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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 Finger Roll in Basketball

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When done correctly, the finger roll is a thing of beauty as the ball gently floats through the air and then drops through the rim with barely a flutter of the net... more »

How to Do a Post Move Pivot and Shoot in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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A player that develops effective post moves can become the "go-to" player on their team. This article and video will provide guidance on gaining the proper post position and executing the "Pivot and Shoot" move... more »

How to Do a Spin Move in Basketball

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With or without the ball, the spin move frees you from tight defensive pressure and gives you a chance to contribute offensively... more »

How to Do a Two-Handed Basketball Dunk

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Although not as aesthetically pleasing as a one-handed dunk, the two-handed dunk is probably the highest percentage shot in basketball and is effective even if you are fouled... more »

How to Do an Up-and-Under Post Move in Basketball

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Goad your defender into the air with a hard fake to create room for an easy layup in the post... more »

How to Dribble a Basketball Between Your Legs

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Many players dribble between their legs as they focus on the court action in front of them. Dribbling is also a great way to elude a defender... more »

How to Earn Playing Time on a Basketball Team

By Kerry Winans

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If you are a player who wants to get more playing time in the games, this article will provide some tips on how to earn more time on the court. A basketball team needs contributions in all aspects of the game. If you can fill a need on the team, ... more »

How to Get Picked in a Pick Up Basketball Game

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Playing basketball can be a lot of fun and great exercise but sometimes getting in a good pick up game can be very difficult. Here are some steps to get picked... more »

How to Improve Jump Shooting

By Kerry Winans

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A team that can consistently make 15-foot jump shots is very difficult to defend. This article focuses on a drill that will improve the shooting while providing gamelike conditions. The drill is called "Boston Elbow.".. more »

How to Interview a Coach After a Game

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Quotes from a coach can make or break a game story. Colorful and insightful quotes motivate readers to continue through the entire article. Coaches boast varying degrees of openness with the media. The challenge is to extract the most that can be ... more »

How to Keep a Basketball Scorebook

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Every basketball game requires someone to keep the scorebook. The scorebook is the official record of the game. After the scoreboard is turned off the only thing left is the scorebook. When you think about all the stats that you need to track to ... more »

How to Keep Score in Five-on-Five Basketball

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Having problems keeping up with the scoring in team basketball? Follow these quick guidelines and understanding the game will be a lot easier... more »

How to Make a Hook Shot in Basketball

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The hook shot is an excellent weapon when you're in close proximity to the hoop and tight defense is being applied... more »

How to Make a Jump Shot

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Don't allow tall defensive hotshots to steal your moment of glory. Get some spring in those legs and shoot right over them... more »

How to Make a Layup

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Making a layup (a close-range shot on the run) is one of the easiest ways to score points. These instructions describe a right-handed layup; reverse them if you're a lefty... more »

How to Play 21 in Basketball

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This is a fast-paced half-court game that requires three players, all of whom are trying to score exactly 21. All regular rules of the game apply, except there are no out-of-bounds and no fouls... more »

How to Play Basketball Knockout

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Sharpen your free-throw accuracy under pressure with a quick game of knockout... more »

How to Play Bump

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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 Four-on-Four Half-Court Basketball

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Spacing is the key to a four-on-four half-court basketball game. Expect things to get crowded in the paint; alter your playing style accordingly... more »

How to Play the Basketball Game One Shot Conquer

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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 Reverse Dunk a Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The basket's already 10 feet off the ground, but the real test of skill is to not even look at it as you dunk the ball... more »

How to Run a Basketball Defense: Full Court Press

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Few defenses are more tiring than the full court press. But when it's done effectively, the offense will feel exhausted, too... more »

How to Set a Pick in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Every team needs a scorer, and every team needs a nuts-and-bolts player to free up the scorer... more »

How to Shoot a Basketball Free Throw

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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 »

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