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| 9th grade basketball | 7/4/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: hello im trying out for 9th grade basketball and i just wanna ask what type of exercises do i need ...
A: Kell, I can't tell you what exercised to do, but coaches notice hustle. You don't always have to be ...
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| Legal or illegal defensive technique while making a shot? | 6/14/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: During the game one player consistently uses following technique, while making a shot with his right ...
A: First of all, whether a player uses one or two hands to shoot the ball, they are NOT permitted to ...
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| bball | 5/27/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: what is a moving pic. Also, if i'm at a spot like the free throw line and there is a taller ...
A: A moving pick is an illegal screen set by a player on a team that has possession of the ball. What I ...
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| ball going out of bounds | 5/7/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: if a ball is going out of bounds and a player is attempting to save it because his team was the last ...
A: If the player on the opposing team blocks him out and creates contact that impedes that player from ...
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| rules | 5/4/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: What if the ball went out of bounds and the other team fouled who gets the ball. The other team by ...
A: It all depends really on when the foul was committed. A team maintains team control until the other ...
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| shooting follow through | 4/2/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: My daughter is in 8th grade. She has played hoops for 5 years now and has a decent jump shot. One ...
A: That is pretty typical for a young girl that doesn't have a lot of strength. As she moves farther ...
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| moving screen | 3/31/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: Bret, I know what a moving screen is that is typically called a couple of times a game, but is it a ...
A: Actually no, it is not a moving screen. Typically in order for a moving screen to be called there ...
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| in-bounding | 3/24/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: Bret, Can a player in-bounding the ball, after a made basket or otherwise, step over the line, then ...
A: once a player has taken possession of the ball either after a made basket, or after the official has ...
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| Inbounds play | 3/20/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: Bret, My understanding (different from most announcers) is that an inbounding player-not after a ...
A: That is correct. When a player is handed the ball by the official in any situation other than after ...
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| Self pass | 3/12/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: If the player with the ball shoots and misses rim and backboard, and he runs to the other side and ...
A: The answer to your question is YES it is a legal play. The rule is as long as it's a legitimate shot ...
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| defending | 3/9/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: when i am playing defense can i put my forearm on the offensive players back to keep him from ...
A: You may put your forearm against the offensive players back, but you may not push against them, or ...
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| blocking call | 3/7/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: if a defender is moving backwards trying to get out of the way and the ball handler runs into them ...
A: This is actually a great question. And unfortunately there is no exact answer. The reason is that ...
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| Basketball Self Pass | 3/2/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: A player is dribbling the ball into the lane. He picks it up and attempts to pass it back out with ...
A: What you are explaining to me is when a player "loses the handle" on the ball as it is called often. ...
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| Blocking question | 2/27/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: I was reading somewhere online (can't seem to find it anymore) that there was a serious penalty for ...
A: When a Player takes a shot attempt and the ball is on it's downward flight no player may touch the ...
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| can a player be the last to touch a ball both inbound and out? | 2/23/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: If a player is the last to touch the ball while he is in bounds, then goes out of bounds, comes back ...
A: The answer to your question is no, that is not a "legal" play. That is basically passing to ...
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| Receiving your own shot attempt | 2/11/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: I just read your answer to a player being able to receive his/her own shot attempt if it does not ...
A: That is a very good question. The player MAY dribble the ball after rebounding their own shot ...
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| 3-second violation | 1/31/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: I find it very useful and informative. Scenario: Offensive player secures an offensive rebound in ...
A: your very welcome, always glad to help out. In the situation you just mentioned, a 3-second ...
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| shooting | 1/31/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: i miss my shots in games and mess up dribbling with my left what should i do???
A: I'm not sure what happens to you in a game situation as apposed to just practicing, but I would be ...
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| Alternating possessions | 1/30/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: As a veteran scorer, I have always switched the possession arrow when the official places the ball ...
A: The possession arrow should be switched when the ball is actually in-bounded. The reason for this is ...
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| Three simple questions | 1/22/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: We play CYO 5th grade. Opposing team scored with 0.1 seconds on the clock on an out of bounds play. ...
A: Technically with .1 seconds you cannot catch and shoot, so the basket should have been waived off. ...
