Upcourt - Same as the basketball glossary term "downcourt".
Basketball Glossary - V
"V" Cut - A fake in one direction and movement in the opposite direction in order to get open for a pass.
Bringing the Ball Upcourt
The theory proposed here is not to race the ball upcourt looking for a fast break basket. Certainly, if an easy opportunity presents itself, take advantage of it.
On November 27, 1992, after Dikembe Mutombo blocked a layup by Danny Manning, Chris Jackson caught the ball, raced upcourt and launched a running buzzer beater from beyond halfcourt which swished through to give the Denver Nuggets a dramatic 109-106 ...
The referee or official who follows the ball upcourt after a change of possession, then works near the midcourt area marker.
The guard's job is to inbound and bring the ball upcourt, direct play, and "guard" the opponent closely to try and force a TURNOVER.
1 breaks away from the basket, 2 breaks upcourt, 3 rolls around 4 for a lob pass, 4 may be left open as defenders follow the cutters.
Optionally 2 can have her hands on 1's hips, push her one way and break the other.
Focus on players coming back to the ball, looking upcourt, throwing two handed chest passes, v-cutting and aggressively attacking the basket. Also emphasize spacing and screens.
Skills ...
Transition - When a team goes from offense to defense or defense to offense as the ball moves quickly upcourt.
Trap - A defensive tactic in which two players double-team the ball handler in a corner of the court.
b. During any free throw attempt, an opponent who is in the visual field of the free throw shooter, may not (1) wave his arms, (2) make a sudden dash upcourt, (3) talk to the free throw shooter, or (4) talk loudly to a teammate or coach.
It's also a very safe move, since as you spin, you are protecting the ball. This is why many NBA and College point guards use this move as they are bringing the ball upcourt against heavy pressure.
As soon as the player with the ball takes a pivot step upcourt, she contacts the defender, sending her to the floor. Call: offensive foul.
 See also: Court, Basket, Ball, Basketball, Pass
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