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A Steal in Basketball is when you stael the ball from your oponent. so if ou either intersept the ball when he is about to shoot or when you grab the ball from him when he is dribling
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoStealing occurs when a defensive player legally gains control of the ball from an offensive player.
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What is the filexibility in basketball?
in basketball you have to be able to jump and move your body in a way to steal the ball or get it in the basket.
What sentence is for conceal about basketball?
When playing basketball, it is important to conceal the ball from your opponents who would try to steal it from you.
What is it called when you're dribbling a basketball and the defense takes the ball away from you?
A steal.
What does 'picking pockets' mean in basketball?
it means that you steal it while the opponent is dribbling
Anyone know where to find a decent leather basketball with the Texas Longhorns logo on it?
go to the gym at Texas university and steal a basketball.
Is a steal a turnover in basketball?
If they actual jump ball takes place then yes. If the jump ball results in an alternating possession then no steal is awarded.
Why do basketball players have numbered tops?
so Micheal Jordan can steal there top numbers
Can you steal in basketball?
No, you should play nicely and honestly in order to be a good team player and win the game!
Can you strip the ball in basketball?
NO... you would have to steal it ... stripping the ball like in football would Intel that you wrestling for the ball in basketball they will call it a foul or a jump ball if you try to strip it ...
Which player gets credited with a steal in basketball the player who tips the ball or the player who grabs the tipped ball?
The player who tips the ball.
What does cherry picking mean in basketball?
In basketball, a "cherry pick" is when the opposing team is playing defense and once they gain possession, such as a steal or turnover, they will have a man down at the other end of the court, alone to pass it to, to make the easy basket.
What does wolf meanin basketball terms?
Whenever a basketball player is dribbling down the court and a defensive player is coming from behind, your teammates/fans yell "wolf" to tell the person with possession of the ball to beware that the defense is about to steal the ball.
