Basketball has a variety of shooting methods, including jump shots, layups, hook shots, and dunk shots. Among them, “Alleyoop” has a strong visual impact and can produce a gorgeous scene.
However, some basketball beginners may not know the alley-oop.
Here, we will introduce an overview of the alley-oop, the benefits of doing it, and tips for making it successful.
【table of contents】
■ What is a basketball alley-oop?
■Is there any benefit to doing an alley-oop?
・Able to draw current
– Easier to succeed than other plays
■ Tips for a successful alley-oop
・Coordinating the timing of passes and jumps
・Increase jumping power
・Train the trunk
■ The reason why you can’t get fouled in Alley-Oop
■ Decide the alley-oop and liven up the team
■ What is a basketball alley-oop?
An alley-oop is a play in which a ball thrown high into the air is caught by a jumping player and shot without landing.
Although dunk shots are the mainstream, all plays that shoot from a pass that leads to an alley-oop (alley-oop pass) are called alley-oops. For example, receiving a pass in the air and then making a layup without landing is an alley-oop.
An alley-oop is usually played by two players, the passer who passes the ball and the shooter who shoots the ball.
The one-man alley-oop is a very difficult play that involves dribbling hard or hitting the backboard to bounce the ball and then shooting it.
■Is there any benefit to doing an alley-oop?
Alley-oop is a highly difficult play that requires many elements such as the timing of passing and jumping, the jumping power to reach the ring, the muscle strength to maintain posture, and the technique of manipulating the ball in the air.
On the other hand, it is also a relatively common play in games between professionals such as the NBA and B League. Is there any merit in choosing a difficult alley-oop?
・Able to draw current
The alley-oop is a flashy play that can liven up the venue. It’s a tough challenge, but if you succeed, you’ll be able to pull the tide of the game and inspire your teammates.
It can be said that it is a great advantage that if the development of the game is not suitable or the shot is difficult to score, if you succeed in the alley-oop, you can change the flow.
– Easier to succeed than other plays
Despite its high difficulty, alley-oops also have the advantage of having a higher success rate than other plays and less risk of steals and missed shots.
For example, let’s assume a situation where there is a player with the ball, a player trying to receive a pass, and an opposing defender. In a 2-on-1 situation, the player with the ball has three possible options:
・Shoot yourself
・Dribble to break through and connect to shoots and passes
– pass to teammates
If you shoot yourself or try to dribble to break through, the opponent may block and steal the ball. Passes to teammates also have a low trajectory such as chest passes and bounce passes (bound passes), and the fear of being cut cannot be ignored.
On the other hand, a high trajectory alley-oop pass reduces the chances of an interception or block. If the player who receives the pass chooses a dunk shot that hits the ball directly into the ring, there is almost no worry that the shot will miss.
Another advantage is that the risk of the ball being stolen by the defense is low because the ball is caught and then shot.
If the cooperation between players and the accuracy of the play are high, it would be a good idea to add an alley-oop to the options.
■ Tips for a successful alley-oop
Alley-oop is a play that requires extremely high technique, physical ability, and teamwork. What exactly do you need to pay attention to in order to be successful?
Here are 3 tips for a successful alley-oop.
・Coordinating the timing of passes and jumps
If the timing to pass and the timing to jump are not aligned, it will lead to missed passes and missed catches. In order to succeed in an alley-oop, it is important to make eye contact between the passer and the shooter to communicate.
In addition to the timing of the pass, the passer is also required to have speed and control of the pass. Practice regularly so that you can reliably control the ball and pass the ball as you wish.
・Increase jumping power
When receiving an alley-oop pass and attempting to dunk, the shooter must jump high enough to reach the top of the ring with his palm.
It depends on your height and arm length, but you need to acquire the ability to jump about 1m. Strengthen your lower body muscles and increase your jumping power.
In addition to training your muscles, it is also important to learn tricks for flying high, such as raising and lowering your arms to build momentum for flying, and bending your knees to build strength in your lower body.
・Train the trunk
The shooter must maintain balance in the air between receiving the ball and shooting. It is also important to train your core, such as your abdominal muscles and back muscles, so that you can maintain your posture in the air.
Strengthening the core is said to improve jumping power. If you want to score a shot from an alley-oop pass, we recommend adding strength training to your practice routine.
■ The reason why you can’t get fouled in Alley-Oop
In basketball there is a foul called “goaltending”.
Goaltending means that “the shot ball has reached the highest point and is starting to fall toward the ring” or “the shot touches the backboard”, and must not touch the ball higher than the ring. That’s the rule.
In short, a ball that is higher than the ring and has the potential to enter the ring is not allowed to be touched by either team. If the defense touches it, the opposing team will score, and if the offense touches it, it will be the opponent’s ball.
Looking at the rules, some of you may be thinking, “Isn’t the alley-oop considered goaltending?”
The point is that goaltending is a rule about “shooting”. Goaltending does not apply in an alley-oop, as a high-launched ball hits the “pass”.
However, goaltending may be applied when the referee judges that it was a shot instead of a pass.
■ Decide the alley-oop and liven up the team
The alley-oop is one of the most visually striking basketball plays. If you succeed, you may be able to liven up the venue and draw a good flow into the team.
On the other hand, it is difficult to play because it is necessary to match the timing of the pass and the jump, and to make a pass with a high degree of accuracy. It is important to practice repeatedly, improve coordination with teammates, and improve jumping ability.
Why don’t you incorporate it into your alley-oop practice and liven up your team?
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2023-07-12 01:01:44
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