Double Dribble: foul; if a player stops dribbling and then starts again. A dribble comes to an end when a player: Touches the ball with both hands; Permits the ball to come to rest while he is still in control of it; Tries for a shot; Throws a pass; Touches the ball more than once before it touches the floor; Loses control of the ball; or Allows the ball to become dead. A player cannot dribble the ball again until after another player has touched the ball.
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
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