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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The NBA is halfway through its lockout shortened season and we have reached the All-Star break. The weekend starts off with two games that were earlier tonight, the Celeb All-Star game and the Rising Stars challenge, that used to be know as the Rookies vs Sophomores game.
I was excited…
One of the most effective basketball basics is to run the fast break in a game. Our players need to know when to run the fast break and how to run it effectively. This article describes how to practice the fast break so that it is done well by your…
So you've decided it is time for a new pair of shoes for basketball. But man, there are so many basketball shoes to choose from. And so many different manufacturers. You know, just maybe this time I am going to go all out and buy a special pair of kicks.…
Before You Begin Training
The tips I am about to give you to jump higher in a week are mainly from the workout known as plyometrics. Plyometrics is "jump training" and is a high impact form of training. So if you have injuries or health problems that prevent you from…
The new Nike Zoom Hyperfuse 2011 has already dropped in a wide variety of colorways. Despite the fact that this shoe has only been on the sneaker stage for a couple months, there have been many different colorways dropped. The first releases of the shoe brought us Rajon Rondo and Russell…
We all have a list. And chances are, no list is the same. There are so many epic Air Jordan kicks that picking the most epic 3, 5, even 10 Air Jordans is virtually impossible. With over 23 regular season Jordan editions and multiple colorways in each, picking the most epic shoes…
Basketball drills for post players will not grant that wish all coaches, including myself want; to have the tallest player with the most talent on your team; but youth baskeball drills for post players will provide drills for young players that will assist in providing a post presence. For our…
Last year, the Miami Heat reached the 2011 NBA Finals in their first run with the Big Three consisting out of Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Looking back on a very successful run in the Eastern Conference, the Heat were confident they could win it all. Their opponent…
One of the basics of basketball is to move on offense. When all 5 players on offense are moving, it makes it more difficult for the defense to guard. Young players often wonder what to do on offense. This article describes some sound moves that they can make so that…
This is getting ridiculous! How many different ways can Nike dress up the Kobe VI? The original KobeVI was dressed in a black snakeskin textured upper with a yellow Swoosh. Wasn't that enough to shake up the sneaker world for you Nike? Apparently not. Shortly thereafter, the Kobe VI "Grinch"…
Have you ever wondered the best way to increase your vertical leap? well look no further I am here to help you out. Increasing your vertical is important not only for basketball but all sports that require you to use your legs.
Increasing your vertical can be looked at different…
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