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| rebound rule? | 1/22/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: someone told me that there was rule change for a player getting his own rebound ,if it does not hit ...
A: Once again, whomever is telling you your wrong is wrong themselves. If they shoot the ball, and it's ...
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| Backcourt violation (over-and-back) | 1/21/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: Situation: Team-A on offense and takes a shot, long rebound to free-throw line where it hits another ...
A: It is a back court violation. The reason is that Team A is considered to have possession of the ball ...
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| Out of bounds rules | 1/15/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: I have been given conflicting but very adamant interpretations of the following: A player is out of ...
A: The 2nd official is correct. All 10 players on the court have to have some kind of status. For ...
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| basketball | 1/13/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: what is traveling and what happens when someone does it?
A: Any player in possession of the ball must dribble it. Once a player picks up their dribble, they may ...
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| basketball scout | 1/8/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: hey im Zach im 16 and I want to be an nba scout but I don't no what I need to do to become one I ...
A: I would start by contacting some Division 1 colleges. Your not going to start scouting in the NBa ...
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| press breaker | 1/2/2009 | Bret Temple |
Q: what is the purpose of a press breaker?!
A: If your speaking about the offensive strategy, the press break is a strategy that allows the ...
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| 2-3 Zone defense | 12/19/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I am on my high school junior basketball team and player the forward position. I am starting to get ...
A: The best way to beat any zone is to score in transition and beat the defense down the court. have ...
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| Becoming an official. | 12/16/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I want to know what i need to do to become a ref.Please help. I leave in NYC but would travel were ...
A: It depends on what level of basketball you wish to officiate. If your looking at officiating at the ...
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| being fouled after the shot | 12/12/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: If a player on Team A takes a jump shot, and is fouled after the shot and the shot goes in, is it ...
A: If a player on Team A was fouled after the shot, the basket would count, and Team A would be given ...
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| Daughter made varsity but isn't being played | 12/12/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Our daughter is in the 11th grade, it's a new high school and new coach. There aren't any seniors ...
A: Actually it's more common than you think. Sometimes I don't know what goes on in some of these ...
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| Daughter made varsity but isn't being played | 12/11/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Our daughter is in the 11th grade, it's a new high school and new coach. There aren't any seniors ...
A: It sounds like the coach isn't very experienced. Maybe your daughter should go back down to JV where ...
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| blowing layups | 12/11/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: my daughter is a very fast point guard. The problem is when she steals the ball, she blows the lay ...
A: Being an effective point guard means you have to make lay ups. The number one characteristic of a ...
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| basketball | 12/10/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: what is the 3 second lane and also how many minutes is allowed to bring the ball past mid court ...
A: There are many reasons for calling a technical Foul. There are administrative technical fouls. For ...
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| basketball | 12/4/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: what is the 3 second lane and also how many minutes is allowed to bring the ball past mid court ...
A: If the guard dribbles the ball, and the ball and both feet cross the mid court line, he now has ...
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| zone defense | 12/4/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: how do you beat a zone defense on offense? any zone in general
A: Kenny, the best way to beat a zone defense is in transition. In other words, get the defensive ...
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| Jump stop in high school | 12/2/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I've been browsing the past q&a's. and I came across something that said Jump stops are not allowed ...
A: There is no official rule in the high school rule book that states jump stops are not allowed. ...
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| basketball | 11/26/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: hey coach im a junior in highschool, im 5'9 and 132.5 pounds i play varsity point guard for my ...
A: First of all, it's normal to be nervous before games. That's actually a good thing, because it means ...
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| pivot then dribble | 11/22/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I wanted to know if you could pivot then dribble the ball then take a step, dribble the ball, then ...
A: If you receive the ball and you are standing stationary, and you establish a pivot foot, you may ...
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| pivot then dribble | 11/21/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I wanted to know if you could pivot then dribble the ball then take a step, dribble the ball, then ...
A: I'm not really sure what your asking, but what it sounds like is dribble, then pick up your dribble ...
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| Offensive basket interference | 11/19/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: If the ball is through the cylinder (rim) but not yet through the net and an offensive player ...
A: The answer to your question is absolutely YES. Once the ball is even over the rim, (doesn't even ...
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