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…pressure) and may also reduce the power that comes from the legs. A simple method to practice a fluid shot technique is: The player stands on the “no charge” circle, facing “side-on” to the basket. If the player shoots right-handed, their left shoulder should be closest to the basket. The…

…used after rebounding or from a post position. The ball is held on the sides above the passer’s forehead (they should be able to see it though). Step forward and throw both arms forward. The most common mistake with this pass is stretching the arms behind the passer’s head. “Circle…

…other; Palms facing toward the ball, with hands comfortably at chest high; Let the ball come into the hands; As the player catches the ball, their thumbs and “pointer” fingers will be behind the ball. The other fingers will be on the side of the ball. The player should watch…

…must start dribbling the ball before lifting their pivot foot; A player may lift their pivot foot as long as they pass or shoot prior to the foot being put back on the ground. There are three common mistakes that players make when pivoting: They twist only the top half…

…cases, the most important thing is to keep the body balanced, landing with an appropriate body stance. The most common mistake when players are stopping is a lack of balance. Basically this occurs because the players do not bend their legs (or leg) sufficiently when they stop, they do not…

…and just starting to move. Players need to be able to do both. Common mistakes when changing direction are: shortening the length of step 3 or 4 steps before changing direction. Instead, the player should run normally and only shorten the last step; losing balance because the player’s centre of…

The speed that players move without the ball can be crucial. Sometimes, moving at maximum speed is required, whereas at other times they need a slower pace. In many cases, a change of speed will actually be the key to getting open. To develop the ability to effectively change…

Many young players need to be taught how to run in basketball – particularly how to move in offence without the ball. In particular, knowing when to move is just as important as knowing where to move. Three common mistakes are losing sight of the ball, running sideways and running…

All players should be taught basic skills of post play. There are three main techniques for defending a post player: Denial stance Fronting – toes in and toes out Behind. Post Defence – Denial Stance A denial stance may be established on either side of the post player –…

…A “hedge” is simply a fake by a defender. The defender “fakes” that they are coming over to guard another player. This is typically done when an opponent is dribbling, although it can also be used to pressure a post defender. The footwork is the same as for lateral defensive…

…from the ball (Player 2). Cuts away from the ball are important though to create space for a teammate to cut into. The more players are given the opportunity to practice, the more comfortable they will become in getting to the various positions. Practicing Beating Full Court Pressure Dividing the…