How to make big heads for basketball games

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Student sections at basketball games have always been known for their wild and crazy attempts to distract the opposing team.

Beginning in the early 2000s, it has become common for the faces of players, coaches, celebrities – and on some occasions President-elect Donald Trump – to be seen held high above student sections during college basketball games.

A few years ago, Gonzaga’s student section, the Kennel Club, joined the ranks of many other universities which had student sections participating in this new tradition.

Anyone in attendance at the McCarthey Athletic Center may see an emotionless, straight-faced Przemek Karnowski slowly rise up from the Kennel. Another possible sight is a cross-eyed and lip-scrunched Zach Collins.

“I probably think mine is the best,” Collins said following Thursday’s 97-63 victory over Mississippi Valley State.

Silas Melson, who is squinting one eye and sticking his tongue out for his enlarged head cutout, claims Collins’ poster is last on the team.

“I’ve seen it. It was kind of scary looking,” Melson said.

“I could’ve probably had some better funny faces for the poster,” Collins said. “But I like it. I think it keeps everybody loose because it’s pretty funny.”

And it’s not only those three players. A whole range of Bulldogs have oversized heads depicting funny facial expressions.

Distributed by the Kennel Board before tipoff, these head posters are given to students in exchange for their student ID card.

Nick Granberg, the senior class representative of the Kennel Board, said the posters are given to students who display the most school pride. He also said the board tries to disperse them evenly throughout the student section.

While serving as a tool to support the players and provide the other team with a distraction, these oversized head posters have grown in popularity.

Who knows what face will appear in the Kennel next?

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What techniques exist and how they differ

Let's first deal with the definition: playing techniques are skills that a professional player must possess. Sounds simple, but what exactly are the skills in basketball? What should an amateur who wants to improve the performance of his game pay attention to? Let's figure it out.

The main goal in basketball is to successfully hit the ball into the basket, and everything that happens on the court only leads the players to this moment. There are skills that basketball players work out in training to bypass rivals and make a successful shot.

Before we list them, let us remind you that basketball is a team sport, and even the most successful players do not master all the tricks perfectly. With a serious approach to training, you should decide on your position on the site and especially carefully work out the necessary techniques.

So the post must deftly pick up the ball under the hoop and throw it right into the basket. Back row players are highly regarded for their ability to pass and make accurate shots from medium to long distances. And for an attacking basketball player, it is extremely important to be able to make lightning-fast breakthroughs to the ring. All these techniques and skills are practiced in training.

What are the basic skills?

• Holding the throw. Performed with two hands. Widely spaced fingers hold the ball from both sides. One of the basic skills for any player.
• Catching the ball. Another basic skill that no basketball player can do without. But are you sure you know how to do it right?!

The easiest way to catch the ball is at chin level. To do this, you need to take a small step forward and stretch your arms towards the ball with widely spread fingers - a “funnel”. In this case, the thumbs should be directed towards each other and brought together up to 3-5 centimeters. This will save you from slipping and hitting the ball in the face if you catch it at high speed. At the moment the ball touches the fingers, you need to make a shock-absorbing movement and transfer it to the chest. When catching the ball above the head, the actions are similar, but you need to extinguish the speed of its flight from the top-front, and then transfer it to the chest in an arc.

One of the most difficult tricks is catching the ball flying behind. Such a pass is often used to quickly break through to the opponent's ring. For him, without slowing down, make a slight turn of the shoulder and head towards the ball, and then catch it with the far hand and move it to the chest with a raking movement.

Basic passing techniques:

There are several technically correct ways to pass the ball. One of the most basic is a transfer with two hands from the chest. In this position, the ball is most protected from the attacks of opponents, and besides, the transfer from the chest is the most accurate and reliable, regardless of whether it is carried out on the spot or while the player is moving.

