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Jianyu Wang1, Wenhao Liu, Jeffrey Moffit
1Department of Physical Education and Kinesiology, California State University, Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA. jwang4@csub.edu
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to describe skills and offensive tactics frequently used in pick-up basketball games. 65 participants were recruited from public basketball courts. An observational instrument was developed to analyze the performances of pick-up games. Participants' performances were videotaped and coded. Results indicated that the passing skills most frequently observed in the games were chest pass, overhead pass, and bounce pass. For dribbling, crossover dribble and change-of-pace dribble were frequently observed. Jump shot, set shot, and layup were also frequently used. The offensive tactics frequently used included drive, cut, and set screen. The study may be beneficial for helping young people prepare to play pick-up basketball games.
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