Basketball Rules Guide: Offense, Defense and Kids' Drills

Basketball rules for traveling and offensive fouls can be complex for beginners and kids. Improve your game with middle school tryout drills and understand the physics behind player hang time.

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Are Low-Top Basketball Shoes Safe?

Shoes tend to follow basic trends and guidelines in different sports -- baseball players often use grass-friendly cleats, for example. In basketball, the tradition is to stick to high-top shoes with treads meant to grip the court.

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Use of a Basketball Knee Sleeve

As basketball is a high-intensity, fast-moving sport, players aren't strangers to leg and knee injuries. Knee sleeves help offer support to sore knees, but they don't replace stronger braces or time off the court when it comes to serious injuries.

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