Improve Your Basketball Shot: Transitioning to One-Handed Shooting

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Basketball Rules for Beginners: A Quick Guide

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Effective Coaching Strategies for Young Basketball Players: Motivating a 5-Year-Old

QuestionMy husband is an assistant coach for my sons (5 yrs) basketball team. My son isnt the best player, doesnt follow the game very well but can dribble

Defending the Moving Screen: Strategies & Solutions

QuestionI always thought if the person setting the pick moved, it was a moving screen.  If the person can stay between the defender and the ball-handl

Basketball Out of Bounds Dribbling: Legal or Violation?

QuestionPlayer is dribbling ball up court.  He steps out of bounds (voluntarily or forced).  He then re-establishes both feet in bounds.  Ca

Understanding a 7-Year-Old's Lack of Interest in Sports

QuestionI have a 7 year old who had one practice class and his first game this week. Although he expressed an interest in playing and plays fairly well wit

How to Become a Basketball Scout: A Career Path Guide

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Basketball Rule: Does a Deflected No-Look Pass Count as a 3-Pointer?

QuestionOffensive guard has ball on wing and picks up dribble behind the three point arc.  Fake pass back to point at top and throw no look past to po

Backcourt Violation Rule: When Does It Occur?

QuestionPlayer A was dribbling the ball and lost her balance and fell.  Her hands and the ball crossed the midline but her feet did not.  She pas

Fouled Shot: Does It Count as an Attempt in Basketball?

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NBA/High School Basketball: The Hand as Extension of the Ball Rule - Is It Fair?

QuestionHigh school basketball game and offensive player holding ball....defensive player swings down and a clear slap is heard due to hitting hand and off

NCAA Basketball: Understanding Possession Arrow Rules & Violations

QuestionWe are playing in a city rec league that uses NCAA rules. The possession arrow was on the Team A side. A jump ball was called and Team A was grante

Basketball Rule: Is a Dribble After a Fall a Violation?

QuestionI was playing a pick up game when a player was driving towards the basket.  He bounced the ball hard on the floor and lost his footing.  

Backcourt Violation in High School Basketball: NFHS Rule Analysis

QuestionQUESTION: Team A has control of the ball in the front court.  A1 is dribbling.  The ball is tipped by B1, then tipped by A2.  The ba

How to Become a College Basketball Scout: A Guide for Aspiring Scouts

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NCAA Basketball: When Does a Blocked Shot Count?

QuestionOfficiating basketball question:In an NCAA game Saturday afternoon, Player A shoots the ball before the halftime horn sounds. His shot is deflected

Basketball Traveling Rules: Two Steps After Dribble?

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Increase Your Vertical Jump: Expert Tips & Strategies

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Basketball Foul Call: Out of Bounds & Contact - Expert Explanation

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Improve Your Basketball Game: Drills, Strategies & Leadership

Questionhey him Anthony. I am going to be a junior next year and i really need to step up with my game. My weaknesses are left hand dribbling and shooting.