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Learning Exercises For Women's Basketball By : Jim Brown As a basketball player, I find jumping as the most essential part in women's basketball along with the ability to shoot and the ability to run fast. Jump shots, lay-up and blocking shots will require jumping and high at that. How To Improve Shooting Skills By : Jim Brown Watching girl's basketball especially the local league is simple not one of my deepest interest. It is often hard to watch a game that is simply not exciting. As a point guard of my basketball team, I often watch in disbelief why my other team mates have low scoring attempts than I am when in fact they are as skilled as me. Successful Scoring Tips For Girl's Basketball By : Jim Brown Shooting, whether inside the paint or outside the paint, is a very significant aspect of a basketball game. The more score you pile over your opponent up, the more chances you got of winning the whole thing. Basketball: A Filipino Addiction By : Jim Brown There's no other country in Asia that has a much richer history in basketball than the Philippines. This country located in the Southeast area of Asia has had its fair share of international basketball history. Basketball: Learn Your Moves By : Jim Brown It would be pretty boring to watch a basketball game with no interesting moves at all. As we all may know, basketball is a game where players can learn different moves whether as a strategy or simple moves to give the crowd excitement. Five Best Nba Point Guards By : Jim Brown He is the one who dictates the tone of the game and their respective teams as well. The point guard is the extension of the coach of the team. Without great point guards, a team would definitely be having a hard time executing their plays. Vertical Jump: Defying Gravity Or Just A Myth? By : Alan Largo The vertical jump is quite possibly one of the most sought-after abilities in any sport and by every athlete. You may wonder why the vertical jump is held in such high esteem by people ranging from backyard ballers to NFL combine coaches. The Secrets To Your Best Vertical Leap By : Alan Largo If you are like other fans, you know that one of the most majestic moves in basketball is the alley-oop and the dunk. Both of these are impossible to perfect without massive air time. The key to getting huge air is a powerful vertical jump that can allow you to reach the very limits of your potential in terms of athleticism. Mavericks Fall Short Against The Bulls By : Clarke Baldwin It appeared the Dallas Mavericks were going to beat the Chicago Bulls again in the preseason. It turns out their fate was not so predictable. Lebron James the Best Player in the NBA By : Clarke Baldwin Lebron James has the dribbling skills of a point guard and the physical grit of a power forward. He can dunk from almost the free throw line, and also drain the threes. Basketball Uniforms: A Sign Of The Times By : Victor Epand A brief analysis of how historic and current male clothing fashion trends affect the appearance and style of basketball uniforms. Dallas Mavericks Stomp the Washington Wizards By : Clarke Baldwin Dallas Mavericks dominate in preseason game against the Washington Wizards. First game of the Mavericks preseason. How Do You Get Instant Massive Basketball Exposure? By : rali todd How do you get massive exposure and get some of the top college and pro recruits beating down your door and filling your mailbox full of scholarships and contracts? Great question. And It's not as hard as you think! I have always said and believed that the greatest basketball player in the world will do nothing unless the right people, and I mean the right people know of him. The History of Dennis Rodman By : Kevin Bailey Dennis Rodman, also known as "Dennis the Menace", took over the NBA with extraordinary defense, find out how his career unfolded and what happened next. How to Increase Basketball Speed and Power By : Dave Lemanczyk Coordination and stability are the foundations of athletic mobility. Dynamic movement training is a necessity in providing sound speed and power methods. Top Five Legendary Nba Players By : Jim Brown The National Basketball Association has produced so many talents and almost every era showcases different superstars. Through the years, there has been a constant flow of great players that leave their marks in the world of basketball. Top Five Basketball Centers Of All Time By : Jim Brown Have you ever wondered who are the best among the best with regards to basketball? Have you compared your top 10 players to anyone? Well this article is going to help you out on seeking the top 10 elite basketball players of all time. How To Get The Most Out Of Your Vertical Leap By : Alan Largo Do you feel like you are stuck to the ground? Have you ever dreamed of dunking on someone or blocking the shot of the tallest guy on the other team? All these dreams are possible and they all involve vertical jumping ability... How to Shoot a Basketball - The Three Step System By : Stuart Brown In this article, I am going to look at the three step system of how to shoot a basketball and how you can go about