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Do you love basketball shoes? Are you a rabid sneakerhead who simply can't get enough pairs of basketball sneakers? Do you sometimes get an anxiety attack because you weren't able to get a pair of a sick limited released kicks? Well, you are not alone. Yours truly knows the joy…
The new shoe that LeBron James will be wearing this season is one sick looking shoe. This shoe definitely deserves some "face time" on the hardcourt. Unfortunately, there may not be NBA regular season this year and all the opportunities that this shoe could have to dazzle us with it's…
LeBron James came to the Miami Heat NBA Basketball Team with Chris Bosh and became the alleged villain for leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers. How can anyone fault LeBron James exercising his Right of freedom of choice to pick what is right for his family and his career?
Does it really…
While the NCAA recently crowned the University of Connecticut as its Division 1 Champion for the 2010-2011 basketball season, the success of this elite program is coming under scrutiny about the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate (APR) score.
The question becomes success but at what cost, to the coach, the University,…
Are you a basketball player who finally wants to make his first slam dunk? Then you have to be either very tall or jump quite high and jump manual can help you out with this. While you can’t change your size, you can definitely work on the height of your…
Lebron James got a lot of flack for leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to play for the Miami Heat.
You can not blame Lebron when you look at the caliber of the two players he is with now.
First, lets look at Dwyane Wade who was the number 5 pick in…
Speed and power are the two key elements that will determine your jumping ability. So, the exercises that make up a jump training program must be centered around improving these elements. Exercises that don't lead toward maximizing strength and power should not be included. Distance running and doing 100's of…
What beginning basketball drills can be used to capture the attention, encourage, instruct, and create a fun wholesome environment that fosters growth and development?
There is nothing more exciting and frightening at the same time than the realization that you have volunteered or have been encouraged to coach basketball to…
What are the best vertical jumps in the NBA?
Just for fun we will take a look at some of the greatest jumpers in the NBA, and then see if we can't learn something that applies to our own jumping ability. Before we dig into the NBA lets look at…
One of the most challenging tasks for beginners and coaches is teaching ball handling skills. Dribbling a basketball for young players can be difficult because of the coordination required to control the ball and the size of the ball itself can be a problem. Also, because dribbling is new to…
Increase Your Vertical Jump with Strength Training
Everyone can agree that strength training is a key element of any program designed to increase your vertical jump. In fact, the benefits of strength training are undeniable for any form of exercise program. However, many athletes and coaches don't fully apply the…
The most important lessons coaching beginning school aged basketball players for school or a traveling team are not about basketball.
Teaching players to be responsible people are the real lessons to learn. Responsiblity includes attending practice on time which helps set the tone not only for basketball practice but have…
Well, because you love sports, duh. I know it seems like an obvious answer, but it may not be quite that simple for me. I mean I love sports, all sports. Even the obscure ones like cricket and curling (Who didn't set their alarm or DVR to watch that stuff…
How to Slam Dunk
Being able to slam dunk is one of the mostly advanced and highly sought after skills in Basketball. Slam dunking a basketball instantly demonstrates your expertise, giving you credibility as a player. Over the years entire exhibitions and competitions have been created, revolving around dunking, amazing…
There are many opportunities to teach shooting throughout the season because players like to shoot. They are often practicing shots before practice, after practice, and in the parks and gyms. This article offers suggestions on how players can be helped with their shots. The good things is that they see…
The day of June 1st 2011 will be remembered as the day that one of the biggest names in sports called it quits. You read that right, Shaquille O'Neal, the man who won 4 NBA titles, is finally retiring. Shaq, who turned 39 back in March, made it official earlier…
Learning how to dribble a basketball is imperative to becoming a skilled and talented basketball player. Dribbling a basketball effectively can help position a player to begin the flow of the offense, escape from a harassing defender, and get around a screen to open up passing and shooting options, amongst…
What are Jumpsoles?
Jumpsoles are weighted frontal training platforms that you attach to your shoes while training. Over the years, there are mixed reviews regarding the effectiveness of Jumpsoles. Some have claimed to increase vertical leap by 10-12 inches while most claim they make training unstable and can cause some…
Tremendous hype has been circulating on the Internet about a state-of-the-art shoe which claims to make you jump higher. Do you guys remember a shoe which made headlines in the 90’s called The Catapult? It was the LA Gear equivalent of Nike Air Jordan. Now twenty years after, another shoe…
Imagine being able to break down your defender with an arsenal of moves that you can perform effortlessly. Every time you touch the basketball you strike fear into the hearts of your defenders because they know you can literally break their ankles at will. Sorry to say this kind of…
It is challenging to teach a grade school basketball team an effective offense. Motion offense is a way to get your players moving to open spaces on the basketball court. From there, makeable shots will develop as the players keep moving if they do not receive the pass right away.…
The Nike Zoom Kobe VI was first dropped into the sneaker world in late 2010. This shoe, the third model in the hugely popular Kobe Bryant signature sneaker line, followed the previous two Kobe's by releasing as a low-cut basketball shoe. Identical in cut, the Kobe VI was anything but identical…
On early Tuesday morning, Denver Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson, was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles. This is his second DUI arrest in the last six months, with the last one coming in January!
WHAT HAPPENED?
Earlier this morning, I heard the report of California Highway Patrol…
Basketball agility drills are an important part to establish as part of the training regimen for youth and players of all ages. Agility drills are part of the core fundamentals because starting, stopping, cutting, pivoting, changing direction are all critical elements for playing basketball. Basketball agility drills will improve speed,…
Recently, the New York Knicks lost both of their superstars to injuries and hopes of having a winning season dwindled. Carmelo Anthony and Amari Stoudemire both sustained injuries that will sideline them for a few weeks. With the two play-makers on the bench, who would the Knicks depend on to…
In 2003, fresh off of leading the Syracuse Orangeman to their first National Championship, Carmelo Kiyan Anthony was drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft. He was taken as the third pick by the Denver Nuggets. After the one season at Syracuse and a prolific career at the…
NBA draft day 1996. Selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the 13th pick in round 1 is a high school kid by the name of Kobe Bryant. Wait, selected by the Charlotte Hornets? Yes, the Hornets. Immediately thereafter, this youngster was traded to the Los Anegeles Lakers and as they…
Really? In three whole years of the run of the Kobe Bryant signature sneaker line I can't purchase a metallic gold colorway? Sure, there is candy apple green, bright orange, several different shades of yellow, purple, grey, and the basic red, blue, green, black and white colorways to choose from.…
The rules of basketball has changed drastically since its creation in 1891. During this time, dribbling wasn't legal, 3 consecutive fouls counted as goal for the opposing team, the 3 second rule didn't exist, and the list goes on. With over 120 years in the making, the rules of basketball…
When a basketball team plays effective defense, it often leads to scoring opportunities. One of the best basketball strategies is for players to see the connection between playing solid defense and getting quickly to offense. This article describes how that process works in games. It identifies times when players can…
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