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A BEGINNER'S BASKETBALL SYLLABUS
A Project Presented
to
the Faculty of the School of Education The
University of Southern California
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science
in Education
by. John A. Kincannon, Jr. May 1950
UMI Number: EP45908
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A d v is e r
Dean
li TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER
PAGE PART I.
INDIVIDUAL FUNDAMENTALS
HOW TO PERFORM THE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS OF THE GAME 1.
PASSING: A.
B.
HOW TO THROW THE B A L L .................... 2
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may come from good
passing
................................... 2
DIRECTIONS:
Points to emphasize to help your
p a s s i n g .............. ........................2 1.
How to make the chest pass ................. 2
2. 3.
How to throw the baseball pass............. 3 s' How to make the hook p a s s .............. 3
4.
How to make the one arm underhand pass.
5. 6.
.
4
How to throw the bounce pass............... 4 f How to throw the two-handed-over-the shoulder p a s s .............................. 5
7.
VS/here to get additional assistance on this chapter ..................................
C.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS: Drills which may help you improve your passing.
D.
EVALUATION: passing .
2.
6
BALL HANDLING:
............... 6
Can you pass this rating test on .................................... 7 HOW TO HANDLE THE BALL.............. 8
i i i
CHAPTER A.
PAGE MOTIVATION: Rewards that may come from good ball h a n d l i n g .........................
B.
DIRECTIONS: Suggestions to help improve handling the b a l l .........................
8
1.
How to hold the b a l l ....................
8
2.
How to prepare to receive the ball . . .
9
3.
How to maneuver the ball in your hands .
9
4.
Where to get additional materials to assist you on this c h a p t e r
C.
8
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
.
10
Drills to help
improve your ball h a n d l i n g ....................10 D.
EVALUATION: Can you pass this rating est on ball handling.
5.
SHOOTING: A.
. .............................. 10
HOW TO HIT YOUR S H O T S ................. 12
MOTIVATION: Rewards that may come from accuracy in goal shooting......................12
B.
DIRECTIONS: Suggestions on how to mahe your shots........................ •.................. 12 1.
How to hit your lay up s h o t s ..............12
2.
How to make your chest shot................ 13
3.
Ho?/ to mahe a one handed set shot.
4.
How to shoot free t h r o w s ...........
14
5.
How to shoot a pivot shot.
15 x
...
. . . . . . .
14
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CHAPTER
PAGE 6 . Hew to shoot a jump s h o t ............... 7.
Where to get additional assistance
onthis
chapter.................................. C.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
EVALUATIONS;
FOOTWORK: A.
HOW TO MANEUVER ON THE COURT........
19
your footwork................................
19
1.
How
to make your s t o p .................
19
2.
How
to make your starts.................
20
3.
Ho?/ to change d i r e c t i o n s ...............
20
4.
How
to make the rear turn...............
21
5.
How
to make a front t u r n ...............
21
to make a pivot......................
22
7.
Where to get further assistance
on this
chapter.................................. ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
22
Suggested drills to
help improve your f o o t w o r k ................. D.
19
DIRECTIONS: Suggestions on ho?/ to improve
6 . How
C.
18
MOTIVATION: Rewards that may come from the use of good f o o t w o r k .......................
B.
17
Can you pass this rating test
on shooting.................................. 4.
IS
Drills which will
improve your s h o o t i n g ..................... D.
16
22
EVALUATION: Can you pass this rating test on footv/ork.................................. 23 23
v
CHAPTER 5.
PAGE
DRIBBLING:' HOW TO DRIBBLE THE B A L L ............. A.
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may be derived from
d r i b b l i n g .................................... B.
C.
your dribbling................................
25
1.
Ho?/ to start your d r i b b l e ...............
25
2.
How
to control the dribble. . ...........
26
3.
How
to change hands when dribbling.
26
4.
How
to stop the d r i b b l e ............
27
5.
Where to get assistance on this chapter .
27
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
...
Things to do to help
EVALUATION: Can you pass this rating test
GUARDING: A.
HOW TO COVER YOUR M A N ...............
28 30
MOTIVATION: Rewards that may come from g u a r d i n g ....................................
B.
28
on
d r i b b l i n g .................................... 6.
25
DIRECTIONS: Suggestions on ho?/ to improve
improve your dribbling....................... D.
25
30
DIRECTIONS: Suggestions that may help you in improving your g u a r d i n g .....................
30
1.
Ho?/ to form your.... guarding stance.
30
2.
How to cover the
3.
How to cover theman without the ball . .
32.
4.
How to guard more than one man at a
32
5.
Where to get additional assistance on
man with the ball. . . .
time.
this c h a p t e r ............................
31
33
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CHAPTER C.
D. 7.
PAGE ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
that may help your g u a r d i n g .................
33
E V A L U A T I O N S : ...............................
34
FORWARD: A.
Drill performances
HOW TO PLAY THEFORWARD SPOT............
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may be had from
playing the forward position................. B.
DIRECTIONS:
playing as a forward.........................
36
1.
How to play offense as
a
forward....
36
2.
How to play defense as
a
forward....
37
3.
Where to get additional assistance on
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
EVALUATION:
GUARD: A.
HOW 10 PLAY THE GUARD SPOT...............
MOTIVATION:
DIRECTIONS:
39 40
Rewards that may come from
playing the guard position................... B.
38
Can you pass this self rating
scale for a - f o r w a r d .......................... 8.
38
Suggested performances
to help you as a forward................ D.
36
Suggestions to improve your
this chapter.............................. C.
36
40
Suggestions on how to improve as
a g u a r d ......................................
40
1.
How to play defense as a guard.
40
2.
How to play of£ense as a guard...........
. . . . .
41
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CHAPTER
PAGE '5 .
Where to get further assistance on this c h a p t e r ..................................
C.
42
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS: Exercises and performances that may help to improve your playing as a g u a r d ........................................
D*
EVALUATION: Can you pass this rating test for a g u a r d ..................................
9.
CENTER: A.
HOW TO PLAY THE CENTER S P O T ............
44
44
DIRECTIONS: Suggestions that may help you to improve
as a center
..........
1.
How
to play defensively as a center . . .
44
2.
How
to play offensively as a center . . .
45
3.
Where to get additional assistance on this c h a p t e r ..................................
C. -ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS: improve your ability D.
45
MOTIVATION:Rewards that may come from playing the center s p o t .......... ...................
B.
42
46
Things to do to help as ac e n t e r ............
EVALUATION: Can you pass this rating test the center
44
47
on
p o s i t i o n ........................
47
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CHAPTER
PAGE
PART II.
TEAM FUNDAMENTALS
HOW TO PERFORM THE TEAM SKILLS OF THE GAME 10.
TEAM OFFENSE: A.
HOW TO SCORE AGAINST THE OPPOSITION 50
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may come from good
team o f f e n s e ................................... 50 B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions to help improve
your team offense............................... 50 1.
How to play the fast break offense . . . .
50
2.
How to play the slow break offense . . . .
54
3.
How to play offensively against a man to man defense
4.
............
56
How to play offensively against a zone defense..................................... 58
5.
Where to get further assistance on this chapter
C*
. .
............................. 60
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Things to do to help
improve your team o f f e n s e ....................... 60 D.
EVALUATION;
Can your team pass this rating
t e s t ............................................ 61 11.
TEAM DEFENSE:
HOW TO KEEP THE OPPONENTS1 SCORE
DOWN . .'............................................ 63 A.
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may come from good
d e f e n s e ...................
63
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B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions to help you improve
your team1s 'defensive p l a y ................. 1.
t e a m ......................................
