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By Zach Chouteau 0 comments
Rich, famous and married to a Hollywood starlet, Tom Cruise is one of the nation's biggest celebrities. Just imagine the possibilities of applying his many skills and attributes to life in the National Basketball Association!.. more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
Basketball has all the ingredients of life within its game. It has passion, competition, intrigue, drama, joy, sadness and action. All of us cannot play at the level we see on television, so the great way to continue our love for the game is to ... more »
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The hoop you choose depends on where you intend to install it... more »
By easyrider 0 comments
Kenny George, basketball player at UNC Ashville is big. Just how big you say? I'll show you by comparing him to the biggest man himself - Shaq... more »
By anna.white 0 comments
You should do this because you will use it threw your life time... more »
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No defense is designed to handle penetration in basketball. Both zones and man to man defenses are susceptible to penetration. Whenever a player is successful at driving to the basket it puts the defense in a difficult position. The defense must ... more »
By dunk91 1 comments
When I learned how to dunk when I was in grade 5. Being 5 feet tall and dunking is amazing but I dunked an 8 foot net. Even if your 5 feet you can dunk. It's all in the muscles(leg muscles). I was always swimming, skipin rope(doing ... more »
By Michael Motta 0 comments
So you love NCAA sports with all of its tradition, mascots, action, drama, and school spirit. Maybe you're an alum, maybe not, and maybe you have one school for whom you root most, or possibly a few. Outside of a handful of schools or maybe a ... more »
By Michael Motta 0 comments
Women's basketball has likely become the third most followed college sport, second only to football and men's basketball. While the women's game still lags behind the other two traditional draws in terms of media coverage, it has taken giant ... more »
By Bobbi Miller 0 comments
You don't need any fancy equipment to get blazing speed. Here are simple and free exercises to get faster... more »
By Kerry Winans 0 comments
Executing a lay-up in the open court is an essential skill for every player. This drill is designed to provide multiple lay-up repititions in a short duration to improve those skills. Although you are simulating open court dribbling, you only ... more »
By Kerry Winans 0 comments
An effective crossover dribble is a very effective tool when trying to beat the defender. This article will describe a drill that will improve your crossover dribble and your ability to finish strong at the basket... more »
By Paul Favors Favors 0 comments
In these days of acrobatic dunks and knee-breaking dribbling, basketball has evolved into a highly entertaining sport with some really great players. In spite of all this, the fundamentals of a game winning offense haven't changed. In particular, ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
Improve your basketball skills at home with your own practice basketball hoop. Here are instructions for installing the freestanding kind... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 5 comments
Improve your rebounding, free throw shooting and jump shot skills with a fast-paced game of tip-in... more »
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Most everyone has either seen a game of basketball played or been a part of a game in their lives. Nevertheless, most people have not played street basketball. Street basketball plays by a different set of rules and often those rules vary from ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 13 comments
Pickup hoops is a far cry from organized basketball, with much more emphasis on physical play, one-on-one moves and trash talking. Here's what to do when you're ready to lace up and step on the court... more »
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The knowledge base it takes to speak intelligently - and think quickly - during a live broadcast is staggering. Gaining that knowledge takes persistence... more »
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The 2-3 zone, when done correctly, forces the offense to take shots from far downtown... more »
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Zone defenses are easy to deploy and fairly effective. Each player guards an area of the court... more »
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The first play of the game. Excited? Ready? Here comes the toss... more »
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Running a youth basketball camp can be a profitable and rewarding experience. You can, however, lose money and swear off running camps forever if you do not plan and run your camp with proven methods. A successful camp is one in which you make a ... more »
By Kerry Winans 0 comments
A team that passes well is very difficult to defend. A good passing team can move the ball effectively and present easy opportunities for scoring. In order to be a good passer, it is important to understand the fundamentals of passing. This ... more »
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This is an acquired skill with a fantastic finish. The alley-oop is all about timing and eye contact... more »
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Streetball is a game filled with trash talking and showmanship. Players with flashy nicknames and impressive skills play it on urban playground b-ball courts and in gyms. A popular sneaker company has a televised tour on a well-known cable sports ... more »