Basketball Tricks

If you play or are interested in playing basketball you will need to know the various tricks used in the game. There are several trick moves that are used to get by defenders and score points. Here are a few of them.

In the crossover, the ball is dribbled in one hand and bounced to switch it to the other hand, changing the pace at which the ball is moving and confusing the opponent. In other words if you are dribbling with your right hand, the crossover is done by bouncing the ball from your right hand to your left. This move is very effective for throwing off a defender and in some cases the defender falls in an attempt to intercept the crossover.

Another trick is to pass the ball between your legs; while dribbling the ball with one hand, touch it in such a way that it moves sideways rather than straight up and down and pass it between your legs. You can do this as many times as you wish but be careful not to travel with the ball when you are performing this trick.

Another trick move in basketball is the wraparound in which the ball handler dribbles the ball behind his/her back and switches it to his/her other hand, similar to what is done in the crossover move. The wraparound allows the ball handler to move forward even though the defender is moving in towards him/her.

In a spin move the ball handler spins his/her body to change the direction he/she is facing and places his/her body between the ball and the defender. This move takes some practice however, as the sudden spin can leave the ball handler disoriented. However if done correctly it can also confuse and disorient the defender allowing the ball handler to get away.

The behind the back dribble is basically a crossover move done behind your back, there is also a variation in which the ball is passed from hand to hand behind the back without being bounced. But you have to be careful when performing the no bounce variation as it will be considered a carry if done incorrectly. This trick allows the ball handler to stall for time and take a quick look around the court while maintaining control of the ball. It is useful in cases where you need to outrun a defender, or when your teammates are unavailable for a pass.

There are many other trick moves used in basketball that are useful for various situations you will face throughout the game. There are many video tutorials online that will show you exactly how they are performed if you are interested in learning. Of course these moves will take a lot of practice to perfect. But if you feel any kind of pain while performing any of the moves, do not attempt that move again until the pain goes away as you can injure yourself.

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