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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Mastering a Skill is one of the more interesting topics coaches will have an opportunity to discuss while they are developing their coaching philosophy. Many coaches start by visualising how athletes under their own direction have developed and progressed from …

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The Teaching and Learning Cycle is a remarkably simple way of thinking about the instruction and learning steps a player and team progress through on their way to developing knowledge, skills and ultimately competence. The Teaching and Learning Cycle is …

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