Strategies and

techniques
in playing
Basketball
GROUP 3 MAR. 26 | 2024
 Basketball
Basketball is a team sport which is
played between the two teams; each
team has 5 players in it who try to
shoot the ball into the hoop elevated
10 feet above the ground. The game
is played in rectangular floor called
the Court.
 POSITIONING
Players in a basketball game have assigned basketball
positions: center, power forward, small forward, point
guard, and shooting guard.
 Point Guard
The point guard is usually the captain and acts as the
brains of the team. He calls the plays and makes the
plays.

RESPONSIBILITIES
As the team’s playmaker, you are responsible for its
success. He signals the plays and initiates them. On
defense, he tries to disrupt the opposing team’s best
ball handler. Together with the shooting guard, the
point guard forms the back court, whose job it is to
bring the ball out of your own half.

SKILLS
A point guard is known for his speed and dexterity. He
must be an excellent dribbler. He must be able to keep
an overview of the game and react on the fly to its
flow.
Shooting Guard
The shooting guard is also known as the second guard, or off
guard. Together with the point guard, these basketball
position form the backcourt. Excite students with an introduction
to your chosen lesson for the day.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The shooting guard’s tasks include dribbling and shooting. He
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must also be able to take on the tasks of the point guard, but the basics or share its history.
plays more offensively.

The shooting guard’s tasks include dribbling and shooting. He

must also be able to take on the tasks of the point guard, but
plays more offensively.

SKILLS
Shooting guards must be particularly agile and quick. It is
also important that they can shoot accurately from distance
and make three-point shots.
Small forward
The small forward is considered the all-rounder of
the team. Together with the power forward and
the center, he forms the front court.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The small forward plays both offensively and
defensively. He must be able to hit the basket from
mid-range and from the three-point line. On
defense, one of his tasks is to prevent the
opponent’s three-point shot.

SKILLS
A small forward is usually the most athletic player
on a team. He must be particularly agile and have
very good jumping ability. He also impresses with
his excellent dribbling ability.
 Center
The center, also known as the inside player, five-man or
“big man”, plays in the paint under the basket and is the
largest player on court team.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The center snatches the rebounds, asserts himself on the
court and plays with his back to the basket. Centers play
both offense and defense.

SKILLS
In addition to his size and strength, a center should be
quick and agile. It’s also important that he be a reliable
shooter.
Power forward
The power forward is a team’s powerful ace. He is a mix of a
small forward and center who plays close to the basket.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The power forward’s tasks include grabbing rebounds,
setting offensive screens and blocking shots. For some years
now, the power forward is proving more integral for a
team’s success. In a pinch, they are also expected to both
shoot three and also spend time in the opponent’s paint.

SKILLS
The power forward requires strength to control their paint
under the basket. At the same time, they are required to
be accurate shooters.
Basic skills
and
techniques
Dribbling
 TECHNIQUES
Basketball Dribbling Technique #1: Hesitation
The hesitation dribble is most commonly used when you are
quickly advancing the basketball up the floor in transition
and your defender is stationary or backpedaling. Review the
following checklist for the correct order of operations when
executing the hesitation dribble.

Hesitation Dribble Checklist

1. Speed dribble at the defense.

2. Come to a sudden stutter-brake stop.
3. Remain in your stance.
4. Keep your dribble to the outside of your body, not in
front.
5. Shield the basketball with your non-dribbling hand.
6. Take your eyes to the rim.
7. Pause.
8. Explode past the defense with a hesitation dribble
Basketball Dribbling Technique #2: Retreat
The retreat dribble is most commonly used to create space against an
overly aggressive defender who is putting tremendous pressure on the
ball handler. Review the following checklist for the correct order of
operations when executing the retreat dribble.

Retreat Dribble Checklist

1. Enter a defensive dribble stance with your body between the

defender and the basketball.
2. Point your inside shoulder to the defender’s chest.
3. Keep your chin on your inside shoulder to maintain your view of the
court.
4. Pound your dribble low and tight behind your back foot (see image
below).
5. Take two retreat slide dribbles back.
6. Square your body to the defense and survey your options.
Basketball Dribbling Technique #3: Crossover

The crossover dribble is most commonly used when you are

advancing the basketball up the court and the defender cuts off your
angle. The crossover dribble can be a vulnerable because changing
hands in front of the body directly exposes the basketball to the
defense. It’s important to use the crossover only when there is at least
an arm’s length of space between you and the nearest defender.
Review the following checklist for the correct order of operations
when executing a crossover dribble.

