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Basketball sense can be characterized as the action of doing something with the full
intent of accomplishing a logical objective, whether it is conscious or
non-conscious. There are two types of basketball senses. Some people has
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Here are a set of rules for you to remember
that will make you a sensible player that can
fit in most basketball teams
Always aim for an easy shot instead
of taking a hard shot
Give the ball to the open person
Avoid unnecessary penetration of the
paint because you get in the way of
your driving teammates
When you are trying to cut, cut
inside, never outside
Screen an opposing player on his
blind side
Box out your opponent whenever there is a rebound
When defending, always stand in between your opponent and the basketball
hoop
Whenever your teammate gives you a pick, use it
After using the pick, look out for pick and roll plays initiated by your
teammate
After giving away a pass, immediately start running and expect a return pass
Penetrate and aim to dish
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Have you ever
seen Stevie
Franchise handle
the ball? The
movement is fast,
natural, and
silkily
smooth. Now,
let's say Mike
Bibby decides to
do the flashy dribbling moves like Francis does. I am 120% sure that Bibby can do
the moves quickly. Yet, it will lack the flair and rhythm that Steve Francis
has. Mike Bibby has other things that makes him an exceptional point guard but
not the natural feel or touch. Similarly, not everyone has inherent basketball
sense. If you have it, great! Use it to your own advantage. If you don't, it's not
the end of the world. That's just one aspect of the game.
Inherent basketball sense refers to the intuition by which you move around in the
court with or without the ball to appear in a favorable position for scoring. Basically,
you know what you are doing without any plan or cooperation with your teammates
and it results in scoring. That's inherent basketball sense. Yet, when you play with
your inherent basketball sense, you should beware of a few things.
Things to be careful of when playing with inherent basketball sense
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inherent basketball sense but that doesn't make you the commander on the
field. Work with others on the basketball court. Chances are there are
players on the field with the same sense and there will be chemistry going
on between you and the other player.
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a gift and everybody thinks differently. Don't let your sense blind you and
be disappointed if one play didn't work out.
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technically theoretical. You need to consider your actual performance of
that day. In addition, you also need to take heed of your physical condition
at that moment of the game.
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from drills to play, go with the flow of the game. It is counter-productive to go
against the team's plan and let your senses go wild.
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