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1- Name the playing positions of the basketball team and describe their duties on

the court?

Players Positions

G

FF

C

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Center: the tallest player in the team. He attacks close to the basket, has the ability to get free and rebound strongly. This players is also sometimes referred

as the post or pivot player.

Forward: Plays on attack between the restricted areas and the side lines on either side of the court. They are often taller players and should be able to

shoot well from side lines as well as moving into restricted area, especially to collect attacking rebounds.

Guard: usually plays in the area between the center line and the free throw line. He is one of the smallest players on the team. He is responsible for

bringing the ball up the court to start an attack.He should be able to use his drive to move in close to the basket, not

necessarily for a shot, but to draw the defense onto himself.

2- On the half of the court show the positions of the players

in the 1-3-1 defense?

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Zone Defense1-3-1

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3- At the end of the game your team is winning 40: 32 which kinds of zone

defense you should use or should you use another kind of defense?

Zone Defense2-3

Because zone defense will control the game tempo and 2-3 zone defense will shut down the dribble penetration., and force the offence to shoot from out side the 3 points acre.

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4- Show the movements of the player in 2-3 zone defenses?

Zone Defense2-3

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5- If you are a coach and you should choose which type of offense to play,

which factors will affect your decision and why?

Type of Offense

1. My team strengths and weaknesses. (physical makeup and skills).

2. My opponent’s team strength and weakness.

3. Game situations.

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What is the ideal physical makeup of the basketball team and why?

Basketball Team Physical Makeup

Two small players and three big players

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If you are a coach and the starting 5 of your team are all tall but not fast, which defensive and offensive tactics you will

choose and why?

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I will play centerline fast break and I will use a 2-3 set offence

In the defense I will use zone defense (2-3) which dos not require a high level of

fitness.

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If you should point 5 general offensive rules for the advanced players what will they be? How different will be 5 general

offensive rules for the beginners?

Team Attack1-Look ahead – face the basket you are attacking particularly when you are holding the ball.2-Pass ahead3-Move a head – cut to basket after a pass-Drive to basket.-Get free ahead of the team mate holding the ball.4-Spread out – so as to keep space between team mates and leave the under- basket area clear.5-Control – most of the game is played without the ball, move to help a team mate. Think before your move.