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Zoom Action: The Offensive Cheat Code For All Levels

Basketball is a game of creating numerical advantages by forcing a double team. This can be achieved through elite isolation play, post-up mismatches, dribble penetration, or screen action. Zoom action […]

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Best Basketball Shoes in 2025 – Our Top Picks

Finding the best basketball shoes isn’t just about looking at specs or brand names, it’s about performance on the court. That’s why actually testing shoes matters. Every player moves differently,

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Full Court Press Defense: The 1-2-1-1 Diamond Press

Full court pressure defense is one of the most exciting strategies in basketball. When executed properly, it can completely change the pace of the game, frustrate opponents, and create easy

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How to Defend the Pick & Roll – 7 Different Effective Strategies

The pick and roll is basketball’s ultimate weapon, deadly if left unchecked. But defending it isn’t one-size-fits-all. From Low Drop to Ice Defense, each strategy brings its own unique strengths

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The Box and 1 Defense: A Basketball Coach’s Guide

During my coaching career, I’ve learned that sometimes the best defensive strategy isn’t the most conventional one. The box and 1 defense has been my secret weapon in numerous games

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Pick & Roll in Basketball – The Ultimate Guide

The pick-and-roll is one of the oldest and most fundamental plays in basketball. It involves one offensive player setting a screen (pick) for a teammate with the ball and then

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How to Beat a 2-3 Zone Defense

Does this sound familiar? Your team keeps passing the ball around, looking for a way through the 2-3 zone. The defense just sits back, cutting off drives and forcing bad

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The Outlet Pass: A Basketball Coach’s Guide

As basketball coaches, we all dream of a smooth-running transition offense that leads to easy buckets. The foundation of this dream? A well-executed outlet pass. I’ve been coaching for over

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1-3-1 Zone Defense in Basketball – Complete Guide

The 1-3-1 zone defense isn’t just a strategy—it’s a weapon. It can throw teams completely off their game, speed up the tempo, and force turnovers that fuel your offense. Whether

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