improving your basketball game in a gradual and predictable way. How To Guarantee Your Basketball Skills And Talent By : rali todd One of the worst things you can do when it come to achieving your Basketball goals is failing to Set them and knowing exactly what you want. Here are the steps and inside tricks to achieving your basketball goal. Basketball Training for Big-Time Immediate Results By : Dave Lemanczyk To prepare for basketball greatness, a player needs to harness his individual skills and engage in a movement training program. There are no short cuts to the peaks of greatness and you don't have time to waste. How Do You Get Instant Massive Basketball Exposure Part 2 By : rali todd If you are just waiting around for teams and schools to find you an offer you a scholarship or contract, good luck. If you are really serious about achieving your hoop dreams then you must be pro active and get your name spreading like wildfire so you can ensure your success. Five Easy Tips To Make The Basketball Team By : rali todd As I am sure you are getting prepared for this up coming basketball season, there are a lot of little easy things you can and should be doing to guarantee you will make the final cut. I have been receiving tons of emails lately asking if I have any tips or secrets on how to make a basketball team. How To Instantly Improve Your Basketball Game By : rali todd With so many drills and different ways to practice to improve your game, you could very easily get confused and frustrated trying to compile a perfect practice plan. Some of the main components I have always stressed with all my private basketball clients, whether they are beginners or an NBA veteran, is to try and train smarter and not just harder. How To Guarantee Basketball Growth By : rali todd One very important aspect about any sport, not just basketball is continual growth and development. When you are not growing you are doing the opposite... Dying! Successful basketball players and those who aren't achieving their dreams are different. Basketball Secret Key To Success By : rali todd How to separate your game from the competition to distinguish yourself as a heart thumping, crowd pleasing, talk of the town All-STAR baller! Six Skills All Stars Master By : rali todd Have you ever noticed that some ballers seem to shine compared to other ballers? There are some special, dominate hoopers that just seem to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Are you one of them? Do fans come to watch you play? Or do they come to see one of your teammates? The Secrets Behind A Quick Release By : rali todd The difference between someone having a quick release and someone that takes more time to shoot is what they do before they catch the ball that makes the difference. Oscar Robertson: The Milwaukee Bucks' First Star By : Attila Jancsina Oscar Robertson is the Milwaukee Bucks' first star player. Known as "The Big O", Robertson is a recipient of the MVP award in 14 professional seasons. Robertson is an inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame and also one of the 50 greatest NBA players in history. Basketball at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 will be Sure to Dominate as a Crowd Favorite By : David Horne Basketball is definitely a global sport that has shown continued growth over recent years and the Beijing Olympics will showcase some of the worlds best players outside of the USA. The Rules Of Basketball By : Alan Richardson This is a team sport where two teams, consisting of nine members each, throw ball into a ten-foot high basket of the opponent in order to get a score. While one team member aims for the basket, member of the other team prevents him from doing so. The Real History of Basketball By : Sebastian Marders A look into the bloody precursor to the game we now love. Basketball, played the Mayan way. Michael Jordan: The Cliff Notes By : Sebastian Marders Michael Jordan was born three days after Valentine's Day in 1963. He brought a new level of excitement to the game of basketball, and is now retired, much to the relief of his opponents, and despite coming back several times previously. Improving Your Basketball Game with Strength Training and Endurance Techniques By : Sebastian Marders Some simple things you can do to improve your game. Basketball Basics: Faking and Moving Without the Ball By : Jimmy Cox Two important skills in basketball are faking and moving without the ball. Both should be practiced well. The Techniques Of Passing The Ball By : Jimmy Cox A good passing team is a beautiful sight to watch. A team that can handle the ball and pass well is a tough team to beat. Follow the tips in this article and your team will be well on their way to success Defensive Tactics In Basketball Explained By : Jimmy Cox Understanding the defense in basketball is crucial to being successful playing the game. This article will help you to understand the basic tactics and learn how to succeed in the game of basketball. The Art of Defense in Basketball By : Jimmy Cox In playing basketball, each player must be conditioned to change quickly from offense to defense. This mental trick must be