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Get started playing basketball with the tips on basketball game rules, form shooting, dribbling, basketball drills and more, in this free instructional sports video series. Learn how to improve your game with the Mikan drill, the mummy wrap drill, dribbling drills, speed drills, and lay-up drills.
There are 22 videos in this series:
Get an overview of how to play the game of basketball, with expert tips and advice on basketball rules and moves, in this free instructional sports video.
Triple threat is very important in basketball offense; when you get into triple threat, you're ready to dribble, pass or shoot the ball. Learn more in this free instructional sports video.
When playing basketball, it's important to wear shoes that provide good ankle support and clothes that allow you to move easily. Learn about proper basketball attire in this free instructional sports video.
Mummy wraps are a great basketball drill that help improve hand strength, balance, and ball handling skills. Learn how to do basketball mummy wraps in this free instructional sports video.
Stationary dribbling is a great way to practice your basketball dribbling technique. Get tips on how to do stationary dribbling drills in this free instructional sports video.
Stationary dribbling with a crossover is a great ball handling drill for basketball. Watch an expert show how to do this drill in this free instructional sports video.
Dribbling figure 8s with a basketball is a great way to improve your ball handling skills. Learn how to do figure eight basketball drills in this free instructional sports video.
Two ball dribbling is an advanced basketball handling drill. Learn how to dribble two balls at the same time in this free instructional sports video.
What is the difference between playing basketball on an indoor court versus an outdoor court? Find out plus get tips on using indoor and outdoor basketballs in this free instructional sports video.
Basketball players have to have quick feet. Learn speed drills that will help to build strength in your legs and make you faster on your feet in this free instructional sports video.
Basketball rebounding drills can help you jump higher, build leg strength, and get better at rebounding. Learn a rebounding drill and get expert tips on how to rebound in this free instructional sports video.
Understanding basketball rules and regulations can help you avoid getting called for violations. Get an overview of basic basketball rules and violations in this free instructional sports video.
From the half court line to the three point line, learn about basketball court lines and markings, and what they mean, in this free instructional sports video.
It's important to use the correct form when shooting a basketball. Learn how to shoot the ball properly in this free instructional sports video.
Practice good form shooting in basketball by starting close to the basket and then moving further back. Learn about the best way to practice shooting baskets in this free instructional sports video.
In basketball, there are one point, two point, and three point shots. Learn about the basketball point system in this free instructional sports video.
A lay-up is a two point shot in basketball that is made directly under the basket or while dribbling through the basket. Learn how to make a lay-up in this free instructional sports video.
The Mikan drill is a famous basketball drill used for increasing stamina, improving lay-up skills and rebounding timing, and developing good rhythm. Learn how to do the Mikan drill in this free instructional sports video.
There are five offensive positions in the game of basketball. Learn what they are and how to play them in this free instructional sports video.
An expert demonstrates a lay-up drill for basketball that is similar to the Mikan drill and helps to increase stamina, in this free instructional sports video.
The five spot shooting basketball drill can help you improve your shooting form, technique and accuracy. Learn how to do the drill in this free instructional sports video.
Basketball is a timed game that is broken up into quarters or halves, depending on whether you are playing at the junior high, high school or college level. Learn about how basketball is timed in this free instructional sports video.
In December of 1891, A Canadian by the name of James Naismith, a physical education student and instructor at a local YMCA, was looking for a way to stay fit during the long winter months. Needing to stay indoors, Naismith nailed a peach basket to a ten foot elevated track in the gymnasium and basketball was born. At first the basket retained its bottom, meaning the ball had to be retrieved after every basket, but soon improvements were made and an iron rim and cloth net replaced the wooden peach basket. Basketball continued to evolve over the next century and rose out of obscurity into one of the most popular sports in the world.
In this free video series, our expert Cynthia Dallas will teach you basic basketball skills like shooting, rebounding, and dribbling. She will also show you various drills like the michon drill and mummy wraps to improve your speed, ball handing, and shooting. Cynthia will also explain the principles of the triple threat, what the markings on the basketball court mean, and how the point and timing systems work. Whether you've played basketball for years or never picked up a ball, this free video series will help you become a better basketball player by improving your fundamentals.
Cynthia Dallas Cynthia Dallas is a native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was a 4 year starter and all-time leading rebounder at the University of Illinois. She was drafted 21st overall draft pick to the WNBA in 2004 and has worked at many basketball camps & clinics including the prestigious Nike Camp. She has also coached girl's basketball at a local high school.dkdk
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