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A pump fake (also called a shot fake) is a feigned attempt at a jump shot, restrained before the feet leave the ground. The pump fake is a fundamental move in basketball, used to cause defenders to jump (known in basketball slang as "lifting" the defender) or be shifted off-balance.
The Mikan Drill is a basketball drill commonly credited to George Mikan and his college coach at DePaul University Ray Meyer. It is designed to help basketball centers and forwards develop rhythm, timing for rebounding, and scoring in the paint. It is also used for outside players to better their layup skills and increase stamina, for longer games.
A strong base that uses legs and core improves the chances the jump shooter will have of making a shot from distance—using legs and core to spring up will get the player enough power to get the ball in the basket. Eyes locked on the rim, shooters know what to aim for; some players elect to aim for the front of the rim, some the back.
On June 8, 2015, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved that women's basketball will play four 10-minute quarters starting in the 2015-16 season. The NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules ...
In basketball, dribbling is the act of bouncing the ball on the floor continuously with one hand at a time. It is the only legal way for a player to maintain possession of the ball while walking or running. Dribbling allows players to move the ball down the court, evade defenders, and create scoring opportunities.
A back screen is a basketball maneuver involving two players, called a cutter and a screener. It is also known as the rip screen. It is also known as the rip screen. The screener remains stationary on the court while the cutter moves toward the basket and attempts to use the screener to separate himself from his defender.
The basic theory behind the flex offense is that all players are interchangeable—no player has a traditional role. The point guard advances the ball up the court to start the offense, while other players set screens to create openings. Typically, the point guard sets the offense on the same side as a low-post player positioned at the right block.
In FIBA (full-court) play: If the player's team has four or fewer team fouls in the quarter, the team fouled gets possession of the ball. Starting with the team's fifth foul in the quarter, the player fouled gets two free throws. During an interval of play, all team members entitled to play are considered as players.