fundamental basketball skills

To gain better basketball skills, players must first understand and master the basics of the game.

In basketball, there are 6 different fundamental skill areas that players need to focus on during training.

Dodge

Dribbling the basketball is done to move the ball only when a pass is not a better option and a lane is not available. Both new and experienced players make the mistake of dribbling the ball when they don’t need to. Ask any collage or professional basketball coach – they’ll all tell you the same thing. Dribbling should be done when the player (you) has some purpose to accomplish. Dribbling for an offensive option is a good way to lose the ball. When looking for that option, take the ball with a firm grip and position your body between you and the defender. Regardless of how good you are at dribbling, the defense will always have a better chance of stealing if you are dribbling the ball rather than grabbing it with both hands.

passed

The pass is the number 1 option to move the ball down the court in attack. Passing is faster than dribbling, so it’s a deadly offensive tool to get to that open man so he can have the shot. Good passing is the hallmark of good teams because most offensive plays are set up with good passing.

shooting

Shooting is probably the most practiced skill for both new and experienced players. However, many people still do it wrong. In practice, all exercises should be performed at the speed of the game and as if under pressure. Players are often too lazy to do this, and instead of practicing the sweet jump shot that they’re constantly doing in the game, they practice a jump shot. Instead of jumping for power, they use their arms for power and their legs for the rest. Practicing the wrong way to shoot is something players do all the time, but they don’t understand why they miss all their jump shots during the game…

bouncing

The rebound can come in two forms: offensive and defensive. A lot of new players look at the rebounds and immediately think it’s a big man area. However, this is not so. Bouncing is about more than just being big. It even surpasses the ability to jump. To be good at rebounding takes skill and dedication. Skill is primarily the ability to position and read shots, something that comes quickly with practice. Dedication is probably the most important factor in rebounding. The person who receives the ball is the one who is most hungry for the ball and the one who is willing to do whatever it takes to get it.

Insulted

Offense is critical and encompasses all aspects of the offensive court. The shot has already been covered (and more is covered on the basketball website below). However, getting away from the ball to give the player with the ball offensive options is another thing that is essential to a good offense. Supporting your teammates with screens and being able to locate the best offensive option and get the ball to them are also fundamental things in attack. These abilities are often overlooked.

Defending

The best defensive teams in the NBA are usually the ones that make it to the playoffs. This is seen year after year, so one simple conclusion can be drawn: defense is key to victory. Defense is not just about stealing or blocking, but also about intimidating opponents.