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How to Catch a Basketball

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Summary: Catch a basketball close to your body to keep defenders from getting it away from you. Learn how in this basketball fundamentals video, with b-ball tips from a hoops expert.

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By Andre Boyer
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Andre Boyer has been playing basketaball since he was 11. He played in high school and at the University of California at San Diego. He currently plays in several leagues in Los...read more

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"Now we're talking about catching the pass that was thrown to you when you catch a pass make sure you have your arms out ready like if your in a defense position but closer to your body, so you block your chest and your groin area so it doesn't get hurt from the ball. For example catch it right in front of you make sure you arms and your legs are way from the defender to box out so they can't touch the ball from you. For example catch the ball move your leg in front so the defender can not have any access to you from here it's all about angle your always at a degree when you moving all around the court. "

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