What is the 50-40-90 club in basketball?

The 50-40-90 club in basketball refers to shooting percentages for different designated shots. The 50 represents your shooting percentage from the field (all shots taken during a live game). The 40 represents your shooting percentage from 3 points, and the 90 represents your shooting percentage from the free throw line. This is a very difficult … Read more

How to Pick a Runner Off Second Base

 One of the trickiest things in baseball is picking guys off bases. None are more intricate than attempting a pick-off play at second base due to the base’s location in relation to the pitcher, as well as the location of the defenders. It takes well-timed execution to successfully pick a runner off second base. Picking … Read more

MLB Stadium Dimensions (Capacity and More)

One of the best part of major league baseball is all of the different types of stadium designs and dimensions throughout the league. Let’s look at the dimensions down both lines, gaps, and center field as well as the seating capacity for each park. We will also include the current name of the stadium, when … Read more

What is a drop on a baseball bat?

A “drop” on a baseball bat refers to the difference between the bat length and bat weight of the baseball bat. Baseball bats are measured in inches and ounces. The drop requirement changes at each level, and the pros can do whatever they want. So if a bat is a -3 (minus 3, you may … Read more

What does a bonus mean in basketball?

The bonus rule in basketball comes into effect when a specific number of fouls is reached, and the opposing team is then awarded free throws. This means that common off-the-ball fouls result in free throws when the offense is “in the bonus”, also referred to as the defense being “in the penalty”.  Teams under the … Read more

What is ISO in Basketball?

ISO in basketball refers to an offensive play where the player with the ball is in isolation against a single defender.  Usually, the rest of the offensive players will clear out from a specific area of the basketball court so that the man with the ball can attack his defender one on one. This play … Read more

What is a carry in basketball?

A “carry” in basketball, also known as palming the ball, is when the ball handler allows his hand to go under the ball, and essentially moves with the ball without dribbling it momentarily. A carrying violation is essentially a travel and double dribble in one. Traveling is moving with the ball without dribbling, and double … Read more