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Basketball Domination: Secrets To Becoming A Basketball Court Legend By : Kenneth Edwards How to play dominating basketball. The secrets begins in an unlikely place, fundamentals. Build a Basketball Court In Your Own Yard By : Hudson12 Convert your backyard into a basketball court where you can practice certain skills like dribbling and shooting. 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 not 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 non other than the Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bull’s. How to Jump Higher! Vertical Leap Secrets from the World’s Best Strength Coaches: Part 1 By : Virgil Aponte We all want to jump higher but there are many ways to tackle this goal. For this reason I went out and got the vertical jump training secrets of 13 of the worlds best strength coaches. Best of all is that these Jump Experts have proven track records with athletes from the NBA, WNBA, NCAA, NFL, MLB, MLS and National Ranked High School Teams! Some Of The Characteristics That Quality Men's Basketball Shoes Must Have By : Gregg Hall The game of basketball has so many inherent quick movements and stops and starts that the choice of footwear is even more important than many other sports. Establishing a Practice Schedule for Basketball By : Jimmy Cox As far as the time of practice is concerned, I feel the best time to practice is right after school. I feel it is desirable to have several practice sessions at night before we begin the regular season's schedule so that we might accustom the players to game conditions. I conduct several game type scrimmages at night before the opening game. Choosing The Right Player For A Basketball Team By : Jimmy Cox Picking your team? Use these five basic criteria to create the possible group of players. The San Antonio Spurs: Making San Antonio Proud! By : Adrian Adams The Spurs is the only major professional sports team that calls the city of San Antonio their home. What Makes Up A Basketballs Offensive Team? By : Kathy Giegel The game of basketball allows five players from each team on the court at one time. When the team has the ball it is called offense. This article describes what each of those positions on a offensive team does. In-Season Basketball Strength Training Workouts – Jumping For Joy By : Lynn VanDyke Learn how to prevent common basketball injuries by following a proper in-season basketball strength training and nutrition program. Prepare any Player with Strong Basket Ball Drills By : Jimmy Cox If you are a basketball coach on any level, you realize that a well organized team will win for you, regardless of what material other teams might have. 10 Things a Player Should Do Before a Basketball Game By : Kathy Giegel Below are ten steps you need to take as a basketball player before each game. How to Build a Basketball Court In Your Own Yard By : Lee Dobbins Here's some tips on how to measure for and construct a basketball court in your own yard. The Power Of Youth Basketball Coaching - A Personal Review. By : Mike F. Prince If you really want to make a difference in the lives of youngsters, one must try coaching youth basketball. Well I gave it a shot, and boy am I excited about the whole thing. There are several places that will teach you how to coach youth basketball, from charities to workshops to who knows what else. My experience with youth basketball coaching begins for over a year now, and there has never been a more fulfilling experience in my life thus far. However don’t take my word al... Women's College Basketball By : Barbara Moore We've come a long way since the inception of women's college basketball. The first game, played in 1893 at Smith College, was played between sophomores and freshmen. However, the first "official" women's college basketball match was recognized in April 1896 with a game between Berkley and Stanford. This match was played in a locked gymnasium, as men were not allowed to watch as the women ran and jumped on the basketball court. In 1901 a separate set of rules was written... Historical Pro Basketball Players By : David Wilson Ever since the first players sunk the first hoops back over a century ago, basketball has been one of America's number one sports, and pro basketball players have been making sports history. American pro basketball history can be traced to a game played in 1896 at the YMCA in Trenton, New Jersey. This game was played as the result of a fallout dispute between members of the YMCA team and a YMCA official. The disillusioned players formed their own professional team and bega... The Legacy Of Michael Jordan By : Jonathon Hardcastle Although he has been retired for several years now, Michael Jordan is still widely regarded as the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. His influence was felt not only in the way the game was played, but also in how it was perceived around the world. Ultimately, his excellence at his sport was instrumental in catapulting the popularity of basketball and the National Basketball Association all over the world during the eighties and nineties. Beyond all this, Jorda... Keeping Your Memories Alive With A Basketball Jersey By : Colin Pike Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one another by tossing a ball