How To: The Basics of Basketball

Basic Defensive Positioning This diagram shows a basic 2- 3 zone defense. In this defense each teammate defends a general area on the court.

Positions On this diagram the 1 represents the point guard. The 2 represents the shooting guard. The 3 represents the small forward. The 4 represents the power forward. And the 5 represents the center. On this diagram the 1 represents the point guard. The 2 represents the shooting guard. The 3 represents the small forward. The 4 represents the power forward. And the 5 represents the center.

Position Responsibilities on Offense  While on offense the point guard (1) is responsible for dribbling the ball up the court. This position also makes initial passes to the four other players.  The shooting guard (2) shoots the ball usually from long range.  The small forward (3) moves around from down low to up top on a basic offense. This position usually shoots mid range.  The power forward (4) usually is passed the ball and goes right up with it to the basket.  The center (5) also resides under the basket or near the post. This position is similar to the power forward.

Shooting the Ball There are four steps to a perfect jump step: 1.Bend your knees 2.Keep your elbows in 3.Keep your eyes on the rim 4.Follow through with your shot

KEY TO WINNING GAMES IS GOOD DEFENSE

BEING AGGRESSIVE WILL GET YOUR TEAM THE BALL In basketball when the ball is on the ground you always have to be down there with it. In basketball when the ball is on the ground you always have to be down there with it.

TEAMWORK IS A MUST The game of basketball is a team sport and must be played as one in order to succeed. The game of basketball is a team sport and must be played as one in order to succeed. Teamwork means passing the ball and not being selfish. Teamwork means passing the ball and not being selfish.

Good Sportsmanship Nobody likes a sore winner or loser. Its okay to get excited about a win or mad over a loss but it needs to be kept in perspective. Nobody likes a sore winner or loser. Its okay to get excited about a win or mad over a loss but it needs to be kept in perspective. Coaches recognize good sports and commend them. Coaches recognize good sports and commend them.

Listening to Your Coach… … Will earn you respect from your coach and earn you playing time. … Will earn you respect from your coach and earn you playing time. … will allow you to learn a lot and be ready for the game. … will allow you to learn a lot and be ready for the game.

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