Basketball in ActionFrom basics such as dribbling and blocking to the skilled high-flying slam dunk, Basketball in Action will start kids off on the road to the NBA. Children will learn the basics of shooting, passing, and dribbling as well as how to make a layup. Other important information includes: - the layout of a basketball court - enforcing the rules through a referee - defensive and offensive moves - warm-up games to test your skills |
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ankle backboard ball to keep baseline basketball game bounce pass center circle chest pass court defense dribbles the ball face the basket five stretches foul is called foul line free-throw line giant steps grab the ball grab the rebound help their team Hold the ball Hook shot hoop intentional foul jump ball jump shot jumper knees lay-up line or free-throw Loose shorts misses the basket monkey touch open teammate opponent's opponents partner throw pass the ball passer and receiver passing skills personal foul pivot foot player misses playing offense point guard power forward release the ball RIDLEY COLLEGE score a basket second shot shoot a basket shoot free throws shoot the ball shooting guard shooting hand shot in basketball Slam dunk small forward spot Stand stop dribbling successful free throw three-point arc three-second lane throw a bounce throw a chest throw the ball throw-in Try dribbling worth two points