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Basketball Basics - The Rules, Concepts, Definitions, and Player Positions

The rules of basketball, thankfully, are fairly straightforward.

However, if youre coaching younger players, these rules can be easily forgotten once they take the floor.

The three-second rule (which well discuss later in this article) is just one of many great examples.

But before you can teach the rules to your team, you must know them yourself.

So keep reading, because by the end of this article, youll be up to speed on all the basketball rules so you can teach your players and help them develop throughout the season!

The Rules

Basketball is a team sport.

Two teams of five players each try to score by shooting a ball through a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground.

The game is played on a rectangular floor called the court, and there is a hoop at each end.

The court is divided into two main sections by the mid-court line.

If the offensive team puts the ball into play behind the mid-court line, it has ten seconds to get the ball over the mid-court line.

If it doesn't, then the defense gets the ball.

Once the offensive team gets the ball over the mid-court line, it can no longer have possession of the ball in the area behind the midcourt line.

If it does, the defense is awarded the ball.


Basketball Court 1

The ball is moved down the court toward the basket by passing or dribbling. The team with the ball is called the offense. The team without the ball is called the defense.

The defense tries to steal the ball, contest shots, deflect passes, and garner rebounds.

Points

When a team makes a basket, they score two points and the ball goes to the other team.

If a basket, or field goal, is made outside of the three-point arc, then that basket is worth three points. A free throw is worth one point.

Free throws are awarded to a team according to some formats involving the number of fouls committed in a half and/or the type of foul committed.

Fouling a shooter always results in two or three free throws being awarded the shooter, depending upon where he was when he shot. If he was beyond the three-point line, then he gets three shots.

Other types of fouls do not result in free throws being awarded until a certain number have accumulated during a half (called team fouls).

Once that number is reached, then the player who was fouled is awarded a '1-and-1' opportunity. If he makes his first free throw, he gets to attempt a second. If he misses the first shot, the ball is live on the rebound.

Game Clock

Each game is divided into sections, and all levels have two halves.

In college, each half is twenty minutes long.

In high school and below, the halves are divided into eight (and sometimes, six) minute quarters. In the pros, quarters are twelve minutes long.

There is a gap of several minutes between halves. Gaps between quarters are relatively short.

If the score is tied at the end of regulation, then overtime periods of various lengths are played until a winner emerges.

Basket Assignment and Tip-Off

Also, each team is assigned a basket or goal to defend.

This means that the other basket is their scoring basket.

At halftime, the teams switch goals.

The game begins with one player from either team at center court.

A referee will toss the ball up between the two. The player that gets his hands on the ball will tip it to a teammate. This is called a tip-off.

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Fouls and Violations

In addition to stealing the ball from an opposing player, there are other ways for a team to get the ball.

One such way is if the other team commits a foul or violation.

FOULS

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Personal fouls: Personal fouls include any type of illegal physical contact.

  • Hitting
  • Pushing
  • Slapping
  • Holding
  • Illegal pick/screen -- when an offensive player is moving. When an offensive player sticks out a limb and makes physical contact with a defender in an attempt to block the path of the defender.

Personal foul penalties: If a player is shooting while a being fouled, then he gets two free throws if his shot doesn't go in, but only one free throw if his shot does go in.

  • Three free throws are awarded if the player is fouled while shooting for a three-point goal and they miss their shot. If a player is fouled while shooting a three-point shot and makes it anyway, he is awarded one free throw. Thus, he could score four points on the play.
  • Inbounds. If fouled while not shooting, the ball is given to the team the foul was committed upon. They get the ball at the nearest side or baseline, out of bounds, and have 5 seconds to pass the ball onto the court.
  • One & one. If the team committing the foul has seven or more fouls in the game, then the player who was fouled is awarded one free throw. If he makes his first shot, then he is awarded another free throw.
  • Ten or more fouls. If the team committing the foul has ten or more fouls, then the fouled player receives two free throws.

Charging. An offensive foul that is committed when a player pushes or runs over a defensive player. The ball is given to the team that the foul was committed upon.

