Basketball
How to Set a Perfect Basketball Screen
Setting a good basketball screen or “pick” is a critical, but often overlooked fundamental skill. A screen occurs when an offensive player attempts to use their body to block or separate [...]
8 Effective and Fun Youth Basketball Games
Here are eight games that will be great for both team practices and basketball camps in teaching the fundamentals in a fun, creative way.
Basketball Inbound Plays for Beginners
A basketball inbound play occurs at the beginning of every period, except for the first, after all made baskets and following any stoppages in play such as a dead-ball turnover (when [...]
Basic Defensive Plays for Youth Basketball Coaches
At any level of basketball, there are generally three types of defenses that can be played over the course of a game. In a half-court setting, your team can employ [...]
Basketball Off-Season Workout: Strength and Size
If you've spent any time talking with a strength coach—or browsing the articles on STACK.com—you understand that it's critical to focus your training on power, speed and agility as a [...]
5 Dynamic Stretches for Basketball Players
Do you feel “tight” before basketball games? Does it take you a couple minutes into the game to finally get warmed up? One of the reasons that you might be [...]
Kobe Bryant’s 5 Most Beastly Moments in the Gym
Editor's note: Following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, STACK remembers his legacy as an athlete whose incredible drive and work ethic inspired millions. This article was originally published in [...]
NBA Chiropractors Reveal 5 Keys to Healthy Knees and Ankles
Three of the four most common injuries suffered by youth basketball players involve the knees and ankles, according to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. They [...]
3 Ways to Increase Your Vertical Jump During Basketball Season
Basketball season is in full swing and I’m getting questions from athletes, coaches and parents about improving vertical jump. This is an especially frustrating question for me because it’s something [...]
14 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do With a Basketball
Basketball is a game of finesse, and technical skills such as dribbling, shooting and hand-eye coordination are essential to playing the sport. But basketball also requires a great deal of [...]