Head down sprint back in transition to make a play at the basketball by taking a charge, deflecting a pass, going vertical, back tipping from behind, etc.
Bigger weakside defender on weak side kicks out small out to the perimeter.
A offense player is positioned between a teammate and the opponent to clear the way for the teammate's shot at the basket.
On contests, make sure you are staying down on shot fakes and are the second off the floor.
A set play in basketball refers to a pre-designed offensive strategy executed by a team during a specific situation, typically following a timeout or a dead ball situation. It involves…
The ball handler who takes aim at the basket.
The player who generally takes most of the shots from the perimeter.
Intentionally throwing the ball toward the basket as an attempt to score.
A device that keeps track of the limited time the team in possession of the ball has to take a shot at the basket.
Showing our help in gaps with high hands.
The defender gets off their man and into the gaps as much as possible, seeing both ball and man. Low, stance with active hands.
The defender gets off their man and into the gaps as much as possible, seeing both ball and man. Low, stance with active hands.
In basketball, a side pick-and-roll, also known as a side screen-and-roll, is an offensive play commonly used to create scoring opportunities. It involves two players working together: the ball handler…
The boundary lines that run the length of the court on either side.
Versus the skip pass on a baseline drive, top man slide corner, slot man takes slot pass, weakside players work out who gets out.
The smaller of the players positioned near the free-throw lane who moves inside and out.
The space between offensive players, generally 15-18 feet.
Standing shoulder-square in front of the basket when preparing to shoot the ball.
The five players that begin the game.
The side of the court containing the live ball.
When a defender fakes at an offensive player to discourage a shot on pop or catch.
On a slide over rotation, corner man stunts to slot pass and falls to corner, usually three offensive players are spaced.
Stunt & Stick – Defender in the strong side corner is in a shrink position to start and stunts & sticks as the ball gets downhill (from the slot).
A player comes in to replace a teammate on the court.