Blocking. Blocking is illegal personal contact resulting from a defender not establishing position in time to prevent an opponent's drive to the basket.

Flagrant foul. Violent contact with an opponent. This includes hitting, kicking, and punching. This type of foul results in free throws plus the offense retaining possession of the ball after the free throws.

Intentional foul. When a player makes physical contact with another player with no reasonable effort to steal the ball. It is a judgment call for the officials.

Technical foul. Technical foul. A player or a coach can commit this type of foul. It does not involve player contact or the ball but is instead about the 'manners' of the game. Foul language, obscenity, obscene gestures, and even arguing can be considered a technical foul, as can technical details regarding filling in the scorebook improperly or dunking during warm-ups.

VIOLATIONS

Walking/Traveling. Taking more than 'a step and a half' without dribbling the ball is traveling. Moving your pivot foot once you've stopped dribbling is traveling.

Carrying/palming. When a player dribbles the ball with his hand too far to the side of or, sometimes, even under the ball.

Double Dribble. Dribbling the ball with both hands on the ball at the same time or picking up the dribble and then dribbling again is a double dribble.

Held ball. Occasionally, two or more opposing players will gain possession of the ball at the same time. In order to avoid a prolonged and/or violent tussle, the referee stops the action and awards the ball to one team or the other on a rotating basis.

Goaltending. If a defensive player interferes with a shot while it's on the way down toward the basket, while it's on the way up toward the basket after having touched the backboard, or while it's in the cylinder above the rim, it's goaltending and the shot counts. If committed by an offensive player, it's a violation and the ball is awarded to the opposing team for a throw-in.

Backcourt violation. Once the offense has brought the ball across the mid-court line, they cannot go back across the line during possession. If they do, the ball is awarded to the other team to pass inbounds.

Time restrictions. A player passing the ball inbounds has five seconds to pass the ball. If he does not, then the ball is awarded to the other team. Other time restrictions include the rule that a player cannot have the ball for more than five seconds when being closely guarded and, in some states and levels, shot-clock restrictions requiring a team to attempt a shot within a given time frame.


Player Positions

Center. Centers are generally your tallest players. They generally are positioned near the basket.

Offensive -- The center's goal is to get open for a pass and to shoot. They are also responsible for blocking defenders, known as picking or screening, to open other players up for driving to the basket for a goal. Centers are expected to get some offensive rebounds and put-backs.

Defensive -- On defense, the center's main responsibility is to keep opponents from shooting by blocking shots and passes in the key area. They also are expected to get a lot of rebounds because they're taller.

Forward. Your next tallest players will most likely be your forwards. While a forward may be called upon to play under the hoop, they may also be required to operate in the wings and corner areas.

Offensive -- Forwards are responsible to get free for a pass, take outside shots, drive for goals, and rebound.

Defensive -- Responsibilities include preventing drives to the goal and rebounding.

Guard. These are potentially your shortest players and they should be really good at dribbling fast, seeing the court, and passing. It is their job to bring the ball down the court and set up offensive plays.

Offensive -- Dribbling, passing, and setting up offensive plays are a guard's main responsibilities. They also need to be able to drive to the basket and to shoot from the perimeter.

Defensive -- On defense, a guard is responsible for stealing passes, contesting shots, preventing drives to the hoop, and for boxing out.


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  • Passing
  • Dribbling
  • Lay ups
  • Jump stops
  • Pivoting and footwork
  • Jab steps
  • Screening
  • Cutting
  • Defense
  • Rebounding

These are all critical fundamentals to master because they'll make you and your team better, no matter what age level or situation you might be in.

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What are the basics of basketball? What are the most important things to know about basketball? Get ready to learn the basic rules of basketball.

Table of Contents

  • Basics of Basketball
  • Most Important Things To Know About Basketball
  • The Court
  • Player Positions
  • List of Basketball Basic Rules
  • Basketball Basics Summary
  • FAQ

Basics of Basketball

Basketball is a team sport where players work together to get the basketball through a hoop on offense and stop the opposing team from scoring on their hoop on defense. It is played with a round leather ball that has a circumference of 29.5 inches. Basketball games start with a jump ball at the mid-court line.

