BASIC SKILLS

BASKETBALL
SKILLS
The fundamentals of Basketball are the MOST
important thing to master because they will make you
and your team better no matter what age level or team
you play for.
There’s a good reason that best college and NBA
basketball coaches in the world spend the majority of
their practices on fundamentals.
BASKETBALL STANCE
The basic basketball stance helps the players to react efficiently in
different scenarios in any direction. The stance is as specified below:
1. Feet shoulder-width apart
2. Knees bent
3. Weight evenly distributed on the balls of your feet
4. Hips slightly flexed
5. Back straight
6. Head up
If you have the ball, hold it close to your chest under your chin. This is called
the triple threat position wherein you are poised to shoot, pass or dribble the ball.
BALL HANDLING SKILLS
FUMBLE
1. Stand in feet together
2. Control the ball by fuming using the finger tips
3. Above the head
4. Waist level
5. Knee level
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AROUND THE HEAD, WAIST AND KNEES
1. Stand in feet together
2. Move the ball in clockwise/counter clockwise direction
3. Around the head
4. Around waist
5. Around the knees
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SINGLE ARM DRIBBLING
1. Demonstrate a triple threat position
2. Dribble the ball using right arm
3. Use the free hand to protect the ball
4. Face front
5. Next arm of opposite side
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FIGURE EIGHT
1. Demonstrate a triple threat position
2. Dribble the ball using right / left arm in figure of
eight between the legs
3. Face front
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SPIDER WEB
1. Demonstrate a triple threat position
2. Dribble the ball using alternate hands in
between the legs
3. Face front
DRIBBLING
Dribbling in Basketball allows you to advance with the ball and move around the court while you
are in possession of the ball.

1. To control the ball when dribbling, spread the fingers of your dribbling hand
2. Make contact of the ball with your fingers, not with the palm
3. Push the ball firmly down to the floor using your fingers, wrist and arm to control the
height and speed of the bounce
4. If you keep your hand on top of the ball, it will bounce back to your hand accurately

While dribbling, it is not a good idea to keep your eye on the ball all time. Practice until you can
keep control while looking up, so that you are aware of what is happening around you when
dribbling. You need to be able to see all the other players.
DRIBBLING
Dribbling is very satisfying role to play, so players tend to
do it whenever the opportunity comes along. Unfortunately , too
much dribbling often wastes time for team play and attracts
better defense.

There are two main scenarios when you should dribble the ball:
1. To set the play down to your court
2. To escape from opposing teams by moving the ball, and
attack the basket
TYPES OF DRIBBLING
1. CONTROL DRIBBLE
2. SPEED DRIBBLE
3. CROSS-OVER
4. BEHIND THE BACK DRIBBLE
5. BETWEEN THE LEGS
6. SPIN BACK DRIBBLE
 PASSING
It is the fundamental skill of transferring the ball without dribbling. It is
the most effective way of moving the ball from one part of the playing court to
another teammate. Utilizing both hands will result to accurate control of the
ball whenever possible to assure an effective passing procedure.
It takes two to pass, and you both have to be ready. Always remember
the following point:

PASSER RECEIVE
1. Is the receiver ready for the ball? 1. Is your teammate ready to pass?
2. Is he free ? 2. Can he/she see you?
3. Are you balanced enough to control 3. Can you do more to move free of defenders?
4. Signal for the ball! Use clear hand signals - these are
the pass accurately? far more effective than shouting which alerts the
defenders just as much as your teammates.
TYPES OF PASS
1. CHEST PASS
2. OVERHEAD PASS
3. BOUNCE PASS
 CHEST PASS
This is the most common pass. It is a two-handed pass made from in front of the
chest with a forward follow through and is effective over a short range.

1. Start from triple threat position.

2. Hold the ball in front of your chest.
3. Following through fully with your arms pointing to direction of the pass.
OVERHEAD PASS
This is a two-handed pass which is used when you are taller
than your opponent or when you are marked very closely.

1. Hold the ball above the head with both hands.

2. Aim for your teammates forehead.
3. Following through fully with your arms pointing to direction of
the pass.
4. Don’t bring the ball behind your head because it can get stolen
and takes a split-second longer to throw the pass.
 BOUNCE PASS
This is basically demonstrated utilizing the floor in moving the ball to
the receiver. A useful pass when there is a defender between you and your
teammate, it is particularly effective when the opponent is tall and has his arms
up.

