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Tell me about the tactics of basketball. Is the sport of basketball artistic?
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Although basketball may not be viewed as artistic when a team of players is all working together and in sync, the sport of basketball can be a thing of beauty. There is a timing and rhythm to the way the ball moves, how players make cuts and run down the floor, the perfect timing of passes, and when a player shoots in rhythm, it can all look and feel like a classic Renaissance painting to a discerning eye when watching.

The tactics of basketball can be thought of as reminiscent of war. The player who is dribbling the basketball wants to attack the defender aggressively and make him lose his balance or even embarrass him if the battle is very heated. Once the goal of passing the first defender is achieved, the player dribbling the ball may be able to drive all the way to the rim, shoot a mid-range shot open or defended, keep dribbling past another defender to get a better shot, pass to a teammate on the three-point line, or pass to another player running towards the basket. The possibilities are endless, and those are just examples of when things go right for the offense.

As a defender, you want to stand your ground and not allow the offense to go around you or back you down and shoot over you if you are both close to the basket. You can choose to play with strength or quickness as you try to disrupt whatever the person handling the ball is trying to do. It is important to be light on your feet and not let your weight transfer to your heels or a skilled ballhandler will be able to go around you or make you further lose your balance.

There is so much strategy to the game of basketball, and always more to learn and study as a seasoned watcher and/or player is able to pick up more knowledge about the game. It is a glorious thing to watch and experience the sport of basketball.