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10 Basketball Skills You should Learn By : Jason Richards Learning how to play basketball is learning its fundamentals. Here are those: 3 Key Lessons to Improve Your Rebounding Skill By : Jason Richards There are 2 occasions where you can get the ball off the bounce: when you are on the offense and when you are on the defense. Either way, you need to learn these lessons to become an overall rebounder of your team: 3 Proven and Tested Basketball Plays (and some Extras!) By : Jason Richards Are you a member of a basketball team that has recently suffered a string of losses? Are you starting to feel hopeless and are considering quitting altogether? Don't lose hope. If your basketball coach is scrambling for a play that would be guaranteed to work on your upcoming game, then be his pet by introducing these time-tested basketball plays that will surely be scores when executed correctly: 7 Areas in Improving Your Basketball Game By : Jason Richards Becoming a better basketball player doesn't happen over night. It involves serious work, discipline, dedication, and the love of the game to become the player you want to be. So to help you out on your way to become a better basketball player in the future, here are 7 areas you need to improve: A Glance at the History of Basketball By : Jason Richards What is it about basketball that makes it soo popular? Why are there so many people who take interest in being part of the game? Wherever you go, you will spot people both young and old who get hooked on basketball. They say it is cool to be playing the game but aside from that there are several values and disciplines that one can derive from basketball. But how did basketball start out? Let us take a A Glance at the History of Basketball By : Jason Richards What is it about basketball that makes it soo popular? Why are there so many people who take interest in being part of the game? Wherever you go, you will spot people both young and old who get hooked on basketball. They say it is cool to be playing the game but aside from that there are several values and disciplines that one can derive from basketball. But how did basketball start out? Let us take a A Good Insight in Basketball Uniforms By : Jason Richards Basketball uniforms provide a sense of identity for the team players. After all, this is the real essence of uniforms, right? For the audience, it will be easy for them to pinpoint which team is which because of the uniforms. Yet there is more to it. Basketball uniforms undoubtedly inspire some sense of team spirit and unity in every player. It takes some pride for one to wear his basketball uniform. A Look at the Early History of the National Basketball Association By : Jason Richards For one to appreciate what he sees now, he must have a glimpse from the past. Here, we have gathered some data regarding the history of the National Basketball Association which became the symbol of Basketball. Basketball 101: Passing Balls By : Jason Richards Players with superior skills in ball handling normally have the highest scores per game. And since basketball is a game of who scores the most, it is important that players are trained properly with ball handling skills. In this article, we will provide you with information on passing and catching the basketball. Basketball Basics: Footwork By : Jason Richards It is certainly fun watching basketball. But for players, the game isn't just fun. It is challenging. Basketball Basics: Shooting By : Jason Richards Basketball has made superstars out of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Shacquille O'Neal and many others. In almost every country, there are breeds of basketball icons. Basketball Basics: Shooting Drills By : Jason Richards If you are playing basketball, you want to play it excellently. Who wouldn't want to be recognized as an outstanding basketball player? Basketball Basics: Sweep By : Jason Richards Basketball is a very exciting sport. There are numerous basketball stars and icons that have swept the basketball viewing public throughout the years. Each basketball team is also equally popular because they are the cradle of the basketball superstars. Basketball Basics: The Different Types of Dribbling By : Jason Richards Basketball players only have two options in moving the ball from one teammate to another, either by passing or by dribbling. Here we will focus on the various types of dribbling typically observed on the court. Basketball Basics: Tips for Good Rebounding By : Jason Richards Basketball is indeed one of the most popular sports in the world. Through the years, the sport has created superstars and icons out of basketball players. No wonder, many kids nowadays aspire to become professional or star basketball players. Basketball Fun Facts: NBA Records By : Jason Richards Scoring Basketball Quick Tips: What to Do When Not Holding the Ball By : Jason Richards Ten players are required to play in the game of basketball but only one person is holding the ball at any given time. So what do you do when on the offensive side and you're not holding the ball? Here are some quick tips to help you maximize the time you have while on the court. Basketball Rebound for Short Guys By : Jason