63
S.
How to play the zone defense as
66
3.
Where to get further assistance
ateam . . on this
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
EVALUATION:
68
Can you pass this, check-up on
team d e f e n s e ............................... RESERVE SHELF:
68
Things to do to help
your team improve defensive p l a y .......... D.
63
How to play the man to man defense as a
chapter................................. C.
.
71
The complete bibliography for books
referred to in this s y l l a b u s ..................
73
X
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE
PAGE
1.
Fast Break Down the M i d d l e ........................
52
2.
The Fast Break Down the S i d e ......................
53
3.
The Slow B r e a k ...............
55
4.
Offense for Man to Man D e f e n s e ....................
57
5.
Offense for Zone D e f e n s e ..........................
59
6 . Man to Man D e f e n s e .................
64
7.
67
Defensive Free Throw Line U p ......................
8 . Two-Three Zone D e f e n s e ............................
69
9.
70
Two-One-Two Zone D e f e n s e ..........................
xi
PREFACE The game of basketball as it is played today is complicated and scientific.
Basketball is one of
the most difficult sports to teach.
This is due to the
many detailed factors of the game that the instructor must handle.
A great deal of material has been written,
and highly technical books are available covering various phases of the game.
The field is so broad that time
should be spent in limiting these areas of activity. This syllabus has been limited and written for the beginner of the game.
It may well serve the coach
as an aid in teaching beginners or the less advanced players.
Players who have encountered difficulties
and problems in the game may be helped by the suggestive solutions offered here.
It may also serve the instructor
as a source book or reference in his teaching. Due to differences of opinion among coaches as to how basketball should be played, this syllabus should not be interpreted as the only possible answer. • It is hoped that it will meet the needs of the player and teacher in their efforts to play and teach the game of basketball. John A. Kinoannon, Jr.
PART I.
INDIVIDUAL FUNDAMENTALS
HOW TO PERFORM THE INDIVIDUAL SKILLS OF THE GAME To be a part of any system or team, you must first be prepared and schooled in the necessary shills to qualify for the high position of team membership. When the fundamentals have been mastered that are presented in the following chapters, you will have opened the gateway to becoming a member of a team. You are on the road to the enjoyment of Knowing how to play the game of games.
2. CHAPTER 1.
PASSING
HOW TO THROW THE BALL A.
MOTIVATION; 1.
Rewards that may come from good passing.
FEWER INTERCEPTIONS:
Good passing keeps the
other team from stopping the passes. 2.
MORE SCORING OPPORTUNITIES:
Good passes set
up more scoring opportunities. 3.
ALERT PLAYERS:
Good passing keeps the men
on the team watching for the ball. 4.
EASIER TEAM PLAYS:
Passes that are accurate
make team play less difficult. 5.
DEMORALIZE OPPONENTS:
Accurate passes rattle
and make the opponents over-anxious. B.
DIRECTIONS: 1.
Points to emphasize to help your passing.
CHEST PASS:
How to make the chest pass.
a.
Start the pass from a good balanced position.
b.
Your hands should be spread over the upper axis of the ball and slightly on the back side of it.
c.
Hold the ball against your chest with your thumbs well under the ball.
d.
Pass without looking 'directly at the _j receiver.
4
e.
Pass the ball by extension of your arms and a quick wrist snap.
f.
Your arms and body should follow through with the pass.
g.
Step into the pass as it is executed.
h.
Throw the ball with the reverse spin.
i.
Hit the letters on the receiver’s shirt.
j.
Use this pass as the basic team pass.
BASEBALL PASS: a. b.
How to throw the baseball pass.
Use the baseball pass for long passes only. ■ —l Get your passing hand well spread and behind the ball.
c.
Move the ball with both of your hands to a point back of your shoulders and head.
d.
Make straight forward movements with your hands and arms.
e.
To throw the ball, step forward with the opposite foot.
f.
Follow the pass through with your arms, hands, and body.
g.
Lead the receiver.
HOOK PASS: a.
_J
How to make the hook pass...
The hook pass is used when the defensive man is in a position to block all direct passes.
4. b.
Keep your passing arm straight with your fingers cupped.
c.
Turn to the left side of your opponent.
d.
Step and jump into the air from your left foot.
e.
Turn your body in the air, with your eyes on the receiver, before releasing the ball.
f.
Land with your body facing in the direction
j
of the pa ssl .
4.
UNDERHAND PASS;
Ho?/ to make the one arm underhand
pass.. a.
j
Use this pass when you are closely guarded by an opponent.
b.
Keep your body between the ball and opponent.
c.
Place your hand underneath and behind the ball.
d.
Bend your knees and dip at the hips.
e.
Step in the direction of the pass.
f.
Make your pass movement by strong wris-.t and finger snap.
g.
Fake the arm of your guard up and pass underneath.
5.
BOUNCE PASS: a.
How to throw the bounce pass.
This is a very effective pass to use in getting the ball to the pivot man.
b.
Never attempt the long bounce pass.
^
j
5. c.
Bounce pass only when in danger of inter ception hy the opponent.
d.
Fake a chest pass. to the receiver.
Bounce pass the ball This is a good policy if
the possessor of the 'ball is in trouble. e.
Make the same movements as in the chest pass.
f.
Lead the receiver when bounce passing.
g.
Bounce the ball on the floor near the receiver.
h. 6.
Throw the pass downward with the reverse spin. ,
TWO-HANDED SHOULDER PASS:
How to throw a two
handed-over- the- shoulder pass. a.
Use this pass to get the ball into the pivot man.
b.
Tall men can use this pass more effectively than short men.
c.
Don't allow your opponent to detect to whom the ball is to be passed by looking at the intended receiver.
d.
Place your hands well back of the ball.
e.
Keep your wrists and elbows well bent.
f.
Release the ball with a quick forward motion of the forearm.
g.
Follow the pass through with the arms.
4
yf.
SOURCES:
Where to get additional assistance
on this chapter.
(Note:
For complete
bibliographical data on the books listed throughout this syllabus, refer to the reserve shelf at the end of this syllabus.
The authors
and page numbers will be listed here for each chapter reference.) a.
Allen pp. 133-146.
b.
Barry pp. 32-36.
c.
Dean pp. 79-96.
di' Healey pp. 23-29.
C.
e.
Hobson pp. 20-29.
f.
Lambert pp. 3-17.
g.
Murphy pp. 23-28.
h.
Ruby pp. 50-58.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Drills which may help you
to improve your passing. 1.
The players form a circle and execute different types of passes across the circle to the opposite man.
2.
Players form two lines about fifteen feet apart. One player makes a pass across the line then takes the position of his receiver
3.
Practice passing on the run by using the thre^ men criss-cross, going behind the man who received the. pass
J
7. 4.
Work on passing to the pivot man with a man closely guarding you.
5.
Have the players in the back court make a long pass to a teammate breaking into the front court.
6.
Practice hook passing out of the corners of the court with a man closely guarding you.
7.
Practice lead passing to a. man who is
closely
guarded, then breaking for the goal. D.
EVALUATION:
Can you pass this rating test in passing?
(Place an X ii) the spaces for which you qualify.) / 1. ( ) Do you lead the receiver? s'
2.
( ) Are you making your passes with courage and speed?
3.
( ) Are your passes accurate?
4.
( ) Do you prevent your opponent's knowing to whom your pass is intended?
5.
( ) Do you make your passes waist high?
6.
( ) Are your passes timed properly?
7.
( ) Do
you make your passes without hesitation?
8 . ( ) Do you vary your types of passes? 9. 10.
( ) Do you follow through when passing? ( ) Do
you fake your opponent when passing?
