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Play with the ball Once the low post player has the ball, there are two options: If there is a free path to the basket, it moves fast and throws; If there is no free path to the basket, put “chin on shoulder” and take the time to LOOK….

…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…

…After receiving the pass, they return it to the coach, and lead to receive from the other coach. Defence initially have a good position, but do not try to intercept. Progress to making activity contested 1v1. Circle Keep Away Players 1-5 form a circle and must pass the ball to…

…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…

…the ball is passed from the corner to 1, x5 may find it easier to establish their new position by going behind the post player (shown in red), rather moving in front of 5. Playing behind the post Offensive players are in position on the wing and at the point…

…After the ball is penetrated into the key, the two defenders play offence to the other end of the court, defended by the player that dribbled into they key. “Guard the Cutter” Players compete 1×1, while the player with the ball attempts to make a pass from a dribble. The…

…word should be spelt “dependent” or “dependant”. Do you? r look it up in the dictionary v see the word in your mind & choose the best way it looks A sound it out K write down both versions 10. Apart from price, what would most influence your decision to…