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THE BASIC FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND DRILL

PART 1

POSITIONING
● Although the rules do not specify any position whatsoever, they have evolved as
part of basketball.
● During the first five decades of basketball’s evolution, one guard, two forwards,
and one center were used.
● Since the 1980’s, more specific positions have evolved namely:

POINT GUARD: usually the fastest player on the team, organizes the team’s offense by
controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time.

SHOOTING GUARD: creates a high volume of shots on offense, mainly long-ranged; and
guards the opponent’s best perimeter player on defense.

SMALL FORWARD: often primarily responsible for scoring points via cuts to the basket
and dribble penetration; on defense seeks rebounds and steals, but sometimes palys more
actively.

POWER FORWARD: plays offensively often with their back to the basket; on defense,
plays under the basket (in a zone defense) or against the opposing power forward (in man-
to-man defense)

CENTER: uses height and size to score (on offense), to protect the basket closely (on
defense), or to rebound.
FIGURE 1. PLAYER POSITIONS

DRIBBLING
● The act of bouncing the ball continuously with one hand, and is a requirement for a
player to take steps with the ball.
● Dribbling is the way of process with the ball of an individual to get free from his
opponent or to get a proper position in passing or shooting.
● A player pushes the ball towards the ground with the fingertips rather than patting
it; this ensures greater control.

TYPES OF DRIBBLE
1. Control Dribble
2. Speed Dribble
3. Crossover dribble
4. Behind the back dribble
5. Between the legs dribble
 6. Dynamic Dribbling

FOR VIDEO REFERENCE IN DRIBBLE PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE LINK

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PASSING
● A method of moving the ball between the players
● Most passes are accompanied by a step forward to increase power and are
followed through with the hands to ensure accuracy.
● Passing the ball is most quickest and most effective way to get the ball from
player to player.

TYPES OF PASS
1. Bounce Pass - The passer bounces the ball crisply about two-thirds of the way from
his own chest to the receiver. The ball strikes the court and bounces up toward the
receiver. The bounce pass takes longer to complete than the chest pass, but it is
also harder for the opposing team to intercept (kicking the ball deliberately is a
violation). Players often use the bounce pass in crowded moments, or to pass around.
2. Chest Pass - The ball is passed directly from the passer’s chest to the receiver's
chest. A proper chest pass involves an outward snap of the thumbs to addvelocity
and leaves the defense little time to react.

To complete a chest pass:

 ● Pass the ball from your chest area using two hands.
● Aim for your teammate’s chest.
● Chest passes can be used when you’re not guarded heavily.

3. Overhead Pass - Used to pass the ball over a defender the ball is released while
over the passer’s head.

● Raise the ball above your head.

● Use both hands to make a hard, accurate throw to a teammate across the court
● Aim for your teammate’s chest, head or above their head, depending on how closely
they are guarded.
4. Push Pass - is used most often when closely guarded. This pass is similar to the
chest pass, except you push with one hand while taking a step to create space from
your defender.

To complete a push pass:

● Push the ball with one hand toward your teammate’s chest area or shooting
pocket.
● Use the hand farthest from the defender to pass the ball. This will typically
be your right hand when passing right and left hand when passing left.

FOR VIDEO REFERENCE IN PASSING PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE LINK

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