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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…
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…
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…
Before last night's playoff game in Philadelphia, Allen Iverson showed up to hand over the game ball. Being created by a standing ovation, as always when he enters the arena in Philly, AI is still in people's hearts.
Drafted out of Georgetown with the nr. 1 pick from the Philadelphia…
Let's talk basketball shoes. As an avid sneakerhead, do you consider yourself to be "hip"? Do you feel like you are the "trendiest" person on the block? Well, I got news for you. Unless you own a pair of the Nike Zoom Hypefuse 2011Low's, unfortunately you are neither hip nor trendy.…
If you are a sneakerhead you are well aware of the Nike Zoom Kobe signature sneaker lines. These lines include not only numerous colorways, but also some of the most amazing themed kicks that the basketball shoe world has seen. There have been more colorways and themes to go along…
The First Step
The first step in Becoming an Elite Athlete requires you to develop a strong urge to be the best. Like Kobe Bryant, Paul George, and Kevin Durant their desire to be the best is so strong that it elevates their performance far beyond the mediocre players.
First…
The newest edition of the Jordan Team Elite 3 has released and is now available at online retailers. In just three short years this shoe has already created a legacy. This was the first Jordan shoe available to be personalized. That's right, approximately three years ago you could have created your very…
Learning basketball dribbling drills for guards is now easier than ever. You must work hard at it day in and day out. Practicing everyday and trying to beat your performance from the day before. But before you began dribbling drills you must understand the proper techniques of dribbling.
There are…
Out-of-bounds possession underneath the basket at which you are shooting comes up often during a game. This is a good opportunity to score if your players can get the ball to a place on the floor where a makeable shot can be taken. This article describes basketball strategies which allow…
Penny Hardaway was going to be a star. He was going to be an NBA superstar. He was a sure fire Hall of Famer. He was the first player in the Jordan era to have a signature sneaker when players not named Michael Jordan didn't have signature sneakers. Penny and…
The year was 1987. Michael Jordan was about to become the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. He was also about to kill the basketball dynasty that Nike would eventually create. That's right. His Airness was literally days away from opting out of the contract he had with…
Today was like any other day, I got up, got my daughter off to school, and went to the gym. I had every intentions on coming home and getting to work on my business, however that didn't happen. I got a phone call early in the day that my daughter…
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. And has been so for several years. If you have watched an NFL game anytime in the last two weeks you may have noticed the pink shoes, towels, wristbands, and even gloves that are being worn by most of the football…
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