Crossover Dribble Checklist

1. Keep the dribble low and tight on the outside of your knee
2. Cross the basketball low and below the knees to the opposite hand
(see image B below).
3. Cross the basketball long from outside one knee to the other.
4. Use your non-dribbling hand to shield the basketball
5. Put your weight on your inside foot and explode past the defense
Basketball Dribbling Technique #4: Between the Legs

The between-the-legs dribble is another move that is

commonly used in advancing the basketball up the court
when the defender cuts off your angle. Unlike the crossover,
the between-the-legs dribble can be used even when the
defender is close, because your body serves as a shield as
the basketball changes hands between your legs. Review
the following checklist for the correct order of operations
when executing the between-the-legs dribble.

Between-the-Legs Dribble Checklist

1. Keep the dribble low and tight on the outside of your

knee (see image A below).
2. Stop, sit, and split your feet.
3. Cross the basketball low and tight between your legs
4. Use your non-dribbling hand to shield the basketball.
5. Put your weight on your inside foot and explode past the
defense.
Basketball Dribbling Technique #5: Behind the Back

The behind-the-back dribble is another move that is commonly used

in advancing the basketball up the court when the defender cuts off
your angle. The behind-the-back dribble can be used when the
defender is close, because your body serves as a barrier as the
basketball changes hands behind your back. Review the following
checklist for the correct order of operations when executing a behind-
the-back dribble.

Behind-the-Back Dribble Checklist

1. Keep the dribble low and tight on the outside of your knee
2. Cross the basketball low and tight behind your back to the opposite
hand
3. Use your non-dribbling hand to shield the basketball.
4. Put your weight on your inside foot and explode past the defense.
PASSING
AGENDA
OVERVIEW

Lesson Proper
Drills
Game Time!
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 PLAY FAIR
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and honesty at all times.

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AGENDA
OVERVIEW

Class Rules
Our Lesson for the Day
Lesson Proper
Drills
Game Time!
AGENDA
OVERVIEW

Class Rules
Our Lesson for the Day
Lesson Proper
Drills
Game Time!
SHOOTING
 TYPES OF LAYUP
1. Regular layup
2. Reverse layup
3. Finger Roll
4. Euro step layup
5. Jump Stop layup
6. Spin layup
7. Inside Hand layup
8. Wrong Foot layup(Same foot same hand)
9. Up and under layup (Step through)
10.Floater
11.Jelly layup
12.360 layup
13.Double Clutch layup
14.Fake Pass layup
15.Fake behind the back pass layup
16.Stretch layup
17.Scoop layup
18.Cuff layup
Drills
REBOUNDING
CATEGORIES PLAY FAIR
Practice good sportsmanship
and honesty at all times.
Iwasan ang pikunan.

WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE

Wear your P.E. uniforms and proper shoes

para laging komportable.

STATE AN INSTRUCTION FOR

STUDENTS TO FOLLOW
Elaborate on the rule.

STATE AN INSTRUCTION FOR

STUDENTS TO FOLLOW
Elaborate on the rule.
 BLOCKING
Blocking in basketball is a defensive
technique used by players to prevent their
opponents from scoring or making
successful passes. It involves positioning
oneself between the offensive player and
their target, either by using their hands or
bodies to obstruct the ball or by affecting
the shooter’s line of sight.
TYPES OF BLOCKING
1. Shot blocking
Shot blocking involves a
defender using his or her
extended arm and leaping
ability to deflect an opponent’s
attempted shot. This type of
blocking requires exceptional
timing, athleticism, and an
understanding of the shooter’s
tendencies.
2. Blocking out

Blocking out, also known as boxing out, is

the process of positioning oneself between
an opponent and the basket to secure a
rebound. This technique emphasizes the
importance of proper footwork, body
position, and maintaining strong, controlled
movements.
Both forms of blocking play an integral role in
a team’s defensive strategy. By learning and
mastering these techniques, players can
significantly impact the game’s outcome by
disrupting the opposing team’s scoring
opportunities and maintaining control of the
ball. In the following sections, more detailed
information regarding blocking fundamentals
and practical tips to enhance a player’s
blocking skillset will be explored.
 DEFENSE

Defense in basketball involves players using

strategies to stop the opposing team from
scoring by guarding against offensive players,
blocking shots, stealing the ball, and
contesting shots. Effective defense relies on
teamwork, communication, agility, and
anticipation.
 Some Defensive tactics
1. Man-to-Man Defense: Each defensive player is responsible for guarding a
specific offensive player.

2. Zone Defense: Players defend specific areas of the court rather than individual
opponents. Common zone defenses include the 2-3 zone and the 3-2 zone.

3. Press Defense: Defensive players apply pressure on the opposing team’s ball
handlers to force turnovers and disrupt their offensive flow. This can be done
full-court or half-court.

4. Help Defense: Players provide support to teammates who are guarding the
ball or defending against a scoring attempt. This often involves rotating to cover
open players or providing help in the paint.

5. Stealing the Ball: Defenders try to anticipate passes or dribbles in order to

steal the ball from the opponent.
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