6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

Basketball is a sport for young people, and basis for development of basketball is to increase level of basketball among young people. Only by learning basics of basketball from young people and instilling in them a love of basketball can level of basketball in China be raised. Although social base and basketball atmosphere of domestic basketball is already very good, popularity of professional basketball among teenagers and general public still lags far behind European and American countries. Only by strengthening popularization of professional basketball knowledge can we qualitatively raise level of our basketball and level of professional league. Let me share some basic basketball knowledge with you.

1. Dribbling Dribbling is most basic skill in basketball. The ability to control ball is a prerequisite for attacking, passing and defending ball. Players with a good sense of ball are not only less prone to errors in game, but also more comfortable in attack.

6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

A few thoughts on dribbling practice

Explanation: 1. Players should start with simple dribble drills in front of them. Dribble first with one hand and then with two crossed arms. The most diligent. Achieving unity of man and ball will greatly enhance our offensive methods.

2. When dribbling, squat down, raise your head and look at ball out of corner of your eye so you can see position of your teammates and defender's position when dribbling.

3. When you can practice dribbling in front of your body, slowly add other complex dribbling moves little by little, and you can't learn all kinds of fancy dribbling moves in beginning because there is no foundation. dribbling, these bizarre moves are hard to learn and not master.

6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

2. Rebound: Rebound refers to a ball that has been tackled after a player misses basket after a shot.

A few thoughts on selection:

1. Anticipate an opponent's shot, block attackers in advance, prevent them from getting close to basket and create space for rebounding ball

2. Practice to improve your jumping ability, especially practice jumping continuously

6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

3. Shooting: Shooting is most important skill in basketball, and any action of skill ends with a throw.

Thoughts on shooting: 1. By shooting in right position and posture, our shots will be accurate. Covers following: , correct hand position, point of balance, eye on target, basketball elbow.

2. Shooting has no shortcut. Only repeated practice can build muscle memory and develop a super shooting sense.

6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

4. Stacking: Using different methods to get ball into basket is also one of required skills. For example, fixed point styling, handless styling, European step, underfoot styling, reverse styling, etc. The styling should start with a simple three-step styling.

6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

5. Passes. Basketball is a game for five players. The best pass is a pass. This can create an easy goal-scoring opportunity for teammates. Passing is based on a good sense of dribbling and a good grasp of space on field. There are no shortcuts for this, only hard work.

6 Basketball Basics Kids Need to Know in order to Play

6. Defense: Basketball is made up of offense and defense, which shows importance of defense. Defenders must learn to defend one on one in game. Being able to hold off opponents without help of teammates can prevent team's entire defensive structure from collapsing.

Defensive Skills: 1. Watch your opponent's chest because attackers have a lot of fake moves, but chest is one of few parts where you can see flaws. 2. Stay at arm's length from your opponent, this will give you enough distance so he can't hit basket with fake shots. 3. Maintain a balanced posture with one hand covering basketball and other hand covering passing route.


May 12, 2023