In the past, sporting goods were only made available for professional athletes. Today, sporting companies are taking every opportunity to supply sports equipment to the public. If you want to purchase exercise equipment to improve your recreational sporting skills, you can consider taking into account the durability, versatility and costs […]
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Basketball Shooting Mechanics
Basic basic shots include the one-hand set shot, free throw, jump shot, three-point shot, hook shot, lay-up, and runner. These shots share certain basic mechanics, including sight, balance, hand position, elbow-in alignment, shooting rhythm, and follow-through. The best way to develop your shot is to concentrate on only one or […]
Defensive Basketball Techniques
Defensive techniques used in preparing for football games can be applied to those used in basketball. In football, the aim is to use schemes, formation, and techniques which limit the advancement of the ball. One technique is to identify the tendencies and find ways to counteract them. For instance, in […]
Two Popular Indoor Sports Starting With the Letter B That Require a Ball to Play
There are many sports and games that people love to play. Some of these take place indoors. Many games start with the letter B but only a few require a ball. Two such games are basketball and bowling. These are great activities to keep fit, have fun and enjoy the […]
Introduction to Basketball Camps
Athletes can benefit a lot from basketball camps, since these allow them to perform their best in sports and learn the true meaning of teamwork. Athletes will be physically and mentally pushed to the limits no matter what they are attending: a basketball camp for a day or one that […]
Spud Webb Dunk Or How to Dunk a Basketball
Do you remember Spud Webb winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1986? Standing at only 5’6″!, Spud beat the defending champion Dominique Wilkins with a variety of nasty dunks – a one-handed 360, a two-handed double pump and a 180 reverse double-pump just to name some. So, it’s clear […]
Developing the Point Guard Mentality – 8 Characteristics of Great Point Guards
Developing the skills of the point guard is a tedious, careful, and slow process. Coaches can cultivate excellent point guards if they take the right approach to the mental aspect of the game first. Great point guards are tough, unselfish, understand the game, and mentally strong. A winning point guard […]
How to Light Up Your Backyard Basketball Court
Passionate about basketball! Why not install a basketball court in your backyard? The good news is that it is one of the simplest backyard courts that can be installed. And, after installing it, you can enjoy endless hours of basketball fun in the comfort of your home. To avoid interruptions […]
Michael Jordan Biography – Ten Great Facts
It goes without saying that Michael Jordan biography is very exciting. As a passionate fan you probably want to know more about the career of this fantastic player. So, let’s discuss the top ten great facts about Michael Jordan. 1. Michael started his career in the University of North Carolina […]
The Quick Player Efficiency Rating
Although basketball has been around for nearly 125 years, it’s a sport that is still growing when it comes to analytics. Over the past few years, more and more information is being pumped to players and coaches in the form of advanced statistics. One of my favorites is the Player […]