8.
CHAPTER 2.
BALL HANDLING
HOW TO HANDLE .THE BALL A.
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may come from good ball
handling. 1.
HANDLE BALL MORE:
Your teammates will he more
willing to give you the ball if you are a good ball handler. 2.
CATCH MORE PASSES:
A good ball handler seldom
misses a pass. 3.
FEY/ER FUMBLES.
A good ball handler seldom
fumbles the ball. 4.
FEWER TIE BALLS;
You will have a difficult time
tying the ball with a good ball handler. 5.
BETTER GAME CONTROL:
Good ball handlers help
you in playing a controlled type of ball game. 6.
MORE DECEPTIVE PASSES:
Good ball handlers keep
the defensive men guessing where the passes will go. • B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions to help you in handling the
ball. 1.
HOLDING THE BALL: a.
How to hold the ball.
Spread your fingers slightly over the ball with your thumb well spread.
9. b.
Keep both hands on the ball until ready to pass or shoot.
c.
Keep a firm grip on the ball. 1
d.
Keep the ball moving while in your hands.
e.
Keep elbows spread to protect the ball.
f.
Don't watch the ball.
g.
Be alert for an opportunity to shoot, dribble, or pass.
2.
RECEIVING THE BALL:
How to prepare to receive
the ball. a.
ALways be on the alert to receive the ball.
b.
Move toward the ball to catch it.
c.
Have your fingers well spread to receive the ball.
d.
Relax when you are receiving the ball.
e.
Let your arms give with the ball.
f.
When receiving the ball, keep your eyes on it at all times.
3.
MANEUVERING THE BALL:
How to maneuver the ball
in your hands. a.
Your stance should be well balanced and easily moved in any direction.
b.
Keep the ball in both hands with a firm grip.
c.
Keep your body hovered over the ball.
10. n d.
Move your body between the defensive man and the ball by pivoting.
e.
Keep moving the ball and pivoting until you have a chance to pass.
f . Take a pass or a shot
for deception of your
defensive man. 4.
SOURCES:
Where to get additional materials to
assist you on this chapter.
C.
a.
Dean pp. 29-82.
b.
Healey pp. 23-26.
c.
Hobson pp. 30-32.
d.
Lambert pp. 1-3.
e.
Rupp pp. 68-71.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS: Drills to help improve your ball handling. 1.
Practice handling the ball in your spare time.
2.
Practice having a man guard you and trying to tie the ball with you.
3.
Practice tipping the ball for better coordination of the hand and arm muscles.
4.
Practice faking passes and faking side shots with a man guarding you.
D.
EVALUATION:
Can you pass this rating test in ball
handling? (Place an X in each space for which you qualify.)
11. 1.
Do you keep a firm grip on the ball?
2.
Do you protect the ball with your body?
3.
Is the ball kept moving rapidly?
4.
Are you alert to make a pass, shot, or
n
dribble? 'I 5.
Do you fake before passing, shooting, or dribbling?
6•
J
i
Are you well balanced while maneuvering the ball?
7.
Are you relaxed when receiving the ball?
8.
Do you keep the fingers spread on the ball?
9. 10.
n
J
Are you always ready to receive the ball? Do you move toward the ball to receive it?
12. CHAPTER 3.
SHOOTING
HOW TO HIT YOUR SHOT A.
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may come from accuracy
in goal shooting. 1.
WINNING THE GAME:
Accurate shooting makes
possible more points per game. 2.
MAKING THE TEAM:
You have to be a good, shot
to be on the team. 3.
PERSONAL SATISFACTION:
You feel that you are
needed if you can help the team by making points. 4.
PUBLIC APPLAUSE:
You will be a hero in the
eyes of the spectators. 5.
SELF CONFIDENCE:
You will gain in self esteem
from making points. B.
DIRECTIONS: Suggestions on ho?/ to make your shots. 1.
LAY UP SHOTS::
How to hit your lay up shots.
a.
Lay the ball up; don't bang it up.
b.
Control the ball with your fingers.
c.
Don't release the ball too soon.
Wait
until the ball is high in the air. d. e.
Get as high as possible by jumping. Jump off the correct foot.
Jump off the
right foot on the left hand shots, and jump off the left foot on the right hand shots.
13. f.
Don't lower the ball after you leap into the air.
g.
High jump, never broad jump, for a lay up shot.
h.
Always use the backboard unless, the approach is from the front of the basket.
i.
Lay the ball gently on the backboard or over the rim of the basket.
j.
After shooting, be ready for a follow up if the lay up is missed.
2.
CHEST SHOT; a.
How to make a chest shot.
Hold the ball so it will not touch the palm of your hand.
b.
Keep your elbows close to the
body.
c.
Stand facing the basket.
d.
Spread your fingers slightly on the ball.
e.
Arch the ball high.
f . Relax your body. g.
Hold the ball about chin high, elbows in, knees bent. "1
h.
Release the ball by extending your arms upward and straightening your knees at the same time.
i.
Release the ball with the wrist and finger_) snap.
14. 3.
OHS HAEDED SET SHOT:
How to make a one
handed set shot. a.
Stand with your right foot forward, knees bent, facing the basket.
(If left
handed, use left foot forward.) b.
Balance the ball with your left hand if right handed, and balance with the right hand if you are left handed.
c.
Hold the ball on the fingers.
Don't let
it touch the palm. d.
Push the ball upward by extending your arm and straightening your legs.
4.
FREE THROWS: a.
How to shoot free throws.
Stand with your feet spread comfortably. You may stand with feel parallel or with either one forward,
just so you obtain
good balance. b.
Shoot just over the front rim of the basket.
c.
Hold the ball on the sides with your fingers and thumb spread.
d.
Hold your arms fully extended downward.
e.
Don't step over the line until the ball hits the basket.
f.
Be relaxed and well balanced before attempting the shot.
15. g.
Bounce the ball once or twice to get the feel of the ball.
h.
Follow through the shot until you develop and adjust muscles to the rhythmical action involved.
i.
Concentration on the basket and relaxation of movement is the secret to good free throw shooting.
5.
PIVOT SHOT:
' i
How to shoot a pivot shot.
a.
Keep your body in semi-bent position.
b.
Keep your knees flexed and your weight evenly distributed.
c.
Step to the left with the left foot.
d.
Transfer ball to right hand, guiding it with the left hand.
e.
Use wrist action to bring the ball back over the head.
f.
Bring the ball up away from the body.
g.
Fake with the head and shoulder movement. (Don't fake with the ball.)
h.
Keep the feeb stationary on all fakes.
i.
Keep the eyes fixed upon the basket at all times.
j.
Spring off the left foot and turn your body at the same time.
16. k.
Come down facing the basket ready to follow the ball.
1.
Come down facing the basket ready to follow the ball.
m.
Use reverse procedure when shooting with j the left hand.
6.
JUMP SHOT: a.
How to shoot a jump shot.
Jump from the left foot for a right hand jump shot.
b.
Jump from the right foot for a left hand jump shot.
c.
Jump with your feet together for a two handed jump shot.
d.
Pivot in the air to face thebasket directly.
e.
Release the ball at the highest point
of
the jump with strong wrist action. f.
Land with your knees bent facing the bas k e t ^ for a follow up.
7.
SOURCES:
Where to get additional assistance on
this chapter. a.
Allen pp. 149-171.
b.
Barry pp. 21-23.
c.
Dean pp. 101-rll6.
d.
Healey pp. 29-36.
17. e.
Lambert pp. 35-36.
f.
Hobson pp. 35-56.
g.
Murphy pp. 11-23.
h.