There are five players on the court for each team at once. The two teams each have a basket to attack and a basket to defend. Teams are awarded points when their players make shots. Players move the basketball by passing it to teammates or dribbling it off the ground. 

The game ends when the clock runs out. A buzzer ends each quarter or half in basketball. Some competitions also include a shot clock, which limits the time a team can possess the ball without shooting it. 

Most Important Things To Know About Basketball

In basketball, the team with the most points at the end of the game wins. Points are scored by making shots. There are three main shot types: free throws, two-pointers, and three-pointers. They are worth one, two, and three points each, respectively. Players try to get the rebound after missed shots. Rebounds are when players gather the ball after a missed shot and control possession.

There are two baskets on either side of the court, and a team is assigned one basket to attack and the other to defend. This means that teams will run back and forth across the court when possession changes. After a made shot, a player must inbound the ball by standing out of bounds under the basket and passing it to a teammate on the court.

The Court

The playing surface in basketball is known as the court. The dimensions of the court can vary at different levels of play. In the NBA, it measures 94 feet long by 50 feet wide; in most high school leagues, the court measures 74 feet long by 42 feet wide. The court is surrounded by boundary lines. If a player steps on or over the perimeter of the court while holding the ball, they are considered out of bounds, and the referee will stop play. Other important parts of the court to know are the mid-court line, free throw lines, and three-point lines.

The mid-court line splits the court into two halves. There are a few rules related to the mid-court line, but it is most important to know that once your team crosses mid-court with the ball, the ball cannot go back behind the line unless the other team touches it.

The free throw line is where players go to shoot “free throws” after a shooting foul, technical foul, or during the bonus situation. The free throw line is located 15 feet away from the backboard on both sides of the court.  During free throws, players take “free” shots where the opponent is not allowed to play defense. A made free throw is worth one point.

The three-point line is an arc located on both halves of the court. At its furthest point, the three-point line is 23 feet and 9 inches away from the hoop in the NBA, while in high school, it is usually 19 feet and 9 inches away from the hoop. If a player makes a shot while standing behind this line, it is worth three points. Any shots made from inside this line (except free throws) are worth only two points.

Player Positions

In basketball, there are five positions that players are assigned to on the court. These positions are the point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. Players are not always stuck at a specific position and may switch throughout the game.

  1. Point Guard: Usually the leader of the team, point guards have excellent passing and dribbling skills. They most often have the ball in their hands and run the offense.
  2. Shooting Guard: As the name suggests, shooting guards are generally the best shooter on the team. They must be proficient at dribbling to help the point guard.
  3. Small Forward: Possessing a diverse skill set and playing both on the inside and outside of the three-point line, small forwards must be able to guard both guards and forwards on defense.
  4. Power Forward: A strong, physical player that has a similar role to the center but is more capable of shooting from the outside.
  5. Center: Typically the tallest player on the court, centers are great at getting rebounds, blocking shots on defense, and shooting close to the basket.

List of Basketball Basic Rules

The most basic rules of basketball involve fouls, traveling, and inbound passes. They include:

  • Fouls
  • Jump Balls
  • Traveling
  • Double Dribble
  • Inbound Passes
  • Two-Pointers
  • Three-Pointers
  • Free Throws

Fouls are called by the referees when a player gets too physical with an opponent. Types of fouls include personal fouls, shooting fouls, technical fouls, and flagrant fouls. Fouls can result in a restart of play, free throws, or turnovers. 

A jump ball is used to start the game to decide who gets possession. Two players stand at the center circle and attempt to tip the ball to their teammates after it is thrown into the air by a referee.

Players are not allowed to carry the ball without dribbling for more than two steps. They will be called for a traveling violation by the referee. 

A player may not dribble the ball, stop dribbling, and then dribble again; this is known as a double dribble violation. After a player picks up their dribble, they must pass to a teammate or shoot the ball before they can dribble again. 

All made shots are followed by an inbound pass for the team that just conceded the basket. Players must stand out of bounds and pass the ball to a teammate standing in bounds in five seconds or less. 

