Basics + Rules

Whether you consider it cheating or smart defense, flopping is a part of basketball. … Read more

“That’s goaltending!” somebody yells. But is it? Goaltending in basketball is a nuanced and … Read more

Ice Cube may have “messed around and got a triple-double” playing pickup that one … Read more

This article was originally published on December 6, 2023, and then updated on May … Read more

This article was originally published on December 7, 2023, and then updated on April … Read more

It’s the foul you’ll hear called most often – the blocking foul. A blocking … Read more

I’m sure you’ve heard it – “Don’t reach!” It’s that stern advice yelled out … Read more

A double dribble in basketball is almost always a controversial call (or no call) … Read more

Some basketball rules exist because they keep the game fast-paced and exciting. That is … Read more

Aside from a buzzer-beater, is there anything in basketball more exciting than the alley-oop? … Read more

Love it or hate it, the clear path foul is part of professional basketball. … Read more

Screens play an important role in most basketball offenses and out-of-bounds plays, freeing up … Read more

Over the past few months, we’ve dived into the types of screens in basketball. … Read more

We’ve covered how using screens in basketball is a smart way to make space … Read more