Ruby pp. 69-94.
i.
Rupp pp. 68-78.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Drills which will improve
your shooting. 1.
Practice shooting all types of shots from all angles.
2.
(This may be done individually.)
Spend a great deal of time practicing a shot that you enjoy and can hit.
This is the secret
to success.. 3.
Practice dribbling and shooting lay up shots.
4.
Work in pairs, one man guarding while the
n
other player shoots. Practice fakes in both directions while shooting. 6.
Try to fool the defensive man with the single and double fakes. '-n
7.
Have the other man pass to you for you to pivot and shoot.
8.
Practice set shots first without opposition.
9.
Practice foul shots.
Keep a daily record of
the number of shots made out of twenty tries. 10.
Play the game of Twenty-One.
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Each longshot counts
two points, and each follow shot counts one point.
18.
The first player to get twenty-one points is the winner. D. EVALUATION:
Can you pass this rating test on shooting?
(Place an X in the spaces for which you qualify.) 1.
7 ( ) Are you ready for the follow up after you attempt a shot?
2.
( ) Do you aim at the backboard unless the approach is from the front of the basket?
3.
) Do you arch the ball high in the air?
4.
) Do you release the ball at the highest
7
u point of the jump? 5.
) Do you hold the ball when shooting with your fingers spread?
6.
r
) Are you relaxed and well balanced before attempting the shot?
7.
) Do you follow through on all your shots?
8.
) Do you keep your eyes on the basket while shooting?
9.
) Do you fake with the head and shoulder movements? t
10.
) Do you high jump for all lay up diots?
19 CHAPTER 4.
FOOTWC
HOW TO MANEUVER ON THE COURT A.
MOTIVATION;
Rewards that may come from the use or
good footwork. 7 1.
LESS FATIGUE:
Players who use good footwork J
don't work as much. 2.
BETTER OFFENSE:
You will be able to run and to
deceive your opponent easily. 3.
BETTER DEFENSE:
It is hard to score against a
player with good footwork. 4.
MORE MOBILITY:
You can move more easily and
with less effort when good footwork is used. 5.
FEWER INJURIES:
You avoid many accidents by
using clever footwork. B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions on how to improve your
footwork. 1.
STOPS:
How to make your stop.
a.
Keep body low with knees bent.
b.
Make jump shot with feet parallel.
c.
Make a stride stop,one foot ahead
d.
Make all stops with toes pointed straight ahead.
of the other.
e.
Shift weight to rear foot when stopping.
f.
Keep body balance when making the stop.
J
20. g.
Don't "jump" stop if your legs are weak. (The jump stop is harder on the legs than the stride stop.)
h.
Make stride stops.
(The stride stop is
1
more natural than the jump stop. ) 2.
STARTS: •
•
How to make your starts.
-
a.
Fake one direction and start in the other.
b.
Make your starts rapidly.
c.
Go in spurts.
(Slow your speed then speed
up fast for good starts.) d.
Use change of pace in moving.
•e. Run on
the balls of your feet.
f.
Try to
get ahead of your man at the
g.
Make your first two
h.
Always
steps quick and
break. short.
break toward the passer.
i.
Lean well forward when starting,
j.
Start with knees well bent.
k.
Get in front of man guarding you regardless of technique used.
3.
CHANGING DIRECTION:
How to change direction.
a.
Make every action look positive.
b.
Move without hesitation or indecision.
c.
Take a step right with right foot and push off to the left for a left cut or change of direction.
fc.
1
21. d.
Take a step left and change all weight to that foot then push off hard to change direction to the left side.
e.
Fake in direction of first step in order to deceive guard.
4.
REAR TURNS;
How to make the rear turn.
a.
Keep the body weight well balanced.
b.
Push off of the forward foot and pivot to the rear foot.
c.
Hake a stride stop, being careful not to stop too close to the guard. 1
d.
Keep your body between the ball and the J guard.
5.
FRONT TURNS;
How to make a front turn. 1
a.
Hake a stride stop with either foot forward.
b.
Transfer weight of body on ball of back foot.
c.
Pivot around on the ball of the back foot.
d.
Lower the shoulders and body to a crouch position when turning.
e.
Keep your eyes and head up looking for an open teammate.
f.
The arc of the turn should be a 90° turn.
g.
Keep the body well balanced at all times.
22. 6.
PIVOT: a.
How to make a pivot.
Make a stop with the weight low, hips down, body balanced prior to pivoting.
b.
Transfer weight to pivot foot after the stop.
c.
Lower head and shoulders on same side as the pivot foot to be used.
d.
Push off the pivot foot with other foot.
e.
Swing your body around.
f.
Hold ball away from the body while pivoting.
g.
.Fake pivot to one side and pivot to the opposite of the fake.
7.
SOURCES:
Where to get further assistance on
this chapter. a.
Allen pp. 121-125.
b.
Bee pp. 16-18.
c . Dean pp. 116-131.
C.
d.
Healey pp. 41-43.
e.
Hobson pp. 11-13.
f.
Lambert pp. 17-28.
g*
Rupp pp. 62-57.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Suggested drills to help
improve your footwork. 1.
Practice front and reverse pivots without the ball.
n
23. 2.
Practice running at sharp angles.
3.
Work one against one, with yon trying to get away from the guard for a possible pass.
4.
Do quick steps, change your direction, and start off rapidly again.
5.
"1
Combine starting and stopping with dribbling and pivoting drills.
6.
Practice mass drills with the entire squad. (You start with the whistle and stop with the whistle.
The entire squad moves in the same
direction as the leader.) D. EVALUATION:
Can you pass this rating test on
footwork? /
(Place an X in the spaces for which you qualify.) 1.
( ) Do you keep your weight well distributed on.the balls of your feet? /
2.
( ) Do you make all stops with your body low and your hips down?
3.
( ) Do you transfer all your weight to the pivot foot?
4.
( ) Do
you fake your man out of position?
5.
( ) Do
you use a variety of fakes?
6.
( ) Do
you use a change of pace when moving?
7.
( ) Do
you make false stops and starts?
8.
( ) Do
you get open for passes and shots?
24. 9.
( ) Do you keep your balance at all times when stopping or pivoting?
10.
( ) Do you often get away from your guard?
25. CHAPTER 5.
DRIBBLING
HOW TO DRIBBLE THE BALL A. MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may be derived from
dribbling. 1.
MAKE MORE POINTS:
You can get close to the
basket Tor more scoring opportunities if you can dribble. 2.
MORE BALL PLAY;
You can keep the ball in your
possession if you can dribble the ball. 3.
GREATER SPEED:
You can move on the court more
rapidly if you can dribble well. 4.
MORE ATTENTION:
The player who dribbles the
ball has the eyes of the audience upon him. B.
DIRECTIONS;
Suggestions on how to improve your
dribbling. 1.
START: a.
How to start your dribble.
Begin with a low crouched position of the body.
b.
Bend at your waist and lean forward, keeping your head up so that you can see where you are going.
c.
Push the ball down to the court with the hand well covering the ball.
26. d.
Drop the ball to the court with the hand you are going to use when starting the dribble.
e.
Keep the ball well in advance of feet in moving on the court.
2. CONTROL;
How to control the dribble.
a.
Keep the hands well spread at all times.
b.
Keep the body low when changing direction
?
of the dribble. c.
Use a high forward bounce for speed.
d.
Meet the ball as it comes up from the bounce, and give with it.
e.
Give the same push to each dribble of the ball.
f.
Have a rhythm of movement and speed in the dribble.
g.
Use the hand nearest the ball each time it bounces.
h.
Don't push the ball with both hands at onee^J
i.