If a player makes a basket within the boundary of the three-point line, they earn what is known as a field goal or a two-pointer. A successful shot that occurs when the shooter is outside of the three-point line is referred to as a three-pointer. In addition to these scoring methods, players can earn free throws if they are fouled by another player, and each free throw is worth a single point.

Basketball Basics Summary

Basketball is a five-a-side game in which players try to shoot the ball through a hoop to earn points. The team with the most points when the game clock hits 0:00 wins the game. Each team must play offense and defense. The goal of basketball is to score as many points as possible by successfully shooting the ball through the hoop.

Some basic rules of basketball at all levels include fouls, traveling, and inbound passes. Fouls prevent teams and players from being too aggressive, while traveling keeps the game challenging. Inbound passes are critical because they describe how the game restarts after a made shot.

FAQ

How does basketball work?

Basketball works by two teams of five attempting to score points by passing (shooting) the ball through the opposing team’s hoop.  A team must score a point within a certain amount of time, dictated by the shot clock, otherwise, the ball is turned over to the opposing team. The clock stops for fouls, out-of-bounds, and timeouts. When the game clock has wound down to zero at the end of the final half or quarter of play, the team with the highest score wins.

What is the best way to play basketball for beginners?

The best way to play basketball for beginners is to practice dribbling and shooting alone, either at home or a nearby park or gym. That way, they can gain confidence in their fundamentals before playing with others. It is important for beginners to make sure they have proper clothing and footwear, as well as sufficient fitness and training to compete on the court for an entire game. Other good skills for beginners to practice include jumping, passing, and ball handling, especially with their non-dominant hand.

Where can you play basketball?

Basketball is a sport that can be played in a variety of locations.  Traditionally, basketball is played on basketball courts. These courts can be made of wood, cement, or synthetic materials and be either indoors or outdoors. Most towns and cities have local basketball courts where people can play for free, and many gyms and schools offer basketball courts to their teams or members. However, basketball can be played in different forms almost anywhere with space, so long as there is at least one basketball hoop, and many people have a basketball hoop at their homes to play the game.

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Rules of Basketball

How the rules have changed in your favorite game

How the rules have changed in your favorite game

WE ALL LOVE TO PLAY BASKETBALL, BUT DO YOU KNOW THE RULES EXACTLY?

Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891. Then everything was different: playgrounds, baskets, balls…

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Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891. Then everything was different: playgrounds, baskets, balls…

!!! Read about the evolution of balls in the article:

The history of basketballs

The history of basketballs

What balls are played now and how it happened

The beginning

The rules have also changed a lot during this time. Initially, there were only 13 of them in basketball:

  1. The ball can be thrown in any direction with one or two hands.
  2. The ball may be hit with one or both hands in any direction, but never with the fist.
  3. The player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw the ball from the point at which he caught it, except for a player running at high speed.
  4. The ball must be held with the hands. You can not use the forearms and body to hold the ball.
  5. In any case, hitting, grabbing, holding and pushing the opponent is not allowed. The first violation of this rule by any player shall be called a foul; the second foul disqualifies him until the next ball is scored, and if there was an obvious intention to injure the player, then a disqualification for the entire game. It is not allowed to replace a disqualified player.
  6. Punching the ball is a violation of points 2 and 4, the penalty is described in point 5.
  7. commit no foul).
  8. A point is scored if a ball thrown or bouncing off the floor hits the basket and stays there. Defending players are not allowed to touch the ball or basket while shooting. If the ball touches the edge and the opponents move the basket, then a point is scored.
  9. If the ball goes out of bounds, it must be dropped into the field by the first player to touch it. In the event of a dispute, the referee must throw the ball into the field. The thrower is allowed to hold the ball for five seconds. If he holds it longer, then the ball is given to the opponent. If either side tries to play for time, the referee must give them a foul.
  10. The referee must monitor the actions of the players and fouls, and notify the referee of three consecutive fouls. He shall have the power to disqualify players under rule 5.
  11. The referee must watch the ball and determine when the ball is in play (inbounds) and when it goes out of bounds (out of bounds), which side should be in possession of the ball, and any other action that the referee would normally take .
  12. The game consists of two halves of 15 minutes each with a break of 5 minutes between them.
  13. The side with the most goals during this time period is the winner.

