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Basketball Rules and RegulationsByStefanie McAlileyChest PassReceive the ball in the triple-threat position (feet shoulder-width apart and slightly staggered, knees bent, shooting hand on top of the ball and your other hand to the side, and elbows bent at 90-degree angles).Hold the ball on a level even with your sternum.Push off your back foot. Take a step with your front foot.Extend your arms in a quick motion to pass the ball. When your teammate is moving, lead the ball far enough in front of your teammate so he or she doesn't have to break stride to catch it. When your teammate is standing still, pass the ball so your teammate is not forced to move.Avoid using the chest pass when a defender is lurking around your teammate. This pass is easier to steal because it's generally thrown in a straight line. You can throw the chest pass with velocity since you don't bounce it. The chest pass is best used on the perimeter of the court.Bounce PassReceive the ball in the triple-threat position (feet shoulder-width apart and slightly staggered, knees bent, shooting hand on top of the ball and your other hand to the side, and elbows bent to 90-degree angles).Hold the ball at waist level. You may need to alter the position of the ball from hip to hip depending on your defender's location. Aim for a spot three-quarters of the way between you and your teammate. Push off your back foot. Take a step with your front foot.Extend your arms in a quick, downward motion to pass the ball. When your teammate is moving, lead the ball far enough in front so your teammate can catch the ball in stride. Pass the ball so your teammate is not forced to move.Attempt to get your teammate the ball so that he or she is in the triple-threat position upon receiving the ball.The bounce pass is difficult for a defender to steal. The change of direction is hard for the defender to judge. When your teammate is on the move, a bounce pass is easier to handle than a chest or overhead pass. Practice the trajectory and speed of your bounce pass to increase your accuracy. Try not to telegraph your pass to your defender. Learn to feint a move in a different direction first, or develop your "no look" passing.The ball is moved down the court toward the basket by passing or dribbling. The team with the ball is called the offense. The team without the ball is called the defense.Defense try to steal the ball, contest shots, steal and deflect passes, and garner rebounds to become the offense again. 9 tips to improve your dribblingPassing: Chest Pass Bounce Pass Overhead Pass Behind the back Pass1,3 2 points A basket is worth?2,2When an offensive player is moving. When an offensive player sticks out a limb and makes physical contact with a defender in an attempt to block the path of the defender. What is an Illegal pick/screen ?2,4The team without the ball.

What is the Defense?Overhead PassReceive the ball in triple-threat position (feet shoulder-width apart and slightly staggered; knees bent; shooting hand on top of the ball and your other hand to the side; and your elbows bent almost 90 degrees).Place your hands on either side of the ball. Bring the ball directly behind your head with your forearms parallel to the court. Push off your front foot. Take a step with your back foot. Snap your elbows down with your arms, finishing when arms are completely extended in front of you. There's no need to mimic the Incredible Hulk with this pass and throw too hard - it will already be a powerful pass.Use this pass when you need to go over the top of your defender. Keep in mind, however, that it's an easy pass to steal.4,1 The team without the ball What is Defense?Proper Forms of Basketball Passing4,2 What is Traveling?

Chest Pass

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3,4Two players positionedOpposite each otherOn the outside of the Paint.

What is a guard/wing?Overhead Pass

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4,4The taller and larger players.What is a post?Where to Pass

Is there only one Size of Basketball?YESNo

BackForward3,1The team with the ballWhat is Offense?

Size 6: circumference 28.5 to 29 inches, weight 20 ounces, recommended girls and women age 12 and up. This is the official game ball for women's high school, university and professional basketball. It has a diameter of 9.07 to 9.23 inches and a radius of 4.54 to 4.62 inches.

3,2`What is Holding?

3,3When a player is fouled while shooting a 3 point shot. How you receive 3 free throws?

