In the game of basketball, players on the offense are usually protected by the whistle so that they can score without getting hurt. However, this doesn’t mean that the offense would always get the call — enter offensive fouls. So, what exactly is an offensive foul, and what constitutes...
In basketball, the offensive team has limited time to attempt a field goal because of the shot clock. The offense spends most of the time in the front court (where their rim is located) and pulls out their bag of tricks to get a bucket. The rules only allow teams a specific amount ...
March Madness was first used to refer to basketballby an Illinois high school official, Henry V. Porter, in 1939, but the term didn’t find its way to the NCAA tournament untilCBS broadcaster Brent Musburger(who used to be a sportswriter in Chicago) used it during coverage of the...
At lower levels, playing a clean and legal game is worth more than trying to wring out every little edge just because the officials might not notice. Why Teams Use Screens Screens or "picks"are one of the most effective ways for the offense to create an advantage. Screens can be set bot...
never learned where to be on the court, never knew if he was on offense or defense, and never seemed to be able to make a basket. Finally, in seventh grade, he decided basketball was no longer for him. The most familiar symptoms of ADHD are easily recognizable: inattention, hyperactivity...
Phoenix earned a 125-119 victory over the Clippers, with Booker carrying the offense. Kevin Durant (18 points) did not score in the fourth quarter, exemplifying the degree to which Booker was at the helm of the offense. In the absence of Bradley Beal (elbow), Royce O’Neale stepped up...
A backcourt violation in basketball can occur against against the offense two different ways, with both of them involving the half court line. The line itself is easy to see and understand. The turnovers that can be caused by it, however, are not… ...
A Potent Offense:Cleveland leads the NBA in both FG% (50.5) and 3P% (40.5), putting them on pace to be the first team to eclipse a 50/40 shooting split throughout an entire season Monday History?Tonight, the Cavs will look to match their ‘08-09 squad for the best 30-game start ...
What is the penalty for a 3-second violation in basketball? Thepenalty for a three-second violationdepends on whether the player who committed the violation is on offense or defense. Offensive three-second violation penalty:The offensive team is penalized with a turnover, which means they lose ...
The new year is already in full swing, with the month of January having come to a close. It's been an eventful month to say the least, with a few teams winning championships in some sports and others making playoff runs elsewhere. But what were the absolute biggest storylines in sports...