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9 Ways to Get More Open Shots in a Game
by Nick Bartlett, on Mar 18, 2019 1:01:36 PM
What player doesn't want more opportunities to shoot? The main issue, however, is that players need to understand that they have to EARN their opportunities.
Here are 9 (fairly easy) ways to EARN more opportunities to shoot.
1. Run the Floor Hard
It doesn't get more simple than this. By simply sprinting in transition, players can create open layups/dunks or spot up opportunities as the defense is scrambling. This is especially a great way for bigs/posts to get touches and easy buckets.
2. Cut Hard While Changing Pace
It's not rocket science, but there's a much greater chance to receive a good look at the hoop after a good, hard cut rather than a casual "banana" cut. Another key here is changing pace. This applies with AND without the ball. By changing pace, it makes it more difficult to guard and will lead to more opportunities to score.![]()
3. Find the Open Space
This requires understanding the situation and where your teammates are on the court. It'll be tough to get an open look if you "creep" into space near your teammates. This completely messes with the spacing in the half court. In transition and in half court settings, it's important to find the open space on the court and maintain proper spacing to get open shots.
4. Show and Have Hands Ready
This is simple non-verbal communication that can go a LONG way. Think about if you're attacking the basket and you see your teammate standing open on the wing. If they have their hands on their sides, are you going to want to pass to them? What if they have their hands up and are giving you a target? One of our favorite phrases comes from our friend Coach Liam Flynn who says, "Have hungry hands" when receiving the ball.
5. Catch Low and "Shot Ready"
This is directly related to the last point of having hands ready. A lot of "open" shots aren't taken because the player simply isn't ready to shoot when they catch the ball.
When receiving the ball while standing straight up, it takes so much more time to prep your shot than if you're catching "shot ready." Many times players can get completely ready to shoot while the ball is in the air as they are waiting to receive it.
6. Wait for Screens to be Set
Cutting and using screens BEFORE they are set is a pet peeve of mine and many coaches out there. The best way to get open is by changing pace, WAITING for the screen to be set, and then cutting hard. Simply doing this can result in many more shots throughout the course of a season.
7. Set Solid Screens
One of the most common misconceptions is that players are supposed to set screens ONLY to get other players open. Oftentimes, the players that set great screens are the ones that end up being the most open. By setting great screens, many times the defense focuses much more on the cutter, leaving the screener wide open. Steph Curry is a great example of a player that does this effectively.
8. Use Strong Ball Fakes
Two of the toughest things to guard are (1) ball movement and (2) ball fakes. Ball fakes are a great way to create space especially if players are going up against pressure defense. Specifically, a great shot fake can help even average shooters gain more opportunities to shoot and score. It's important to work on the shot/pass fake on a consistent basis to be effective in game situations.
9. Work on Your Shot Every Day
This should be the most obvious of them all! Just like I said at the beginning of the article, you have to EARN the right to shoot. By consistently putting in the work day in and day out, there's a much better chance that you'll have the freedom to shoot more and more shots.
Keep these 9 things in mind throughout the year and continually work on each fundamental and you'll undoubtedly get more opportunities to score.
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2 UNSTOPPABLE Ways To Get Open For More Shots
If your players can create space from the defense and get open, it gives your team many more scoring opportunities.
Your players either get an open shot immediately off the catch.
If the initial shot is defended, your players have an advantage off the dribble because the defense will be in recovery mode.
If your players can't get open, your team's ability to shoot doesn't matter.
.. neither does your offensive execution if you can't pass the ball. So this is a vital component to your team's success.
In this video, Don Kelbick demonstrates how to get open and two different cuts that you can utilize.
As Don Kelbick says in the video...
"Defense is about dictation. Offense is about control.
Once you can control him, you can attack him.
Where do you go if you want to control the defense?"
Step 1 - Go to the basket.
The defender has to get closer to you. If they don't, you get a lay up.
Step 2 - Step through.
You step towards the basket with your top foot, then you step through with your bottom foot.
Step 3 - Inside hip, inside shoulder.
You get your inside hip and your inside shoulder inside of the defense to get them on your backside.
Step 4 - Execute cut
As shown in the video, you can execute a V-cut or an L-cut.
V-Cut
With this cut, your path looks like the letter V.
1. As shown in the video, you repeat the steps of taking your defender to the basket and getting them on your back (step through - inside hip, inside shoulder).
