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Basketball Investigation
Ryan Maurice
–Who was the Gymnasium instructor in 1891-1892 in Springfield Mass. who helped 6 college boys create the game of basketball?
–If basketball had never been invented, what other sport could have been a substitute for basketball? Give me an example on a game that could relate to basketball and could also be played inside a gymnasium?
Basketball Passing Fundamentals, Drills, & Tips
–There are many variaties of basketball passes, name the main four passes, and when the best time during gameplay these passes would need to be completed.
–When throwing a chest pass, the players should strive to throw it to the receiver's chest level. Tell me why a pass should be recieved at pass level, and why being in a triple threat stance is so important.
–When performing a lay-up, what is the proper foot and arm technique you need to do to give yourself the best chance of making a basket. Why is this technique so important?
–Remembering the BEEF is good way to learn to become a better foul shooter.BEEF stands for... B-balance-get on the foul line and get your balance. E-eyes-see the rim. E-elbow-try to get your elbow under the basketball F-follow thru-an essential part of all shooting. Make sure you follow thru with a constant, relaxed release. Explain to me why this technique will give you the best outcome with shooting.
–Which pass is similar to the chest pass but slower and more arch? When is the best time to perform this type of pass and what should your body postioning be to make it the best you can?
–Is basketball, when a team has reached the "bonus", what does this mean for the team? How do you reach bonus? what situations must happen for this to take place?
–What type of leg workouts are best to help leg strength in basketball? Why are leg workouts so important in basketball? Why should you have nice strong legs to perform well?
–Defense is the most important part of basketball. Why should a team focus on defense rather than their star athletes scoring? What aspect of basketball do you think is most important?
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