Basketball: Triple Threat

When playing basketball many thoughts come into play. Deciding which way to go, who to pass to, or even shooting the ball. Playing on the outside of the perimeter gives a great chances for the offense to attack the defense from every corner of the court. In the game of basketball there are 5 position. The point guard is the handler of the basketball and is also called the 1 guard. The shooting guard is the main shooter of the team and is the 2 guard. The small forward is the main position and can do basically anything called the 3 guard. The power forward is the 4 guard. And last but not least the Center the big men and the 5 guard.



The photo shows all 5 position

One of the most used play is the Triple Threat. Triple threat occurs when 1-5 guard can move the ball towards the hoop, pass out towards the perimeter, our shooting a mid-shot. "4 and 5 should consider themselves as inside partners who always look to pass to each other (i.e., when one player gets the ball, the other inside player always looks to get open to receive a pass and test/compress the inside of the zone defense with a post-to-post pass)."(Krause and Harkins). In the book it shows that when playing basketball you need to be prepare for multiple outcomes of one play, and if you use the play Triple threat you need to know how to get out difficult situation when one way doesn't work. 

Layup

 

This shows the 4 guard cutting towards the hoop.



 Pass

Point guard having the choice to pass to the 1 or 2 guard.

 



In the video it shows me having the option to fake in any direction and pass to a player on the 3 pt. line

Jumper



The 1 guard giving up the pass to shoot a mid range jumper.

Option 1, pass the ball 

                      

Option 2, shoot the ball

In bound

Passing the ball in is seen as the least important part of basketball, but if you don't pass the ball in within the 5 seconds you are given you can cost critical points for you team.

To pass in the ball correctly you first need to be aware of all players and await for and opening. The best pass is always the unexpected by the defense.

Using the book I was able to learn how to prefect how to in bound the ball and what to do in a Triple Threat. Finding multiple outcomes that can come out of the Triple threat. I learned that reading your defender greater your chances to score easily.

I was wondering, what is your go to move in your favorite activity?

Harkins, Harry L., and Jerry Krause. Zone Offenses for Men's and Women's Basketball. Champaign, IL: Coaches Choice, 1997. Print.   

Basketball: Fast Break

Basketball has always been something that I have enjoyed and playing it brings me happiness. However, There is an area where I can improve in, like offense. I have been basketball for 5 years and I know that creating or perfecting drills is pretty difficult. However, with practice and determination the hardest things can become a breeze.

Now, I have the chance to slowly improve my offense by using the "Zone Offense for men and women basketball" to become a better player and understand everything that has to do with offense.

Fast Breaks

When it comes to playing on offense, creating a fast break can lead to lots of great results. The first option shows the player running down the court to make a "point to post" pass. A fast break occurs when a player steals the ball and is speed fast towards the hoop usually with no defense players near.



This shows Option 1 "point to post" pass

In the book it says "Zone defenses are vulnerable to fast break attacks" and "the emphasis of the primary fast break is to get possession of the ball through defenses plays (deflection, steals, traps, etc.) and push the ball up the floor to gain outnumbered situation (1-on-0, 2-on-1, 3-on-2, 4-on-3, or 5-on-4 scenarios)" (Krause, Harkins 12). While the second option you can pass the ball for 3 pt. shot

Lay Ups



When lay ups come to mind, everyone would probably say its the easiest thing to do in basketball, but if you don't have the proper form or footing you will always miss your layups.

To achieve the right form, one must follow three easy steps.

1. Dribble towards the hoop

(same with left)
Before I go I just want to ask, what is your favorite sport? and if you don't play any sports, what is your favorite sport team?

2. Stop your dribble and take a step with your right leg

3. Lastly take one more step with the opposite leg and push of with that leg to finish your lay up