# Better Basketball > Become a better basketball player | Learn how to play basketball ## Posts - [ZIPPER ACTION](https://betterbasketball.com.au/zipper-action/): Zipper action usually is when the ball is in the wing position and a player on the ball side block receives a down screen from a post player. - [Horns sets](https://betterbasketball.com.au/horns-sets/): Horns sets are half-court offensive systems that are used at virtually every level of basketball. - [Screen and Rescreen](https://betterbasketball.com.au/screen-and-rescreen/): An on-ball screen followed by another screen is a common action at most levels of basketball. - [AUSTRALIAN TEAM OFFENCE - 2019](https://betterbasketball.com.au/australian-team-offence-2019/): The Australian Men's basketball team finished 4th at the 2016 Rio Olympics and at the 2019 World Cup. - [Warriors - Fist Up Short](https://betterbasketball.com.au/warriors-fist-up-short/): The Golden State Warriors are renown for their offensive fire-power, which has been predicated on outstanding ball movement. - [Spain Action](https://betterbasketball.com.au/spain-action/): Spain is the term that usually refers to a play where the big sets an on-ball screen and then cuts off a backscreen. - [Motion - Weak](https://betterbasketball.com.au/motion-weak/): “Motion weak” initial set up is exactly the same as "Motion strong". The 2 and 3 run to the wings/corners. - [Motion - Strong](https://betterbasketball.com.au/motion-strong/): The San Antonio Spurs are renowned for their motion offence. The foundation for motion offence is ball movement and floor spacing. - [Utah Jazz - Slice Action](https://betterbasketball.com.au/utah-jazz-slice-action/): The slice action is a common set for many teams in the NBA. It provides good cutting action as well as post-up options. - [Orlando Magic Flex to Spain - Frank Vogel](https://betterbasketball.com.au/orlando-magic-flex-to-spain-frank-vogel/): Frank Vogel ran this set when he was the coach of the Orlando Magic. - [RULES HISTORY](https://betterbasketball.com.au/rules-history/): As the game itself has evolved, so have the rules, equipment and facilities. - [BASKETBALL HISTORY](https://betterbasketball.com.au/basketball-history/): BASKETBALL is one of the fastest and most exciting of all team sports. It requires excellent team-work with coordination between all players. - [THE SHUFFLE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/the-shuffle/): The Shuffle offence was originated by Bruce Drake, assistant coach of the 1956 US Olympic Games team, and was successfully used by Joel Eaves at Auburn University. - [SHUFFLE - THIRD OPTION](https://betterbasketball.com.au/shuffle-third-option/): Diagram 1 shows the initial starting positions of the players. 3 and 2 are the guards and usually the best play-makers. - [SHUFFLE - FIRST OPTION](https://betterbasketball.com.au/first-option/): In the half-court offence, players must have choices on what options to use. - [SHUFFLE - REVERSE OPTION](https://betterbasketball.com.au/reverse-option/): A very common instruction given by coaches to players is, “If there is pressure one way, then look the other.” Too many times players try to ‘force’ a play and therefore lead to errors or turnovers. - [MOTION OFFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/motion-offence/): There are a number of drills that are applicable to almost every offence. - [UCLA HIGH/LOW POST OFFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/ucla-high-low-post-offence/): Former UCLA coach John Wooden compiled the best record in the history of US college basketball (664 win, 162 losses, 10 national championships). - [THE FLEX OFFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/the-flex-offence/): The Flex offence became popular during the late 1950s and early 1960s, but was known then as Reverse Action. - [COMBATING A PRESS](https://betterbasketball.com.au/combating-a-press/): The rules require the ball to be advanced over the centre-line within eight seconds after gaining possession is one that many coaches aim to exploit by using full-court pressing defences. - [IMPLEMENTING AN OFFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/implementing-an-offence/): A team’s offence can be structured in myriad ways with different alignments, sets, emphasis and methods of execution. - [SELECTING AN OFFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/selecting-an-offence/): Once players have reasonable knowledge of the fundamental combination plays of screening on the ball and away from the ball, cutting and weaving, the coach can implement a complete team offence. - [BUILDING AN OFFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/building-an-offence/): Implementing an offence can help your team with its structure, balance, performance and results. - [PRINCIPLES OF ZONE DEFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/principles-of-zone-defence/): The philosophy of zone defence is that every player is responsible for an area of the court rather than a particular opponent. - [2-1-2 ZONE DEFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/2-1-2-zone-defence/): The 2-1-2 or the 2-3 may be the most common zone used by many junior teams. It gives protection close to the basket and strong rebounding positions. - [1-2-2 or 3- 2 ZONE DEFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/1-2-2-or-3-2-zone-defence/): The 1-2-2 