Basketball Tips Away From The Ball
Basketball Quick Tips: What to Do When Not Holding the Ball
Ten players are required to play in the game of basketball but only one person is holding the ball at any given time. So what do you do when on the offensive side and you’re not holding the ball? Here are some quick tips to help you maximize the time you have while on the court.
Basketball position
This is the least understood position in basketball and often the most neglected by young players. The initial tendency of players when not having the ball is to stand and wait until their turn comes. However, this must be resolved by moving into a position that offers readiness, both for defense and offense.
You must always keep a crouched body position, with knees flexed and feet apart. The hands must also be in upward position at shoulder level, nearest to the body. Read more
How To Improve Your Rebounding Skill
3 Key Lessons to Improve Your Rebounding Skill
There are 2 occasions where you can get the ball off the bounce: when you are on the offense and when you are on the defense. Either way, you need to learn these lessons to become an overall rebounder of your team:
1. Rebounding is making the right body position.
Your coach always yells “rebound!” and you are getting sick of it because no matter how high you jump, your opponent is still able to grab the ball away from you. If this is your problem, then you might not be placing yourself in the right rebounding position. Remember this: rebounding doesn’t start when you get the ball on its way down, it starts on the ground. Thus, knowing where to place your body to get the perfect position is one key to grabbing the ball. (I say one key because you have to understand the second lesson.)
The ideal position is placing your body between your opponent and the ball. Take note that not all rebounds come from the rim or the board, so positioning your body between the opponent and the basket isn’t always possible. Read more



