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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…
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 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…
Jumping Higher
There are tons of different programs out there promising to help you jump higher. Some of them may work, some of them may not. But here you will find 3 tips to jump higher in basketball, so you can begin to see immediate improvement.
Note: These exercises are…
The best looking Kobe basketball shoes are..... Is there really one definitively correct answer if that phrase is used as a question? No, not really, considering the unbelievable amount of models and colorways that have been dropped on us in the last 3 years alone by Nike. The Kobe IV,…
There is a new edition of the best Jordan Hybrid ever made now available. The "Carbon Fiber" Jordan 6 Rings has dropped. And, as the name implies, carbon fiber is prominently featured on the upper of this new shoe. So what is carbon fiber? Carbon fiber is made up of carbon atoms…
Epic. Webster's Dictionary defines epic as extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope. That pretty well sums up the Air Jordan 11. This shoe is definitely goes well beyond your ordinary basketball shoe. In every category used to measure a shoe. Quality, design, style, performance and…
Good ball handling is required if you want to be a good basketball player. If you improve your ball handling you will get better looks at the basket and you will be able to set up your teammates. Everybody wants to get Chris Paul handles but not everyone is willing…
Why should you watch March madness online? Let me count the ways! For even a casual college basketball fan, this is the best time of the year. If your favorite team is in the tourney – you want to cheer them on, right? Or, maybe you have a wager going…
You remember "Lil Penny"? I sure do. It seemed like yesterday when Lil Penny was doing his thing to promote Penny Hardaway's signature sneaker. All of us, including Penny, will never forget the Lil Penny advertising campaign that represented one of the most iconic signature shoe lines ever made. Where have…
Here they are! The brand new Carmelo Anthony signature sneaker we all have been waiting for was unveiled today. There is now officially a new pair of Jordans waiting to be copped. And we won't have to wait very long. The new Melo M8 is scheduled to drop on October…
Do You Know How To Learn Ways To Become A Better Basketball Player? Learn From These Simple Tips.
Basketball is a not just a game but you have to know the fundamentals along with the proper knowledge to be effective. The next step is being able to coordinate your skills…
Kobe Bryant, 13-time NBA All Star. Kobe Bryant, 4-time All Star MVP. That, my friends, is plenty of time spent on the court in an uniform as an All-Star. No surprise really, we all know Kobe is and will be one of the greatest players in history to play the…
Many grade school basketball coaches wonder if team-building activites are worth doing either during the pre-season or the season itself. We tend to focus on basketball skills and basic team concepts. Yet we have heard about the factor of team chemistry, and we wonder how much this plays into the…
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