Touch the ball long enough to give it a uniform downward push.
3.
CHANGE HANDS; a.
Ho?/ to change hands when dribbling.
As you push the ball down, put the opposite"1 hand where the ball will bounce into it.
b.
Change hands when changing direction.
c.
Don't look at the ball when changing hands.
ji
27. n d.
Keep the opposite arm well out in front to catch a poor bounce of the ball.
e.
Change hands to keep the ball away from the side of the defensive man.
f.
Don't slow speed when changing hands.
g.
Keep rhythm and'.speed..constant while changing hands.
h.
Changing hands will automatically change your speed, so do it often.
4.
STOP:
How to stop the dribble.
a.
Set both feet and make a stride stop.
b.
Keep the body low and knees bent 'when making a stop.
c.
^
Keep your body balance by preparing for the stop.
d.
Use both hands to catch the ball from the dribble.
e.
Keep the ball close to the body to protect it as you stop.
f.
Don't grab the ball up until you have a good body balance and have stopped completely.
5.
SOURCES:
Where you may get additional assistance
on this chapter. a.
Allen pp. 115-121.
b.
Bee pp. 40-49.
c•
Dean pp. 146-150.
d.
Healey pp. 36-38.
e.
Hobson pp. 14-19.
f . Lambert pp. 63-66..
C.
g*
Murphy pp. 31-32.
h.
Huby pp. 99-104.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Things to do to help Improve
your dribbling. 1.
While standing around on the court, practice bouncing the ball.
2.
Place chairs on the court about ten feet apart. Dribble in and out around the obstacles.
Use
the left hand when on the left side of the chair, and use the right hand when on the right side of the chair.
This will help you become
accustomed to changing hands. 3.
Practice trying to dribble around a guard.
4.
Practice dribbling to the sideline, stopping, and changing hands before continuing your dribbling.
5.
Practice dribbling during scrimmages under actual game situations'.
D.
EVALUATION:
Can you pass this rating test on
dribbling? (Place an X in each space for which you qualify.)
^
29.
1.
( ) Do you often change your pace when dribbling?'
2.
) Do
you lean forward when dribbling?
3.
) Do
you keep the head and eyes up when
dribbling? t
4.
) Do
you keep the fingers and wrist flexible?
5.
) Do
you keep the ball well out in front
of
you?
6.
) Do you protect the ball with the body while dribbling?
7.
) Do you stop before gathering in the ball?
8.
) Do you change directions often while dribbling?
9.
) Do you use the fingers to control the ball in the dribble?
10.
) Do you change hands when dribbling near a defensive player?
30. CHAPTER 6.
GUARDING
HOW TO COVER YOUR MAN A.
MOTIVATION: 1.
Rewards that may come from guarding.
KEEPS DOWN SCORING:
The guard keeps the
offensive man from scoring points. 2.
PLAY MORE:
The man who covers his opponent
will get to play more in the game. 3.
MORE WINS:
The fewer points the opposition
scores from the results of good guarding the more games you will win. 4-
GET BALL EASILY:
The good guard can take the
ball away from the offense more often. B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions that may help you to
improve your guarding. 1.
STANCE: a.
How to form your guarding stance.
Keep the knees bent and the weight of the body low.
b.
Keep weight of the body well forward.
c.
Stand with feet well spread apart.
d.
Keep one foot well ahead of the other a t j all times.
e.
Keep good body balance at all times.
f.
Shift weight on the balls of your feet.
g.
Keep arms extended fully at all times.
31. n h.
Keep one arm above the head and moving. Keep the other arm at your side and moving to cover from both high and low passes.
i.
J
Keep your head erect and eyes on your man at all times.
2.
COVERING MAN WITH BALL:
How to cover the man
with the ball. a.
Crowd close to the man if he is near the basket.
b.
Use shuffle steps to move with your man. (Approach with a boxer step when he has the ball.)
c.
Don't cross your feet.
d.
Keep one hand high and between the positionj of the ball and the basket.
e.
Try to gain possession of the ball at all times.
f.
Don't leave your feet on fakes.
g.
Don't commit yourself.
Make your opponent
commit his actions first. h.
Be alert for interceptions.
i.
Use your voice to disconcert your man.
j.
Be alert for possible blocks.
k.
Follow detailed movement of your opponent.
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32. 1.
Keep your eyes on your man at all times.
m.
Keep between your man and the goal at all times.
3.
MAN WITHOUT THE BALL:
How to cover man without
the ball. a.
Stay between man and basket and kno?/ where the ball is at all times.
b.
Take a position where you can see your man at the same time.
c.
Anticipate your opponent's break.
d.
Play your man loosely when the ball is on the opposite side of the court.
e.
~>
Try to be in a position to break up possible passes to your man.
f.
Don't let your man get behind you.
g.
Watch for possible screens, and pivot out of them.
h.
Be ready to pick up loose men breaking for the ball.
i.
Take up distance from your man according to his distance from the basket.
(If he
is close to the basket, play him close.
If
he is far out on the court, play him loosely.) 4.
OUT NUMBERED GUARDING: one man at a time.
How to guard more than
\
\
\
\
\ 33.
"1 a.
Retreat slowly and continuously.
b.
Keep them from shooting until help
c.
Retreat and cover areas under thebasket.
d.
Cover the pass receiver at all times.
e.
Try to fake the dribbler to a stop.
f.
Try to get the opponent to shoot from a
arrives.
distance on the court. 5.
SOURCES:
Where to get additional assistance
on this chapter.
C.
a.
Allen pp. 175-180.
b.
Bee pp. 96-99.
c.
Dean pp. 171-183.
d.
Hobson pp. 46-49.
e.
Lambert pp. 67-84.
f.
Murphy pp. 46-49.
g.
Rupp pp. 135-142.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Drill performances that may
help your .guarding. 1.
Work on guarding your teammates without use of a ball.
2.
Practice guarding several different players in each game.
3.
Practice shadovf guarding on an imaginary player.
4.
Practice guarding an oncoming dribbler.
54. 5.
Practice staying between man and basket when a shot is taken.
6*
Pass and Guard Receiver Drill - Take a post about eight feet from offensive man.
Pass to-
him and then try to cover him to keep him from shooting. 7.
Practice trying to guard two men coming into the basket to shoot.
D«
EVALUATION;
Can you pass this rating test on
guarding? *
^
(Place an X in the spaces for which you qualify.) 1.
( ) Do you keep'between man and goal? t
2.
( ) Do you wave your hands to disconcert your man? r
3.
( ) Do you maintain good balance with arms and feet well apread?
4.
( ) Do you keep your body low and weight forward?
5.
( ) Are you alert for possible interception of the. ball?
6.
( ) Do you follow the detailed movements of your man?
7.
( ) Do you crowd the offensive man after his dribble?
8.
( ) Do you take a mental inventory of the abilities of the man?
35. 9.
( ) Do you favor the strong side of your man? t
10.
( ) Do you make your man commit himself?
CHAPTER 7.
FORWARD
HOW TO PLAY THE FORWARD SPOT A.
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may be had from
playing
the forward, position. 1.
MAKE MORE POINTS;
The forward usually has the
most points to his credit for the season of play. 2.
TAKE BETTER SHOTS:
The forward takes
his shots
close in to the basket. 3.
MORE SCREENS:
The players screen for the
forwards to get them into shooting position. ' 4.
MORE FAST BREAKS:
The forward plays out front
in defense for possible fast breaks. B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions to
improve your playing as
a forward. 1.
OFFENSE: a.
How to play offense as a forward.
Drive down the
court when you get the ball
from your opponent. b.
