On October 14, 2026, a master class entitled “Fundamentals of Basketball Techniques” was conducted at the “Zhaiyq” Sports Complex of Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University. The event was organized by the Department of Physical Education and Initial Military Training of the Faculty of Innovative Education as part of a master class program entitled “Basketball, Volleyball and Judo”. The session was led by Ilyas Sultanov, a Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in basketball, a two-time youth champion of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a coach at the Abai Center Sports School.
During the master class, it was emphasized that basketball is a team sport played between two teams that requires speed, agility, strength, endurance, and quick thinking. The main objective of the game is to score by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s basket while preventing the opponents from scoring in one’s own basket. Success in basketball requires players to have a high level of technical and tactical preparation.
It was also explained that basketball technique is a set of effective methods for performing movements and game-related actions. Proper mastery of technical skills enables players to move freely around the court, control the ball confidently, and perform team actions effectively.
Objective of the master class: to introduce participants to the fundamental technical skills of basketball and develop their abilities in ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive play.
In addition, participants were introduced to the fundamental technical skills of basketball. It was demonstrated that offensive techniques include dribbling, passing and receiving the ball, shooting at the basket, feinting, and moving around the court.
