Basketball

From Steve E Davis Athletes want to be faster, more agile, more flexible, less injury prone and ultimately have a performance edge over their opponent. One aspect of training that I believe to be often overlooked is the warm-up routine. As a young athlete I remember my coach making us do, what I then thought…

From Erik Sean McGiven  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 basketball,…

From Kanika Saxena  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 to your…

From Ethan Duttlinger  Nowadays, it is common to see players who are able to play multiple positions on the court. As everyone knows, there are only five players allowed on the court from each team. Each position on the court can be seen more as a role more than a position. As stated before the…

From Ethan Duttlinger  Basketball injuries can always present a fork in the road for athletes. The most difficult part of an injury is the road to recovery. Once an athlete is fully recovered from an injury they are excited to get back on the court and play. Although that drive to play again can cause…

From Shalini Madhav  Every year, new fresh pros are drafted. There is no reason why you shouldn’t make it too and be one of the most successful on the pitch. You should start polishing your skills at shooting, defense, and team play. You could easily become the best in the game. All that is needed…

From Shawn Gallagher  A new basketball hoop is a fun addition to your home. It will allow your friends and family to exercise while playing an exciting game of basketball. A hoop is an investment that should be considered carefully to satisfy your budget and situation. Here are some features that you should consider. Portable…

From Jackson Buckley   Solve Your Shooting Problem “You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way. Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” – Michael Jordan When it comes to someone who…

From Jackson Buckley  Running your first practice as a basketball instructor can be a little intimidating. However, it doesn’t need to be! As long as you do a good amount of preparation before the practice, you will be able to run things pretty easily. All you need to do is construct a good schedule of…

From Johnny O Crawford  When NBA player LeBron James cut his head falling into a photographer during game four of the NBA Finals it was simply an accident and part of the game. However, no one seemed concerned about the photographer. Even my first thought was ” I hope the photographer has a rubber lens…