learned before any kind of defense can become operative. Attitudes Necessary for Basketball Players Explained By : Jimmy Cox One must have that "do-or-die" spirit and wholehearted determination to give his best at all times. A basketball player, no matter how good, is a detriment to the team if he does not have a keen desire to play the game. Modern Basketball Defense Explained By : Jimmy Cox A decent share of the credit for a good defense can be traced to the mental attitude of the team's players. Their defensive attitude should be aggressive. Establishing a Practice Schedule for Basketball By : Jimmy Cox As far as the time of practice is concerned, I feel the best time to practice is right after school. I feel it is desirable to have several practice sessions at night before we begin the regular season's schedule so that we might accustom the players to game conditions. I conduct several game type scrimmages at night before the opening game. Basketball Drills Secrets Of The Zone By : Jimmy Cox Writer Glen C. Brown author of `Secrets Of The Zone Press` writes from this extraordinary coaching and basketball skilled book. Basketball Basics: Tactical Defense Explained By : Jimmy Cox Most of us have a tendency to think of tactical situations in terms of offense. The jump ball, out-of-bounds, and free throw line-ups are generally considered to be excellent scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, only one team will have an opportunity to score: the one that gets the ball. One team will be required to take the defensive. Basketball Basics: How To Dribble By : Jimmy Cox Dribbling is a very important fundamental of both offensive and defensive basketball. Offensively it is used to advance the ball in the back court, to make a drive-in to the basket, and to free oneself from close or congested defensive areas. Defensively, the dribble has become very effective in stalling tactics, especially when a press is being used. Early Days Of March Madness By : Kathy Giegel From John Naismith to the insanity of today, March Madness comes with history. Using Concealed Defense Strategies in Basketball By : Jimmy Cox There is nothing more embarrassing to a basketball coach than to spend an entire game attacking a man-for-man defense - then learn the opponents used a zone. Those coaches who have been in the game for any length of time will probably recall just such an affair. The object of concealing the defense is to confuse the opponents so they will attack with the least appropriate offense. N C A A And N B A: Interlocked By : Jim Brown Several decades ago, the drafting of players by the National Basketball Association was afforded only to those who have already passed and graduated from their collegiate classes. Solutions To Basketball Problems By : Jim Brown How should a shooter take cover after his or her long shot? Is it really safe to loosen up on defense after losing possession of the basketball? These are just a few of the challenging situations that put most novice basketball players in a quandary. How Basketball Is Played And The Rules You Must Follow By : Gregg Hall There were many sports made but only one was made by DR. James Naismith a Canadian physical instructor. The game was made and started playing back in the day. Soon it would become a game that would be played all over the world and would be a sport that someday people would be getting paid to play that is how popular it would come to be. Why Power Training is Essential to Becoming a Faster Athlete By : David Horne For many athletes they are just wasting their precious time by doing nothing but sprints when trying to become faster athletes. Add some power training to your workouts and watch your speed take off! The Legacy of Michael Jordan By : Jonathon Hardcastle Although he has been retired for several years now, Michael Jordan is still widely regarded as the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. His influence was felt not only in the way the game was played, but also in how it was perceived around the world. Larry Legend - The NBA Player By : Jonathon Hardcastle Larry Bird is widely regarded as one of the three greatest NBA players to ever lace up their sneakers on basketball's premiere stage alongside Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson. Shooting The Perfect Free Throw By : Jonathon Hardcastle The free throw is quite the important part of basketball, showing a basic level of finesse and skill in the player making the shot. Basketball Skills - How To Use Effective Passing Skills To Get To The Hoop By : Gregg Hall Playing and winning a good game of basketball are two different things. You need to have a good team and team players to win the game. You need to be able to pass good and get to the hoop without any problems. Michael Jordan - From Unlikely Basketball Player To Internationally Known Superstar By : Gregg Hall Michael Jordan was part of two award winning gold medalist Olympic teams. His first team won the first gold medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics and the second one was in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games. He set a record in NBA by