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Opening If you’ve ever watched basketball, chances are you’ve seen players make a “V-cut” move. But what exactly is a V-cut, and why do players use it? In this post, I’ll discuss the V-cut, why it’s used in basketball, and…
What Is a Half-Court Trap? When your team is playing defense, a half-court trap can effectively disrupt the other team’s offense and force them into turnovers. A half-court trap is when two defenders pressure the ball handler in the frontcourt while…
What Is The Give And Go In Basketball? A give-and-go is simply when one player passes to another and immediately cuts toward the basket, looking for a return pass. The key to making it work is timing and execution –…
What Is a Half-Court Press? A half-court press is a defensive strategy in basketball that involves using pressure to try and force the opposing team to turn the ball over. It can be used either full-court or half-court but is most commonly…
What Is a Down Screen? A down screen is a play in basketball where a player sets a screen (usually a pick) below the free throw line for a teammate who is cutting or coming off a down screen. The purpose…
What Is March Madness Selection Sunday? Selection Sunday marks the start of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, also known as “March Madness.” The 68 teams that will compete in the tournament are announced on this day. A selection committee chooses…
What Is Being “Over The Limit” In Basketball? In basketball, each team is allowed a certain number of fouls before they are “over the limit.” This means that the opposing team will be awarded free throws for any subsequent fouls committed by the…
Washington Wizards Logos In the nation’s capital, the Washington Wizards play professional basketball in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. Just like any team at the start of the season, their goal is to advance deep into the postseason with the hopes of…
What Is the Skunk Rule? The skunk rule is an informal term that describes a situation where one team gets so far ahead of another in a basketball game that it becomes impossible for the trailing team to catch up. …
What Constitutes a Walking Violation? A walking violation occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball. The number of steps depends on the league; in the NBA, a player can only take three steps without bouncing the ball.…
