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So there is this one guy who you think could be the one. He has all the qualities that you are looking for and you really think that your mother would approve and you r dad can actually befriend him. Oh and your older brother will not reject him, either. And let us say this guy is already a friend or a co-worker that you do not exactly hang around with but is an easy to talk to acquaintance. And you want to get to know him better and hopefully start something romantic between the two of you. Well, worry your pretty head about it no more. Here are some tips on how to ask him out without coming on too strong or being cheap and being mistaken as easy.

# First, start off with easy small talk and try to find a common ground and then casually ask him if he’d like to grab a cup of coffee with you some time to chat more about that hobby you both share or that movie you both liked as kids, etc. How to ask him out should start as simple and casual. And there can never be anything simpler and more casual than grabbing a cup of coffee with a friend. It is not a date per se, but at least it will give you the privacy and freedom as well as space to get to know him and vice versa.

# And of course there are those friendly parties that you could ask him to attend with you. It would be a lot easier if there would also be people there that he would know, so he would not feel too restricted and it will relax him even more. You can socialize and catch a few minutes talking and getting to know each other. This is also a great opportunity to see him in the company of people he is friendly with. So a party where common friends are present is another great idea on how to ask him out.

# Another effective technique on how to ask him out is by doing a little research on your part and find out what it is he is interested in. Does he like movies? If that is so, what kind? Does he like watching basket ball games? Perhaps you can invite him when there is a game o n in the stadium.

# Plan an activity that focuses on his interests. This will give him a signal that you are sharing what his likes are and is game with it. And he will start being more comfortable around you and who knows what will happen after then? After trying these tips, then you should stand back and let him do his part. By this time, you have laid all your cards down and had made your intentions clear. How to ask him out? It is easy, and would guarantee you favorable results as long as you keep on being honest and showing him the real you.

Two important skills in basketball are faking and moving without the ball. Both should be practiced well.

Faking

In order to be an offensive threat you must be able to elude your guard whether you have the ball or not. A fake is an act designed to throw your guard off balance, so you can drive past him or free yourself for a shot. Do this by faking with your head, eyes, feet, shoulders, and body.

The fake drive-and-shot is designed to throw the defensive player off balance and force him back to make room for the shot. Feint a dribble around the guard, using the front foot to force him back.

The offensive player then comes up to position for the shot. Any feint will produce some recoiling action on the guard’s part. The fake shot-and-drive is a maneuver in which the player with the ball fakes a shot at the basket to draw the guard close to him so he can dribble around him.

When you are faking, keep the ball protected and in position for the dribble. The first stride should be a long one with the right foot if going right, placing the ball well out in front while driving by the guard.

A double fake is executed by faking a drive with a deep step to the right, causing the guard to drop back a little. The offensive man then moves his front foot a bit back and poises for a set shot.

As the guard comes up on his toes to stop the shot, the offensive man lowers his body and drives off his front foot, placing the ball well out ahead and drives in for the goal. To go to the right side, the deep step is faked to the left with the right foot. The shot is faked, then comes the drive to the right. A left-handed player will use his left foot as the forward foot and follow the same technique as above.

In starting a fake, a player never knows whether it will be a single or a double fake. This will depend on the action of the guard. Sometimes a guard commits himself on the first fake. If he is not fooled on the first fake, then try the double fake.

A common fault of many players executing feints is that they do not allow enough time for the defensive player to “fall for” the deception. Shooting or driving too soon simply means that the deception is wasted.

Moving without the ball

Players often do not know how to act offensively when they do not have the ball. In my coaching experience I have found this to be especially true of young players. Too frequently they do nothing. They stand around watching the man with the ball, waving their arms for a pass even though he is closely guarded. The easiest man to guard is the player who stands around and moves slowly and aimlessly. Basketball is a team game and all five players must work as a unit to get the best results.

A player without the ball can do the following:

1. Move at all times to prevent the defense from double- teaming a teammate.

2. Keep the middle of the court open to permit plays down the middle.

3. Set up a screen for teammates.

4. Be alert to cut in for a possible play.

Situations change with every pass of the ball. Watch for weaknesses in the defense so you may take advantage of them.

It is important to know what you intend to do. Indiscriminate running will only tire you out. Never run straight or in circles. An opponent can easily guard you. Deception and change of pace will help you elude your guard.

Learn to fake and also to move without the ball, and you will become a much more valuable player for your team.