Richards People often have the misconception that when they aren't tall, they can't make rebounds. Well, this may offer some truths behind it but this doesn't absolutely have to mean that short people don't have the capacity to rebound under the basket. It only takes 3 skills to do just that, whether you equal Yao Ming's height or that of Muggsy Bogues with 5'3! Basketball Rundowns By : Jason Richards As the head of a basketball team, or as a member; there are certain extra pieces of putting together a team that are important to remember. The game of basketball is more than preparing for a game or going to shoot some extra hoops. There are also several other approaches that can be used in order to help build the team and allow them to play their best. Basketball Shoes Standards By : Jason Richards Most basketball players would definitely invest in a reliable pair of basketball shoes. After all, the game of basketball requires you to move vigorously. The movements such as jumping, running, shooting, blocking, and other side to side actions are obviously employed in the basketball game. How can one sustain all the necessary moves when his basketball shoes easily tear away? Basketball Shooting: Its Vital Principles By : Jason Richards The main objective of basketball shooting is accuracy in every release of the ball as it is aimed towards the basket. All basketball players know the importance of accuracy in basketball shooting yet only a few of them are able to do it correctly. Now there is always room for improvement. With a lot of practice and discipline, basketball shooting can always be perfected. Basketball Tips for Better Shots By : Jason Richards Ball...hoops...and a court... Basketball Tips to Make You Play Well By : Jason Richards Many people may tell you that basketball is the coolest game they've ever known. This may be the reason as to why several teenagers and young people start out brandishing themselves with the basics of basketball. In turn, this could also be the same cause as to why many people prefer watching the game either on the court or on television. Basketball Training Aids to Improve Your Game By : Jason Richards If constant practice and sheer dedication aren't enough to improve your game, then you might as well consider acquiring some effective basketball training aids. Basketball: How the Game Started By : Jason Richards It all started with a child's game that the inventor, Dr. James Naismith used to play outside his schoolhouse when he was younger. This game was called duck-on-a-rock, it aimed to knock the duck off the rock by tossing another rock against it. Basketball: The Object of the Game By : Jason Richards Basketball is a fast paced game played on a 94-by-50 foot court (NBA) with 1 basket on opposite sides. Coaching Basketball By : Jason Richards Having a team that is focused on playing the game of basketball is a slam dunk to building a sport that will enhance one's childhood or youth. If you are getting ready to coach the game, knowing the fundamentals of the game is where to start. By doing this, you will be able to bring all of the players into fast action. Descriptions of the Different Basketball Positions By : Jason Richards An organized basketball game is played with 5 players on each side. And each player has his own task to do during the game both on offense and on defense. Here are those: Different Types of Basketball Violations By : Jason Richards Violations can be committed both by the offense and the defense. Here are those: Dribbling Your Way Out Of Trouble By : Jason Richards Learning to play basketball is a lot of hard work. One of the most basic things a player has to learn is dribbling. Dribbling is the act of bouncing the ball continuously with one hand in a repetitive motion which ends when the continuity is disturbed or when the player touches the ball with both hands simultaneously. The ball must be continuously redirected to the floor so that the dribble isn't ended. Elements of the Game - Learning the Basics By : Jason Richards Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world; this has been a staple sport in America where the best of the best battle it out in the NBA (national basketball association). The elements of the game have varied from the origin but haven't changed til modern times. High School Basketball: Your Stepping Stone to a College Basketball Scholarship By : Jason Richards There have been countless films on playing high school basketball and by doing this, the lead actor has landed a college scholarship. This isn't just a Hollywood make-believe event. It can happen even to an unknown athlete in your school-or it could happen to you. How To Become A Successful Baketball Player With Best Workout System By : Nick C. The number one reason jumping will help you in this sport is the slam dunk, but when it really comes to scouts and all around good playing, they care about the essentials. When you can jump higher, you have the ability to rebound better, play better defense and become a better shooter. All these things are what make up a good basketball player. How to Execute Screen Play By : Jason Richards Learning the fundamentals of a screen play is an important skill to improve your offensive game. Screen plays can be used