The 1-3-1 defense is a defensive strategy commonly used in basketball. It is characterized by the positioning of players on the court, with one defender at the top of the key, three defenders forming a line along the free-throw line extended, and another defender positioned near the basket. The primaryContinue Reading
In basketball, the “1-4 set” is an offensive formation or play commonly used to create scoring opportunities. It refers to the positioning of players on the court. Let’s break it down: The “1” in the 1-4 set refers to the point guard, who is typically the primary ball-handler and playmaker.Continue Reading
Allowing the defender to take the lane without touching an offensive player or cleansing themselves.Continue Reading
The idea is to get in front of the offence player in the post arm and exterior.Continue Reading
The 5-out offense in basketball is a strategic offensive system that involves positioning all five players on the perimeter, outside of the three-point line. In this formation, there are no players in the post or near the basket, creating more spacing and opening up opportunities for dribble penetration, ball movement,Continue Reading
When a basketball player shoots the basketball and the shot misses the goal and backboard entirely.Continue Reading
A pass from one player to the other where the receiver of the pass catches the ball while jumping and finishes while in the air.Continue Reading
A rule in which teams take turns possessing the ball after stopped plays.Continue Reading
A pass from one player to the other that leads directly to a score.Continue Reading
Area of the court farthest from the offensive team’s goal. Backcourt is also a rule that stipulates that once the offensive team crosses half court with the basketball, the offensive team can go back across the half court line.Continue Reading
After crossing the half court line, the offensive team can not go back cross the half court line. Doing so will result in a violation and the opposing team being awarded possession of the basketball.Continue Reading
A player approaches quickly from behind a defender toward the basket.Continue Reading
Anybody on the perimeter, corners or above the break, first three steps sprint back on the raise of the shot.Continue Reading
An offensive player moves away from the basket to set a screen for teammate.Continue Reading
Defensive position with our body is in a straight line between the offensive player and the basket, with a slight emphasis of a no middle stance from the slots and the corners. Up top, no slight emphasis.Continue Reading
the boundary lines extending across both ends of the court behind the baskets.Continue Reading
A player passes the ball single-handedly to a cutter advancing toward the basket.Continue Reading
The scoring goal attached to the backboard and is comprised of a metal rim from which a corded net hangs.Continue Reading
A dribble from one hand to the other behind the back.Continue Reading
A dribble between the legs from one hand to the other.Continue Reading
Also called “one-on-one”; a free-throw awarded a team whose opponent exceeds the number of fouls allowed in a half.Continue Reading
A pass is deflected off the floor before being received by a team player.Continue Reading
In an attempt to block an opponent and set up rebound opportunities, a defense player gets between a teammate and the basket.Continue Reading
In basketball, a box set refers to a common offensive formation or play where players position themselves in a specific arrangement on the court. The box set formation typically involves four players forming a box shape around the free-throw line extended area, with the fifth player usually positioned near theContinue Reading
Palming the basketball or turning it over in the palm of a players hands.Continue Reading
Also called “palming”; an illegal dribbling of the ball with both hands at the same time, turning the ball over in your hands, or placing the hands underneath the ball as if holding or carrying it.Continue Reading
A position on the basketball court. Usually the tallest player on the basketball team. The job description is to rebound, block shots and score. The position has revolved into being a facilitator and decision maker on the floor.Continue Reading
Slowing down and speeding up dribble to get past an opponent.Continue Reading
An offensive player fouls by illegally contacting a stationary defense player.Continue Reading
Inside hand in – be physical – bump them with your chest.Continue Reading
Player making a pass from his chest to the chest of another player.Continue Reading
After receiving a rebound, the ball is under the chin with elbows and fingers pointing up.Continue Reading
Versus driver or non-shooter closeout – contest second – no dare shots.Continue Reading
Closeout to top shoulder taking away angle for middle drive.Continue Reading
A continuity offense in basketball is a strategic offensive system that emphasizes continuous movement and flow to create scoring opportunities. It is designed to maintain a structured offensive rhythm, regardless of defensive adjustments or player substitutions. The primary objective of a continuity offense is to exploit defensive weaknesses through constantContinue Reading
When the big goes to trap the box, bottom man sinks to take away interior pass.Continue Reading
Used when the defender is behind the cutter, an offensive player cuts off a screen and heads toward the basket.Continue Reading
A quick advance by the offense toward a position to shoot or receive the ball.Continue Reading