The most important rule change in the history of basketball is the introduction of dribbling. In the original version of the game, this was prohibited by paragraph 3 of the rules.

One of the first changes in the game and the rules was the replacement of the basket with a ring with a net. It seemed to be very inconvenient to climb after the ball every time after a hit. Around the same time, free throws, dribbling appeared, and the composition of the teams was fixed for 5 players on the court at the same time. Before that, in some matches, up to 50 people could be on the court at the same time. All this happened back in 1896-1897.

The emergence of FIBA ​​(International Basketball Federation)

Basketball in the early 20th century became more popular and the rules in each country could be different. This was one of the reasons why FIBA ​​appeared in 1932 year. At the first FIBA ​​Congress, the teams were approved (5 people and 2 substitutes), and it was decided that after each goal there would be a throw-in in the center. This rule was removed after 4 years to reduce the advantage of tall players.

Over the next few years, the main changes were related to the number of personal fouls, the number of players on the bench and the introduction of a time limit for getting the ball into the opponent's half of the court.

More changes came in 1952 after the Olympics. The game became very boring, because the teams held the ball, having received a minimal lead in the score. Everyone understood this and searched for solutions for several years in order to save the life of basketball. At 1954 Danny Biason proposed to the NBA to limit the time for the shot to 24 seconds. At the 1956 Olympics, there was a similar rule: it was necessary to make a throw in 30 seconds. At the same time, to add equality between defense and attack, another rule familiar to us appeared: you need to start dribbling the ball before the supporting leg comes off.

Then the game became similar to the modern one from a technical point of view: dribbling, shots, a three-second zone appeared. In 1979, the NBA added a three-point line, and in 19In 1984, FIBA ​​also added an arc.

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10 interesting facts about the three-point shot.

10 interesting facts about the three-point shot.

Three-pointer evolution and insane records.

Changes in the rules and basketball since 1956 have included the number of free kicks, the situations in which these free kicks are given, and individual and team penalties. Some rules were introduced, and a few years later they were canceled. For example, the "3 for 2" rule: if a player was fouled in the shooting phase, then if one of the first two shots was missed, he could make another free throw. This rule was later removed.

Since the 1990s there have been constant changes: the emergence of alley-oops, changes in the timing and rewriting of the rules of running, which continue to this day.

From the most interesting: if the team has 0.3 seconds or less to throw the ball from behind, then it must be a one-touch throw. It takes at least 0.4 seconds to perform a full throw.

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“School 2. 0” is the best educational project in the history of Russian basketball, collected all the basics in one material skills that are needed for those who want to jump like Michael Jordan and shoot a three-pointer like Steph Curry. We literally chew on you how to play basketball and become cool. Lots of videos are included.

Passion for basketball usually begins with the ball hitting the basket. Do not deprive yourself of this pleasure, learn to score from under the basket, then from two steps ... But after that, you should think about what elements to master in order to become a “correct” basketball player. We won't let you get bored - we won't fill all basketball practice with boring stops and turns. But in general, you can’t do without it, because the correct work of the legs, the habit of standing firmly, not mincing, not taking extra steps, quickly and correctly changing the direction of movement is an absolute must for a basketball player. Plus, of course, dribbling and passing.

In general, to start the basketball path, School 2.0 recommends exercises to develop the following skills during basketball training:

  1. Shooting
  2. Footwork
  3. Transmission
  4. Maintenance

Do two or three dozen workouts, combining the exercises from the following list, and you will notice real progress. Start each workout with 2-4 minutes of quiet running and such a joint warm-up:

Exercises are performed one after the other without stopping.

