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  • 2008 Top Ten Teams in the NBA  By : Clarke Baldwin
    Here is my list of the top ten teams in the NBA 2008-09. season.
  • 10 Tips on Preventing Basketball Injuries  By : vasili gatsinaris
    Basketball can take its toll on your body. I have created 10 tips on preventing those painful injuries.
  • How To Guarantee Your Basketball Skills And Talent  By : rali todd
    One of the worst things you can do when it come to achieving your Basketball goals is failing to Set them and knowing exactly what you want. Here are the steps and inside tricks to achieving your basketball goal.
  • High School Basketball: Your Stepping Stone to a College Basketball Scholarship  By : Jason Richards
    There have been countless films on playing high school basketball and by doing this, the lead actor has landed a college scholarship. This isn't just a Hollywood make-believe event. It can happen even to an unknown athlete in your school-or it could happen to you.
  • Warming up for the big game  By : Jason Richards
    Warm-ups before a basketball game are very important. It conditions the muscles so that proper circulation of blood to these muscles is ensured. It somewhat "practices" the muscles and makes them ready for the rigorous activity it will face during the basketball game. Doing warm-ups are essential to prevent injury to the basketball player while playing the game. This shouldn't be taken for granted because
  • 3 Proven and Tested Basketball Plays (and some Extras!)  By : Jason Richards
    Are you a member of a basketball team that has recently suffered a string of losses? Are you starting to feel hopeless and are considering quitting altogether? Don't lose hope. If your basketball coach is scrambling for a play that would be guaranteed to work on your upcoming game, then be his pet by introducing these time-tested basketball plays that will surely be scores when executed correctly:
  • Basketball Basics: Sweep  By : Jason Richards
    Basketball is a very exciting sport. There are numerous basketball stars and icons that have swept the basketball viewing public throughout the years. Each basketball team is also equally popular because they are the cradle of the basketball superstars.
  • Basketball Basics: Shooting Drills  By : Jason Richards
    If you are playing basketball, you want to play it excellently. Who wouldn't want to be recognized as an outstanding basketball player?
  • Basketball Basics: Shooting  By : Jason Richards
    Basketball has made superstars out of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Shacquille O'Neal and many others. In almost every country, there are breeds of basketball icons.
  • What Can You Learn From The Spurs  By : rali todd
    What can you learn From the greatness of the San Antonio spurs? What is invisible creates what is visible. The things you can not see are far more important then the things you can see!
  • Basketball Basics: Tips for Good Rebounding  By : Jason Richards
    Basketball is indeed one of the most popular sports in the world. Through the years, the sport has created superstars and icons out of basketball players. No wonder, many kids nowadays aspire to become professional or star basketball players.
  • Making the right plays in basketball  By : Jason Richards
    Every basketball team's goal is to improve their skills or their game and play well. It is important that the team has confidence before they set foot on the floor or court. But how can the team acheive confidence? The answer is preparation. Through preparation, the team gains confidence. The team can prepare through practice. Practicing skills and team plays can make the team confident to face any
  • The basketball pass: Passing to excitement  By : Jason Richards
    One of the skills important for a player to learn before playing the actual game of basketball is passing the basketball. Passing is the act of the handing over the basketball to the player's teammate. Communication between the team members is crucial in passing. You have to acknowledge the pass first, either verbally or nonverbally, before handing over the basketball to a player. Passing can be used as
  • Mental Training in Basketball: The Driving Force in every Game  By : Jason Richards
    Most people would tend to perceive basketball as a purely physical game. You can see that evidence everywhere: endless physical trainings to bout any bodily weaknesses; energy drinks and foods that focus on combating fatigue; clothes and shoes that give comfort during the game; etcetera, etcetera.
  • Basketball Basics: Footwork  By : Jason Richards
    It is certainly fun watching basketball. But for players, the game isn't just fun. It is challenging.
  • Dribbling Your Way Out Of Trouble  By : Jason Richards
    Learning to play basketball is a lot of hard work. One of the most basic things a player has to learn is dribbling. Dribbling is the act of bouncing the ball continuously with one hand in a repetitive motion which ends when the continuity is disturbed or when the player touches the ball with both hands simultaneously. The ball must be continuously redirected to the floor so that the dribble isn't ended.
  • How To Instantly Improve Your Basketball Game  By : rali todd
    With so many drills and different ways to practice to improve your game, you could very easily get confused and frustrated trying to compile a perfect practice plan. Some of the main components I have always stressed with all my private basketball clients, whether they are beginners or an NBA veteran, is to try and train smarter and not just harder.
  • Basketball Secret Key To Success  By : rali todd
    How to separate your game from the competition to distinguish yourself as a heart thumping, crowd pleasing, talk of the town All-STAR baller!
  • Six Skills All Stars Master  By : rali todd
    Have you ever noticed that some ballers seem to shine compared to other ballers? There are some special, dominate hoopers that just seem to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Are you one of them? Do fans come to watch you play? Or do they come to see one of your teammates?
  • Ultimate Basketball Training to Dominate the Court  By : Dave Lemanczyk
    Basketball Strength is the key to dominating on the court. The program itself is specifically designed to improve individual skills, decision making, and complete physicality.
