Panthers Pounce at Last
After months of heartache and an 11 loss streak, the African Nazarene University (ANU) Panthers finally broke their curse — and by just a whisker. In a nail-biter...
The Game
Boxing out
Boxing out or blocking out is a rebounding technique where a player positions themselves between their opponent and the basket, thereby increasing their chances of securing a rebound....
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Double behind the back
The “double behind the back” is an advanced dribbling move in basketball, often used to shake off a defender and create space for a shot or a pass....
The Game
Pick-and-roll
A play in which an offensive player sets a pick, then “rolls” toward the basket and takes a pass from a teammate for an open shot....
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Backboard
The backboard is the flat, vertical surface to which the basketball hoop is attached to. Usually made of tempered glass, acrylic, wood, or other durable materials that offer...