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Basketball is one of the world’s most popular team sports, combining strategy and teamwork with athleticism and skill. The game is fast-paced, intense, and full of spectacular plays. Add in the superior athleticism of its stars, and you’ve got an exciting spectator event ahead.

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Basketball Domination Comes Only With Practice
June 2, 2023
The more you practice your shot, the better shooter you will become. Practice until you become dominant at the skills that you want to add to your game. What does it mean to be a dominant basketball player? It means being a player who truly leaves an impact on the game. Use this mentality and these […]
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Full-Court Man-To-Man Pressure Defense
June 2, 2023
This steady, relentless pressure over the course of the game will harass and tire the opponent. It will cause the offense to make bad passes and force turnovers that opponents would never make if they were allowed to dribble up the floor uncontested. For our full-court press, we may simply play full-court man-to-man “pressure defense”. […]
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Hustling and Loose Ball Basketball Drills
June 2, 2023
Keep playing until the offense scores or the defense gets the ball. Award one point for getting the loose ball, and another point for the scores. We refer to them as “scrums”… diving on loose balls. Securing a few loose balls (for a few extra possessions) can make all the difference in a close game […]
Rebounding Box-Out Drills
June 2, 2023
If the offensive player gets the rebound, the defender has to do five push-ups. They get the message soon about the importance of boxing out. This drill stresses boxing out and rebounding, as well as low post offensive power moves. This is a good drill for your inside post players. Have three players under the […]
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Basketball Offense – Attacking the 2-3 Zone Defense
June 2, 2023
The 2-3 (or 2-1-2) zone defense is the most commonly used zone defense, designed to stop the inside game. The 2-1-2 zone is the same as the 2-3, except that the middle low defender is positioned a little higher in the paint, so the terms can be used interchangeably. Good outside shooting can rip this […]
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How Do You Develop Mental Toughness?
June 2, 2023
It’s definitely not easy, but it’s fun each year to try to build a team that has that type of mental capacity. If it is achieved, it can go a long way to success at the end of a season. Sue Phillips, head coach, Archbishop Mitty High School (Calif.): We believe that mental toughness is […]
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Four Tips to Become a Better Rebounder
June 2, 2023
Be careful not to be too quick when playing defense, as there is a fine balance between reacting too soon and too late. Obviously, the team that scores the most points wins, but what a lot of people fail to realize is that rebounds are nearly as important as points. How could rebounds be nearly as important as […]
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Fundamentals of Developing a Free Throw Routine
June 2, 2023
So for all of the young basketball players out their, make sure you develop a routine that you are comfortable with and also do not overlook free throws, they are just as important as anything in the game of basketball. Free throws are the simplest part of the game of basketball, you get fouled, and […]
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Basketball Tips: Defensive Rebounding
June 2, 2023
Grabbing defensive rebounds is essential for success and a surefire way to earn more playing time from your coach. Defensive rebounds secure possession for your team. Possessions lead to shots, which lead to points, which lead to wins. No defensive possession is finished until the defensive rebound is taken care of, as letting up an […]
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How to Properly Warm Up Before Playing Basketball
June 2, 2023
Opposed to standing stretches routine, the dynamic exercise keeps the player focused rather than daydreaming while standing still and losing all the momentum created in the warmup before. Doing a proper warmup before any kind of sporting activity is essential but it is even more important in a physical demanding sport like basketball. Over the […]
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