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How to shoot a basketball properly

By martymar4883

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You will learn how to shoot a basketball properly and effectively!.. 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 »

How to Become a Basketball Point Guard

By Kerry Winans

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In basketball, the point guard is referred to as the "Floor General" or "Coach on the Court." An effective point guard is critical to the success of the team based on his/her influence on the offense and defense. This article focuses on the ... more »

How to Get a Slam Dunk on the First Play of the Game

By pfllournoy

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Coach Peter Flournoy, who led MCA to 4 National Championships, shows how this quick lay-up or dunk in the opening seconds can be a good psychological boost for your team... more »

How to Keep Score in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Basketball is a great game played by young and old alike with fast action and movement happening throughout the court. The score you keep is a reflection on both the offense and defense of both teams... more »

How to Run the Motion Offense in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The term motion offense is used quite a bit in basketball. There are probably several offenses that could be considered a motion offense. There are many different versions of the motion offense. This article will give you a general idea of how to ... more »

How to shoot foul shots, and better your percentage.

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Fouls shooting at times can be a coaches nightmare or a savior. One of the hundred rules of basketball says that you should make as many foul shots as your opponent attempts in a game. This means two things one your playing good defense and two ... more »

How to Teach a Basketball Layup

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The layup shot in basketball is among the first a new player should learn, and the player should practice this shot constantly. The layup forms the foundation for a number of other basketball shots and allows a step during its execution. You can ... more »

How to Coach a Wheelchair Basketball Team

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Coaching a wheelchair basketball team can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. Although you need to balance a lot of different aspects that you don't deal with in other forms of basketball, the game is still basically the same. By ... more »

How to Conduct a Basketball Tryout

By Kerry Winans

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Tryouts are an integral part of any basketball program. A tryout is the first component of team formation. The purpose of the tryouts vary by program--you may utilize a tryout to "cut" the number of players to a certain level (e.g. taking 22 ... more »

How to Fundraise at a Basketball Tournament

By Kerry Winans

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Your basketball organization is hosting a tournament. The purpose of the tournament is to raise funds for your basketball teams. Although you will be receiving entry fees from the participating teams, most of that money will go towards paying ... more »

How to Help your child in getting recruited for College

By TheFanNJ

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A lot of kids are having troubles with finding the right schools, and getting noticed by any schools. There's almost 2 million kids looking to further their careers in sports year after year. Coaches! 101 the book was one of the best how to books ... more »

How to implement a successful basketball program.

By foster4

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How do we as coaches taking over a program that has been down both in numbers for participation and the number of wins, change this and become successful. The beginning must begin with the head coach. We msut be objective in what we are trying ... more »

How to Improve During Basketball Off Season

By Kerry Winans

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In basketball, TEAMS are made during the season—individual PLAYERS are made in the off-season. In order to improve as a basketball player, you must be willing to work on your skills in the April to October timeframe. This article focuses on the ... more »

How to perform a behind the back dribble in basketball.

By foster4

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Young players growing up are always trying new skills which is very good if they want to advance to the next levels of the game. Some of these skills are pretty easy to perform while others are a little more of a challenge. The behind the back ... more »

How to Run a Pass Pick Away Offense in Basketball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Even simple offenses in basketball can get teams good shots when they are run correctly. The pass pick away offense is simple enough that fifth graders can run it, yet it is effective enough that high school teams can utilize it as a secondary ... more »

How to Scout a Basketball Player

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Basketball players are like snowflakes. No two are exactly the same. Every player has their own favorite spots on the floor, combinations of abilities and weaknesses. It is difficult to scout a basketball player from just one game. Unfortunately, ... more »

How to Shoot a Jump Hook

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Any post player in basketball must know how to shoot a jump hook. The jump hook is a very difficult shot to defend because when executed correctly it is practically impossible to block. Read on to learn how to shoot a jump hook... more »

How to avoid a box out in basketball

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This article will show you how to avoid being boxed out by your defender, and put yourself in position for offensive rebounds and trips to the foul line... more »

How to be the best in basketball (jumpshot)

By freestylesportz

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Baketball is one of the most popular sports of all times.People every where play it and its really fun. But there are some people who feel left out because they dont know who to play. This article is for anyone who want to learn how to play ... more »

How to Beat Michael Jordan in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Did you ever want to take on Michael Jordan and beat him? This article focuses on a fun practice drill that can significantly improve your shooting—it is called "Plus One-Minus Two." Go ahead, get your game on and dominate the best players in ... more »

How to Calculate Possessions in Basketball

By Kerry Winans

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Basketball is a game made up of possessions. In any game, both teams will have essentially the same number of possessions. The goal of each team is to be more effective with their possessions (i.e. score more points per possession). In this ... more »

How to Catch or Receive a Pass in Basketball

By Nate1224hoops

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This article will show you the proper was to receive a pass. Ten percent of all turnover related to passing are the receivers fault... more »

How to Coach a Basketball Training Session

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Every coach knows that a winning team has to train together. Creating a training session in basketball requires you to work on each player's weaknesses without slowing the other players down. Planning out the training session is key to having a ... more »

How to Coach an NBA Team

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Your first coaching position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) brings with it plenty of challenges. Players on an NBA team typically receive higher pay than coaches and their elite position in the basketball world means that they want ... more »

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