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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…
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…
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 Kobe Bryant signature sneaker line will go down as one of the greatest sneaker lines in the history of basketball shoes. The Kobe IV, V, and VI all have made a major impact on the type of basketball shoes that are being worn by basketball players and sneakerheads alike.…
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…
It is a staple in any true sneakerhead's closet. The all black signature basketball sneaker. In fact, a true sneakerhead has more than one pair of black basketball shoes. True ballers have several. A black basketball shoe, when worn on the court, is the most patriotic thing a baller can do.…
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…
In 1996 Kobe Bryant, one month after he graduated from high school, entered the 1996 NBA Draft. He decided that his basketball talents were better suited for the professional ranks. The college game just didn't provide enough of a challenge that would allow him to take his game to the…
Does anybody that watches the game of professional basketball not know who Blake Griffin is? No, of course not. Griffin was last year's NBA Rookie of the Year. He was seen daily on the highlight reel that ESPN labeled "the top ten" plays of the day. He took part in…
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…
As we get our teams ready for the season, it is important to have a plan of action. What are we going to emphasize? What do we think we need to develop in order to win? A case can be made that it starts with defense. One of the key…
I didn't even watch the dunk contest. After watching a little bit of the Celebrity and Rising Stars games and being disappointed I didn't want to waste my time again.
Jeremy Evans won the contest last night with 1 good dunk and 2 average dunks. To me it seems like…
Dirk Nowitski, 7 foot forward for the Dallas Mavericks, is a true champion. For those of you who have followed his team's journey through this year's NBA playoffs, you know that it was an arduous journey. They fought hard and played smart through all the series they played in.
Quoting…
So you have decided you need a brand new pair of shoes for basketball. The pair of Nike's you have been balling in for the last two years is coming apart at the seams. In fact, you are really getting tired of being able to see a couple of your…
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