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 DRIBBLING
It is an important skill for all
basketball players. This skill will allow
you to move up and down the court,
maneuver past defenders and
execute plays. This involves bouncing
the ball off the floor with your hands.
Proper dribbling requires
ballhandling skills and knowledge of
how to spread your fingers for ball
control. It is also best if you know
how to dribble equally well with
both hands.
HERE ARE THE TIPS ON BASIC BASKETBALL
DRIBBLING:
Use your fingertips to dribble, never the
palm,
Dribble on the side of your body, never
bounce the ball in front repeatedly,
Get used to bouncing the ball off the
ground
Lower your body slightly so that the ball is
bouncing rapidly at waist level,
Look up when you are dribbling, not on
the ground or on the floor.
When switching the ball from one hand
to another, bounce the ball across hard
and quick.
When changing direction, shift the
momentum of your body towards that
direction..
 SHOOTING
It is an important skill for all
basketball players. This skill will
allow you to move up and down the
court, maneuver past defenders and
execute plays. This involves
bouncing the ball off the floor with
your hands. Proper dribbling
requires ballhandling skills and
knowledge of how to spread your
fingers for ball control. It is also best
if you know how to dribble equally
well with both hands.
A GENERAL PROCEDURE THAT ALL GOOD
BASKETBALL SHOOTERS MORE OR LESS
FOLLOW:
Half-bent your knees before shooting a
basketball for more potential power.
Your dominant hand should have its fingers
spread out.
Only the fingertips should be gripping onto
the ball.
Your other hand support the ball on the
side.
The ball should be brought above the head
in one motion.
At this point, the angles at your armpit,
elbow, and wrist is at 90 degrees.
While extending your knees, extend your
forearm and your wrist.
Make sure you follow through with your
wrist movement. It feels natural to jump
upon release.
TIPS ON SHOOTING A BASKETBALL:
Always keep track of the distance between
you and the hoop.
Tuck your elbows inward towards each
other when shooting.
Shoot the basketball at an arc. It increases
accuracy.
Aim at the part inside the rim farthest from
your standpoint.
Use screens and offensive-plays to get open.
Square up your shooting hand with the
basketball hoop.
Grip the basketball tightly with only your
thumb and little finger.
Aim with your index finger or middle finger
only.
Never hesitate due to the fear of a block
shot.
 PASSING
Another skill that when
mastered can help you
become a complete basketball
player. A pass happens when
one player throws the ball to
another player with a purpose
of setting up a play or taking a
shot.
 POINTS OF EMPHASIS IN
TEACHING PASSING:
A good pass is a pass a
teammate can catch.
When passing, step toward
your receiver.
When catching, step toward
the pass.
Like shooting, the ball should
have a backspin to it. This is
accomplished by following
through on every pass.
BASIC PASSES
CHEST PASS
BOUNCE PASS
OVERHEAD PASS
 CHEST PASS
The pass originates from the
chest. It is thrown by gripping
the ball on the sides with the
thumbs directly behind the
ball. When the pass is
thrown,the fingers are rotated
behind the ball and the
thumbs are turned down.
 BOUNCE PASS
Is thrown with the same
motion however it is aimed
at the floor. It should be
thrown far enough out that
the ball bounces waist high
to the receiver.
 OVERHEAD PASS
Is often used as an outlet pass.
Bring the ball directly above
your forehead with both hands
on the side of the ball and
follow through. Do hot bring
the ball behind your head,
because it can get stolen and it
takes a split-second longer
throw the pass.
 REBOUNDING
The objective of this is to
successfully gain possession of
the basketball after a missed
field goal or free throw, as it
rebounds from the hoop or
backboard. This plays a major
role in the game, as most
possessions end when a team
misses a shot. The team with
the most possessions has a
better chance of winning.
HOW TO REBOUND:
Find a good position on the
court.
Get low to the ground.
Spread your arms.
Box out your opponent, if
necessary.
Jump towards the ball.
Grasp the ball with both
hands, if possible.
Have a plan to pass the ball.
Learn to anticipate missed
shots.
 RUNNING
A big part of basketball, you will
find yourself running back and
forth as the game quickly
transitions between offense and
defense. When you have the
ball,running will help you to
avoid defenders and get to the
basket quicker. On defense,you
often will find yourself needing
to run after the opponent,
especially during fast breaks.
 TIPS TO IMPROVE
RUNNING:
1. Lean forward
2. Run on the balls of your feet
3. Swing your arms and hands
from cheek to cheek (that is butt
cheek to face cheek) along-side
your body - don't allow your
arms to cross-over in front of
your body.
4. Always do a combination of
dynamic stretching and warm-
up activities.
EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
IN BASKETBALL
Every Filipino loves basketball.
When you around the
Philippines, you can see
basketball courts even in the
small villages or provinces.
Thus, we should be familiarized
with the different equipment
and facilities used in
Basketball.
EQUIPMENT IN BASKETBALL

1. Ball - a ball of basketball is most

of the time made of leather with
the official size of 29.5 to 30 inches
in circumference for men's game
and 28.5 inches in circumference
for women's game. It should weigh
18 to 22 ounces. When bounced off
6 feet from the floor, a well inflated
ball should bounce 49 to 54 inches
in height.
2. Uniform - When one starts
coaching a basketball team,
the most important
requirement for a team is to
have a uniform. This helps one
differentiating a team from
another. A uniform consists of
a jersey (shirt),shorts, numbers
on the front and back of the
shirts for identification.
 3. Basketball sneakers -
Basketball shoes help
prevent injuries, in part, by
providing adequate ankle
support. Hightop sneakers
offer the best ankle
support;these shoes should
also lace up to the top to
help provide a snug fit.
4. Water Bottle - is a container
that is used to hold water,
liquids or other beverages for
consumption. The use of a
water bottle allows an
individual to drink and
transport a beverage from one
place to another. A water
bottle is usually made of
plastic, glass, or metal.
To avoid/prevent dehydration:
√ Drink a cup of water 4 hours before the
game and another half-cup of water for every
10 to 15 minutes while playing basketball.
√ Replenish electrolytes like sodium and
potassium which are lost through
perspiration with sports drinks or enhanced
water.
√ To lower your body temperature and
reduce sweating use wet towels or a water
mist on the skin.
√ When you're working out or exerting
yourself, alcoholic and caffeinated beverages,
such as coffee, teas and soda, are not
recommended for optimal hydration.