Time remaining in quarterHome teams scoreVisiting team scoreQuarter you are in 1st, 2nd , 3rd, or 4th .If your team is in the bonus for free throwsIf your team is in the bonus for free throwsTeam fouls for HomeTeam fouls for visitorsThe player that just created the current foul and their personal total fouls2,3If the team committing the foul has seven or more fouls in the game, then the player who was fouled is awarded.What is a one and one?Amount of time allottedTime outs each team is awarded three full (1 minute) and two 30seconds. Half time is an average of 5min. In Junior High and 8 to 10 minutes in High School.Warm up is any where from 5 minutes to 30 minutes depending upon when the challenging teams shows up.

4,3If a basket, or field goal, is made outside of the three-point arcWhat is a 3 point play 2,1By passing or Dribbling

How is the ball moved?9 Tips To Improve Your Dribbling & Ball HandlingDribble the ball hard. The more time the ball spends in your hand, the more control you have of the ball. The harder you dribble, the quicker it gets back in your hand.

Head up at all times. Look at the rim or a spot on the wall during all practice.

Use your finger tips to control the ball, not your palm.

Use your imagination. Picture when and how you would use each of the dribbles.

Teach mentality. There is too much dribbling for no reason in our game today. I like to teach that the primary purpose for putting the ball on the floor is to get a lay-up. If you don't have an opportunity, don't put it on the floor.

Basketball is a game of length. Work on lengthening the dribble. Work to get your opportunities with 1 dribble. You don't beat defenses with your dribble. You beat people with your feet; you SEPARATE from your defense with the dribble.

Basketball is also a game of angles. Try to move in straight lines. Whenever you make an "East-West" move (something that takes you toward the sideline), re-capture a "North-South" path (direct line to the basket) as quickly as possible.

Don't do things in 2 dribbles that you can do in 1.

Practice outside your comfort zone. Experiment; go faster than you are used to, use your imagination. When working on new skills, don't be concerned with losing the ball. Just pick it up and do it again. If you practice only things that are comfortable, then you will never improve.

Personal Foul Penalties If a player is shooting while a being fouled, then he gets two free throws if his shot doesn't go in, but only one free throw if his shot does go in.

Three free throws are awarded if the player is fouled while shooting for a three-point goal and they miss their shot. If a player is fouled while shooting a three-point shot and makes it anyway, he is awarded one free throw. Thus, he could score four points on the play.

Inbounds. If fouled while not shooting, the ball is given to the team the foul was committed upon. They get the ball at the nearest side or baseline, out of bounds, and have 5 seconds to pass the ball onto the court.

One & one. If the team committing the foul has seven or more fouls in the game, then the player who was fouled is awarded one free throw. If he makes his first shot, then he is awarded another free throw.

Ten or more fouls. If the team committing the foul has ten or more fouls, then the fouled player receives two free throws.

1,4The team with the ball.What is the offense?The court is divided into two main sections by the mid-court line. If the offensive team puts the ball into play behind the mid-court line, it has ten seconds to get the ball over the mid-court line. If it doesn't, then the defense gets the ball. Defense uses plays to stop the ball from getting across half court. (Half-court press)Once the offensive team gets the ball over the mid-court line, it can no longer have possession of the ball in the area in back of the line. If it does, the defense is awarded the ball. The call by the referee is Back Court.Violations

5,128.5 What is the size of a girls basketball?Double Dribbleto seeClick black screen

5,2Once the offense has brought the ball across the mid-court line, they cannot go back across the line during possession. If they do, the ball is awarded to the other team to pass inbounds What is back court violation?5,3When a player makes a basket and is fouled, then makes the free throw. What is an and1?Other Sites72 free basketball drillsCoaching Youth Basketball Successfully60 Fun Youth Basketball DrillsSimple Offense for Youth Basketball

5,4Usually fastest player With ball handling skillsAnd basketball knowledgeWhat is a point guard?Row 1, Col 1 a hoop elevated 10 feet above the ground.What is the RIM?Referencehttp://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/basics/basics.htmlhttp://www.elainefitzgerald.com/jeopardy.htmwww.Youtube.com

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