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By Allana Baroni 0 comments
"Hey now, you’re an all-star. Get your game on. Go play!" Prepare to hear this song ‘cause the NBA All-Star Game is coming so get ready to play! Here are a few tips to host an all-star party in your home... more »
By Kerry Winans 0 comments
Ball handling is a very important part of the game of basketball. If you are a good ball handler, you will be a valued member of your team. Ball handling is not all about dribbling...it also includes catching and securing the ball. This ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
There may come a time when the basketball game comes down to your ability to make a free throw. Some of the great scorers in basketball history would freeze at the free throw line and fail to sink that crucial basket. You can practice this skill ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 7 comments
While the hook shot is difficult to defend, the jump hook is next to impossible. It leaves you free to concentrate on the shot instead of your opponent... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 9 comments
When the defenders are expecting and waiting for a layup, fool them by continuing under the basket for the reverse... more »
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Basketball is a team sport played in a court with two netted rings attached to 10-foot poles on either end of the court. Five active players per team attempt to score points by getting a ball through one of the nets. Variations on the basic game ... more »
By John Gossett 1 comments
If you are a young girl who is serious about basketball, then you will need to expect to play with boys your own age rather than girls. At this age, girls are not competitive enough to improve your skills and challenge your perspective. Playing ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
It is very difficult to guard a good post player in basketball. A good post player will be effective at getting you off balance and out of position. It is your job to prevent those things from happening. Follow these steps to play good post defense... more »
By Kerry Winans 1 comments
Stuck in the house but you really want to practice your basketball skills? Many people believe that in order to practice basketball, you need to have a basketball hoop...HOGWASH...there are a tremendous amount of exercises and drills that can be ... more »
By Kerry Winans 0 comments
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 »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 4 comments
When on the court, do as the pros do ' defend man to man. This takes basic skills and good foresight... more »
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This is a common zone defense, one that best protects the areas between zones... more »
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Your team needs to inbound from beneath your own basket. This is one stacking pattern to accomplish that... more »
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When it comes to inbounding from the sideline, execute this stacking pattern for good results... more »
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This is a simple play with two good options. It's named for the two crisscrossing guards... more »
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This is initially a complicated series of moves, sometimes called the continuity pattern. Its strength comes in the constant player motion and (without a shot clock or turnovers) the numerous shot opportunities and reshuffling... more »
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With its constant circular motion, this is a good pattern against a zone defense... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 10 comments
Granted it's not necessarily a practical shot, but shooting from underneath the basket will help you learn to put different types of spin on the ball... more »
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If you aren't one of the taller players on the basketball court, learning how to shoot a tear drop can help your game immensely. Shooting a tear drop in basketball isn't hard to do, but it could take a couple years to master. By following a few ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 1 comments
Usually the smallest ' and often the quickest ' players on the court, the guards are essential for pace and direction... more »
By SPORTSKOOL 0 comments
Not many people can do this move, because it has been kind of complicated, but if you can, it’s an awesome move to achieve. This movement is known as the “slam dunk.” The term “slam dunk” was first coined by former L.A. Lakers announcer Chick ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 6 comments
Remember Curly from the Harlem Globetrotters? This is the first step to emulating the smoothness and grace he showed while spinning the ball upon his long fingers... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 16 comments
If you don't have possession of the basketball, there's one simple way to correct that: filch the ball from your opponent... more »
By coachrb 1 comments
Shooting is what draws all young players to the game of basketball. To make it enjoyable, the shot is best learned in a few easy steps. Anyone can successfully shoot a basketball regardless of age, size or ability. Follow these steps and shoot ... more »
By Kerry Winans 0 comments
A team that passes well is very difficult to defend. A good passing team can move the ball effectively and present easy opportunities for scoring. In order to be a good passer, it is important to understand the fundamentals of passing. This ... more »