in different ways: to free your teammate from his defender by providing your body as a wall, to allow a few seconds of free time to make a shot off the screen, to free yourself so that you can give a pass to another player, or to switch defenders to gain a height advantage. How to Improve Your Game- Get better Moves with Style By : Jason Richards One of the best things in a basketball game is individuality. For some people, they can often show the best skills when playing the game. The moves that enable better chances of getting a score are simply priceless during a game. How to Improve Your Game- Get better Moves with Style By : Jason Richards One of the best things in a basketball game is individuality. For some people, they can often show the best skills when playing the game. The moves that enable better chances of getting a score are simply priceless during a game. How to Jump Higher! Vertical Jumping Secrets from the World’s Best Strength Coaches: Part 4 By : Virgil Aponte From my experience there are numerous ways to improve your vertical jump. And for this reason I went on a mission to get the vertical jump training secrets of 13 of the world’s best strength coaches. In this fourth installment you’ll learn how speed training will increase your vertical jump and why the feet should be considered when putting a program together. How to Jump Higher! Vertical Leap Secrets from the World’s Best Strength Coaches: Part 3 By : Virgil Aponte If it’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that there are numerous ways to improve your vertical jump. And for this reason I went on a mission to get the vertical jump training secrets of 13 of the world’s best strength coaches. In this third installment you’ll learn jump training secrets use by none other than the Michael Jordan Chicago Bull’s. How to Jump Higher! Vertical Leap Secrets from the World’s Best Strength Coaches: Part 5 By : Virgil Aponte If it’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that there are numerous ways to improve your vertical jump. And for this reason I went on a mission to get the vertical jump training secrets of 13 of the world’s best strength coaches. In this 5th installment discover simple techniques that you can incorporate immediately for quick increases in your jumping ability. How to Play Basketball Defense Effectively By : Jason Richards Some people just seem to have the talents and skills necessary for basketball. Some of us though have to toil our way through it and really maximize and take to heart all the trainings we have to endure. Important Pointers for Basketball Coaching By : Jason Richards Playing basketball isn't all about relying on one's skills and knowledge of the game. It further requires teamwork. A player will be unable to score for the team if the rest fail to cooperate in the venture. More so, basketball coaching is an integral ingredient in bringing success for the team. Can just anybody do the coaching? If one has no talent for it, he won't be able to be an effective coach. Lining into the Correct Basketball Positions By : Jason Richards Even though a team only has five players, each of these players has a specific position that they need to stay in. All of these will help the team to work together when the ball is in their court, or to defend the game by being on the opposing team's side. In order to make sure that everyone has an equal chance to play, you will want to have everyone in the proper position and ready to go with their Making the right plays in basketball By : Jason Richards Every basketball team's goal is to improve their skills or their game and play well. It is important that the team has confidence before they set foot on the floor or court. But how can the team acheive confidence? The answer is preparation. Through preparation, the team gains confidence. The team can prepare through practice. Practicing skills and team plays can make the team confident to face any Mental Training in Basketball: The Driving Force in every Game By : Jason Richards Most people would tend to perceive basketball as a purely physical game. You can see that evidence everywhere: endless physical trainings to bout any bodily weaknesses; energy drinks and foods that focus on combating fatigue; clothes and shoes that give comfort during the game; etcetera, etcetera. Mental Training in Basketball: The Driving Force in every Game By : Jason Richards Most people would tend to perceive basketball as a purely physical game. You can see that evidence everywhere: endless physical trainings to bout any bodily weaknesses; energy drinks and foods that focus on combating fatigue; clothes and shoes that give comfort during the game; etcetera, etcetera. NBA Playoff Betting: Is the Zigzag Theory Valid or Poppycock? By : Joe Duffy It’s NBA playoff time and one of the oldest betting theories is the so-called "zigzag" angle. Its critics are as emphatic as the supporters. So who is right? Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy answers. OFFENSIVE BASKETBALL: HOW EACH PLAYER PLAYS By : Jason Richards Basketball is a rough sport but people who regularly play the sport make it really fun to watch, not to mention very easy. If one looks a little bit closer, it has also technicalities and techniques. The object the game is to keep the ball in possession and score at the team's basket. If the team has the basketball they should protect it from the opponent so that they won't be able to steal it from them. Olympic Basketball Preview By : tony michaels A preview of the United States Olympic Basketball Team for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and a review of the players' basketball cards. Olympic Basketball Recap By : tony michaels The Olympic Basketball recap thus far for Team USA 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing is presented here. Player-Dependent Basketball Offense By : Jason Richards Offensive play is actually a team-dependent scheme. Each player must know their roles in making points. While there may be players who can dominate games, all players must take action in order to intensify all moves. Playing basketball with tenacious defense By : Jason Richards During a basketball game, people commonly shout the word "DEFENSE!". Come to think of it, do people in the stadium really know the meaning of the word? Does the basketball team, players and coaches, understand the meaning of the word? Is the value and importance of the word defense recognized? Sometimes basketball players themselves take it for granted. Everyone should remember that it is as important Playing Field for One of the Best Sports of All Time By : Jason Richards When we talk about basketball, people always argue about legends and recent plays; basketball is often dubbed to be one of the best sports of all time. Often being played by men, these are the grounds which they show their skills. You can always find a basketball court near your neighborhood or anywhere in populated places. The playing court is where you can play the game; this section elaborates the Pointers for Basketball Dunking By : Jason Richards The fanatics of the game are usually left in great amazement as they see their favored players dunking the ball in the hoop. In most cases though, basketball dunking stirs the excitement of the crowd. When one of the players dunks the ball, the audience is left to nothing but roaring happily. There is no wonder that today's best basketball players and other budding executioners of the game are into the The basketball pass: Passing to excitement By : Jason Richards One of the skills important for a player to learn before playing the actual game of basketball is passing the basketball. Passing is the act of the handing over the basketball to the player's teammate. Communication between the team members is crucial in passing. You have to acknowledge the pass first, either verbally or nonverbally, before handing over the basketball to a player. Passing can be used as The Strange But True History of Basketball By : Carlos Lintons It would seem that Basketball has been with us forever. Yet it was only in 1881 that Dr. James Naismith created the game that now is one of the most popular games in the United States. What you may not also realise is that Naismith was actually born in Canada, and some wonder if the sport would be so popular in the US had he not been living in Massachusetts at the time he invented it. Tips for Playing Basketball Defense By : Jason Richards They usually say that basketball wins are owed to the proper playing of the defenses. Honestly, when the best defense is projected at every single level of the basketball game, everything will turn out well for the team. Warming up for the big game By : Jason Richards Warm-ups before a basketball game are very important. It conditions the muscles so that proper circulation of blood to these muscles is ensured. It somewhat "practices" the muscles and makes them ready for the rigorous activity it will face during the basketball game. Doing warm-ups are essential to prevent injury to the basketball player while playing the game. This shouldn't be taken for granted because Ways to Score in a Basketball Game By : Jason Richards There are different ways to score in a basketball game. Let us learn each of them: What a Basketball Player should Eat By : Jason Richards A basketball player should eat healthy not just for the game but for his overall health. But since the sport burns a lot of energy, players should eat more foods that contain the right nutrients that will give him the energy to sustain his fuel requirement - but still balanced to attain optimum use. What are the Common Types of Basketball Shots By : Jason Richards Basketball has morphed into a game that not only needs strength and the ability to shoot but also an artful work that requires mental readiness and physical capabilities. If we are to look back, basketball started as an indoor game that shoots the ball into two peach baskets. However, it now has the reputation of hosting some of the greatest sports people in the world. Worthy Tips for Basketball Training By : Jason Richards True enough, how could you become a real big time basketball figure? This is often one of the questions that bugs the basketball player wannabes. You've got to fully understand that before you become a great player, you first have to undergo some intense basketball training. Yes, the basketball figures that you so admire today have been through a lot of rigid basketball training.