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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…
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…
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…
There is so much to teach and learn in basketball, especially for the younger players. Wouldn't it be good if we could break it down to the most essential basketball skills, and then convey to our players what those skills are and how to develop those skills. Our players would…
Steve Nash
Back to the future. Nash was overlooked by virtually every DI basketball program until Santa Clara came knocking. The too short, too slow white kid from Canada only destroyed bigger and more athletic guards in his junior and senior seasons with the Broncos with passing wizardry, uncanny court…
Offensive rebounding gives your team a much better chance to win. When your players get offensive rebounds, they are giving your team more ball possessions. This then gives your team more opportunities to score. Most importantly, it also lessens the amount of time your opponent has the ball, thus decreasing…
Have you ever wondered how you can get better in basketball without worrying about scams? Will I personally can tell you the legit programs and information to help you increase your game. I know times are tight now and you want to improve your game without having to spend much…
The original Air Jordan line of basketball shoes is without a doubt the most popular line of shoes of all time. From the original Jordan I to the most current Jordan 2011, there is not a single shoe in the line that is not epic. Well, maybe there is one…
...are Back in Black! Go ahead, feel free to sing along with me as I shout out, and shout out badly, some AC/DC. The Kobe VI has just released in an all black colorway for the second year in a row. Last year's Kobe V "Black Out" release, this one…
Okay, I hadn't seen him play. Just the highlights, which can always be deceiving. You could watch a Blake Griffin Youtube montage and come away thinking he's the best power forward in the game, which is obviously not true. So, I flipped on the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles…
In this article, I would like to share with you the basics of basketball giving you the best chance to coach a winning team. When your team progresses on each of these basics, you will achieve more wins for your record. Emphasizing these basics throughout the season is bound to…
These basketball shooting tips are common to all good basketball players and are designed to assist coaching basketball players of all ages.
Basketball shooting at all levels involves the repetitive practicing of the mechanics of shooting and the ability to excute the shot flawlessly without thinking about the process. Shooting…
Handling the basketball is important in the game of basketball. Let’s face it, if you can’t handle the basketball you are hampering your true potential. If you want to be a great basketball player, handling the basketball has to be second nature.
There are a few tips and tricks that…
Thank God for the upcoming Lebron 9 basketball shoe! Granted, this highly anticipated shoe hasn't actually dropped yet, but already some of the sickest colorways ever seen are on their way. The "Scarface" and "China" will soon make their way to the marketplace in the next couple of months. And there…
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