Basketball moves
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Basketball moves are generally individual actions used by players to pass by defenders to gain access to the basket or to get a clean pass to a teammate.
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[edit] Dribbling
[edit] Crossover Dribble
The crossover is a dribbling technique that involves a motion by which the player, before or while dribbling the ball, changes the dribbling direction by moving or bouncing the ball from one side of the body to the other. It is generally used quickly so the defender's momentum will not be able to stay with the player's new dribbling direction. This move provides the players a space to pass the defender. Players famous for their crossovers include Tim Hardaway, Allen Iverson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Steve Francis, Dwyane Wade, Stephon Marbury, Jamal Crawford, Ben Gordon, Rafer Alston, Tracy McGrady, Carmelo Anthony, Joe Johnson, Chris Paul, T.J. Ford, Carlos Arroyo, Baron Davis, Gilbert Arenas, and Steve Nash.
[edit] Behind the Back Crossover
The behind the back crossover is a variation of the crossover, whereby the player, while dribbling the ball with one hand, bounces the ball behind his back to the other hand in order to switch the direction of dribbling. It is a more stylised way to evade the defender while protecting the ball.
[edit] Under the Legs Crossover
The under the legs crossover is yet another variation of the crossover. It is also known as the between the legs dribble. The move is done when the player dribbles the ball in between his legs from one hand to another. It's an effective way to change the direction of dribbling while protecting the ball from the defender.
[edit] Spin Move
A spin move is performed when a player spins his body in an effort to change the direction of the dribble or the layup while evading his defender. The spin move can be used while dribbling or in a post position. Post players usually use the move many times during a game in order to lose the opponent. Guards with better ball handling ability can use the spin move when dribbling (commonly known as a "Reverse Pivot"). The spin move gets the body in between the ball and the defender to prevent him from reaching the ball. The drawback of the move is that the ballhandler can be disoriented after performing the move.The ball must be switched when the player who has the ball back is facing the defender.
[edit] Passes
[edit] Bounce Pass
Bounce Pass is a fundamental passing technique. The player passes the ball to a teammate by bouncing the ball off the floor. A successful bounce pass can easily result in an assist because a bounce pass is harder for defenders to intercept. At the same time, a bounce pass may still be intercepted due to its slower speed. Thus, a player is required to use his or her best judgment when determining whether or not to throw such a pass.
[edit] Overhead Pass
An overhead pass is another fundamental passing technique. It is used by snapping the ball over the head, like a soccer throw-in.
[edit] Blind Pass
Also known as a no-look pass, the blind pass is performed when a player looks in one direction but passes the ball to his target in another direction. Blind passes are risky and as a result are not often performed. However, when done correctly, blind passes often confuse the defender(s). The blind pass has been popularised by players such as Magic Johnson .
[edit] Behind-the-back
Behind-the-back passes are passes dealt to a target behind the passer's back. Usually done to confuse the defender, behind the back passes can either be bounced off the floor or passed directly to a teammate. However, most behind-the-back passes are direct. Chris Webber of the Philadelphia 76ers is famed for using this move down in the paint.
[edit] Jump pass
A jump pass is a pass performed while the passing player's feet are off the floor. When done intentionally, it can sometimes confuse the defender, causing him to believe that the passer is shooting instead of passing. However, it at times is done as a result of the player having their shooting lane blocked and often leads to the player turning the ball over to the opposing team.
[edit] Baseball Pass
A baseball pass is usually a pass used to throw the ball at a long distance. Performed with one hand, the user pulls his arm back at a comfortable position behind his shoulder, and thrusts his arm up and forward for velocity and length to the pass.
[edit] Two Person Game
[edit] Give and Go
"Give and Go" is an offensive play that involves passing the ball (give) and then running (go) to an open spot to receive the ball back, usually near the basket, for an easy score. This play can be effective when the defender pays too much attention to the ball instead of the player who moves after passing the ball.
[edit] Pick and Roll
"Pick and Roll" is an offensive play in which a player stops to screen (block) a defender for the teammate handling the ball and then slips behind the defender to accept a pass as the handler makes a move towards the basket. In the NBA, John Stockton and Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz are the quintessential pick and roll tandem and used this play to great effect in the 1990's.
[edit] Back Door
A back door play is when a player without the ball gets behind the defense and receives a pass for an easy score. This can be executed if the defenders are unaware of the open space behind them. Also, when a defender overcommits on defense (e.g. tries to steal or deny a pass), they are vulnerable to a backdoor play. Most notably used by Pete Carril's team at Princeton University.
[edit] Shots
[edit] Bank shot
A bank shot in basketball is a shot that relies on the ball bouncing off backboard and into the basket. It is mostly used for mid-ranged jump shots from an angle (usually at the elbow) and layups. It is less used for long-ranged shots or shots from the middle. The purpose of using the backboard is to try to hit the backboard at an angle, thus slowing the speed of the ball and increasing its chances of falling into the hoop. Other terms for a bankshot are "off the glass". NBA players known for using the bankshot often are Tim Duncan, Dwyane Wade, Scottie Pippen, and Tony Parker.
[edit] Putback and Tip-in
A putback describes a situation where a player secures an offensive rebound then immediately scores a basket. If the player secures the rebound while in the air, to be considered a putback the player can land on the ground before shooting, but cannot dribble before taking the shot. If the player does not secure the rebound but instead taps the ball into the basket, it is considered a tip-in. There is a point where a putback and a tip-in are a matter of subjective difference (eg, a one-handed rebound in the air followed by a score before touching the ground). A putback jam is a spectacular alternative to the tip-in where the ball is slam-dunked off the rebound in the same motion.
