Besides traveling, no rule in basketball leaves people more confused than the illegal screen.
Due to improved three-point shooting and the game becoming more spread out, screens are a bigger part of every team’s offense.
Every game you’ll see on-ball screens, pick-and-rolls, pick-and-pops, etc.
Teams run dozens of these actions every game.
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Over the last few decades, basketball statistics and analysis has moved forwards by leaps and bounds, altering how people watch, play, and evaluate the game.
Nothing has had a bigger impact on the game than the explosion of three point shooting which has grown exponentially over time.
And with that, we’re looking for better ways to evaluate shooting ability.
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Around the World is a classic basketball game played during basketball practices and on driveways all over the world.
The game works on shooting skills with competition built into the drill, making it a fun game for all ages to play.
To win the game, a player must make 9 shots from specific spots on the court before their opponent does. Each player can only advance to the next spot after making a shot.
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A “double rim” is simply an extra rim stacked on top of a traditional basketball rim.
In addition to being thicker, double rims tend to be a little bit taller than a single rim hoop due to the additional metal required in the construction.
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A gather step refers to an extra third step that a player can make after picking up their dribble.
In the NBA the count begins with the first step taken after a player has stopped dribbling.
This first step is often referred to as the “zero” step, with two additional steps being allowed afterward.
This means the pivot foot technically can hit the ground before the ball is either shot or passed without a travel being called.
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The hanging, spinning reverse layup has found its way into the highlight reels of some of the world’s most gifted stars.
A staple of Kobe Bryant’s slashing drives to the hoop, the reverse flummoxes big men and is an indispensable move for shorter players driving into the paint.
When done correctly, the reverse layup is virtually unblockable and can be executed in tight areas in the blink of an eye.
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