Basketball Positions A basketball team can have a lot of players, but only five can play in a game at any one time. Each of the five players has an assigned position: center, power forward, small forward, point guard, and shooting guard. September 23, 2015
Listening to Your Coach If you follow all the rules your coach puts in place, there should never be a problem with team discipline. […] September 23, 2015
How to Shoot a Jump Shot Start with your knees bent and the ball in front of your forehead, with feet and elbows pointed at the basket. If right-handed, have your right hand under the ball and your left hand on the side of the ball. If left-handed, do the opposite. Jump straight up. Don’t go forward or backward. At the top of your jump, snap your wrist and extend your arm. This will send the ball upward to the basket. The higher the shot the better. Finish your follow-through on your shot and land in the same spot. Be ready for the next play. September 23, 2015
How to Play Basketball HORSE Have you ever heard of the game “Simon Says?” During Simon Says, the leader tells you to do something. HORSE is like Simon Says, but with a basketball. In HORSE, you use your imagination to create crazy shots. September 23, 2015
How to Play Around the World Around the World is the easiest game to play and is great for improving your shooting skills. September 23, 2015
How to Play Basketball Basketball is a game of movement. Players run from end to end. They dribble the basketball. They jump for rebounds. This article will teach you all about the basics of basketball! September 23, 2015
Importance of Defense in Basketball Defense might not be the most glamorous part of basketball, but it is every bit as important as offense. One of the myths of great defense, however, is that players must be fast and quick to be effective defenders. In fact, the best defense is played with anticipation and awareness of what’s going on around you, good body balance and basic fundamentals. Great defense also demands great effort. September 23, 2015
Basketball Movies List If you need a break from non-stop practicing but still can’t get enough of the game, here’s your go-to list […] September 23, 2015
Double-Double and Triple-Double When a player reaches double figures (10 or more) in two of the five main statistical categories – points, rebounds, […] September 23, 2015
Dribble/Dribbling Bouncing the ball to the floor with one hand. A player who is dribbling cannot use 2 hands at the […] September 22, 2015