1. Start from triple threat position.

2. Hold the ball in front of your chest, or on top of your head.
3. Calculate about 2/3 distance from the receiver as hitting point so that
the
ball bounces right your receiver.
4. Follow through fully with your arms pointing to the floor direction of
the pass.
TYPES OF PASSING
1. BASEBALL PASS - is a one-handed pass that uses the same motion
as a baseball throw.
2. PUSH PASS - similar to the chest pass, except you push with one
hand while taking a step to create space from your defender.
3. BEHIND THE BACK PASS - is when you wrap the ball around
your back to throw the ball.
4. NO LOOK PASS - a type of pass in basketball that is made by a
player who is not looking at their intended target.
SHOOTING
The most practiced skill in the game. Players spend a good deal of their
practice time on shooting drills to improve their skill level. Team players cannot score
unless they shoot, so this is the most vital skill of all in Basketball and crucial in
winning a game.
1. Keep B.E.E.F (Balance your body, Elbow in, Eyes on target, and Follow through)
2. Most players shoot the ball with one hand, using the other to support the ball
before it is released.
3. Keep the ball in front of your body and close to it.
4. The wrist and elbow of your shooting arm should be almost under the ball, with
your wrist cocked back and your fingers pointing upwards.
5. The shot is made by straightening the arm upward in the direction of the basket,
finishing with a vigorous snap of the wrist and fingers as the ball released.
TYPES OF SHOTS
1. LAY-UP
2. SET SHOT
3. JUMP SHOT
LAY-UP
This is a shot aiming to penetrate the basket normally executed with only one
hand on the ball. The basic technique involves:
1. A run to the basket
2. A jump up and towards the basket
3. Reaching up to gain maximum height for higher percentage of scoring

Learn the lay-up shot by breaking its various parts down into separate
sections:
4. Starting from point a few meters from the backboard and at 45 degrees to
it, run forward to three paces and then jump and shoot.
5. Practice both side of the arm using different footwork.
6. Once you have mastered the left and right jump, add one bounce dribble at
the start and execute a shot.
Set shot
The set shot is the standing shot commonly used for longer shots and
taking
free throws. The techniques is very simple:
1. Concentrate on the target.
2. Take up the basic stance, with knees bent.
3. Hold the ball under your chin.
4. Straighten your arm with the ball moving upwards in front of your
face. In a common action; finish with a strong wrist and finger snap
and follow through.
JUMP SHOT
A common killer shot used in playing basketball.
1. Starting a jump shot from a balanced position facing the
basket.
2. Knees should be bent, feet must be shoulder-width apart and
the ball held waist high.
3. From this position, jump upwards while raising the ball to a
position in front of your forehead.
4. Shooting hand should be between the ball and your forehaead.
TYPES OF SHOOTING
1. UNDERHAND SHOT
2. REVERSE LAY UP
3. FLOATER / TEAR DROP
4. HOOK SHOT
5. DUNK SHOT
6. CIRCUS SHOT / OFF BALANCE
REBOUNDING
One of the major aspects of the game. Grabbing a rebound means
making your team gain a chance to shoot again. It is your ability to jump with
power to gain possession of the ball when it bounces to the rim after a failed
shot before it touches the floor. To make a good rebound, you should:
1. Practice good footwork as well as your vertical leaps or jumps.
2. Focus and anticipate where the ball will land.
3. The longer the shot or the harder the rim, the farther it bounce. Calculate
well the bounce of the ball.
4. Rebounding will need your leg power and strong body so it is essential
that strength and power exercises should be considered to condition your
body.
RUNNING
One of the basic skills in basketball because speed
defines the best player/team in the sport. This skill is used
whether you’re on the offensive or defensive side of the
game, passing, receiving, shooting or rebounding the ball,
you always have to run in any way possible.
THANK YOU …..
Arellano, Stephanie
Candelaria, Guia Mykie
Culiat, Luisa Mae
Rivera, Ron Jaycob
Matundan, Jazmine