BASKETBALL

• Dribbling


  The most important basketball fundamental for all players, allows you to move up and down the court, maneuver past defenders and execute plays
• Dribbling


  • Requires ball-handling skills with both hands
  • Ability to perform a variety of crossovers
• Dribbling techniques


  • Change-of-pace
  • Crossover dribble
  • Behind the back
  • Pull back dribble
  • Low dribble
  • Basic dribble
  • Between the legs dribble
• Shooting


  Needed to score points and be an effective offensive player, requires precise aiming, arm extension, lift from the legs, and a strong follow through
• Types of shots


  • Jump Shot
  • Dunk
  • Alley oop
  • Layup
  • Three-Point Shot
  • Hook Shot
• Free throw is a type of shot in basketball
• Running


  • Important skill of basketball
  • Helps avoid defenders and get to the basket quicker (when you have the ball)
  • Helps chase opponent, especially during fast breaks, to prevent easy layup or dunk (as a defensive player)
• Passing


  • Incredibly important to be able to effectively pass the ball, even if not a point guard
  • Chest pass: thrown from passer's chest to receiver's chest without bouncing
  • Bounce pass: thrown from passer's chest to receiver's chest, bounced in between
  • Overhead pass: thrown from above head, greater distance than chest or bounce pass
• Jumping


  • Involved in offence during jump ball, taking shots, fighting for offensive rebounds, catching passes
  • Involved in defence when trying to block shots or passes, and when trying to out-jump opponent for rebounds