through a their opponents basket (or hoop) under organized rulings. Indoor Basketball Hoops By : Barbara Moore Shooting hoops is a great way to have fun and stay active--as long as the weather cooperates. Indoor basketball hoops make it possible to have a quick game of One on One anytime, rain or shine. Before shopping for an indoor basketball hoop, decide where it is going to be installed. If the hoop will go on a wall, it should have an opaque backboard. Transparent Plexiglas backboards can "disappear" into the wall and cause problems for the players. You should also consider the... Basketball Sports Apparel For Kids By : Low Jeremy In the years that a baby is born, the parents will already raise the kid to do certain things. This includes toilet training, cleaning up after playing and enjoying certain sports that are shown on television. There will come a time that the kid will not only want to watch but also learn to play that sport. There are clinics that can teach these skills but the first thing the parents must get is the right sports apparel for the kid. For basketball, the player will need ... Basketball Trampoline! Now That Sounds like Fun By : Remy Jirek Doesn't a basketball trampoline sound like a lot of fun? A true basketball trampoline is long and rectangular and shaped like a gymnastic trampoline. College Basketball Milestones By : Daniel Thomas Basketball is a favorite pastime of kids and adults alike. American kids grow up with dreams of earning scholarships and reaching fame in the college league. Basketball owes its origin to Dr. James Naismith, who invented the sport in 1892. Before long, the popularity of the game caught on and it was being played in American colleges. The first official game involving a college team was played between Geneva College and the New Brighton YMCA in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on... Three On Three The Solution By : Jonathon Hardcastle You like playing basketball, right? Yes you do. On the other hand you are not young any more (this phrase is applicable to people from 19 to 80) and you do not feel capable of running up and down the full court. It is difficult to find nine players and to play five on five. You do not have a basketball court with the official size close to your place and the last time you played, Michael Jordan was still with Chicago Bulls. Now you are really disappointed and you feel that th... National Basketball History By : Jena Luthovski The history of what today is called the National Basketball Association (NBA) began in 1946. In 1946, it was called the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league was mostly started by people who owned sports arenas in the United States, most importantly the Madison Square Garden in New York City. Earlier attempts had been made to start a league. There had been leagues like the American Basketball League and the National Basketball League. What made the BAA different... Basketball Hoop Dreams Hoopla By : Chris Campbell Apparently James Naismith the inventor of basketball, had a keen intuition for sports, but not quite so keen on physics. Shooting The Perfect Free Throw By : Jonathon Hardcastle The free throw is quite the important part of basketball, showing a basic level of finesse and skill in the player making the shot. Proper free throw shots can make or break a basketball game, and improving free throw percentage is a must for anyone who takes their basketball skills seriously. In this article, we'll address some of the features of good free throw shooting and help you to find your perfect shot. Consistency is the key to getting a good free throw percentage... Developing A Killer Offensive Basketball Formation By : Faisal Khetani So you wanna develop a killer offense? Well, before you start wearing out your chalk, take some time to critically evaluate your team. Sit down with yourself and honestly, truthfully evaluate your team. What are their strengths; what are their weaknesses? This is the first step to concocting your unstoppable offense. Without this evaluation process, you’ll be completely lost when it comes to optimizing and maximizing your team’s offensive production. Let’s take a qui... Fantasy Basketball 101 By : Joseph Kenny - Fantasy basketball gives fans a chance to experience what it is like to manage their own franchise. If you’re a typical ‘back-seat driver’ during the regular basketball season, there is no better chance to enforce your own decisions when comes to trading and drafting than to create your own fantasy basketball team. The first step you will need to take in getting started is to come up with a name for your team. Of course, you can select any name you like; however, most owne... Steve Nash NBA Career By : Aurel Radulescu Born on February 7, 1974, Steve Nash currently plays the guard position for the Phoenix Suns. He stands 6'3" tall and weighs 195 lbs. While attending college in Santa Clara, Steve Nash was named as the West Coast Conference Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons. Vince Carter NBA Rookie By : Aurel Radulescu Born on January 26, 1977, Vince Carter graduated from college in North Carolina and now plays the guard position for the New Jersey Nets. One of the most exciting players in the NBA, Carter was chosen