What Is An And One In Basketball?

In basketball “and one” is a play where a player scores whilst being fouled, in basketball if you are fouled while shooting and the shot goes in you get the points from the shot as well as a free throw for an extra point hence the phrase “and one” These plays can often be momentum swingers for their teams as they get the players and the crowd excited, also the extra point from the free throw assuming they make it can be very important in late game situations. The And One rule applies to all shots on the court in live play and a player can be fouled whilst dunking or shooting from anywhere and potentially get an and one play.

How To Get And One Plays?

To get an And One play you need to get fouled whilst in the act of shooting, so how does one go about that? To pull off these plays players will need physical strength, finesse and mental strength, without these players will struggle to convert these opportunities.

Physical Strength

This is probably the most obvious thing a player will need to get and one plays. If a player is being fouled in the act of shooting then presumably they are imparting some kind of physical force on the shooting player. The player shooting will need to be strong enough to absorb this force without losing control so they can get a shot on basket. Often when players take contact while shooting they lose a lot of shot power so being stronger helps these players still throw a good shot up. Luckily everyone can get a bit stronger so if you want to build strength for basketball stick around and we will be posting a series of workouts soon.

Finesse

Basketball is also a game of finesse and accuracy and so a player who has superior control of his/her body can contort ther bodies to optimum angles whilst adjusting for contact, this works hand in hand with strength as we mentioned before. The more finesse control a player has the more accurate they can be in these stressful angles and situations. A finesse finish for example could be a player switching hands on a layup to absorb contact easier and keep the ball away from the defender.

Mental Strength

Basketball players need to be mentally strong to make these and one plays as well. These plays usually entail taking a lot of contact and a mentally weak player may shy away from the contact which often times leads to a turnover or a blocked shot. Players need to be mentally strong so they can embrace the contact and not be afraid. The more mentally strong a player is the easier it is to jump into contact. Many players get injured jumping at strange angles to avoid contact and its actually sometimes better to take the hit on your own terms and jumping willingly into the contact.

“And1” Is Also The Name Of A Popular Basketball Clothing Brand

And1 was established in 1993 and is a sportswear, shoe and clothing brand with an emphasis on the game of basketball. They Sponsor numerous college, high school and NBA athletes and have hosted sponsored many basketball tournaments over the years and were huge on the streetball scene with the And1 Mixtape Tour videos and big events. They even made a reality tv show about the mixtape tour as they went city to city playing the best local players of each area. They were also featured in a couple of video games (And1 Streetball and Street Hoops) on the Playstation 2 and Gameloft the mobile game maker have made some games for phone devices that include the And1 brand.

Frequently Asked Questions About And One

1. Are “And One’s” an official tracked statistic?

No if you get an And One in the game of basketball it isn’t tracked as a statistic on the stat sheet, the only thing that will get recorded is the foul and the free throw made or missed.

2. Why Do Players Shout And One In Games Sometimes?

Many players will shout And One if they make a shot and despite being fouled, they may also shout it if the referee doesnt call a foul to draw attention to the contact they received after the shot.

3. What Company Owns The And1 Clothing Brand?

The And1 clothing brand is owned by two parent groups