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The Mikan Drill for Basketball
The Mikan drill has been one of the most popular basketball drills from coaches for several decades. The drill can help big men work on finishing with a soft touch around the hoop and being able to finish with both hands. It consists of repeated 1 hand layup attempts, while alternating hands and side of […]
Continue readingBasketball Fouls List
Basketball ball fouls can be listed by category, of which there are personal, flagrant, and technical. Personal fouls can be broken down into all of their various types. Below you will find a complete basketball fouls list. There can be slight differences in these rules based on what level of competition is being officiated. Calls are […]
Continue readingWhat is the Free Throw Line Distance in Basketball?
How far is the foul line to the hoop? While the size of a basketball court and some of the dimensions may change depending on the level of game, from high school to professional, the standard free throw line distance in basketball is exactly 15 feet from the backboard. Photo By: John Martinez Pavliga In the […]
Continue reading5 Best Basketball Activities for Kids
Youth basketball players may be as passionate about the sport as older athletes, but the goal should still be for them to have fun, learn more about the sport, and learn skills and abilities that will help them develop for the future. These 4 basketball activities below are great for kids: Scrimmage – Just playing the […]
Continue readingBasketball Player Positions and Numbers
If you are new to basketball, it could be easy to get confused about the player positions on the court, the numbers they go by, and what that all means. Traditionally speaking, there are 5 basketball player positions. You can find them below along with the number that they go by. 1 – Point Guard […]
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