Shooting Foul vs. Loose Ball Foul: Understanding Double Bonus Situations in Basketball

QuestionA player on Team A shoots the ball.  While the shot is in the air a player from Team B commits a foul on the Team A shooter while going for po

Basketball Traveling Rules: Actions Allowed & Violations

QuestionQUESTION: Loose ball scrambles often result in a player sitting or laying on the floor with the ball in his/her possession.  Can you please cl

Improving Driving Ability for Shorter Basketball Guards

QuestionHello there. I usually play a 1 or a 2 guard in every game I play. Im only 5 foot 7 so Im not the tallest guy on the court. I wanna say that I have

College Basketball Recruitment: A Sophomore's Guide

QuestionHello. My name is Courtney, Im 14, and about to be a Sophomore. I played JV basketball for Wando High School my 8th grade year, and started my Fres

Dunking for Women: Drills & Strategies to Achieve Your Goal

QuestionQUESTION: My name is Briona, Im 59 currently and 18 years old. When I was in middle was touching rim but in the summer of my soon to be sophomore I

Basketball Pivot Rules: Legal Dribbling and Footwork

QuestionHello, Im wondering what the rule is on establishing a pivot, dribbling, stopping the dribble and then pivoting again using the same pivot foot.

Overcoming Basketball Anxiety: How to Play Fearlessly

QuestionHello there, I have been playing basketball for years and I have truly grown to love the game. It seems like I cant go a day without playing. But

Weight Loss & Skill Development for Basketball Players: A Personalized Guide

QuestionGood day, sir. Sir My name is David Oscar Jones, 14 yrs old. Standing 180 cm 85 kgs. I used to be a center but there were new people added to the t

Basketball Game Analysis & Opponent Scouting Report

QuestionQUESTION: We have a match next month. The opponents have only 3 good players on their team. Their data P1-178 cm, 60 kg 9good long range shooter, f

Can You Dunk After ACL Surgery? A Patient's Story & Expert Insights

QuestionDear mr. Temple, My name is Elmar and im from holland. When i was 17 years old i could do a windmill and dunk with two hands. At the age of 18 so

Basketball Strategy: Controlling Pace & Decision-Making on the Court

Questionwhen im playing basketball for my highschool i feel like im rushing everything and im going 100 mph driving to the basket or anytime i get the ball

NCAA Tournament Selection: Do Division II Games Matter?

QuestionHi Bret, Im not sure whether or not this question lies within your expertise, but your description was the closest I could find. Im wondering if

High School Basketball: Technical Foul & Foul in Continuous Motion - Correct Ruling?

QuestionA1 is in the act of shooting when B 2 is assessed a technical foul. A1 continues the motion and is fouled by B1. the try is successful. The officia

Basketball Fumbles: Rules & Limits on Ball Control

QuestionA player is dribbling the ball and begins to fumble it.  On one hand you have said that a player may fumble the ball and then regain control a

Backcourt Violation Rule in Basketball: A Detailed Explanation

QuestionA1 has control of the ball in his front court.  While A1 is dribbling, the ball is deflected by B1.  In an attempt to regain control, A1

Legal Dribble Interruption: Can Play Resume After Deflection?

QuestionSituation ball handler is dribbling in back court ball hits the foot of a defender running away from the play and deflected and still bouncing woul

Basketball Possession Arrow Rules: When Does It Change?

QuestionThere was a jump ball, team A has the arrow. Team A throws the ball inbounds, does not hit anyone and goes out of bounds, so team B gets the ball w

Basketball Double Dribble Rule: Understanding the Violation

QuestionHi Bret I was watching my sons basketball game where his teammate was dribbling in the front court, attempted to stop his dribble but lost the bal

Basketball Rules: Foul on Shot – Who Gets Possession?

QuestionWe had a situation where Team A shot a 3 pointer and it went in. Team B got called for a foul while the ball was in the air. The ref awarded the 3

Backcourt Violation Explained: Rules & Common Mistakes

Question(High School)Player A1 attempts to inbound the ball to player A2 from the front court sideline.  He throws the ball too high and Player A2 tip