Dribbling:

• The ability to control and bounce the ball with one hand while moving around the court.
• Techniques include crossover dribble, behind-the-back dribble, between-the-legs dribble, and hesitation dribble.

Passing:

• The action of moving the ball from one player to another.
• Types of passes include chest pass, bounce pass, overhead pass, and no-look pass.

Shooting:

• The technique of attempting to score points by throwing the ball through the hoop.
• Types of shots include jump shot, layup, free throw, and three-point shot.

Rebounding:

• The ability to retrieve the ball after a missed field goal or free throw attempt.
• Includes offensive rebounding (retrieving your team’s missed shots) and defensive rebounding (retrieving the opponent’s missed shots).

Ball Handling:

• The overall skill of controlling the ball with dribbling, passing, and shooting.
• Involves hand-eye coordination, agility, and dexterity.

Defense:

• Techniques used to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
• Includes man-to-man defense, zone defense, shot blocking, and stealing.

Footwork:

• The movement and positioning of feet to enhance performance.
• Important for both offensive moves (pivoting, cutting) and defensive stances (shuffling, closing out).

Screening:

• Using the body to block or impede a defender to free up a teammate for a shot or pass.
• Includes setting picks and rolls.

Post Moves:

• Techniques used by players near the basket to score or pass.
• Includes moves like the drop step, hook shot, and up-and-under.

Cutting:

• Sharp movements to create separation from a defender.
• Includes backdoor cuts, V-cuts, and L-cuts.

Transition:

• The ability to quickly switch from offense to defense and vice versa.
• Includes fast breaks and transition defense.

Faking:

• Movements intended to deceive an opponent.
• Includes shot fakes, pass fakes, and jab steps.

Boxing Out:

• The technique of positioning oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound.
• Important for both offensive and defensive rebounding.

Team Communication:

• Verbal and non-verbal cues used to coordinate with teammates.
• Essential for executing plays, defense, and overall teamwork.

Court Vision:

• The ability to see and understand the positioning of all players on the court.
• Important for making strategic passes, anticipating plays, and exploiting defensive weaknesses.