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The Overhead Pass is very useful in moving the ball away from the defender. Players need to be mindful however, that holding the ball too long in this position will see a defender challenge which often results in a passer needing to reset their stance (Photo Source: Foxcroft Academy)

An Overhead Pass is used in basketball to elevate the ball so the pass is often more easily seen by the receiver. The Overhead Pass provides a different angle for the ball to travel and so is ideal in situations …

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When Passing to a Cutter, understanding how an offense exploits the defence will provide a ball handler with some easy options that lead to good shots (Photo Source: Marianne O'Leary)

Passing to a Cutter in the half court is really one of the least focused on activities during training sessions. It is however, the most fundamental of techniques in generating and executing offense. Without the ability to pass to cutters …

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1 v 1 Turn and Play Offensive Drill Diagram 1

Sometimes as a coach, you just want your players to play and the 1 v 1 Turn and Play Offensive Drill is great for that very purpose. The drill helps with both the individual offensive and defensive skills of players. …

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A Bounce Pass where the area of contact with the floor is closer then a third of the distance to the receiver will see the ball not bounce as high. This can make the receivers job all the more challenging. It is not uncommon to see a poorly executed Bounce Pass make contact with a post players leg before rolling away from a poor pass (Photo Source: eagle102.net)

The Bounce Pass is a very common skill used in basketball. Often though, the Bounce Pass can be poorly executed and as a result this once most used of all passes, has become discouraged by coaches. Perfecting a Bounce Pass …

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The Hook Shot hand position is demonstrated perfectly here. The interior arm has separated from the ball, but continues to be carried at head height shield the ball. The outside arm is fully extended with the hand flicking the ball up, over and down into the basket (Photo Source: U.S. Army)

The Hook Shot is a very beneficial skill for interior players to acquire. The Hook Shot provides a Technique that is effective in scoring while also being difficult to defend against if performed correctly. This is especially valuable for those …

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