Take position in your corner.
(Don't
confine your play to the corner.) c.
lilove quickly and deceptively to evade guards.
d.
Go out to meet the ball when catching it.
37. e.
Learn to shoot when closely guarded.
f.
Be ready to break for a shot at all times. m
g.
Fake your man often for possible shots.
h.
Pass if you don't have a good shot.
i.
Always be alert for an opening. Arch the ball high from the floor.
Jpr. High jump rather than broad jump on the close in shots. 1.
Relax when shooting,
m.
Don't take "prayer" or "hope" shots,
n.
Keep your eye on the basket when shooting,
o.
Don't run at the same gait.
(Change pace
and direction often.) p.
Try and outsmart your opponent for an open shot.
q.
Find your guard's defensive weaknesses, and play him with those in mind,
r.
Learn to shoot your free throws well.
(The
forwards get fouled often.) s. 2.
Follow all shots for rebounds.
DEFENSE: How to play defense as a forward. a.
Rush down the court as rapidly as possible when the defensive team gets the ball.
b.
Play the man out front to be in a position for a fast break
38. c.
Play your man loosely if he doesn't shoot out front.
d.
Watch for possible pass interceptions.
e.
Tall: to other defensive men near
f.
Rush your man
to get the ball
you. or to make
him throw a poor pass.. g.
Be a ball "hawk" at all times on defensive play.
3.
SOURCES:
Where to get additional assistance
on this chapter. a.
Dean pp. 150-154
b.
Healey pp. 56-61.
c.
Ruby pp. 182-184.
d.
Rupp pp. 88
e. C.
Wardlaw pp. 50-52.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Suggested performances to
help you as a forward. 1.
Practice
as a forward with a man guarding you.
2.
Drill trying to break clear for a shot from your position.
3.
Practice
your shots which you can hit the best.
4.
Practice breaking down the court rapidly on defensive plays.
5.
Drill on the fast break by attempting to elude your man on a full court running with the ball.
59. 6.
Practice the deceptive movements you will use to get away from your man.
7.
Practice screening your man on other players.
8.
Drill on following up your own shots for a possible rebound.
D.
EVALUATION:
Can you pass this self-rating test for
a forward? (Place an X in the spaces for which you qualify.) 1.
„( ) Do you go out to mee,t the pass?
2.
( ) Do you take only good shots at the basket?
-
/
- —
/
3.
(
) Do you try to outsmart your man?
4.
(
) Do you go in after all rebounds possible?
5.
( ) Can you shoot while closely guarded? /
6.
( ) Can you lose your defensive man easily?
7.
(
) Do you relax and take time on your shots?
8.
(
) Do you get down the court rapidly for defensive play?
9.
( ) Do you hustle and watch for all possible fast breaks?
10.
( ) Do you play a tight defensive game?
40. CHAPTER 6.
GUARD
HOW TO PLAY THE GUARD SPOT A.
MOTIVATION;
Rewards that may come from playing
the guard position. 1.
SPECTACULAR SHOTS:
The guard has opportunities
to shoot from far out on the court.
This type
of shot looks spectacular and appeals to the crowd. 2.
HIGH SCORER;
The guards usually guard the
opposing team's highest scorers. 3.
SET UP PLAYS:
The guards usually set up the
scoring plays on offense. 4.
CARRY BALL:
The guards bring the ball
up the
court across the center line. B.
DIRECTIONS: 1.
Suggestions on how to improve
DEFENSE:
as a
guard.
H ot ; to play defense as a guard.
a.
Don't play your man too closely.
b.
Try to play the ball as much as possible.
c.
Pick up your teammate's man if he is free to shoot.
d.
Take all defensive rebounds off the back board.
e.
Block your man from getting rebounds when he takes a shot.
41. f.
Talk to your teammates.
(Tell them
about possible screens and shifts which they don't see. ) g.
Keep your man closely guarded when he is in possession of the ball.
(Your man is
usually a good scorer so play him for one.) h.
Don't leave your feet on your opponent's
i.
Never let a man get behind you.
j.
Keep your body low so you can shift and
fakes.
change directions easily. k.
Never turn your back to the man you are guarding.
2.
OFFENSE:
How to play offense as a guard.
a.
Take plenty of time on your long shots.
b.
Arch the ball high when shooting long shots.
c.
Watch for an opportunity to break for the basket.
d.
Don't follow on offense and leave the opponents' goal unprotected.
e.
Bring the ball down the court rapidly by exchanging passes with the other guard.
f.
Make your passes accurately and quickly.
g.
Don't give your passes away by looking at the intended receivers.
42. h.
Make a fake pass occasionally then dribble for the basket. Always lead your pass receiver in setting up possible scoring opportunities for him.
j.
Don't take the chance of your passes being intercepted.
3.
SOURCES:
Where to get further assistance on
this chapter. a.
Dean pp. 171-183.
b.
Healey pp. 59-60.
c.
Ruby pp. 182.
d.
Rupp pp. 106-129.
e.
Wardlaw pp. 43-49.
C. ..ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
.Exercises and performances
that may help you to improve your play as a guard. 1.
Practice the long shot that you
can hit well.
2.
Drill in bringing the ball down
the court with
the other guard. 3.
Practice passing to the forward
and the center
for them to shoot while covered. 4.
Drill o n SY/itehing m e n w i t h the o t h e r players.
5.
Practice on blocking out your man in following rebounds.
6.
Practice trying to dribble by your man for a lay up shot.
7.
Practice guarding more than one man coming down the court on a fast break.
D.
EVALUATION:
Can you pass this rating test of a guard?
(Place an X in each space for which you qualify.) 1.
) Do you pick up a teammate1s opponent if he is free for a shot? /
2.
) Do you take plenty of time on your long shots?
3.
) Do you arch the ball high on your shots? t
4.
) Do you play your man closely when he has the ball?
5.
) Do you block your man on rebounds?
6.
) Do you make all passes accurately and quickly?
7.
) Do you keep between the basket and your man at all times?
8.
) Are you aggressive on defense and offense?
9.
) Can you dribble the ball well?
10.
) Can you bring the ball down the court without difficulty from your opponents?
CHAPTER 9.
CENTER
HOW TO PLAY THE CENTER SPOT A.
MOTIVATION:
Rewards that may come from playing
the center spot. 1.
MORE TIPS:
The center is -under the basket for
more possible lay up shots and tip-ins. 2.
MORE REBOUNDS:
The center has an opportunity
for more rebound plays than the other players. 3.
MORE SPECIALIZED:
The center usually has to
use a more difficult specialized shot to score. 4.
EASIER TO SCORE:
The center has more opportunities
to score because of his position near the basket. 5.
BETTER FAKES:
The center must be a good faker
to get good shots because he is usually closely guarded under the basket. B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions that may help you to improve
as a center. 1.
DEFENSE: a.
How to play defensively as a center.
Follow all shots for rebounds at the opponent's basket.
b.
Get the position on your man to prevent his getting a follow-up on defense.
c.
Watch the ball and try to keep your man from getting passes.
45. d.
Don't ever leave your feet on fake.
e.
Make your man commit himself before you make your move.
f.
Pick up and guard free men breaking through for possible shots.
g.
—
Talk to your teammates to tell them when to switch.
(You are in a position to see
these plays.) h.
Don't turn your back to the ball.
i.
Drive down the court fast when your team loses possession of the ball.
j.
Make all jumps for ball on defense so you are able to cut your man out of play.
k.
Jump your best at all times.
1.
Time your jumps when taking the ball off the backboard.
2.
OFFENSE: a.
How to play offensively as a center.
