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QuestionHow can I avoid a foul while blocking in basketball?Ryan Tremblay is a Basketball Coach and the Owner of National Sports ID and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing, and website design. Ryan created the National Sports ID as a platform to verify the age/grade of youth athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to grow into mature individuals and basketball players. Ryan was a First Team All-Decade basketball player in Bergen County and finished in the top 20 all-time leading scorers in the county’s history with 1,730 points. He went on to Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship where he was part of three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time All-Metropolitan, All-State, and All-Conference point guard and the all-time three-point leader in the school’s history, landing him in the Caldwell University Athletic Hall of Fame.Make sure you don't reach in before your opponent shoots, which could result in a foul on the arm.
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QuestionHow do I block if I am short?Community AnswerYour best chance is to block the ball as the person is jumping up or stealing. This is a better option for smaller players.
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QuestionHow do I shoot if the defense is blocking me?Community AnswerTry to step back or pass to your teammates and shoot. You can try to crossover and shoot.
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QuestionWhen playing basketball, how can I make all of my three pointers if I'm short?Community AnswerPractice or improve your shot form.
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QuestionHow many people can block a shooter in a basketball game? Is it up to the coach to decide?Community AnswerIt depends on what level you're playing, but generally double teaming, etc. is allowed, but it leaves the other players open for a potential quick, smart pass and drive to the basket if everyone is covering the player with the ball.
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QuestionIs it legal to block a shot if I am behind the player?Community AnswerYes, it’s completely legal to block someone’s shot behind them, as long as you don’t foul them.
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QuestionI like to play basketball with some middle school boys at my church, and a seventh grade boy always tries to shoot. How can I block his shots if I'm female, and 4 inches shorter than him?Community AnswerGet your vertical up and do some box jumps. The main goal is to get as high in the air as possible to reach the ball.
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QuestionHow do I block shots in basketball if I'm short?Community AnswerWork on jumping higher by doing burpees and squats with weights in your hands.
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