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…their defender should force them towards the corner. x5 may “help and recover”, enabling x1 to recover position against the ball hander. Alternatively, x5 and x1 may double team the ball handler. Doing this will require help from the “split line” to guard 5’s cut to the basket. This can…

…dribbling past a defender, winning the 1v1 contest within basketball is fundamental to success. For example, an offensive player may use a dribble move in order to shift the defender (or get them to shift their weight in one direction). If successful, this gives the offensive player an advantage that…

The player steps toward their target and throws the pass across their body, twisting their body so that their chest faces the target as the ball is released. Young players will often start a long pass at their hip and their hand underneath the ball and then throw it…

…the more likely another defender will come to steal the ball. The post player will often take a hook shot once they have moved closer to the ball. They should be trying to get position in relation to the defender’s feet. The post player may also “hesitate” on their dribble…

…able to defend the player. A common mistake though is to make the shot fake: Too fast – moving into their next move before the defender has had time to react to the fake. Too small – not lifting the ball above their head (which becomes obvious to the defender!)….

When the offensive player drives baseline, they may come from behind the backboard. Here the reverse lay-up is shot with the back to the baseline and releasing the ball above their head. When the offensive player drives in front of the basket, the reverse lay-up may be shot with back…

The coach’s role is to encourage and allow players to play in contested situations (from 1v1) and to discuss with the players “cues” that indicate when they may be able to beat the defender. A “push” dribble is similar to a throw down dribble – a throw down dribble is…

…back to one side of the floor and may not be able to see both opponents and team mates. The best way to introduce the use of these skills is to have players practice in contested situations, whether that is 1v1 or with more players. Young players often use the…

Step Back Move (off the Dribble) The “step back” move is used by a player with the ball to create space for their shot. It is generally performed by a player that is dribbling “side-on” to the basket and then steps away from the basket to create the space….

“Throw Down” Dribble When a player has the ball but has not dribbled they can use either an “on side” step or a “cross-over” step. Onside Step Initially athletes are taught that if they make an “on side” step, the keep the ball on the same side of the…

…drag the ball across. After they have finished the reverse pivot and are moving in the new direction, they change hands. A common mistake is to reverse pivot, but to change hands immediately. This usually means that the ball is unprotected as it is not “dragged” across as they step….

A post catch is again an example where one hand is behind the ball (the “target” hand) and the other hand is often holding position. As the ball hits their target hand, the post player quickly moves the other hand to get two hands on the ball. This style…

There will be many times in a game where a ball is passed to a player who must be ready to shoot immediately. The most common examples are: (a) Catching a pass on the perimeter after the ball has been penetrated into the key; (b) Catching the ball when coming…

…towards the perimeter. If the defender “trails” (running behind the cutter) then the cutter should curl back into the keyway. Footwork – Forward Pivot Players need to be able to execute different types of footwork, coming off the “turn out” cut. First, they must be able to do a “forward”…

…cut. It is most effective when the defender is trailing the cutter and the passer is ahead of the cutter. The cutter will often curl and dribble to the basket. Commonly, a screen is set at the elbow on a horizontal cut. Staggered screens may also be set at both…

…defenders are playing a full court zone defence, 1 passes to whichever player gets open (here 2). 2 passes to 3, who dribbles at x2 to commit them to defending. 3 then passes to 1 who steps onto the court on the side opposite where the ball was initially passed….