Basketball Tricks

This second fastest, breathtaking game in the world is all about shooting targets, dealing with strategic positions, hearing coach's voice from behind, guiding what to do on the spur of that moment, defenders swarming all around, and maximum times, there's no time to think, whether to shoot or pass the ball!! Players deal with such a state of affair, every single time they play a practice match or play the big game. But before we move on to know all about the tricks used in basketball, let's see what it takes to learn how to dribble a basketball whilst you are on court.

Learn the Basketball Tricks

There are overall four easy tricks to get you started to play this game and by the time you finish reading all of them, you would be a master already.

Playing the Crossover Style

• Make sure, initially you dribble the ball in your right hand to gain a proper grip. The moment, the ball reaches your hand, swiftly bounce it to your left hand.
• Now that you have the ball in your left hand, start dribbling with your left hand itself and keep dodging or running.

This is the basic of this game and you will have to play this style very often. Practice this step everyday during the basketball warm-ups, continuously for ten minutes.

Draw the Ball Between the Legs

• First dribble the ball using your right hand.
• Just when the ball reaches your right hand, position your hand in such a way that, without touching the top of the ball, it should touch the side away from you and possibly more on the right hand side. Note: keep the ball in the palms and not closer to your arm.
• Next step, slightly lift your right leg up and force the ball between your legs in such a way that, you can catch it with your left hand. Once you have the ball in your left hand, start dribbling with that hand and keep running to head it towards the basket.
• The basic idea of this move is, be quick and confuse your opponent. To develop that speed and increase the degrees of your spin ups to 360, you need to practice this activity several times a day.

Behind the Back Move (No Bounce)

• Engage the ball in your right hand, close to your arm, maintain it in your palm for a while and start dribbling.
• Gain a full control over the ball and with that, swing your arm around your body in a clockwise direction. In this step, you may tend to carry the ball in your hand. Make sure you avoid doing that, as such an activity would be considered as a violation act, in basketball.
• The moment the ball comes near to your left hip, push it forward and bounce it in front of you in a natural manner. The ball should be off your fingertips. Keep running forward.
• This activity needs thorough practice, probably dedicating daily hours on your own or from expert coaches.

Knee Dribble
Start dribbling with either your left or right hand, whichever is well-suited and then propel it under your bent knee. After few counts, catch the ball with the opposite hand. This is a very unusual activity, you can try this probably once you secure a comprehensive control over the ball.

All the above cited four styles are the basketball moves, to help you master this sport perfectly. Comply to the rules of these tricks decently, but learn to implement them in your own ways, you will remember it better. Playing this ball game with all these tactful tricks is an art that would help to build a better player in you, and probably you can become the best player in your team too. Of course, with no doubt, this ball game is all about dribbling, passing, shooting and yeah scoring! Here are a few more basketball tricks and tips you could use as a part of your constructive build up to help you learn how to dunk a basketball.

Basketball Tips

1. First and foremost, an efficient ball passing is one of the crucial aspects for the team to win a game effectively. A perfect coordination of the ball passing amongst the team players shows a brilliant team work.
2. Then comes the moment where your team has to score a basket, which with no doubt is the most awaited moment of the game for anyone. With a focused and a relaxed mind, a player has to keep all the studied basketball shooting tips in mind and just play the shot.
3. Practicing all the above discussed tricks is very essential for any player, be it a beginner or a professional player. One has to do it daily as often as they can.
4. Try to chain the moves in one sync, i.e. one after another. This drill would create a smooth play and catch the opponents off guard.
5. Try to engage a lot of, on court games and remember to incorporate all the moves into different situations and plays.

It's said by Bobby Knight -"You don't play against opponents. You play against the game of basketball." And it's so true! A player or a team has to focus on their strengths and play it all when they are on the court. Players of a team who are fair and clean in playing a game of basketball, earns a true standing amongst the spectators and their fans. Keep practicing, enjoy and ya-- go, fetch a score homie!!