Basketball · coming to BlackForge Sports
Basketball guides for new players and parents
New to basketball, or helping a young athlete who is? These guides explain the basics in plain English. BlackForge Sports is live for youth baseball today, and basketball is on our roadmap.
- Basketball rules for beginnersScoring, dribbling, fouls and how a game is won, explained simply.Read the guide
- Basketball positions explainedGuards, forwards and centers, and who does what on the court.Read the guide
- Youth basketball equipment checklistShoes, ball, safety gear and a simple gym bag list.Read the guide
- Basketball terms for new parentsPlain-English definitions of the words you will hear in the gym.Read the guide
- How to prepare for basketball seasonBefore the season, first practice, home drills and game day.Read the guide
- Basketball fouls and violationsWhat the whistle means, and what happens next.Read the guide
- How to watch a basketball gameWhat to look for when you are new to the sidelines.Read the guide
- Basketball skills to practice at homeDribbling, passing, footwork and shooting ideas for home.Read the guide
- Basketball parent sideline etiquetteCheering, officials, playing time and talking after the game.Read the guide
- How to choose a youth basketball teamProgram types and the questions to ask before signing up.Read the guide
Free early access · baseball live now, basketball coming
Want basketball in BlackForge Sports?
We are building the app one sport at a time, starting with baseball. Join the early-access list and tell us you want basketball next.
- Live scores and box scores
- Player cards that build themselves
- Parent-controlled profiles
We are starting with baseball. Signing up tells us you want basketball next. You can also use the full sign-up form.