Fundamentals of Basketball & Life – STANCE | Knees Bent, Core Low
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The correct stance is a basic fundamental of basketball. Two more elements of a good stance are “knees bent, core low.”
Fundamentals of Basketball & Life – STANCE | Head Up, Feet Moving
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In basketball you must be ready for anything on the court. This is why it is important to have the correct stance in basketball. Two of the first elements of a good stance are “head up, feet moving.
Fundamentals of Basketball & Life – SCORING
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Most highlight films show some amazing made shots on the basketball court. No matter how it happens, when the ball goes through the basket, it counts as a score. That IS the ultimate goal of the game, scoring more points than the other team.
Fundamentals of Basketball & Life – REBOUNDING
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Rebounding is all about angles, position, and desire. Second chances in life can also be influenced by angles, position, and desire
Fundamentals of Basketball & Life – DRIBBLING
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Dribbling is the act of putting the ball on the floor so that you can move according to the rules of the game. Every team needs a good dribbler, a “ball-handler”…To be a good dribbler you must maintain control at all times, even when the ball is out of your hands.
Fundamentals of Basketball & Life – PASSING
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On the court, nothing gets your teammates more involved than passing the basketball. The passer must have someone to pass the ball to, and by moving the ball in a fast and efficient way, you create difficulties for the defense.