How to Play Basketball
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There are many kinds of zone defense, from a 2-3 zone to a 1-3-1 trapping zone. Learn what zones work best against what kind of offense. more...
Developing a Basketball Post Game
It seems like the back-to-the-basket game is a lost art. Yet, some of the most effective players of all time rely on technique and footwork in the key. more...
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Swing Offense Uses Basketball Fundamentals
By: Bryan Rose
The swing offense can be a nightmare for some teams as it forces defenders to play outside their comfort zone and cover the whole floor. more...
By: Paige Dooly
The game of basketball is one of the more popular sports for children to play. more...
Basketball Drill Teaches Press Break Skills
By: Bryan Rose
Drill teaches players passing and hustle needed to break most full-court defenses while also providing conditioning. more...
Basketball Drill Teaches How to Fast Break
By: Bryan Rose
The 11-man drill teaches players how to outlet the basketball and stay in their lanes during a fast break. It also can be a fun drill that helps with player conditioning. more...
Basketball Fundamentals and Coaching Tips
By: Nick Meyer
The beauty of the game of basketball is that it combines the competition of a sport like football and adds in the individuality of a sport like skateboarding. more...
By: Mark Barnes
In our How to Play Basketball section, we focus on all of the skills and strategies of basketball, including fundamentals, like how to shoot a basketball. more...
How To Play Basketball Resources
By: Mark Barnes
If you've never played basketball or you are a new basketball coach, Suite101 is your one-stop shop for How-to links and resources. more...
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