Sidelines and Baselines
The sidelines and baselines of a basketball court mark the outside boundaries for out-of-bounds purposes. The sidelines run the length of the court and the baselines are behind each basket. All standard basketball courts measure 50 feet in width.
Sidelines
The sidelines are the two boundaries lines running the length of the court. Their location is determined by the width of the court, which is normally 50 feet wide. Along with Baseline and End line they establish the size of the playing area.
Baseline/Endline ...
Sidelines - the two boundary lines that run the length of the court.
Squaring up - when a player's shoulders and feet are facing the basket as he releases the ball for a shot.
Starting Lineup - the five players who begin a game.
: 2 boundary lines that run the length of the court.
Sixth man: the best substitute on a team; usually the first player to come off the bench to replace a starter.
Slam dunk: see dunk.
- The two boundary lines that run the length of the court.
Small Forward - Usually bigger than the guards but smaller than the power forward; responsibilities include both inside and outside work.
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The two outside lines that run the length of the court (opposite the baselines). When inbounding the ball along the sideline, a player is not allowed to move until the ball is passed in.
Sixth Man: ...
: The boundaries that run the length of the court perpendicular to the baselines.
The and endlines are out of bounds. If a player has the ball and stands on the line, the ball is out of bounds.
When a player jumps, while they are in the air, they are regarded as being on the spot of the floor where they jumped. It is only when they land that they are on another spot on the floor.
The and baselines make up the boundary lines on a basketball court. A player is out-of-bounds if they step on or cross the boundary lines with their feet or touch any object that is out of play.
Basketball Out Of Bounds Rules ...
Forcing to the is somewhat similar to the Dick Bennett style pressure man defense with forcing sideline and baseline, but the SOS extends it even more to those check-points seen in diagram A. Keep the ball on one side in the box area (diagram 3), allowing cross-court skip-passes only (diagram 5).
Players running do not have to cross with middle player.
Skills:
Passing, shooting, and communication ...
Coaching From the 2 of 8
Sometimes, you just can't help it. It's natural to want to shout out instructions to your kid from the . The problem is, that's the coach's job. Your instructions to your young athlete-and maybe even to their teammates-could be completely contrary to the game plan.
court: the 94' x 50' area bounded by 2 and 2 end lines containing a basket at each end, on which a basketball game is played.
Floor: The court area bordered by end-lines and .
Foul: An illegal play other than a floor violation.
Foul Line: The line 15 feet in front of the backboard paralleling the end-line from which free-throws are shot.
Half-court line: The line at the center of the court parallel to the that divides the court in half. Also called the "midcourt line."
Hand-check: To make hand contact with a dribbler while guarding them.
In other words, stay away from the .
Place a player in the middle (diagonally) between the two circles.
Two players should start at the foul line, extended (straight ahead). They should be active.
(approx. 0.914 m) away from the . At the 14 ft. mark, the 3-point line becomes an arc 23 ft. 9 in. (approx. 7.239 m) away from the basket and remains so until the arc reaches the straight line on the other side of the court 14 ft. from the baseline.
The three-point field goal area has parallel lines 3' from the , extending from the baseline and an arc of 23'9" from the middle of the basket which intersects the parallel lines.
Four hash marks shall be drawn (2" wide) perpendicular to the sideline on each side of the court and 28' from the baseline.
Floor: The area of the court within the end lines and the .
Floor Violation: A player's action that violates rules but does not prevent an opponent's movement (traveling, double dribble, etc.). They are penalized by a loss in possession.
Inbound Pass: Throwing the ball into play from the baseline or .
Incidental Contact: Contact with no foul.
Inside Cut: The ballhandler passes the ball and runs towards the basket to receive it again.
Inside Shot: Shot taken within the paint or close to the basket.
In addition to the great players breaking a sweat (and records!) on the court, there are also those on the , providing guidance, encouragement, and support. These coaches each have their own approaches, from the military style of Bob Knight to the statistic-driven refinement of Pat Riley.
Sideline - There are two , one on each side of the court.
Square Up - When a player turns their body toward the basket after catching the ball.
Stride Stop - When a player lands with a stride action, one foot touching the ground before the other. The first foot becomes the player's pivot foot.
After we control a defensive rebound, both jets release downcourt on opposite . The player who secures the rebound, pivots out and looks for an open jet. The other two outlets fill the spots along the sideline. If a jet secures the rebound, they quickly look for the other jet.
The scoring possibilities are great for out-of-bounds plays, particularly under the basket and near . A quick and sudden score from such a basketball play shakes the opponent's confidence, not to mention increased team morale.
This is where we pratice trapping on the .Split your team up if you want to,and work twice as fast as in frame one.
We have our ballhandlers dribble down only.The defenders pratice trapping before midcourt or on the sideline asap.
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Back is towards the . When he catches the ball, if there is someone open ahead, he should pass, and continue in his lane to the right wing position. If not, then he dribbles to the right wing position. Drive to basket if possible, if layup not open, then stop at right wing.
1. This is the area that is between the baseline and in a basketball court where the game is played.
2. This term is also used to describe bringing the ball back into play by using a throw-in. A player will inbound the ball after a scoring a basket, foul or any other dead ball.
Court: the area in on which a basketball game is played; bounded by 2 and 2 end lines, containing a basket at each end
Crossover dribble: dribbling the ball across the body from one hand to the other.
Cylinder: the imaginary area directly above the basket where goaltending or basket interference can occur ...
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Bench
This is on the of the court and is where the substitutes sit during a game
Blocking
An illegal move by a defender who tries to stop the player with the ball by making contact ...
1) The playing area, bounded by the baselines and . 2) The surface of the court.
Floor Violation
A player's action that violates the rules but does not prevent an opponent's movement or cause him harm; penalized by a change in possession.
As usual, they close out with high hands and with 10 toes towards the , staying directly in the passing lane of the guard-to-guard pass.
The next part of this defense is very important.
The wing that was on the weak-side must now come up and pressure the basketball the same way the other wing just was.
the zone inside the end lines and of the court; additionally the demonstration of bringing the ball into this territory by methods for a throw-in.
incidental contact:
minor contact typically ignored by officials.
Make sure you do not allow the defense to use the or
baseline as n extra defender by getting too close to them; give
yourself room to be able to dribble out of a trap.
6. LOOK MIDDLE-LAG-SKIP: ...
Here are some indications: yelling a lot in practice; rampaging up and down on the during games; playing only the best players; needing to get players "up" for the game; giving speeches ending with the equivalent of "Let's do it for the Gipper"; emphasizing the importance of games to players.
SLOB - Stands for " Out of Bounds play". E.g. David called a great sideline out of bounds play during the timeout.
Slot - The place where the three-point line and the line marking the outer edge of the paint would supposedly intersect.
Use a 2-1-2 formation. Put two guards in the back court. One player in the middle. Two players on the on opposite slightly past half-court. You can adjust this based on how the press is playing. You can have them come back to the ball or stay deep.
However with these stationary two ball drills you don't need much space and they can be done almost anywhere. So whether it is on the of a pickup basketball game, or in your driveway, you can do these drills.
to get into the back court quickly to stop their fast break.") The term 'Back Court' is also used to mean a team's guards, who bring the ball up into attack (e.g. "When you bring the ball up the floor, you back court players should take the ball through the centre of the court and try to stay away from the .") ...
See also:Man offense, Ncaa Tournament, Live ball, Motion, Fill
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