Tuesday, June 28, 2011

What Are The Different Ways To Score In A Basketball Game?

By Beth Willis


There are different ways to score in a basketball game. It's now time to learn each of them!

The most important shot made at the perimeter or the place on the court that is relatively far from the basket is the jump shot, also known as set shot. To do this, you need to get the right height before you throw the ball to the basket. It is also essential to follow through with the ball. This is done by maintaining your form while the ball is still on its way to the basket. It has been said that increasing the chance of scoring is the following through. The jump shot is usually worth 2 points.

In a three-point shot, both feet of the player must not step on the three-point line and this is also known as a perimeter shot taken beyond the arc. The player should possess leg and knee power to generate enough height to release the ball 20 feet away from the basket. Often giving the team a boost as well as adding excitement to the game is a three-point shot.

What is a free throw? After the opponent has committed a personal foul or a technical foul, then a free throw is given. This is an unguarded shot taken in the free-throw lane and is worth 1 point.

Dunk, is one of the most exciting shots that can be made by a player. What you need to do is, while still holding the ball, you need to jump high enough to get your hands on the rim. Slam the ball and grab the rim once you have reached the right height. This will add more to the excitement.

A pass and shoot sequence called alley oop involves great coordination between both the passer and the receiver of the ball. As the ball is thrown to a player in mid air, he will also shoot the ball before he touches the ground.

A lay up is considered to be the most common shot made inside the paint. This is also the easiest shot to make. As you drive to the basket, take off in order to get the right elevation then lay the ball directly to the rim or off the board using one hand. The non-shooting hand is used to protect the ball from the defender.

The hook shoot is created by the popular Kareem Abdul-Jabar. To do this shot, you need to turn your body on the side while the head is still facing the basket. Then you will jump off using the non-shooting leg and toss the ball with one hand similar to laying up.

Scoring in a basketball game is important to win a game but don't forget to play defense so that you prevent your opponent from scoring more than you do.




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