  1. Shoulder warm-up. Stand up straight and extend your arms to the sides. Make circular movements with straight arms 10 times forward, then 10 times back.
  2. Pelvic warm-up. Put your hands on your belt, feet shoulder-width apart. Perform rotations in the hip joint, as if twisting a hoop, 10 times in each direction.
  3. Back workout. Bend your elbows and press to your chest, feet shoulder-width apart. Do rotations in the lower back 5-10 times in each direction.
  4. Knee warm-up. Stand up straight, feet together. Squat down a bit and put your hands on your knees. Then perform rotational movements with your knees, helping yourself with your hands. Do 10 times in each direction.
  5. Ankle warm-up. Put your hands on your belt. Place one foot on the toe slightly behind you. Resting on your toes, do 10 rotations in the ankle joint in each direction, then change legs.
  6. Squats. At the end, do 5 deep squats, keeping your heels on the floor and extending your arms in front of you.

Throwing

Get used to throwing correctly right away - with one hand (the other can only hold the ball), with reverse spin. The forearm is perpendicular to the floor, the arm straightens completely, the hand “closes”. Listen to how the ball blows up the net - it's a thrill.

1. Shooting stand

  1. Stand straight, feet shoulder-width apart, ball in hand.
  2. At the signal, take a throwing stance, and at the next signal, return to the starting position.
  3. Ready to throw: legs bent, back straight, slightly tilted forward. Throwing hand behind the ball (not sideways!), the second hand holds the ball in front-side.
  4. Raise the ball to shoulder level.
  5. Repeat 10 times with right and left hand.

2. Single-handed throw on the spot

  1. Get into the throwing position. The ball lies in one hand at the level of the head, the elbow is directed forward, the second hand does not help.
  2. Sit down a little and with simultaneous extension of the legs and elbow, throw the ball up in front of you. Stay in the final position until the ball hits the floor.
  3. Repeat 10 times with right and left hand.

3. Throw with one hand into the hoop from one meter

  1. Stand under the hoop with the ball in your hand at shoulder level. The other hand does not help!
  2. Squat down and at the same time extend your legs and arms, make a throw around the ring. Keep the final position of the straightened arm and closed hand until the ball hits the floor.
  3. Try to hit the ball in the corner of the rectangle drawn on the shield, then the ball will be in the ring.
  4. Throw from different positions. 10 times with the right and left hand.

4. Medium throw

  1. Stand at a distance of 3-4 meters from the ring and take a throwing stance. Sit down and with the simultaneous extension of the legs and arms, make a throw around the ring. Keep the final position of the straightened arm and closed hand until the ball hits the floor.
  2. Throw from different positions.
  1. Stand a few meters from the ring. Make yourself an autopass, take a small jump forward, catch the ball, take a shooting stance, and hit the basket.
  2. Perform the exercise 10 times with your stronger arm.

5. Two steps - throw

  1. Stand three meters from the ring. Take two steps from the spot and throw the ring.
  1. Get on the three-point line. Take a couple of hits with the ball, then two steps and throw the ring.
  1. From the three-point line, make yourself an autopass. Then catch the ball, take two steps and shoot the ring.
  2. Try to hit the ball in the corner of the rectangle drawn on the shield.
  3. Repeat 10 times with right and left hand.

6. Two steps - low shot

  1. Get on the three-point line. Take a couple of hits with the ball, then two steps and throw from the bottom of the ring.
  1. Stand three meters from the ring. Take two steps from the spot and throw the ring from below.
  1. From the three-point line, make yourself an autopass. Then catch the ball, take two steps and shoot the ring.
  2. Try to hit the ball in the corner of the rectangle drawn on the shield.
  3. Repeat 10 times with right and left hand.

Footwork

Glue your feet to the floor. No extra steps! Otherwise - "jog", whistle, give the ball to the opponents.

1. Jump stop

  1. The exercise is performed on the spot. Make yourself an autopass, catch the ball with two hands and at the same time do a two-foot jump into a basketball stance.
  2. Determine the axial (supporting) leg and perform turns on this leg forward and backward.
  3. Then imitate the following sequence of actions:
    take the ball in your hands, being completely in the air;
    land on both (!) feet at the same time;
    do turns around the same (!) leg.
  4. Repeat the exercise 10 times: 5 times turning on the right leg and 5 times on the left.

