Coaching Basketball

How to Scout a Basketball Team

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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It is a good idea to know what you are getting yourself into. When you are a basketball coach, it is never a good feeling to go into a game with no idea what the other team likes to do. You might be throwing your players' to the wolves and end up ... more »

How to Teach a Child to Shoot a Basketball

By Kent Janz

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Shooting a Basketball takes practice. Here are some tips that will help when you are teaching young athletes to shoot a basketball. You just have to remember one acronym. B.E.E.F... more »

How to Throw an Overhead Pass in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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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 undestand the fundamentals of passing. This ... more »

How to Beat a 2-3 Zone Defense in Basketball

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The most common zone defense that is played is the 2-3 zone defense. This defense is easy to run and when properly executed can be very formidable. However, a disciplined and patient offense can dissect a 2-3 zone defense to get good shots... more »

How to Become a Basketball Coach

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Basketball is a sport that has expanded around the world. There's always a need for new coaches who have a desire to teach the game. Between kids leagues, summer leagues, middle schools, high schools and beyond, there are thousands of basketball ... more »

How to Catch and Pass a Basketball

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Solid basketball fundamentals are the needed building blocks to create a better player and a better basketball team. While dribbling the basketball and shooting receive a significant amount of attention, the ability to catch and pass a basketball ... 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 develope your basketball players skills.

By foster4

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As coaches and parents we are always looking for ways to better our players skills. There really is only one way and that is to have them play, play and play some more. Of course they need to be taught the correct fundamentals, but playing time ... more »

How to Improve Basketball Ball Handling Skills in 7 Minutes Per Day

By Kerry Winans

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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 »

How to Play Basketball Competitively With Boys When You’re a 12-Year-Old Girl

By John Gossett

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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 »

How to Practice Basketball in Your House Without a Hoop

By Kerry Winans

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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 »

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 Slam Dunk!

By SPORTSKOOL

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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 »

How to slow down the other teams top scorer.

By foster4

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In coaching basketball we will at some point come up against a team that has one very good player who does most of their teams scoring. If the other players are equal with the team that you have, then it is important to slow down their number ... more »

How to Throw a Bounce Pass in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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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 »

How to Use the Grinnell Basketball System

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The Grinnell basketball system is named after Grinnell College in Iowa. Coach Dave Arsenault developed the system to help the team get a winning season for the first time in over two decades. Coach the Grinnell system by emphasizing speed and ... more »

How to Warm Up a Basketball Team

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Whether you are preparing for a long practice session, the season opener or a playoff basketball game, the team warm-up is an important part of the preparation for what is ahead. While it is tempting to get down to business, some time warming up ... more »

How to Be a Pro Basketball Coach

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Becoming a professional basketball coach can be a long and strenuous journey. After years of successful coaching at numerous levels, a basketball coach may get the opportunity to work at the professional level. However, these opportunities are ... more »

How to Beat a 1-3-1 Zone Defense in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The 1-3-1 zone defense is usually utilized in an attempt to trap offensive players along the sidelines. This defense was made popular by UNLV in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is not used nearly as often as a 2-3 zone and most teams are not ... more »

How to Dribble a basketball

By hucknallite

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The basics behind controlling a basketball in a fast and furious sport... more »

How to Improve Shooting Arc in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Shooting a basketball is mostly art with some science involved. If you watch jump shots from various players, you will see many players develop their own shooting arc after years of practice. You want to achieve a repeatable shot with an arc that ... more »

How to Improve Your Crossover Dribble in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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An effective crossover dribble is a very effective tool when trying to beat the defender. This article will describe a drill that will improve your crossover dribble and your ability to finish strong at the basket... more »

How to jump higher

By amjad

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Jump higher,DUNK HARDER,slam the ball with styal,add up to 10" to your vertical leap... more »

How to Make a 3-Pointer in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The 3-pointer is a great shot in basketball made famous by a number of players in the NBA, for example John Stockton, Ray Allen and Reggie Miller. The 3-pointer was first allowed in 1945 at a college level game. The distance of the 3-point line ... more »

How to Throw a Chest Pass in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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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 »

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