Teenagers

Are you looking for a fun halftime contest for your basketball games? Try “Shooting in the Dark." It does not require a high level of basketball skill and is very entertaining for the fans. Here...

Basketball is your favorite and focused sport, but you have chosen to diversify your interests (good move!) by participating in another Fall sport, such as football or soccer. Knowing that...

You have a child that plays basketball and you are not sure of the best way to support him/her. Do you push for him/her to succeed? Or do you leave them on their own and wait for them to approach...

Basketball is a great game that allows parents to enthusiastically support their children. When done in a positive manner, cheering for your team can be a lot of fun and very much appreciated by...

Basketball is a 12-month sport. Once the school season is complete, young players' attention turns to Club/AAU basketball. The number of club teams has grown exponentially over the past 10 years,...

In almost every sport, speed rules. Basketball is no exception. If a team has players that quickly get up the court, it can lead to easy scoring opportunities. In order to build up speed you must...

The best players and teams are not always the most athletically skilled--it is a combination of skills and mental toughness that separates the fair from the good--and the good from the great. ...

Do you want a fun game that will also help to improve your outside shooting? "Around the World" is just the game for you. Played with others--or just by yourself--you will be shooting from all...

You have the opportunity to coach youth basketball, but you are not sure if it is a good fit for you. It is a big commitment--and you will be depended on by many people. This article will go over...

Getting in the proper defensive position is critical to playing good defense in basketball. When in the proper position you are prepared to guard your player and take away their offensive options....

Would you like to explode to the basket like LeBron James or Vince Carter? This does not just come naturally to everyone--you must work at being an explosive jumper. In this article I will focus...

Dribbling is a core skill in the game of basketball. As effortless as it looks for the experienced player, it is actually the result of learning the proper method and practicing for many years. In...

The difference between winning and losing at basketball is often determined by which team is able to convert its layup opportunities. In other words, what team "finishes" at the basket most...

You are at your local open gym playing some pickup basketball and your team will take on the winner of the current game. Use this downtime wisely by determining who you will be matched up against...

The number of talented basketball players increases each year. The game has become more sophisticated and the serious player must continually work on his/her game in order to remain competitive....

Every basketball practice should start with warmups. When properly done, these will increase the blood flow and oxygenation of the body to prepare players for the rigors of a practice session....

You really want to make the basketball team and tryouts are in a couple of weeks. This article focuses on the things you can do to maximize your probability of impressing the coaches and gaining a...

We all know that proper shooting form and lots of practice will lead to a great shooter. If you have already read my eHow article: "How to Use Proper Shooting Form in Basketball," you will now...

Did you ever want to take on Michael Jordan and beat him? This article focuses on a fun practice drill that can significantly improve your shooting—it is called "Plus One-Minus Two." Go ahead,...

Passing while on-the-move and finishing at the basket with a layup are important skills in the game of basketball. It will allow a team to move the ball quickly up the court and score fast break...

3-on-3 Basketball tournaments have grown in popularity over the years. They are an effective way to increase your basketball skills while having fun. There are some unique aspects to playing...

Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling. This drill provides great training for ball control and...

Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. Here is an article that can improve your "handles." This drill will improve finger tip control and dribble hand transition. It is...

Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling: "Twister." This drill provides great training for ball...

It's the basketball off-season and your kid is itching to get into some basketball games (or you are itching to get them out of the house and away from the TV). You know it takes a number of...

In basketball, the point guard is referred to as the "Floor General" or "Coach on the Court." An effective point guard is critical to the success of the team based on his/her influence on the...