Definition: The act of bouncing the ball continuously with one hand while moving.
Purpose: To move the ball across the court, create plays, and avoid defenders.
Types of Dribbles:
Control Dribble – Low and protective, used under defensive pressure.
SPeed Dribble – Fast, used in open court for fast breaks.
Crossover Dribble – Quick side-to-side dribble to change direction.
Behind-the-Back / Between-the-Legs Dribble – Advanced techniques for ball protection and deception.
Definition: Transferring the ball to a teammate using hands or bounce.
Purpose: To maintain ball movement, create scoring opportunities, and break defenses.
Types of Passes:
Chest Pass – Direct, fast, and accurate.
Bounce Pass – Hits the floor before reaching the receiver.
Overhead Pass – Used to pass over defenders.
Baseball Pass – Long, one-handed pass used in fast breaks.
Definition: The act of attempting to score by throwing the ball into the hoop.
Purpose: To accumulate points by successfully shooting the ball into the basket.
Types of Shots:
Set Shot – Taken from a stationary position.
Jump Shot – Most common shot taken while jumping.
Lay-up – Close-range shot using the backboard.
Free Throw – Taken from the free-throw line after a foul.
3-Point Shot – Taken from beyond the 3-point arc.
Definition: Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot.
Purpose: To give your team another opportunity to score (offensive) or to stop the other team from scoring (defensive).
Techniques:
Boxing Out – Using your body to block an opponent from the ball.
Timing and Anticipation – Jumping at the right moment to grab the ball.
Definition: Actions taken to stop the opposing team from scoring.
Purpose: To reduce the scoring opportunities of the opponent through positioning, awareness, and quick reactions.
Key Defensive Techniques:
Stance and Footwork – Low stance, lateral quickness.
Man-to-Man Defense – Guarding a specific player.
Zone Defense – Guarding an area instead of a player.
BlocKing and Stealing – Timing moves to prevent scoring or regain possession.