Basketball isn’t really thought of as a true contact sport, but that doesn’t mean it can’t wind up being physical. There are certain instances where contact will be made, and it’s good to know what contact is allowed, and what contact is far too much for the sport. Which brings us to the question, can … Read more
Introduction It’s not uncommon for newcomers to the sport of basketball to confuse some of the rules. After all, basketball isn’t always the easiest sport to understand straight away. And they do have an awful lot of rules for you to understand before you can hit the ground running. This is what brings me to … Read more
Introduction For those of you that might be new to the sport of basketball, you might have some questions about going out and playing casually. These pickup games could often be played on an outdoor court, which can bring up a very interesting question for those of you that might have just picked up some … Read more
Introduction The sport of basketball has an awful lot of rules that players and fans alike need to follow. Rules like that could seem overwhelming at first, but most of them are pretty easy to understand once you get some experience. This brings us to a question that seems to get asked fairly often regarding … Read more
Introduction It might not be the first question that pops into everybody’s head when they purchase a new basketball, but the size of the ball is actually fairly important. There are multiple different sizes, and it is certainly beneficial to know exactly how big of a basketball you are purchasing depending on a few different … Read more
Introduction For those of you that enjoy the sport of basketball and play it in your spare time, you might know the struggles of keeping up with your own game ball. Owning a basketball can be expensive and tedious. Some professional balls are being sold for around $140 and could easily be broken or destroyed … Read more
Introduction Basketball is a confusing sport for many people. All of the little rules and stipulations can make it hard for new fans to adapt and learn. However, it’s not impossible, and there are some pretty basic concepts that we can cover to help you get started on that journey. The first question that comes … Read more
Introduction The rules of traveling in basketball can be confusing to some. After all, the variations of this rule can make it seem that way with things such as the hop step, the gather, and pivoting. That last one is where an intriguing question arises, and it’s what we are going to be looking into … Read more
Introduction Basketball isn’t always thought to be a physical sport, but that doesn’t mean injuries aren’t a part of the game. In fact, finger injuries are the most common with how often you have to use them on the court. For example, you have to catch, shoot, deflect passes, and poke the ball away from … Read more
Introduction If you’re just starting to get into the sport of basketball, you might be getting a little confused as to how the inbounds pass works. See, there are a few different situations in basketball that require an inbounds pass, and the spot for that particular pass can be moved all over the court. This … Read more
Introduction At first glance, one might think that the sport of basketball doesn’t offer much physical contact between players at all. However, there is a shocking amount of contact that happens between the players, some that get called for fouls and some that are subtle enough to not get caught. This type of contact brings … Read more
Introduction Tempo and pace are two of the most important things that you need to know when playing or watching basketball. While they might not sound like a whole lot, they could very well be the difference between winning games and losing them. Some people or teams choose to operate on a slow, methodical style … Read more