• Two-handed downshift is more commonly used after stops and turns. During the swing, the ball is taken to the thigh, after which it is sent to another player with a sharp movement of both hands. Such a transfer is effective for beating especially tall opponents.
• One-handed passes are less accurate and more often used when speed is important. Their development should be given special attention in training in order to achieve maximum strength and accuracy.
• The shoulder pass is used when the ball needs to be passed as far and as fast as possible, and the hook pass, performed in an arcing motion, is good for passing the opponent.
• To get around a nimble and agile opponent, a rebound pass will also be good. It can be done with one or two hands. In this case, the push of the ball must be strong, and the rebound point must be closer to the receiving player.

What about dribbling?

Dribbling is the most basic thing in basketball. What makes this sport different from the rest. Simply put, dribbling is dribbling. It allows the player in possession of the ball, without violating strict basketball rules, to enter a position convenient for attacking, approach the ring and score the ball. The dribbling is carried out by elastic pushes of the ball with the fingers. It is dribbling that should be given special attention in training beginners.

Well-developed dribbling technique will teach you not only how to move on the court, but also skillfully take the ball away from your opponents, which will bring you closer to the coveted ring.

But we already wrote about how to properly throw the ball into the ring in our other article;)

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Basketball techniques

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Basketball technique includes serving (passing the ball, receiving a pass), dribbling, shooting to the basket, body control and feints. The correct use of technique in basketball largely depends on the observance of the rules of the game. A small area for the game, the foul rule, the rules for moving around the area - all this causes a constant and quick change of direction, movement and effort, a high pace of play.

Basketball: ball handling.

The ball is held with fingers spread freely. When passing and dribbling the ball, throwing it into the basket, the arms are bent at the elbows.

It is important to hold the ball correctly with your hands. The throwing hand must be positioned so that the fingers are perpendicular to the seam lines of the ball and the other hand must hold the ball and correct it. The fingers of the throwing hand should be wide apart.

As a rule, a basketball player has to catch and hold the ball in any position and action, standing still, jumping, moving, at different heights. To prevent the opponent from intercepting the ball, the player must open - i.e. run out into the open or towards the ball.

Basketball: passing the ball.

In most cases, the ball is passed with both hands in order to pass more accurately, confidently and quickly. You can pass the ball from a place, in motion (on the run), in a jump, directly to a teammate or after hitting the floor. The fast pace of the game determines the transfer of the ball in the shortest time and from any position.

Pass with two hands from the chest.

Such a pass makes it possible to send the ball sharply and accurately at close range. The player holds the ball with both hands in front of the chest, the thumbs are pointing back and slightly up, as if pointing at each other, the remaining fingers are widely spaced. The elbows are almost pressed to the body, which is tilted forward. The ball is thrown with an explosive movement of the hands, fingers and elbows to give it spin. As a rule, with the transfer, the player takes a step forward or to the side.

Two-hand pass from above (overhead).

This pass is used from anywhere in a positional attack. Back row players very often resort to just such a pass, giving the ball to the post player. Tall players also use it. Having received a high pass, they immediately return the ball or give it to a teammate coming out at speed. The hands hold the ball to the side, slightly behind, fingers up, and the thumbs should be pointing back towards each other. The ball is lifted up, without turning back, behind the head, with elbows slightly bent, quickly and sharply thrown using the movements of the hands, taking a small step forward.

Shoulder pass with one hand.

This is the most common way to pass the ball in basketball to pass it to any distance with good ball control and minimum swing time. The hand with the ball is taken to the shoulder and thrown sharply in the right direction. In this case, an overflowing movement of the hand and a turn of the body occur. The player can additionally correct the trajectory of the ball at the last moment with a movement of the brush.

One-hand overhand transmission.

Using this passing method, a basketball player can send the ball over the opponent's high arms. To perform such a pass, the athlete turns sideways in the direction of the pass, moving the hand with the ball a little to the side and turning it back, sends it up in an arc with a sharp swing. At the moment when the ball is over his head, he releases it.

Rebound transmission.