  • Oscar Robertson: The Milwaukee Bucks' First Star  By : Attila Jancsina
    Oscar Robertson is the Milwaukee Bucks' first star player. Known as "The Big O", Robertson is a recipient of the MVP award in 14 professional seasons. Robertson is an inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame and also one of the 50 greatest NBA players in history.
  • Basketball Basics: Faking and Moving Without the Ball  By : Jimmy Cox
    Two important skills in basketball are faking and moving without the ball. Both should be practiced well.
  • Basketball Basics: How To Dribble  By : Jimmy Cox
    Dribbling is a very important fundamental of both offensive and defensive basketball. Offensively it is used to advance the ball in the back court, to make a drive-in to the basket, and to free oneself from close or congested defensive areas. Defensively, the dribble has become very effective in stalling tactics, especially when a press is being used.
  • Early Days Of March Madness  By : Kathy Giegel
    From John Naismith to the insanity of today, March Madness comes with history.
  • Using Concealed Defense Strategies in Basketball  By : Jimmy Cox
    There is nothing more embarrassing to a basketball coach than to spend an entire game attacking a man-for-man defense - then learn the opponents used a zone. Those coaches who have been in the game for any length of time will probably recall just such an affair. The object of concealing the defense is to confuse the opponents so they will attack with the least appropriate offense.
  • The Techniques Of Passing The Ball  By : Jimmy Cox
    A good passing team is a beautiful sight to watch. A team that can handle the ball and pass well is a tough team to beat. Follow the tips in this article and your team will be well on their way to success
  • Why Nellie Ball and the Warriors are the NBA's Finest  By : Jack Deal
    Nellie got it going last season and the march continues. Can he go all the way?
  • The Art of Defense in Basketball  By : Jimmy Cox
    In playing basketball, each player must be conditioned to change quickly from offense to defense. This mental trick must be learned before any kind of defense can become operative.
  • Basketball Benefits of Stretching  By : Kathy Giegel
    You have to be able to bend and reach something you dropped on the floor, or reach that book you need to read at the top shelf. But if your in sports like basketball, you need to be able to do more then stretch.
  • Attitudes Necessary for Basketball Players Explained  By : Jimmy Cox
    One must have that "do-or-die" spirit and wholehearted determination to give his best at all times. A basketball player, no matter how good, is a detriment to the team if he does not have a keen desire to play the game.
  • Modern Basketball Defense Explained  By : Jimmy Cox
    A decent share of the credit for a good defense can be traced to the mental attitude of the team's players. Their defensive attitude should be aggressive.
  • Deeetrooittt Basketball--History of the Pistons  By :
    In the last couple of decades, the Detroit Pistons have become a real town favorite, like the Pistons and the Tigers. They have a reputation of being one of the toughest teams in the NBA, hence the nickname, "The Bad Boys." With their home in The Palace, the Pistons are within a luxury sedan ride away from most places in the Detroit suburbs.
  • 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.
  • Dress For Success  By :
    Three reasons why the NBA dress code is a good thing.
  • Dice Sports Games That Are Fun; The College Basketball Game  By : John DeJong
    This is the forth sports version in a world of incredibly fun games played with dice. In the first installment I taught you how to play the college version of Dice Football. Then in the second you learned the Pro Football dice game and the third dice game was, Dice Baseball. Now we are going to learn the Dice College Basketball Game.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Celebrity Information On Renowned Athlete; Michael Jordan  By : Bill Wallmuller
    This article contains information on the renowned athlete; Michael Jordan. A short biography about his background and acclaimed career in professional basketball.
  • 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.
  • Teams And Players Who Made Pro Basketball History  By : William Smith
    The pro basketball history in the US can be traced to a game played at the YMCA in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1896.
  • 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.
  • Events And People In Basketball  By : Lee Dobbins
    The father of basketball, Dr. James Naismith came up with the game in 1892 and the first game was played in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania on April 8 1893 between the New Brighton YMCA and the Geneva College.
    The game was very popular and by 1914 as many as 360 colleges boasted basketball teams. In 1939, the first NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship tournament was held which was won by the University of Oregon.
  • Six Keys to Success for Basketball Players  By : Patrick Chylinski
    Being a good basketball player takes more than just physical ability. The great players not only have basketball skills, they have confidence, and are aggressive. Read this article to learn the six keys to success.
  • 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.
  • Basketball Drills Secrets Of The Zone  By : Jimmy Cox
    Writer Glen C. Brown author of `Secrets Of The Zone Press` writes from this extraordinary coaching and basketball skilled book.
  • Nowitzki vs Shaq  By : Jonathon Hardcastle
    It is one of the sportswriter's favorite tricks before every NBA finals to pick one leading player of each finalist team and call the series a duel between those players.
  • Women's College Basketball Is Packed With Fun And Hoopla  By : William Smith
    Women's college basketball dates back to a game played at Smith College for girls in 1893 between freshmen against the sophomores.
  • 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.
  • Womens College Basketball League - History  By : Nicky Pilkington
    The history of women's college basketball started in Smith College for girls in 1893.
  • Women's College Basketball - History and Background  By : Jordan Dunham
    It is well known that basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Nesmith, but what is not so well known is the history of women's basketball. The inaugural women's college basketball session was actually part of a physical education class at Smith College for girls in Conneticut.

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