making the highest career regular season scoring average of 30.1 points per game. How The Sport Of Basketball Got Its Start And How It Has Evolved By : Gregg Hall Basketball was first discovered by DR. James Naismith who was a Canadian physical instructor. It was first played in the winter of 1892 on January the 20th. How To Be A Proficient Coach In The Game Of Basketball By : Gregg Hall Being part of a basketball team or even leading the team requires certain tactics and strategies that must be put into play. The game of basketball is about a lot more than just shooting some hoops. It requires a lot of planning and preparation in making a strong team and helps the players to play their best. What You Need To Know To Be A Good Basketball Coach By : Gregg Hall If you have decided that you want to coach a basketball team you will want to start with the bare minimum and that is to know and understand the essentials of the game and the core concepts. Once you grasp this part of coaching you will be able to get all of the players on the same page and coordinate a game that everyone loves to participate in as well as to watch. More Than Just A Ball Game By : Jim Brown The 1966 NCAA title game between Texas Western College and Kentucky which brought racial equality to the forefront of basketball changed the sport in many ways. Learning About The Game That Made The National Basketball Association Famous By : Jim Brown Any rookie fan is sure to have questions about the game of basketball. They want to learn all about the game that made the NBA famous. Deeetrooittt Basketball--History of the Pistons By : Ann Knapp In the last couple of decades, the Detroit Pistons have become a real town favorite, like the Pistons and the Tigers. They have a reputation of being one of the toughest teams in the NBA, hence the nickname, "The Bad Boys." With their home in The Palace, the Pistons are within a luxury sedan ride away from most places in the Detroit suburbs. Basketball Domination: Secrets To Becoming A Basketball Court Legend By : Kenneth Edwards How to play dominating basketball. The secrets begins in an unlikely place, fundamentals. Dress For Success By : Jim Brown Three reasons why the NBA dress code is a good thing. Three On Three The Solution By : Jonathon Hardcastle You like playing basketball, right? Yes you do. On the other hand you are not young any more (this phrase is applicable to people from 19 to 80) and you do not feel capable of running up and down the full court. It is difficult to find nine players and to play five on five. Increase Your Vertical Jump By : Kyle Oxenham Learn helpful tips to increase your vertical jump with exercises,nutrition and recovery. How To Shoot A Basketball By : Kyle Oxenham In this article you will find helpful tips to increase your basketball shooting skills. Fantasy Basketball 101 By : Joseph Kenny Fantasy basketball gives fans a chance to experience what it is like to manage their own franchise. If you're a typical 'back-seat driver' during the regular basketball season, there is no better chance to enforce your own decisions when comes to trading and drafting than to create your own fantasy basketball team. Teams And Players Who Made Pro Basketball History By : William Smith The pro basketball history in the US can be traced to a game played at the YMCA in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1896. How To Select An Outdoor Basketball Hoop By : William Smith One of the most common sights in the US is an outdoor basketball hoop mounted on a wall next to a paved driveway, on the sidewall of a house or over the garage door. Nike Women's Basketball Shoes Are The Choice Of USA By : William Smith Nike does it again with their Shox line of footwear. Nike Shox shoes, sneaker, and clogs defy the laws of physics by giving you an unnatural amount of bounce in your step. NBA Basketball Shoes Are Much More Than Just Footwear By : William Smith Whether you're a serious baller or just practicing your jumper in the driveway, most good stores have got the shoes for you. College Basketball History Is Filled With Milestones By : William Smith Basketball owes its origin to Dr. James Naismith, who devised the sport in 1892. How To Build A Great Basketball Court By : William Smith Everyone wants to have a basketball court but very few know how to build a basketball court Great NBA Basketball Dunks By : William Smith "Holy crap, did you see that dunk?" How To Buy An Indoor Basketball Hoop By : William Smith If you plan to buy on the Internet, stores are responsible for providing you with correct and current prices. Do You Need A College Basketball Camp By : William Smith It is the mission of most camps to provide the best programs and staff to fully meet the various basketball and fitness needs of their participants. Huffy Basketball Hoop For Beginners And Professionals By : William Smith The Huffy basketball hoop is one of the most popular hoops available in the market. Womens College Basketball League - History By : Nicky Pilkington The history of women's college basketball started in Smith College for girls in 1893.

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