Basketball Basics With Baldy 2021 🎉

This is the arc that wraps around the basket. Any shot made with your feet behind this line is worth three points. Inside or on the line? It’s worth two. The distance varies by level: 19.75 feet in high school, 20.75 in college, and a lengthy 23.75 feet in the NBA.

If you can make a layup with both hands, you are already better than 50% of pickup players. basketball basics with baldy

From here, you have three options (hence triple-threat): Shoot, Pass, or Dribble. By holding this position, you force the defender to respect you. Count to two before you dribble. I promise, you’ll see open passes you missed before. This is the arc that wraps around the basket