Date Submitted: Oct 23, 2009 - 4:06:30 PM
Summary: A well-run fast break is one of basketball's most thrilling plays. Most fans of the game love to see a fast-paced tempo with plenty of running and scoring. Strategically, the basketball fast break makes sense in the simple fact that the goal is to push the ball up the floor quickly and efficiently in order to have a numbers advantage over the other team.

Date Submitted: Oct 21, 2009 - 3:07:15 PM
Summary: Few things can swing the momentum of a basketball game like the fast break. Transition basketball is designed to get easy and quick offensive opportunities before the defense can get into place. In fact, some teams make the fast break their dominant style of play.

Date Submitted: Oct 21, 2009 - 1:56:37 PM
Summary: Though it may seem like one of the least exciting offensive aspects of the game of basketball, free throw shooting is every bit as important as making lay ups, knocking down open jump shots, or hitting the three.

Date Submitted: Oct 20, 2009 - 2:57:23 PM
Summary: Every fan enjoys watching the creativity of a great ball handler. Few plays in basketball are as athletic and graceful as a well-executed spin move, an ankle-breaking cross over, or a behind the back dribble to avoid a defender.

Date Submitted: Oct 13, 2009 - 6:27:18 AM
Summary: Rebounding is a tough job. It is called "pounding the boards" or "cleaning the glass" for a reason. It is hard work and a skill that can only be developed by practicing basketball rebounding drills as often as any other basketball drill.

Date Submitted: Oct 13, 2009 - 4:03:23 AM
Summary: One of the most challenging skills for youth basketball players to master is shooting. That said, everyone who has ever laced up their basketball shoes dreams of being a scorer, of taking the last second shot that gives his/her team a big win.

Date Submitted: Oct 13, 2009 - 3:18:38 AM
Summary: There is a famous sports saying that offense wins games and defense wins championships. In basketball, if your team doesn't possess a healthy dose of defensive consistency to go along with its offensive firepower they will find it difficult to win.

Date Submitted: Oct 12, 2009 - 9:00:24 PM
Summary: Passing is the lost art of basketball. Getting the ball to your teammates at the correct time and place is as important as being a good shooter or a lock down defensive stopper. Maintaining possession of the ball and running an effective youth basketball offense can only be executed through solid passing. A perfectly placed pass for an assist can be as thrilling as an acrobatic shot or a deep three-pointer.

Date Submitted: Oct 9, 2009 - 4:05:41 PM
Summary: One of the most interesting aspects of participating or even being a fan of basketball is how much variety the game has. It's true in basketball that there is more than one way to "skin a cat." Your team can find its identity and pursue success by a collection of vastly different styles and strategies.

Date Submitted: Sep 27, 2009 - 6:41:12 PM
Summary: A lot of youth basketball players seem to have trouble when it comes to dribbling or ball control, but if you put the time in practicing the right way and learn the proper techniques then your skills will steadily improve over time, guaranteed! You do not need to think that because you have problems dribbling the basketball that you are doomed and can not play basketball. By starting with the fundamentals of dribbling and using fun drills to practice those techniques, you will see steady improvement that will only make you want to practice more.