2. Once you gain position, you drive off your inside leg and step with your outside leg to cut to the wing.
3. You extend your outside hand extended for a passing target.
4. You pivot and look to score.
L-Cut
The path of the L-cut takes the form of the letter L.
1. With the L-cut, you repeat the steps of taking your defender to the basket and getting them on your back (step through - inside hip, inside shoulder).
2. You cut up the lane line.
3. Then you stop and hold. You can vary the stop anywhere on the lane line from the low post to the high post.
This makes it very difficult for the defender to time your cut. You control when the cut is going to happen and the defender has to react to you.
Thus, you have the advantage.
4. Next, you cut out and slightly up to the wing area.
You cut slightly up because it creates a better passing angle and makes it more difficult for the defender to deflect the pass.
5. As you cut, you provide a passing target with your outside hand and outside foot for a target.
6. You execute an inside pivot (reverse or back pivot) and look to score.
If the defender overplays either cut, you can always cut backdoor and clear out.
Here are three drill progressions that you can use to improve getting open and scoring from this position.
Drill #1 - No Defense
You can use the drill in the video to improve the footwork and shooting from this situation.
1. Player cuts to the first chair. Player executes step through and imagines getting the defender on the inside hip and inside shoulder.
2. Next, the player cuts to the second chair, turns, and shoots.
You can designate which cut to practice.
Drill Variations For Shooting:
- Shooting off the catch
- 1 dribble jump shots
- 2 dribble jump shots
- Lay ups
- Different finishing moves, etc.
When To Use Chairs Or Passers In The Drill:
You can use chairs or a passer if they are capable of making good passes.
Personally, I prefer to use chairs when first teaching the skill. As Don says, I don't like bad passers to screw up the skill development practice, especially at the initial learning phase.
When players get accustomed to the footwork, I introduce passing.
You can also do a hybrid. You can do some repetitions with the chair, then some repetitions with a passer. With younger players, this could be very useful.
However, if you're in a small group of 2 or 3 players, you could pass from the beginning.
Drill #2 - 1v1 Wing
Next, you can incorporate some decision-making.
1. This drill starts with the offensive player & defender on the wing. From there, the offensive player tries to get open. Play is live immediately.
2. When the offense catches the ball, the offense tries to score. The defense tries to stop the offense.
You can also teach your teams to only pass the ball when the offense lifts a hand as a passing target. That way, turnovers from miscommunication are reduced.
Drill Variations:
- Shot clocks / Dribble limits
To enforce specific habits, you can also use shot clocks (3 to 5 seconds) or dribble limitations (2 to 3 dribbles).
You can use shot clocks, so players don't develop habits of doing extra, unnecessary jab steps. From a 1v1 perspective, we emphasize shoot or attack. From a team perspective, we emphasize immediately score or pass.
Dribble limits teach your players to be efficient with the dribble.
Players have a horrible habit of catching and immediately dribbling. This eliminates that habit.
Additionally, they can use extra unnecessary dribbles on drives to the basket which slows them down. It can also force them to move in straight lines since there are fewer dribbles. So it makes them quicker to the basket in two different ways.
- Backdoor cut when overplayed
You can also make adjustments based on your offense. For example, I don't want my players going past the 3-point line. If the defender overplays, the offense cuts backdoor. If they don't cut backdoor, it's an automatic turnover.
- Time limits to get open
If you want to add a higher level of difficulty to get open, you can put a time limit on getting open. You can also give the defense points for not allowing passes.
You have to be careful with this and with your communication to your defense because this will make the defense more prone to be out of position if the offense catches the ball.
- One wing cut and one backdoor cut to get open.
You could also use a rule where the offense has one cut to the wing and one cut backdoor to get open. If the offense doesn't get open, the turn is over.
Drill #3 - 2v2 Wing
1. A passer is on top with a defender guarding them. The passer cannot dribble to start the drill. 2. The second offensive player is on the wing. The drill starts with the offensive player taking the defensive player down to the basket replicating the situation above. Play is live.
The offense can only use one side of the court. You split time between the left side and right side of the court.
Like above, you can do shot clocks, dribble limitations, offensive rules, and time limits to get open.
For this situation, you can also do passing limits. That way, players learn how to immediately attack a situation.
You can also do something similar with 3v3, 4v4, and 5v5 where the player with the ball has to pass to initiate the offense.
Resources:
This video clip is from Don Kelbick's Attack & Counter Skill Development System. This is a great resource for individual skill development.