Set up your position at one side of the free throw lane.
b.
Break down the court as rapidly as possible on offensive play.
c.
Keep in position to face the ball at all time s .
d.
Keep spread out so that your defensive man cannot intercept passes.
e.
Be in a position to receive a pass at all times.
f.
Get rid of the hall quickly when you receive a pass.
(Either pass to a
teammate or shoot.) g.
Keep the hall moving in your hands while you hold it.
h.
Don't be hesitant in your movements.
i.
Attempt lay up shots when shooting.
If
impossible, shoot a favorite pivot shot or turn shot. j.
Follow every shot that is taken, including your own.
k.
Learn to tip the ball accurately with the finger tips.
1.
Come down from jumping in a crouched position ready to play either offensively or defensively.
m.
Keep your eyes on the ball at all times.
n.
Get rebounds on offensive or defensive play by being alert and aggressive.
SOURCES:
Where to get additional assistance on
this chapter. a.
Healey pp. 59-60.
b.
Lambert pp. 187-204.
c.
Rupp p p . 90-99.
47. d. C.
War&law pp. 53-56.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Things to do to help
improve your ability as a center. 1.
Practicejumpingand taking the ball off the backboard.
2.
Drill ontipping the ball for jump balls.
3.
Practice trying' to fake your guard for a shot from your position.
4.
Practice tipping the ball into the basket after a teammate has taken a shot.
5.
Practice guarding a man playing center during scrimmages.
6.
Practice passing to a man breaking by the center position for a shot.
7.
Practice blocking your man after the shot has been taken.
D.
EVALUATION:
Can you pass this rating test on the
center position? (Place an X in each space for which you qualify.) 1.
( ) Do you keep yourself open for a pass at all times7
2.
( ) Can you take the majority of rebounds on offensive and defensive play.?
3.
( ) Do you block your man from the basket on his shots?
4.
( ) Can you get open for shots from the center
Y
48. 5.
( ) Can you tip the ball accurately with your finger tips?
6.
( ) Do you play aggressively at all times?
7.
( ) Can you handle the ball safely without losing it?
8.
( ) Do you help your teammates by talking to them about possible plays?
9.
( ) Do you pick up free men coming under the basket for lay up shots?
10.
( ) Do you block for your teammates driving under the basket for shots?
PART II.
TEAM FUNDAMENTALS
HOW TO PERFORM THE TEAM SKILLS OF THE GAME If you have acquired the individual skills you deserve the right to use them in active game play.
How
would you like to be enjoying the thrill of participatin in the real game of basketball?
The mastery of the
individual skills have shown you the road to new and distant horizons. out of the game.
Do not take the chance of being left The following chapters will help you
in attaining the necessary skills to play the game well as a team member. way home.
Don't stop now.'
You're over half
50. CHAPTER 10.
TEAM OFFENSE
HOW TO SCORE AGAINST THE OPPOSITION A*
MOTIVATION;
Rewards that may come from good team
offense. 1.
HIGH SCORES;
Good team offense will make many
points during the game. 2.
HIGH MORALE;
Smooth team offense will give
high morale to all the players. 3.
WINNING GAMES;
Your team will be a winner if
you have a good team offense. 4.
GAME CONTROL:
The team with a good offensive
scheme has the game well in hand at all times. 5.
MORE DECEPTION:
The team with a good offense
has clever maneuvering ability to deceive the opposition. B.
DIRECTIONS;
Suggestions to help improve your team
offense. 1. *>$AST BREAK:
How to play a fast break offense.
(See Figure .1 '& 2. ) a.
Set up your position for a fast break as in Figore 2.
b.
Take the ball straight down the court.
c.
All men break straight down the court from f their positions as in Figure 2.
51
FORWARDS
2 AMD 3
CENTER
1
GUARDS
4 AND 5
OFFENSIVE
PLAYER
0
DEFENSIVE
PLAYER
X
PASS PATH OF PLAYER
________
DRIBBLE BLOCK
KEY TO SYMBOLS OF ALL FIGURES
t 52.
FIGURE 1 THE PAST BREAK DOWN THE MIDDLE
53
FIGURE 2 THE FAST BREAK DOWN THE SIDE
54. d.
Always lead the receiver with every pass.
e.
Know your general pattern of movement.
f.
Keep driving for the basket.
g.
Look down the court for open men to pass to as soon as you get the ball.
h.
Make your dribble high and fast in advancing the ball down the court.
i.
Run at full speed all the time.
j.
Take the ball in close for a lay up when you are open.
k.
Don't hesitate in your passing and shooting.
1.
Take the ball straight to the basket.
m.
Take the ball to the center man and drive down the middle.
2. !U#fiOW BREAK:
How to play the slow break offense.
(See Figure 3.) a.
Let the two guards bring the ball down the court.
b.
Make all passes accurate and deliberate.
c.
Bring the ball dovra the court at the same speed and rhythm each time.
d.
Block for teammates to get them free for shots and passes.
,e.
Direct your plays at the weaknesses in opponents' defense.
f.
Let all your teammates get in their position.
FIGURE 3 THE SLOW BREAK
before starting your plays after you are down the court. g.
Use your passing to draw the defense out on you.
h.
Take only good shots at the basket.
i.
Work the ball in for a lay up shot if
at
all possible. j.
Never take a chance on your shots or on your passing.
MAN TO MAN OFFENSE;
How to play offensively
against man to man defense.
(See Figure 4.)
a.
Keep the ball and men moving.
b.
Make short snappy shots.
c.
look before you make a pass.
d.
Control the ball.
(Keep possession of
the ball. ) e.
Take only good shots at the basket.
f.
Keep driving for the basket for lay ups.
g.
Pass off, then screen for the receiver and roll for a return pass.
h.
Get the ball in scoring territory as often as possible.
i.
Pass into the pivot man.
FIGURE !{. OFFENSE FOR MAN TO MAN DEFENSE
58. j.
Know the general pattern of movement of your teammates.
k.
Time your screens and breaks to be open for a pass or shot.
1.
Work revolving plays to make the defense lose their men.
4.
ZONE OFFENSE: a zone defense.
How to play offensively against (See Figure 5.)
a.
Take no wild shots.
b.
Fine the weak areas in the zone of
the
opposition. c.
Overload weak areas of the zone with two offensive men in the same zone.
d.
Cut into open areas for pass.es.
e.
Take set shots outside of zone retreats.
f . Move the ball more than the men. g.
Use bounce passes to pass through given zone.
h.
Folio?/ all shots aggressively.
i.
Use sneak cuts behind defensive men.
j.
Make defense come out by holding the ball if the score is in your favor.
k.
Make quick fast passes to keep them shifting so rapidly that they can't meevt the
attack.
£9*
FIGURE $ OFFENSE FOR ZONE DEFENSE
60. 5.
SOURCES';
Where to get further assistance on
this chapter.
C.
a.
Allen pp. 191-864.
b.
Barry pp. 59-76.
c.
Bee pp. 49-59, Vol. III.
d.
Dean pp. 150-171.
e.
Healey pp. 61-93.
f.
Hobson pp. 65-69.
g-
Lambert pp. 181-130, 145-159.
h.
Murphy pp. 66-73.
i.
Ruby pp. 158-889.
3-
Rupp pp. 96-105.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS;
Things to do to help improve
your team offense. 1.
Practice setting up fast break patterns and running it without defense.
8.
Practice a slow break offense against defense in scrimmage.
3.
Practice a three-against-two drill to get accustomed to fast break situations.
4.
Practice blocking and screening for men against a man to man defense.
5.
Drill on passing through a zone to a man behind the basket.
61. 6.
