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How to put spin on the basketball for lay ups ?

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Chest to basket spin thumb towards
Chest away spin pinky towards

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How to approach the hoop for lay up ?

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Go with intensity but don’t rush the last two steps

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Where to look when making a layup ?

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Keep eyes focused on the spot you want the ball to land

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Why look at where you miss ?

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To make the adjustment and not to make it again

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How to get conditioning for lay ups ?

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Do full court lay ups and a small move in the middle to gain fitness

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What’s a Euro step?

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Get the player to commit going one way and then go the other way.
Use the ball in one hand fake with that hand and go the other way

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Different ways to carry the ball in a euro step?

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Short guy, go high over the top
Tall guy go low and sweep
If lots of traffic do rugby carry

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How to practice the ball going behind the back?

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50 behind the back wraps each way every day

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What is the length of a professional basketball game?

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4 quarters of 12 minutes each (NBA), or 10 minutes (FIBA).

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How many players are allowed on the court per team?

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5 players per team.

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How long is the shot clock in the NBA?

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24 seconds.

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What happens if the shot clock runs out without a shot hitting the rim?

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Turnover—possession goes to the other team.

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How long can an offensive player stay in the key?

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3 seconds.

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What is a backcourt violation?

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When the offensive team returns the ball to the backcourt after crossing midcourt.

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What is a double dribble?

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Dribbling, stopping, then dribbling again.

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What is traveling?

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Taking too many steps without dribbling.

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What is a personal foul?

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Illegal physical contact with an opponent.

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What is a technical foul?

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Violation of conduct rules (e.g. arguing with referees).

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What is a flagrant foul?

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Excessive or violent contact.

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How many team fouls lead to free throws?

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Usually 5 fouls per quarter.

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What is a charge?

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When an offensive player runs into a set defender.

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What is a block (defensive foul)?

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When a defender makes illegal contact without being set.

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What is goal-tending?

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Touching the ball on its downward flight to the hoop.

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What is an assist?

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A pass that leads directly to a basket.

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What is a turnover?
Losing possession to the opposing team.
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What is a jump ball?
Used to start the game or settle tied possession.
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What is a held ball?
When both teams have hands on the ball—results in jump ball.
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Can you inbound the ball without stepping out?
No, you must be out of bounds when inbounding.
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Can you move while inbounding?
Only after a made basket.
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What is a three-second violation (defense)?
In the NBA, defenders can’t stay in the paint over 3 seconds unless actively guarding.
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What is a five-second closely guarded violation?
In some leagues, if guarded closely for 5+ seconds without passing/dribbling.
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What are free throws worth?
1 point each.
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What is a three-point line?
Shots beyond this arc are worth 3 points.
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How many fouls before a player fouls out?
NBA: 6, FIBA: 5.
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What happens during overtime?
Extra 5-minute period is played if the score is tied.
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What is a rebound?
Recovering the ball after a missed shot.
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What is an over-and-back?
Going back into the backcourt after crossing midcourt.
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Can a player intentionally kick the ball?
No, it’s a violation.
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What does the point guard do?
Leads the offense, controls tempo, distributes the ball.
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What does the shooting guard do?
Scores from perimeter, defends opposing shooters.
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What does the small forward do?
Versatile scorer, defends multiple positions.
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What does the power forward do?
Plays near the basket, rebounds, defends post players.
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What does the center do?
Protects the rim, rebounds, scores inside.
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Which position usually brings the ball up?
Point guard.
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Which position often defends the opponent’s top scorer?
Small forward or shooting guard.
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Which positions are typically in the paint?
Power forward and center.
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Which positions are considered 'guards'?
Point guard and shooting guard.
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Which positions are considered 'forwards'?
Small forward and power forward.
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What is a pick and roll?
A screen followed by the screener cutting to the basket.
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What is isolation (iso)?
Clearing out so one player can take on their defender one-on-one.
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What is a fast break?
Quick transition from defense to offense for an easy score.
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What is a zone defense?
Players guard areas instead of individuals.
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What is man-to-man defense?
Each defender guards a specific player.
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What is help defense?
Teammates rotate or cover when one is beaten.
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What is a 2-3 zone?
Two guards up top, three players protect the paint.
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What is a full-court press?
Defending the opponent the full length of the court.
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What is a trap?
Two defenders double-team the ball handler.
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What is a flare screen?
Screen set away from the ball for a shooter to get open.
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What is a backdoor cut?
Offensive player cuts behind the defender to the basket.
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What is a high pick and pop?
Big sets a screen then steps out for a shot.
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What is a give and go?
Player passes and cuts toward the basket for a return pass.
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What is a triple threat position?
Position to pass, dribble, or shoot.
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What is spacing?
Players positioned to maximize court coverage.
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What is ball reversal?
Swinging the ball from one side to the other.
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What is a zone breaker offense?
Set plays designed to defeat zone defense.
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What is a box-and-1 defense?
Zone with one defender playing man-to-man on a top scorer.
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What is a triangle offense?
Formation with three players forming a triangle on one side.
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What is offensive rebounding?
Trying to get the ball back after a missed shot.
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What are ball slaps and fingertip taps?
Warmup for grip and control.
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What are stationary crossovers?
Develop handle and coordination.
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What is figure 8 dribble?
Enhances control and body awareness.
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What is wall dribbling?
Builds quick hands and control.
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What is two-ball dribbling?
Advanced coordination and ambidexterity.
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What is cone zig-zag dribbling?
Simulate in-game movement.
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What is layup practice?
Both hands, high reps.
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What are floaters in the lane?
Work on touch and timing.
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What is jump stop and pivot?
Improve footwork under pressure.
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What is catch and shoot?
Off a self-pass or rebound.
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What is free throw routine practice?
50–100 per day.
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What are elbow jumpers?
Consistency from mid-range.
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What is spot shooting?
Shoot 10 per spot around the arc.
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What is spin-out shooting?
Simulate receiving a pass.
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What is rebounding off wall or backboard?
Work on timing.
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What is pump fake + drive?
Combo footwork and finishing.
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What are one-dribble pull-ups?
Build scoring versatility.
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What are backboard shots?
Aim high, work on arc and touch.
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What is the 'Mikan' drill?
Finishing with both hands close to rim.
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What are shadow defense slides?
Lateral movement without opponent.
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What are suicide runs?
Court-length sprint conditioning.
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What are defensive slide drills?
Lateral agility for guarding.
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What are cone drills?
Speed and change of direction.
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What are box jumps?
Vertical explosiveness.
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What is jump rope?
Foot speed and endurance.
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What are treadmill sprints?
Sprint/rest intervals.
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What are hill sprints?
Leg strength and cardio.
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What are ladder drills?
Coordination and agility.
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What are line jumps?
Quick feet, side-to-side or front-back.
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What is the 1-minute burpee challenge?
Total body endurance.
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What are medicine ball slams?
Core and upper-body power.
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What is a push-up pyramid?
Upper-body strength.
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What is a core circuit?
Planks, V-ups, Russian twists.
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What are resistance band lateral walks?
Hip strength for defense.
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What are skater jumps?
Balance and explosive lateral power.
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What is a lunge matrix?
3D strength and mobility.
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What are wall sits?
Isometric leg endurance.
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What is sprint-shoot-sprint?
Shoot a jumper, sprint to half, return.
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What are closeout drills?
Practice sprinting out and defending.
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What is a 3-minute full-court dribble/shoot cycle?
Simulate game flow solo.

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