For team-oriented offense development, you can look at Don Kelbick's Motion Offense Videos.
What do you think? Let us know by leaving your comments, suggestions, and questions...
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Each of us can create a professional basketball court. However, this will require huge financial investments, hiring specialists and a large room.
This article is written for owners of schools, sports complexes and other similar establishments. And also for parents who have a huge house or cottage. Those who want to build a basketball court in them.
We will look at all aspects of creating a field for this sport. We will tell you where to place the judges and how to draw the markings. And also about many other things.
The International Basketball Federation has created uniform requirements for all venues for this sport. If you create a field that complies with the regulations, you will be able to hold professional competitions on it. And even rent out your space. Moreover, both for games and for tournaments.
How big should a basketball court be? The basketball field must be made in the shape of a rectangle. It must have a hard surface. The latter can be made from wood or other materials.
The basketball court must be free from unnecessary objects. Only 2 racks should be located on it. 2 shields. 2 baskets for balls. And also markup. Chairs, benches and other things on the site should not be.
Basketball court size requirements
The Basketball Federation has uniform requirements for the size of the court. According to them, the field must be 28 m long and 15 m wide.
The Basketball Federation also allows competitions to be held on smaller courts.
With a length of 26 m. And a width of 14 m. Competitions for young athletes can be held on such sites.
Deviations from the established minimum dimensions (26 m long and 14 m wide) are not permitted.
If your court is less than 26 meters long and 14 meters wide, it will not be suitable for professional competition. The same applies to fields that are over 28 meters long and over 15 meters wide.
Height requirements for basketball courts
The room where the basketball court will be located must be high. The ceiling must be at least 7 meters above the floor. If it is low, then it is not worth creating a basketball court in such a room. Because it will be unsuitable for professional games.
Basketball Court Lighting Requirements
The area where you plan to place the basketball court must have good lighting.
Each part of the field must be highlighted. And it's equally bright. So that the players of both teams can see the baskets, the posts and each other.
Otherwise, they will collide during the competition.
The light on the basketball court should not be too bright either. Otherwise, he will blind the athletes. And also prevent the referees from watching the game.
What lines should be on the basketball court?
Each basketball court must be marked. It is important that each part of the site is marked with the same color paint. Preferably white.
Each marking line drawn on the field must have the same dimensions. Its width must be at least 5 centimeters.
That is, it should not be so that in one part of the field the marking lines are "thick". And in the other they had a small width.
The marking lines must be clearly visible to the players and referees. If you do not draw them brightly enough, then it will be impossible to play on such a basketball court. It will not be allowed to be used for competition.
What should the front and side lines be?
The edges of the basketball court area behind the baskets must be marked with 2 front lines.
The areas of the field, which are located along the length of the court, must also have marking lines. They are called lateral.
As we have already said, there should be no foreign objects on the site. We are talking about tables for judges. As well as benches for spare players.
If you plan to place the substitutes' bench, this must be done off the field. At a distance of at least two meters from its edges. The same applies to referee tables.
Where is the center line drawn and how is it drawn?
The central part of the basketball court must also have markings. It must be drawn in the middle of the field.
The center line starts from the side lines and runs to the center.
It may protrude slightly from the side of the field. But no more than 15 centimeters.
What should the free throw lines be?
In the area of the zones with basketball baskets of both teams, a special area for free throws is drawn.
It must be located at a distance of 5.8 meters from the left side of the field. The penalty area line must be at least 3.6 meters long.
For a free throw, the basketball player will stand in the middle of this area.
Restricted areas
Each basketball field has special "restricted areas". They are highlighted with special "front" marking lines. And also outlined by lines for free kicks.
Additional lines are drawn from the front marking lines in the restricted area. They go in different directions.
Front lines must be placed three meters from the penalty area.
The front lines are part of the special restricted areas. They can be painted in different colors. However, the marking lines must match the hue of the circle that is drawn in the central part of the field.
More about free throw areas Free throw areas are also classified as restricted areas. on the basketball court they are deliberately increased.
Semicircles of marking are placed next to them, the radius of which is 1.8 meters.
After that, a dotted line is drawn in the circles. They outline the inside of the penalty area.
In the picture below you can see the penalty areas. Players shoot for the basket in these areas.
How should the center circle be marked?
A circle must be marked in the center of the basketball field. Its radius must be at least 1.8 meters.