2. Walking stop

  1. The exercise is performed on the spot. Make yourself an autopass, catch the ball with both hands and stop at the same time with two steps into the basketball stance.
  2. The axial (supporting) leg will be the one with which you took the first step - on this leg, perform turns forward and backward.
  3. Repeat the exercise 10 times: 5 times turning on the right foot and 5 times on the left.

3. Zigzag without a ball with a jump stop

All changes in the direction of movement are made by a clear turn around the near leg - even through the “face”, even through the “back”. This is very important in basketball!

4. Zigzag without a ball with a stop in steps

It is performed in the same way as the previous exercise, but the stop at the cone is one-two, not a jump.

Transmission

Mastering the culture of passing will not only earn you the respect of your playmates, but it will also give you a lot of fun. Maybe even more than hitting the ring.

1. Passing with two hands into the wall

  1. Stand 3-5 meters from the wall. Pass the ball into the wall with both hands from the chest.
  2. Hold the ball with both hands from the sides and direct it to the wall with a wrist movement. As a result, the arms at the elbows should straighten, and the hands should “close”.
  1. Move further back to make longer passes. At the moment of such a transfer, one leg takes a step forward. Catch such a transmission from the floor.
  2. Repeat the exercise 15-20 times.

2. Passing with one hand into the wall

  1. Stand 3-5 meters from the wall. Pass the ball into the wall with one hand from the shoulder.
  2. Hand behind the ball, thumbs up. Carpal movement.
  3. Repeat the exercise 15-20 times for each hand.

3. Lying One-Hand Pass

  1. Lying on your back, pass with one hand up.
  2. Repeat the exercise 15-20 times for each hand.

Dribbling

Great basketball dribbling is the key to all doors. Not to mention how effective it is.

1. Palms on the ball

  1. Take the ball in your hands and shift it from hand to hand, hitting it with your palms.
  2. Start slowly and then speed up. 15 seconds slow, 15 fast.
  3. Repeat 1-2 times.

2. Ball on fingers

  1. Quickly toss the ball with your fingertips from one hand to the other: raise and lower in front of you;
    sit down and get up;
    raise and lower in motion.
  2. Perform each exercise 2-3 times for 15 seconds.

3. Ball around the body

  1. Pass the ball from one hand to the other as quickly as possible: around the body;
    around the head;
    in a basketball stance around the leg;
    in a basketball stance figure eight around the legs.
  2. Do 5 repetitions in each direction.

4. Low dribbling on the spot

Low ball dribbling in different positions:

  1. Basketball stance, feet parallel. Dribble to the side of your foot. Free hand in defense position.
  2. Sit on the floor and dribble the ball from your side, bringing the ball closer or further away.
  3. Repeat 15 times with each hand. Do 2-3 sets.

5. Medium dribbling on the move

  1. Average dribbling of the ball (height to the waist) on the move. Do it at speed.
  2. Make a turn, leaving the ball in place and picking it up with your other hand.
  3. Dribble two courts with each hand.

6. V-dribbling in front of you

  1. Stand in a basketball stance.
  2. Dribble with one hand in front of you in a V, with your right and left hands in turn.
  3. Repeat 15 times with each hand. Do 2-3 sets.

7. Crossover

  1. Move the ball in place in front of you from one hand to the other.
  2. First do the exercise for each stroke.
  3. Then - for every third hit.
  4. After translation, touch the floor with your free hand.
  5. Repeat 15 times with each hand. Do 2-3 sets.

8. Underfoot transfers

  1. Transfer the ball between the legs from one hand to the other.
  2. Translate every third hit with the ball.
  3. After translation, touch the floor with your free hand.
  4. Repeat 15 times with each hand. Do 2-3 sets.

That's it for starters. Of course, it would be nice to learn how to fly - in the sense of jumping high without a trampoline. But that's another story. If you only jump, you are a jumper. And if you have mastered these exercises, you are almost a basketball player. Then you can already learn to play in a team, in real contact conditions.

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