Basketball 101
The Block – Basketball glossary
The block is the ultimate defensive move that thrills the crowds. When a defender jumps up to stop an opponent’s…
The Pivot : Basketix Glossary
Let’s sit down, take two minutes and analyse the fifth position on a basketball court. We’re talking about the big…
The triple double – The basketball lexicon
It was one of the rarest and most difficult achievements in our sport. Yet in recent years, achieving a triple-double…
The zone : Basketball glossary
When we talk about defence, the first ‘system’ that comes to mind is zone defence. Criticised at lower levels, and…
Insulation : The Basketix Glossary
‘Is that why they’re all moving away ? Defend normally, right ?’ Have you ever heard this kind of comment…
Being clutch : The basketball lexicon
Have you ever dreamed of scoring a basket just seconds before the final buzzer or at the very moment the…
Dribbling : The basketball lexicon
In basketball, different types of dribbles allow you to get rid of your opponent. The more you know how to…
The G-League : The Basketix Glossary
The NBA G League (formerly the D-League) is the official development league of the NBA, launched in 2001-02 as the…
The Rebound: The Unsung Hero of Basketball – Basketix Lexicon
The rebound that often goes unnoticed, a not-so-flashy move that fills up stat sheets, is actually one of the most…
Step-back : Basketix Lexicon
The Step-Back: The Move That Changed the Game The step-back is one of the signature moves of modern basketball. A…
Back-to-back – The basketix Lexicon
It’s one of the toughest feats to pull off in the basketball world. Whether it’s about championships, individual awards, buzzer…
The handle : The basketball lexicon
🏀 Definition of the term The ‘handle’, or dribble in French, is quite simply the most common action in basketball.…