The color of the circle must be the same as the bounded areas.
3-Point Shooting Area
Basketball players can shoot 3-point balls from almost anywhere on the court. Except the one next to the basketball hoop.
2-Point Shooting Area When athletes shoot balls into the opponent's basket from next to it, the team is awarded two points. The area next to the opponents' ring is also classified as restricted.
The area around the teams' basketball hoops has 2 marking lines.
They are placed parallel to each other.
The 2-point zone is next to the player's team's basket. In the area that is opposite the zone with the ring of the second team.
The 2-point zone is located 6 meters from the center line of the field.
Also, the area for a two-point shot is limited by a special circle. Its radius is 6.25 meters. When a player enters this zone, his goals are classified as two-point goals.
On successful throws from outside this area, the team receives 3 points.
In the picture you can see the areas of the field where shots are classified as three points.
If a player throws the ball from the central and side zones, he brings the team 3 points.
What should be the bench areas?
Players from both teams are allowed on the basketball field. However, not on the site itself, but outside it.
You need to place a shop for players in a special area. It should be highlighted with a special white line.
And be outside the field of play.
The length of the markings for the players' bench must be two meters. And the width is 5 meters.
Outline the team bench so that all players can see where people are sitting. And did not encounter them during intensive movements across the field.
Where should substitute players sit?
Athletes preparing to change players must sit between the team benches. Replacement basketball players must sit on special chairs.
Seats should be small. And do not stick out during the games. Otherwise, it will interfere with the teams on the field.
Substitute placement rules have been developed by the International Basketball Federation. They must be observed without fail when building a basketball court. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to compete on it.
What should be the place for judges?
Your task is to make sure that the judges have the most comfortable seats.
As well as a good view of the basketball field.
The officials must be able to see any part of the court from their position. This is necessary so that they can take into account all the violations committed by the players. And count/not count the balls thrown into the basket.
To make it easier for the judges to work, we recommend that they sit on high chairs. So that tall basketball players do not block their view.
Conclusion Opening your own basketball court is not difficult. If you have money for equipment and the ability to hire specialists, then you will not have problems creating a field.
If you hire professionals, they will mark correctly. In accordance with all the rules of the Basketball Federation. And you can hold competitions in this sport at any time.
FSK - Baski - Rules of the game
Wheelchair Basketball Official Rules
of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation
based on www.
paralymp.ru
OPEN
Don (Butch) Steponchev - Secretary of the Technical Commission of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF). He is an IWBF Senior Referee and also served as President of the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball Association (CWBA).
In this article, I will try to explain the main differences between the FIBA Official Basketball Rules and the International Basketball Federation Official Basketball Rules
in wheelchairs (IWBF)."
Wheelchair basketball is held under the auspices of the IWBF and is based on the Rules approved by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).
The IWBF acknowledges and thanks FIBA for supporting the continued development of our sport.
The main differences are as follows:
1. Wheelchair
2. Player classification
3. Participating player scores
4. Dribbling rule
5. Alternating possession process
6.
Player technical foul
7. Substitutions
8. Throwing process
9. Leaving the court without permission
10. Contact situations
11. Three-second rule
12. Principle of verticality
1. Wheelchair.
It is the responsibility of the referees to ensure that the wheelchair complies with certain allowable dimensions, as it is considered part of the player. Failure to comply with this rule results in the non-admission of the stroller to the game. Requirements apply to: sideboards, footrests, maximum stroller height, dimensions of large wheels, lower caster(s), armrests, absence of controls (brakes and mechanisms are allowed, but tires that can leave marks on the floor are not allowed ).
2. Classification of players.
Player classifications are determined by the IWBF Player Classification Commission and must meet the following values (points): 1.
0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5. The lower value (points) refers to the players with the highest degree of disability, and the upper value (points) refers to the players with the least degree of disability. The remaining scores define varying degrees of disability and are set by the Commission.
3. Points of participating players.
During the game, the team cannot have players on the court at the same time, the total value of which exceeds the 14-point limit. If at any time in a game a team exceeds the 14-point limit, a technical foul will be called against the coach and the squad will be corrected immediately. The player cards are held by the table judges to check the classification of the players and the total score.
4. Dribbling rule.
Dribbling occurs when a player who has gained control of a live ball on the court moves his wheelchair while simultaneously dribbling the ball, or alternately moving the wheelchair and dribbling the ball.
