LESSON 2:

BASIC SKILLS IN
BASKETBALL
BASIC SKILLS IN BASKETBALL

1. PASSING
Passing is the key to successful basketball. A successful team must
be able to handle, control, and move the ball down-court quickly
and accurately to create scoring opportunities. First, learn to catch
as well as pass. When the ball is thrown to you, spread the fingers
but keep them relaxed. When the ball hits the fingers, let the arms
give slightly toward the body. When the ball is under control,
finger it into the passing position by placing the hands on each side
of the ball so that you can get it away quickly or get set for a shot.
TYPES OF PASSING

• Air Pass- The pass travels between players without

hitting the floor.
• Bounce Passes- The pass is thrown to the floor so
that it bounces to the intended receiver. Each type
of pass comes with its own variations.
BASIC PASSES

•Basic Variations:
1.Chest Pass
2.Bounce Pass
3.Overhead Pass
BASIC SKILLS IN BASKETBALL

2. DRIBBLING
Dribbling is the legal method of advancing the ball by oneself, as
opposed passing it to another player or shooting for the basket. It
consists of bouncing the ball on the floor continuously with one
hand while walking or running down the court.
You may dribble:
1. To advance the ball up the court
2. To drive the to the hoop
3. To get open for a shot
4. To open up a passing lane, to have a
better chance of completing a pass.
5. To get out of a trap
6. To kill the clock at the end of a game.
BASIC TYPES OF DRIBBLING

1. High Dribble
A high dribble is a normal dribble, usually used when there are
no defenders around you to steal the ball.

2. Low Dribble
In low dribble, the player keeps the ball low to the floor, thus
decreasing the area between the hand and the floor, making it
more difficult to steal.
BASIC TYPES OF DRIBBLING
3. Speed Dribble
Speed dribble is dribbling the ball faster than the usual while achieving some
distance in the court. It is used to advance the ball quickly up the floor, against little
or no defensive pressure. The dribblers hand should be behind the ball pushing it in
front, then running to catch up. This prevents a “palming” or “carrying over”
violation.
4. Crossover 'Switch' Dribble
Simply, the crossover dribble to switch dribbling from one hand to the other, by
bouncing the ball in front of you across to the other side. Then the other hand picks
up the ball and dribbling with the opposite hand. You can use this dribble to quickly
change direction on the court. For example, you could be on the point, dribbling with
your right hand to the right wing, then suddenly crossover the dribble to the left and
drive up the lane.
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3. SHOOTING
Shooting is the act of attempting to score points by
throwing the ball through the basket, methods varying
with players and situations. Typically, a player faces the
basket with both feet facing the basket. A player will rest
the ball on the fingertips of the dominant hand (the
shooting arm) slightly above the head, with the other hand
BASIC TYPES OF SHOOTING

1. The lay-up - is the most basic and high percentage shot in basketball. This is
executed by bringing up the knee and jumping off from the left foot (for a right-
handed individual), leaping high into the air, shifting the ball to the shooting hand,
and raising the shooting hand as high as possible above and in front of the head.
This is followed by releasing of the ball off the fingertips, laying it softly against
the back-board for the shot and not to remove the balancing hand too soon.
2. The Jump Shot -the jump shot is the most essential and fundamental tool
basketball arsenal. It is often executed from a dribble, but players should able to
accomplish in almost any situation. Come to a stop from the dribble and and
controlled jump. At the same time, bring the ball overhead, with the shooting hand
behind and the elbow of the shooting arm under the ball and the other hand in
front. At the peak of the leap, remove balance hand and release the ball with
extension of the right forearm and good wrist extension.
BASIC TYPES OF SHOOTING

3. The Three Pointer- the three pointers, also known as the trifecta, the
trey, the triple, the shot from beyond the arc, dial in from long distance.
4. Bank Shot- is a shot taken off the window of off the glass. It is the
highest percentage shot in basketball.
5. The Hook Shot- is a shot which is difficult to defend, hard to block,
and still a high percentage shot. To execute the hook shot, one has to
hold the ball high with both hands, bring the ball to the right side
opposite the basket, and remove the balance hand (left). Then shoot with
a full sweep of the right arm, keeping the arm perfectly straight. The ball
is release farthest from the guard, making the shot difficult to block.
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4. REBOUNDING
Rebounding is the act of gaining control of a missed shot that
comes off the backboard or rim. In executing a play, the offense
can do everything right, and yet the shot may still bounce off the
rim. On the defensive side, making the offense miss a shot is
great, but only if the defense is able to immediately obtain
possession of the ball. Rebounding-regaining control of the ball
after a missed shot-is critical skill that will enable both sides to
run and defend the plays with confidence.
BASIC TYPES OF REBOUNDING

1. BLOCKING OUT- blocking out (boxing out) is to make contact with

an opposing player to establish rebounding position between the player
and the ball. It will increase a player's chance of grabbing a rebound. As
soon as the shot is taken, each defensive player has to locate an opposing
player to block out. This is usually the offensive player he has been
assigned to guard. The player should be aggressive, and use two hands to
grab the rebound, then land and protect the ball by tucking it near to his
chin with his elbows out. Then player should then immediately look for
the next scoring or play making oopportunity, depending on whether it's
a defensive or offensive rebound offensive rebound
BASIC TYPES OF REBOUNDING

2. Defensive Rebound- a defensive rebound is a rebound seized by a

defender after a missed shot by an opposing player. Once in possession
of the ball, the defensive team becomes an offensive team, and the re-
bounder typically pivots away from any defender on the ball and then
makes an outlet pass to a ball handler who dribbles the ball past mid-
court into the offensive zone.
3. Offensive Rebound- an offensive rebound is a rebound seized by an
offensive player after a missed shot by his teammate. Offensive rebounds
give the offensive team a fresh start toward another scoring opportunity.