If the post is heavily marked, this is the most effective way to pass the ball. When breaking fast and outplaying the opponent, this is the best time to use this pass. This pass resembles a pass with both hands from the chest. In this case, the ball hits the floor at a distance of 2/3 from the passing basketball player to the receiving one. With this method of passing, the ball should not bounce high. Ideally, to the level of the belt, for the convenience of its reception. When passing the ball in this way over long distances, usually more than 5 meters, it is given rotation, which increases the speed of the ball.

Hook transfer.

This is a long transmission. It is used to pass the ball to a player going into a fast break under the opponent's shield. It is performed with a swing movement of the other bent at the elbow. In this case, the ball is released up and forward with finger and hand movements. With the second hand, the elbow, the player defends himself from the attacking enemy. The execution of such a jump pass is very difficult. It is necessary to have time to pass the ball to the receiving player before the sender falls to the floor. This transmission must be used both with the left and right hand.

Passing behind the back.

This transmission is performed by the game masters on the move. It is difficult to accept such a pass, here you can easily lose the ball. This pass is very effective when playing against two opposing defenders.

Basketball: receiving a pass.

Handle the ball with two hands, if possible. By the time the ball is touched, the arms should be extended towards it, and then quickly bent (already with the ball) at the elbows in order to weaken the impact force. When catching the ball on the run, a 2-pin rhythm (two-step technique) must be observed.

Receiving the ball while touching the floor counts as 1 step (first contact). As soon as the athlete has caught the ball, he makes an easy jump. After a step, he must stop or pass the ball further before the 3rd step is taken.

Live reception.

While in the free zone, the basketball player takes a step forward in the direction of the player passing the ball, while slightly extending his arms, bent at the elbows, with palms facing each other, fingers wide apart at chest level. When receiving the ball, the arms naturally bend closer to the chest. The ball itself is well caught with spread fingers. Having received a direct pass, it is important to cut off the defender from the ball. When catching the ball, it is desirable to use both hands, although it is possible to receive a direct pass with one hand.

One-handed transmission.

Usually, the reception of the pass with this hand occurs at full speed at the moment of the pursuit of the player by the opponent's defenders. Such reception and transmission require a great deal of coordination. It is necessary not to stray from the step while receiving the ball and immediately throw it without touching the floor with the ball. Otherwise, the opponent's defender will be able to take possession of the ball.

The fingers of the receiving hand are slightly bent and wide apart, while the receiving hand is slightly bent at the elbow. Having received the ball, she bends slightly, compensating for the force of the transfer. When receiving the ball, the body turns somewhat towards the receiving hand with the catching hand, and the second hand is sharply extended upwards to control and hold the ball with the fingers of both hands.

Reception of a pass in the position of the post player.

The center player must control the location of the opponent's defenders. The player raises the arm farthest from the defender up as a target for the player passing the ball. Catching the ball is the same as in the free zone with one hand. The transfer of the ball to the center can be both direct and hinged or with a rebound from the floor and rotation of the ball. The center player must be able to receive different passes from any of the hands. With a fast reverse pass, the opponent's basket is often taken.

Hand-to-hand reception.

When moving at full speed, it is important to be able to receive the ball from hand to hand. As a rule, such a pass precedes the execution of a feint that overcomes the opponent's defense. Such a transfer is usually carried out without additional rotation and is received at waist level with both hands. After receiving such a pass, the player who received it immediately throws or dribbles the ball.

Basketball: pass interception.

The actions of defensive players aimed at taking possession of the ball in basketball are called interceptions. The interception is performed, as a rule, when the attacking players of the opponent make a throw or pass the ball. If the interception is successfully completed by the defenders, a record of the loss of the ball by the attacking side is made in the report on the progress of the game. After performing a successful interception, the team in possession of the ball goes into a rapid attack, which ends with a throw into the opponent's basket.

Interception of the ball during the pass.

If an attacking player is waiting for a pass while standing still, it is relatively easy to intercept the pass. Such a ball is caught in a jump, making a jerk and intercepting the ball with one or both hands.