The ball must be placed on the circle while the wheelchair is moving, and one or two pushes of the wheelchair must be followed by one or more hits of the ball on the floor. It is also possible to use both of the above actions alternately. You cannot commit a violation of double wielding. If a player pushes his wheelchair more than twice while holding the ball on his circle without returning it to the floor, passing it, throwing it or starting to roll it, it is a violation of movement with the ball.
5. Alternate ownership process.
Each period begins with a ball toss (jump ball). The team not gaining control of the ball after the toss will start the alternating possession process. All subsequent face-offs are taken from inside the area opposite the nearest free-throw line extension or on the center line extended opposite the scorer's table, depending on where the infringement occurred.
6.
Technical fouls by a player.
Most significant technical foul infractions by wheelchair players include leaving the court, getting out of the wheelchair, lifting both rear wheels off the floor, lifting the foot(s) off the footpegs, using any part of the lower(s) limb(s) to help yourself stop or change the direction of the wheelchair and use the wheelchair with an intent that goes against the very definition of a wheelchair, or anything that seeks to gain an unfair advantage.
7. Replacements.
Substitutions for the free throw shooter, or in all other cases, are subject to the total score limit. All FIBA regulations apply, but the maximum 14-point classification rule must also be adhered to. In the event that the team whose player is taking the free throws makes multiple substitutions in order to maintain the 14 point limit, then the opposing team may also make multiple substitutions in order to counter the players who have entered the game and not be placed at a disadvantage.
8. Throwing process.
IWBF rules specify that the throwing process includes the display process or the display itself. By definition, this means “the position of the arm(s) of the player taking the shot so that the palm is almost completely or partially turned up when preparing to shoot or releasing the ball towards the basket.” It is important to understand that players with different abilities throw or release the ball in different ways. As an example, let's take the following: the player with the lowest scores can throw the ball in a "scoop" way (hidden), in contrast to more highly skilled players who
throw the ball in the traditional way.
9. Leaving the site without permission.
Players leave the court in wheelchair basketball much more often than in regular basketball. A technical foul should only be called when a player is trying to gain an unfair advantage.
If the attacker violates this rule for the first time, then the referee must record the violation (loss of possession of the ball) and warn the captain of the offending team. The caution applies to the entire team for the remainder of the game and results in a technical foul being called on the next such infraction. If this rule is violated by the defending team, then a warning is issued at the end of this phase of the game. Each subsequent such violation is a technical foul. Accidental leaving the area shall not be penalized.
10. Contact situations.
The principles of contact in FIBA are interpreted in accordance with the following definitions:
1. The path of the player.
2. The defender must be visible in order to "get in the way" of the attacker.
3. The principles of "time and distance for proper guarding position" are strictly enforced. Experienced wheelchair basketball referees will not let the sound of a contact influence the decision of what is a foul and what is considered an accidental contact.
11. The three second rule.
Due to the size of wheelchairs, players are often held up by opponents when trying to slow them down. In such situations, the referees may refrain from blowing the whistle for the foul until the player is trying to disengage, but at the same time, the defender may be charged with a foul for holding his wheelchair. A more significant difference in the three second rule is the fact that an offensive player cannot be in the restricted area until the ball has been passed to the player taking the throw-in. If this happens, the team entitled to the throw-in is immediately charged with a foul.
12. The principle of verticality.
Each player has the right to a space (cylinder) on the court occupied by the wheelchair and his torso in an upright sitting position. If, during the throwing process, a defender intrudes into the thrower's cylinder and causes contact with the thrower's arm, body or wheelchair, this results in a foul being called.
One of the most common misconceptions is that players are unable to return to their original wheelchair position after being displaced by contact. Nothing could be more deceiving! It is only in exceptional cases that players cannot restore their original position in the wheelchair. Under no circumstances should referees assist in restoring a player's position. If a player does fall out of the wheelchair and this has a direct effect on the action of the game, then the arbitrators have the right to stop the game and allow the athlete to restore his original position. However, if the fallen player is not directly involved in the game action, the referees must refrain from blowing the whistle until the game action has ended. A few more interesting factors that influenced the development of wheelchair basketball included an increase in the size of the large wheels to 69see the introduction of three-wheeled wheelchairs, allowing all players (not just those with more severe disabilities) to strap themselves into wheelchairs, and the addition of lower rollers to prevent players from falling on their backs onto the playing surface.
