly dribble a basketball is the most fundamental skill that’s needed to play the sport. During a game, the player holding the ball is not allowed to move both of his feet without dribbling the ball first. Those who don’t ... more »

How to Run a Basketball Offense: Outside Pick and Roll

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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This is a good solid play that employs several basic techniques... more »

How to Set a Perfect Pick in Basketball

By hqi777

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Have you ever wanted to set a really good pick in basketball to help your team win? In this article you'll learn how to set great picks in basketball... more »

How to Shoot a Basketball Free Throw

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The free throw is a lost art in basketball. Overall, free throw shooting at every level of play has seen a precipitous drop in proficiency over the past few decades. Players lack a fundamental base to their games and often ignore the free throw ... more »

How to Signal for a Backdoor Pass in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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If your opponent is overplaying on defense, a backdoor play is an effective way to catch the defense off guard and score easy baskets. This article focuses on how to communicate a backdoor play... more »

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