Assists to 3-Point Shots

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Center: position responsible for defense and offense.

Point Guard: position responsible for ball control, ball distribution and "on court" leadership.

Power Forward: position responsible for rebounding and scoring.

Shooting Guard: position responsible for preventing the opponent from having a good shot at the net and also works to gain possession of the ball for an offensive attack.

Small Forward: position responsible for scoring.

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Defense: The act of preventing the offense from scoring; the team without the ball.

Field Goal: When the ball enters the basket from above during play; worth 2 points, or 3 points if the shooter was standing behind the 3-point line.

Free-throw: an unguarded shot taken from the foul line by a player whose opponent committed a personal or technical foul; it is worth 1 point.

Inbounds: The area within the end lines and sidelines of the court; also the act of bringing the ball into this area by means of a throw-in.

Jump Ball: 2 opposing players jump for a ball an official tosses above and between them, to tap it to their teammates and gain possession; used to start the game (tip-off) and all overtime periods, and sometimes to restart play.

Offense: The team with possession of the ball.

3-Point Shot: A field goal worth 3 points because the shooter had both feet on the floor behind the 3-point line when he released the ball; also counts if one foot is behind the line while the other is in the air.

Throw-in: The method by which a team with possession inbounds the ball.

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While the coach normally will hand these out at the first practice, it's a good idea to bring extra copies to each game. Schedules invariably get lost or misplaced. It's a good idea to combine the drink and refreshment list with the schedule.

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Remember that in most leagues the coaches are volunteers. They make a commitment to the sport and players between the work, family and other responsibilities. While you may be tempted to buy a gift certificate to the local sporting goods store, the coach might enjoy a diversion from basketball and sports, particularly if the season did not live up to expectations. Passes to the movie theater or a gift certificate to a local restaurant are worth considering.

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In many cases, parents are asked to provide a team snack/drink following at least one game during the season. Before purchasing the food and drink consider the nutritional value. Frosted cookies, chocolate milk and sugar-ladened sweets don't offer much in the way of replenishment for dehydrated and thirsty athletes.

Cut up oranges or other fresh fruit are ideal along with 100 percent fruit juice or cold water.

Don't, don't, don't offer Munchkins or any snack to the players during the game or between periods.

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Unfortunately, some parents do not share enjoyment of basketball that their children do. Their competitiveness and will to win can become too strong and even detrimental. Screaming at and questioning the commitment of a four- or five-year-old athlete is not productive. These parents need to be reminded gently that it is "only a game." The score, particularly where very young athletes are concerned, is not important.

As the players become more familiar and comfortable with the game, so do the parents. Before long, a parent is yelling out at the players on the field, competing with the coach's direction and requests. Again, they should be reminded to let the coach do the coaching and to offer words of encouragement to the players.

On a more positive note, many proud parents take pictures during the games. Encourage these photographers to periodically take pictures of the other kids and offer copies to the other parents.

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