zone defence has strength in the low post and provides a better cover of the corner area compared to the 1-3-1 zone. - [1-3-1 ZONE DEFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/1-3-1-zone-defence/): Zone defences are classified by the alignment of the players from the front line to the back. - [MATCHUP ZONE DEFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/match-up-zone-defence/): It is important that players develop their fundamental man to man defensive skills before trying to develop a zone defence. - [DEFENCE INTRODUCTION](https://betterbasketball.com.au/defence-introduction/): The era when a team expected to win with offence alone has passed. The only way to win consistently is to play alert, restricting defence. - [DEFENSIVE STANCE AND MOVEMENT](https://betterbasketball.com.au/defensive-stance-and-movement/): The defensive stance and the ability to move while staying in that stance are two aspects that will define a good defensive player. - [GUARDING THE BALL](https://betterbasketball.com.au/guarding-the-ball/): Good team defence starts with good individual defence, which is the ability of a player to contain his opponent or restrict him from influencing the game. - [GUARDING OFF THE THE BALL](https://betterbasketball.com.au/guarding-off-the-the-ball/): The moment a player attempts to score all members of his team should be thinking about defence, which starts with a determined effort to get the rebound. - [KEYS TO GOOD DEFENCE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/keys-to-good-defence/): Study every opponent and know each of your team-mates defensive assignments. If you are forced to switch, you will then know which man to take. - [DEFENDING GREAT SCORERS](https://betterbasketball.com.au/defending-great-scorers/): Regardless at whatever level basketball is played it always seems as though there is someone on the opposing team who is their prime "go to" player, the leading scorer, the "clutch" performer. - [CONDITIONING](https://betterbasketball.com.au/conditioning/): In basketball, we are primarily concerned with improving quickness, endurance, flexibility and power. - [WEIGHT TRAINING](https://betterbasketball.com.au/weight-training/): In basketball power usually refers to an athlete’s ability to use maximum strength in the shortest possible time. - [FITNESS](https://betterbasketball.com.au/fitness/): Preparation is the basis for success in any field of endeavour, not just basketball. - [PASSING](https://betterbasketball.com.au/passing/): The two hand chest pass is the first pass to master. The fingers of both hands are on the ball with the thumbs behind it. - [DRIBBLING](https://betterbasketball.com.au/dribbling/): Dribbling is the first basketball skilled a player will learn. - [PIVOTING](https://betterbasketball.com.au/pivoting/): The rules of the game state that you are not permitted to take steps on the court if you have the ball unless you are dribbling the ball. - [REBOUNDING](https://betterbasketball.com.au/rebounding/): Rebounding is probably the best test of any player’s desire to get the ball. - [SHOOTING](https://betterbasketball.com.au/shooting/): Since a team must score to win, shooting is undoubtedly an important fundamental of the game. - [THE LAY-UP](https://betterbasketball.com.au/the-lay-up/): The lay-up shot is the easiest shot in the game to take and yet many players tend to make it more difficult than it should be. - [JUMP SHOT](https://betterbasketball.com.au/jump-shot/): When a player is a strong driver and can advance the ball quickly up the court defenders will tend to retreat away from the driver to prevent him from going all the way to the basket for an easy lay-up. - [SET SHOT](https://betterbasketball.com.au/set-shot/): The first step in developing good shooting technique is to stand close to the basket about one metre from the backboard just slightly to one side of the ring. - [THE HOOK SHOT](https://betterbasketball.com.au/the-hook-shot/): Since the advent of the jump shot fewer players are spending more time on developing the hook shot. - [ROLE OF THE COACH](https://betterbasketball.com.au/role-of-the-coach/): It is important not to overestimate the power or influence a coach has over his players or the game of basketball. - [COACHING STYLE](https://betterbasketball.com.au/coaching-style/): A coach must develop his own philosophy. - [PRACTICE SESSIONS](https://betterbasketball.com.au/practice-sessions/): Among the many important factors in playing and coaching basketball, perhaps the most important for a coach is having a well-organised practice session. - [SELECTING A TEAM](https://betterbasketball.com.au/selecting-a-team/): One of the most difficult tasks for a coach is selecting the team. - [PLAYING TIME](https://betterbasketball.com.au/playing-time/): My personal philosophy on coaching has been to teach and enable players, as much as possible, to be in charge of their own destiny, that is, to develop a “player’s game” rather than a “coach’s game”. - [TIME-OUTS](https://betterbasketball.com.au/time-outs/): Teams are permitted only two time-outs during the first half and three in the second, thus requiring the coach to use these wisely and for specific purpose through the entire game. - [Hello world!](https://betterbasketball.com.au/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. 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