HORSE is one of the most popular schoolyard basketball games. It’s an excellent test for your creativity and skills. Here’s how to play the game and some moves I like. He was down to his final letter and I was about to win for the first time. I had to get creative and think of…
Looking for some basketball games to play? Here are 9 of the best games to play this summer. It’s the summer and it’s hot out. You want to get outside and, more importantly, you want to get your kids off of their devices to do something active outdoors. And you want an activity to do…
Do you want to learn how to play King of the Court? Read on to learn the how-to, the rules, and the benefits of this basketball game. I don’t remember when I learned how to play King of the Court, but I do remember the last time I played it. I was with a few…
Are you curious what “Around the World” is? Well, it’s a great off-season shooting game that’s used for developing basketball shooting fundamentals. Around the World, if you don’t know, is a popular basketball schoolyard shooting game -and I hated it when I was a kid. To play it, you have to make shots all around…
Did you recently hear about the basketball game knock-out and was curious what it is? Well, this article talks about how to play Bump and the benefits of playing it. It was near the end of practice and the coach called us in for a huddle. He told us we did a good job that…
Ever wondered how to play Pressure? Well, this basketball game is great for practicing 3-point shooting and shooting under pressure. Do your nerves get in the way when you try to make crucial 3s? Or are you just bored of shooting around with your friends and need a game to play? If you answered “yes”…
American 21 is a fun basketball game that teaches many important, fundamental basketball skills. This article shows you how to play it. It was a regular day in 1996 and my friends and I were extremely bored. School had just ended and we didn’t know what to do. So, one of my friends suggested that…
If you want to grab more boards, here is the best game to improve rebounding skills. Can you guess what schoolyard game it is? (Hint: It has a number in it.) A lot of players often incorrectly believe that rebounding should be the job of the big men. They believe that guards, specifically point guards,…
Looking for some basketball games to play by yourself? Look no further, here are the top 3 solo basketball games that will improve your conditioning. TL;DR: 3 of the best basketball games to work on your cardio are Bump, 21 and Pressure. Let’s keep it real –you don’t have any friends… Okay, I’m just kidding….
Do you remember when the NBA All-Star Challenge had 2Ball? It was exciting to watch. But it’s way more fun to play. So, here’s a guide on how to play 2Ball. Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, 2Ball was one the most exciting competitions at the NBA All-Star Saturday Night. 2Ball was a…
