Tips

BASKETBALL TIP VIDEOS

DEFENSE

ONE-ON-ONE DEFENSE:   http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/563-1-on-1-Defense


ON THE BALL DEFENSE: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/512-On-the-Ball-Individual-Defense


DEFENDING THE POST:  http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/583-Defending-the-Post

CLOSING OUT: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/564-Closing-Out-Drill


REBOUNDING:  http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/581-The-Basics-of-Rebounding


http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/562-Offensive-Rebounding-with-Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar-and-Kenny-Smith


http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/582-Live-Rebounding-Drill


DEFENSIVE STANCE: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/931-Defensive-Stance-Drill


HELPSIDE DEFENSE: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/565-Help-Side-Defense-Drills


DEFENSIVE SLIDES: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/510-Defensive-Slides




OFFENSE


SETTING A SCREEN:  http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/524-Setting-Screens


PIVOTS:  http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/506-Pivots


GIVE-AND-GO: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/523-The-Give-and-Go


WINSHIELD DRILL: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/550-Windshield-Drill


ONE MINUTE SHOOTING DRILL: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/935-1-Minute-Shooting-Drill


DRIBBLE SPIN: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/556-The-Dribble-Spin-and-Jump-Drill


TOP FIVE BALL HANDLING MOVES: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/557-Ball-Handling-Drills   
 http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/580-Top-Five-Ball-Handling-Moves


BALL FAKE DRILL : http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/926-Ball-Fake-Drill


JUMP SHOT: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/519-Jump-Shot


PICK AND ROLL: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/521-Pick-and-Roll-Play


BACKDOOR CUT: http://www.weplay.com/youth-basketball/drills/900-Backdoor-Cut


WHAT IS “YOUR” ROLE ON THE TEAM?

CENTER  (“the Five” position)

The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well. In many cases, the center's primary role is to use his or her size to score and defend from a position close to the basket. A center who possesses size along with athleticism and skill constitutes an unparalleled asset for a team. The centers are also generally the players who are chosen to take jump balls. Centers are among the leaders in blocks and rebounds and are said to "anchor" defenses. It is common for centers to roam the paint, and therefore block a high numbers of shots, especially when their man does not have the ball.

POWER FORWARD (“the Four” position)
Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post". They play offensively with their backs to the basket on offense and position themselves defensively under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward on defense in man-to-man defense. Many power forwards are noted for their mid-range jumper, Power forwards are counted on for muscling rebounds, and in most cases lead their teams in rebounding. They are also relied on for blocking out, blocking shots, and playing low post (close to the hoop). They are an exceptional asset as a screen in both the low and the high post, and they are often times called upon to fill in for centers.

SMALL FORWARD  (“the Three” position)

Usually a little shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, small forwards are considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five basketball positions. Small forwards often play in the zone between the key and the three point line, and are constantly cutting to the basket, finessing rebounds, and setting screens. They are often the most difficult players to defend due to their non-stop movement, and they are considered very essential in a line-up. Small forwards are often the tertiary rebounders on a team (behind Centers and Power Forwards), and they often have the ability to "get to the line", as fouls are frequently committed against them. Therefore, accurate foul shooting is an imperative skill for small forwards, many of whom  record a large portion of their points from the foul line. Defense is a major priority for small forwards, who are often counted on for their athleticism.

POINT GUARD  (“the One” position)

The point guard (PG), also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is the equivalent of a quarterback in football. They are expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right players at the right time. The point guard must totally understand and accept the coach's game plan. The point guard is responsible for carrying out the game plans and distributing the ball during the game. A true point guard's job is to create scoring opportunities for his team. The role includes passing and running the offense: setting up plays on the court, getting the ball to the teammate that he feels is in the best position to score, and dictating the tempo of the game.

SHOOTING GUARD  (“the Two” position or “Off-Guard”)
The shooting guard (SG) is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team. Some teams ask their shooting guards to bring up the ball as well. Typically, shooting guards are taller than point guards and more athletic. Many shooting guards also play small forward, and are known for attacking the basket. Shooting guards should be good ball handlers and be able to pass reasonably well, though passing is not their main priority. Since good shooting guards may attract double-teams, they are frequently the team's back-up ball handlers to the point guard.