in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors. After suffering injuries, Vince Carter regained his momentum with the Nets as one of the leading players in the NBA. Kobe Bryant NBA Superstar By : Aurel Radulescu Born on August 23, 1978, Kobe Bryant is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Lower Merion High School. The son of former NBA player Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, Kobe had no problem in making a name for himself after being voted a starter for the 1998 All-Star Game during his second season, which made him the youngest All-Star in NBA history at 19 years of age. Carmelo Anthony Denver Nuggets By : Aurel Radulescu Born on May 29, 1984, Carmelo Anthony attended college at Syracuse and currently plays for the NBA’s Denver Nuggets. As a freshman in college, he was named Second-Team All America by the Associated Press. Anthony led the team to the school’s inaugural NCAA Championship in men’s basketball. Ben Wallace NBA Career By : Aurel Radulescu Born on September 10, 1974, Ben Wallace attended college at Virginia Union, where he studied criminal justice, and currently plays for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. He stands 6'9" tall and weighs 240 lbs and is the 10th of 11 children. Dirk Nowitzki NBA Season By : Aurel Radulescu Born on June 19, 1979, Dirk Nowitzki is a native of Germany and currently plays for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. After applying early for entry into the 1998 NBA Draft, Nowitzki was selected ninth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks. LeBron James NBA Career By : Aurel Radulescu Born on December 30, 1984, LeBron James is an Ohio native who graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Standing 6'8" and weighing 240 lbs., James has enjoyed a number of career highlights since joining the NBA. Allen Iverson History By : Aurel Radulescu Born on June 7, 1975, Allen Iverson is a graduate of Georgetown and currently plays a guard position for the Philadelphia 76ers. He stands 6' tall and weighs 165 lbs. Following his high school years at Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia, Allen Iverson was honored by having his jersey number retired during the school’s 1993 State Championship halftime ceremony. Basketball: Teaching Individual Defense, Part I By : Ronn Wyckoff Defense is too important to just hope that players will get it. The coaches must teach it. Hitting The Boards with the NBA Forum By : Tom Takihi Well, here we are at the end of another great season. The NBA Finals is almost over. Its outcome is still to be determined and there’s nothing much left to do about it but watch and wait to see who will become this year’s champions. The NBA Needs To Change It's Playoff Format...Now By : Adam McFarland One great thing about the NBA and commissioner David Stern is that they fix mistakes with their game. Case in point – in 2003 the NBA switched the first round of the playoffs from a best-of-five game series to a best-of-seven to help ensure that the better team advances. That's why it's mind boggling to wonder why they won't change the playoff format to account for debacles like this season. If a non-sports fan took a quick check at the 2006 Western Conference Standings an... History Of The Detroit Pistons, Their Highs And Lows By : Jack Peterson Fred Zollner, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded the Detroit Pistons in the 1940’s. The team was originally named the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. Immediately, the Pistons entered into the National Basketball League (NBL), composed primarily of teams sponsored by corporations in the Midwest. Led by Bobby McDermott, the team’s guard, the Pistons dominated the NBL and made it to the series championship the first year they competed. However, they lost to the Oshkosh All-Stars. Tw... How To Get Hold Of Detroit Pistons Tickets By : Jack Peterson Watching a National Basketball Association (NBA) game is an exhilarating experience, especially if you’re watching it live and especially if you’re watching one of your favorite teams, like the Detroit Pistons, play. You can witness intense hard court action right in front of you. But how can you get a hold of a ticket to a Detroit Pistons game? A ticket to a Detroit Pistons game, as for any NBA game, is sold through many ways. There are several options for a Pistons fan. ... The History of the NCAA Basketball Tournament By : James Paul The NCAA Basketball Tournament has grown in popularity and rivals that of the World Series, the Olympics and the Super Bowl. Sturdy and Durable Basketball Home Hoops By : Nicky Pilkington Basketball hoops play an important role in the game. This article will highlight the difference between home hoops and tournament regulation hoops used in official game play. College Basketball Jerseys: Don't Just Show Your Support -- Wear It! By : Ron King The college basketball jersey represents a feeling of pride and belonging to the team. But the feeling is not restricted to the team. Anyone who loves the game will have a favorite team and player. Wearing their jersey creates a special bond. How to Become a Great Basketball Player By : Kyle Oxenham Learn some tips and exercises to become a better basketball player.

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