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What is the basic strategy used in basketball?

What is the basic strategy used in basketball?

What is the basic strategy used in basketball?

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In Belgium, we teach the youngest ones this following attack%3A one guard, two forwards and two corner-players. Then there are sort of 2 main rules%3A 1) after you've given a pass, you cut to the basket and 2) fill in the open spot, created when someone cuts to the basket. Hope it inspires you! Cyril Carton, Basketball Coach, Belgium

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