Another thing is if the attacking player goes to pass the ball. In this case, the defender needs to intercept the ball, ahead of the opponent on the way to the ball at a short distance, which is quite difficult. The defender must cut off the attacker's path to the ball with his hands and shoulder. Having practically come close to the opponent, bowing a little to the side, in order to avoid a collision, to intercept him. After a successful interception, in order to avoid a run, you must immediately switch to dribbling the ball or passing it to a teammate to carry out a counterattack.

Interception of the ball while dribbling.

When the attacker is not technically dribbling the ball, when the ball is dribbling too high without covering it with the body, it is quite easy to intercept the ball. It is necessary to make a jerk and knock the ball from the opponent with two or one hand.

To intercept the ball effectively and efficiently, the player must be in position in the possible path of the opponent's passing the ball. As a rule, interceptions are carried out by the back line of the team, and these are small forwards, defenders and point guards, as well as players of larger size.

Only with an understanding of the game and a sense of the right position can a successful interception of the ball be made.

Basketball: dribbling

Dribbling (ball dribbling) is one of the ways to move the ball on the court, apart from passing. Excessive attention to dribbling is not welcomed by the coach, because. reduces the speed of the game and reduces the possibility of different combinations, in contrast to the passing of the ball. However, dribbling is and remains an essential element of basketball.

Technique of dribbling.

When dribbling the ball on the run, the athlete at every second step hits the ball (with one hand) on the floor and smoothly catches it. It is advisable not to look at the ball. Athletes must be able to dribble equally well with both their right and left hands. It is not difficult to drive the ball around the court in this way, but at any moment the player can lose the ball, which is quite simply taken by the opponent with such dribbling. Dribbling is usually used to enable teammates to take the right positions in order to receive the ball.

Basketball: basket shots.

Throws into the basket - near or far - are performed with one or two hands directly into the basket or after hitting the ball against the backboard.

A close throw into the basket is usually carried out in a jump after hitting the ball against the backboard (sometimes on the run or from a stop) and with great force so that the opponent's defenders could not interfere with this throw.

A long-range shot with a high flight path is made directly into the basket from the spot (experienced basketball players perform this shot in a jump). In all cases, the direction and force of the throw are decisive. Throws into the basket from close range athletes must perform equally well with both right and left hands.

Taking into account the containment of the onslaught of the opposing team, the observance of the most important rules, the rapid movement around the court, the large expenditure of energy, we can say that throwing the ball into the basket is the most difficult technical element of the game of basketball, moreover, it requires good orientation from the athlete, quick reaction and combination-motor skills.

Basketball: body control technique.

The technique of body control usually includes all movements without the ball: turning, all kinds of runs, stops and jumps. They are a prerequisite for mastering the technique of working with the ball and the basis of defensive technique.

Basic stance characteristic of basketball players – legs slightly bent at the knees, correct distribution of the body's main center of gravity helps to quickly respond to changing situations on the court.

There are different types of runs. They are characterized by frequent and sudden changes in speed, direction and technique of jogging (normal walking and running, side step). They alternate with jumps. Athletes often use one-foot pivots (other foot out to the side) to hold the ball.

Basketball: tricks.

Feints (feints) are related to body control techniques and are used mainly by attackers. First of all, there are feints with the ball - false passes, shots to the basket, dribbling and feints without the ball - a false change in speed and direction. We need a quick transition from feints to the game itself.

Without being able and not using feints in basketball, it is practically impossible to beat the opponent. It is practically impossible to break through to the ring without changing the trajectory. It is necessary to go to the distance of the effective throw. Therefore, the key to victory for each team is the ability of the players to make deceptive movements (feints). It is desirable to have at least a dozen such movements in the player's piggy bank.

Basketball tricks consist of four steps:

• 1. Finding a detour to the basket when the direct path is blocked by the opponent.
• 2. Performing a false movement or side step to deceive an opponent? who will attempt to block the intended path.
• 3. At the moment the opponent starts moving to block, make a dash in the other direction, thereby catching the opponent by surprise.
• 4. Leave the opponent behind with a couple of steps, avoiding pushing him away with the hand in order to avoid a foul.

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