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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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| basketball | 11/17/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: what is the 3 second lane and also how many minutes is allowed to bring the ball past mid court
A: The three second lane is simply the Key. If your team has the ball, then none of the players on your ...
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| nervous | 11/15/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: when im in the post i get nervous and end up throwing it up there and usually miss the shot and this ...
A: What you need to do is practice a few key post moves during practice sessions. Gain confidence in ...
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| weight training for basketball | 11/10/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I'm 20 years old, 6 feet and a half-inch, about 165 pounds and I play the off guard position now ...
A: I'm sorry to say I'm not a trainer, and I will not give out advice on a work out program. If you ...
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| Basketball scout/manager etc. | 11/9/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I love basketball, so I've thought becoming basketball manager or scout, I don't think agent ...
A: I really don't know too much about becoming a scout. The best thing to do is maybe contact your ...
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| traveling and practice vs. gameday | 10/9/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: kenward, i couch a park basketball league. my thirteen year old players are great in practice but ...
A: With the kids, it sounds like they are feeling too much pressure in games. What I'd suggest is to ...
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| 1 or 2 | 9/22/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I have a problem at hand. I am currently trying out for the basketball team. I am in grade 11 (i ...
A: I think you need to try out for the position you feel more comfortable with. I would also consult ...
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| Should i tryout with my finger broken? | 9/22/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: want to tryout for my schools basketball team but i just recently broke my middle right finger, the ...
A: I think this is a better question for your doctor. I wouldn't want to give you advice to try out, ...
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| My Edge | 9/16/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: Mr. Kenward, I have a questions to ask. I have been playing basketball since the third grade and I ...
A: Our ability to perform under pressure, in competition, during a game, depends on skill, ability, ...
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| Highschool tryouts | 8/27/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I'm trying out for my basketball team my first year of high school and I'm just wondering what do i ...
A: Your question is a bit vague, only because whether or not someone makes a school team depends on ...
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| basketball rule question | 8/26/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: What is it called when someone shoots at the basket with the ball. And then misses everything and ...
A: What your explaining is actually a legal play. A player may catch their own rebound whether it hits ...
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| hand fouls | 8/19/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Can A defensive player in the lane stretch his arms out to prevent an offensive player from ...
A: If the defensive player had position, and his/her arms were already spread out before the offensive ...
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| Open Hop on Better Basketball: 1 on 1 Offense | 8/19/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I made a video of what they teach on the video but i think it is a Travel. Can you tell me? ...
A: First of all, what I noticed in the video is that the first step is simultaneous with the first ...
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| help me. | 8/16/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: My basketball game consists of many moves affiliated with streetball, many through the legs tricks ...
A: I think some of the top basketball players in college and the NBA have a lot of what you would call ...
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| Layups | 8/15/2008 | David Kenward |
Q: I am really good at basketball layups. I can do them properly on each side... during practice. When ...
A: When this happens it's often because we second-guess ourselves - mostly through negative self-talk - ...
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| basketball2 | 8/13/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: why is it in basketball when you are doing a layup you can take 2 steps without bouncing but when ...
A: the reason your allowed to take two steps when doing a layup is just because your in the motion of ...
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| Basketball help (point guard) | 8/11/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Ny name is Nicky and I need a lot of basketball help. Right now, I have went everyday to a nearby ...
A: You will notice smaller guards in the NBA like Steve Nash, or John Stockton have been so successful ...
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| Basketball help (point guard) | 8/11/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Ny name is Nicky and I need a lot of basketball help. Right now, I have went everyday to a nearby ...
A: First of all I admire your dedication to the game and your desire to get better. You seem to be ...
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| Gym Architecture for Movie | 8/8/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Hey Bret, I'm making a senior thesis film at NYU and I wanted to include a very funny scene about ...
A: I'm glad to see your having fun with your film. I wish I new the answer to your question, but I ...
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| shooting and the eyes | 8/4/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: i know this isn't your area of expertise but you're the only expert that i could ask anyway i have ...
A: This is definately not my area of expertise, however my suggestion is to talk to your eye doctor. If ...
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| Turnovers, turnovers, turnovers | 7/28/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Hey Coach: I coach a select team of 7th grade girls and I have become extremely frustrated with our ...
A: One thing that girls that age tend to do is make "long Passes" They look for the fast break every ...
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| Traveling | 7/22/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I have a question about traveling. I have watched in the NBA, when a player goes from triple threat ...
A: Technically when a player receives the ball, before he makes any move, he/she must put the ball down ...
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| Violation ??? | 7/15/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: ... Recently I was playing ball at the local YMCA... adults... pick-up... nothing serious. A ...
A: If I am understanding you propely, it sounds like he went to pass the ball, and realized his pass ...
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| Exercises for under 5's | 7/8/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: I have 2 children aged 2 and 4. i am wanting any information on fun activities, exercises, games ...
A: I'm not really not an expert when it comes to basketball development even though i have done some ...
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| Lack of confidence. | 7/1/2008 | Bret Temple |
Q: Hey, whats up? My name is Ryan and I am a boy who just turned thirteen like two months ago and I ...
A: I applaud your desire to become a professional athlete, and the fact that although your parents and ...
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