Work on moving the ball rapidly against a zone defense.
7.
Practice your revolving plays against a man to man defense.
S.
Drill on the fast break against defense in scrimmage to get the correct pattern.
9.
Practice making accurate passes in a fast break situation.
10. D.
Drill on plays until you know them well.
EVALUATION:
Can your team pass this rating test?
(Place an X in each space for which you qualify.) 1.
(
) Are long passes used when possible?
2.
(
) Do all the players travel at full speed dov/n court on fast break?
3.
( ) Do the guards get the ball up court safely on the slo?/ break?
4.
( ) Are the passes short and accurate in your slow break?
5.
( ) Do you work the ball in consistently for close shots against a man to man defense?
6.
(
) Do you make revolving blocks and screens against a man to man defense?
7.
( ) Do you slow down and set up for good shots when the fast break fails?
62 8.
( ) Do you overload the weak spots with offensive men against a zone defense?
9.
( ) Do you move the ball fast from side to side against a zone defense?
10.
( ) Do you score consistently with the offense that you employ?
63. CHAPTER 11.
TEAM DEFENSE
HOW TO KEEP THE OPPONENTS' SCORE DOWN A.
MOTIVATION: 1.
Rewards that may come from good, defense,
LOW SCORES:
The defensive team will keep the
score of the game down. 2.
MORE WINS:
The games between evenly matched
teams will be won by the best defensive club. 3.
MORE OFFENSIVE PLAY:
A good defensive team
will get to play more offense as a result of their superior defense. 4.
BETTER GAME CONTROL:
The defensive team can
control the game by keeping the opponent from scoring. B.
DIRECTIONS:
Suggestions to help improve your team
defensive play. 1.
MAN TO MAN DEFENSE: defense as a team. a.
How to play the man to man (See Figure 6.)
Shift to defensive play rapidly when your team loses possession of the ball.
b.
Pick up your man as soon as you lose the ball.
c.
Avoid set screens.
d.
Scissor on defense to allow your teammates to get through.
X5 FIGURE 6 MAH TO MAN DEFENSE
65. e.
All men have good positions between their men and the basket.
f.
Learn the strong and weak points of your man.
g.
Guard a man whom you feel you can cover. He should be of about the same size, speed, and cleverness.
h.
Switch men only when necessary.
After
switching, return to your original man as soon as possible. i.
Know which man is responsible for calling the switch.
j.
Force your man to commit himself.
k.
Slide or switch players to cover up for your teammates.
1.
Be responsible for all the points yo^ur man makes.
m.
Block your man on all rebounds.
n.
Press offensive men closely when your team is behind.
o.
Two-time offensive players when they hold the ball.
p.
Play a tight man to man.
Take chances on
interception passes when behind in score.
i
f*
q.
Play loose man to man defense when you are ahead in score.
r.
Pick players up all over the court if you are behind in score in the last minutes of the game.
s.
Line up for a possible fast break attack when you are shooting a free throw.
(See
Figure 7.) t.
Keep your eyes on your man and stay with him constantly.
ZONE DEFENSE:
How to play the zone defense as
a team. a.
Break for your defensive zone as soon as you lose possession of the ball.
b.
Cover the area which is assigned to you in the zone.
(See Figures 8 and 9.)
c.
Cover any man
that comes into your zone.
d.
Shift rapidly
with the movement of the
e.
Keep your hands up
f.
Shift as a unit.
ball.
at all times. (The whole team
should
shift in the same movement.) g.
Rush the man with ball when he area.
h.
Try to intercept all passes.
is in your
67.
FIGURE
7
DEFENSIVE FREE THROW LINE UP
68.
i.
Block all passes that come through your zone.
j. Keep your eyes on the ball, k.
Talk to teammates to inform them
of men
that come through their zone. 1.
Keep the strength of the zonecentered between the ball and the basket,
m.
Work as a team at all times.
(Never shift
out of position unless the team knows your plays. 3.
SOURCES:
Where to get further assistance on
this chapter. a.
Allen pp. 297-305.
b . Barry pp. 104-115. c . Bee pp. 17-49, Yol d.
Dean pp. 183-196.
e.
Healey pp. 93-111.
f . Hobson pp. 71-76.
C.
S-
Lambert pp. 88-102
h.
Murphy pp. 51-55.
i.
Ruby pp. 213-220.
j*
&UPP PP» 154-168.
ACTIVITY ASSIGNMENTS:
Things to do to help improve
your team defensive play.
69.
FIGURE S TWO-THREE ZONE DEFENSE
70
FIGURE 9 TWO-0NE-TW0 ZONE DEFENSE
71 1.
Match men according to abilities and practice on a tight man to man defense.
2.
Practice setting up blocks and letting the defensive men -try to get around or through in ■a man to man defense.
3.
Practice playing a pressing man to man defense against a stalling offensive team.
4.
Work on defensive free throw assignments by having one team shoot and going into your proper defensive assignments.
5.
Work on zone defense in a scrimmage against offensive fast break.
6.
Set up the different types of zones that you plan to use.
Have the men shift against an
-offensive.team. 7.
Practice rebounding against offensive team by each man blocking his man out from the basket.
D.
EVALUATION:
Can your team pass this check-up test
on team defense? (Place an X in each space for which you qualify.) 1.
( ) Does your team shift together in the zone defense?
2.
( ) Does your team keep their hands up at all times on team defense?
72. 3.
( ) Does every man pick up his man immediately after the opponent gets the ball? /
4.
( ) Does your team press the offense all over the court when behind in the last few minutes of the game?
5.
( ) Are the men well matched according to speed, height, and ability in the man to man defense?
6.
( ) Does your defense keep the other team from shooting? t
7. • ( ) Does your team get back rapidly to their own defensive assignments? /
8.
( ) Does your team play between their opponents and the basket on defense?
9.
( ) Does your man to man defense know how to switch men rapidly?
10.
( ) Does your defense keep the offensive from scoring consistently?
73. RESERVE SHELF (Note:
The following is the complete Bibliography
for the books referred to in abbreviated form in the source section of each chaptler of the syllabus.)
Cl
Allen, Forrest C.; Better Basketball. Whittlesy House, Division of McGraw Book Co,., Inc., Hew York, 1937.
(2
Barry, Justin: Individual Play and Team Play. Clio Press, Iowa.City, 1930.
(3
Bee, Clair: The Science of Coaching. A. S. Barnes and Company, Hew York, 1942, Vol. I. Drills and Fundamentals. A. S. Barnes and Company, Hew York, 1942, Vol. II. Man to Man Defense. A. S. Barnes and Company, Hew York, 1942, Vol. III.
(4
Dean, Everett S . ; Progressive Basketball. U. Press, Palo Alto, California, 1946.
(5
Healey, William A . : Coaching and Managing High School Basketball. Interstate Printers and Publish ers, Danville, Illinois, 1945.
(6
Hobson, Howard A . : Basketball Illustrated. Barnes and Company, Hew York, 1948.
(7
Lambert, Ward: Practical Basketball. Athletic Journal Publishing Company., Chicago, 1940.
(8
Murphy, Charles G . : Basketball. Company, Hew York, 1939.
(9
Ruby, J. Craig: Coaching Basketball. Press, Champaign, Illinois,, 1931.
Stanford
A* S .
A. S. Barnes and University
(10
Rupp, Adolf: Championship Basketball for Player, Coach, and F a n . Prentice Hall, Incorported, Hew York, 1948.
(1 1
Wardlaw, Charles, and Whitlaw, Morrison; Basketballs A Handbook for Coaches and Players. Scribner1s Sons, New York, 1923.
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