Basketball Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Dave Lemanczyk @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 12:42 AM

Basketball players need immediate results in order to compete at a high level. Since the players in todays game are so athletic, physical training becomes the grand separator. In designing an effective training program, a player needs to understand two major focal points; * Individual skill practice must take place on a daily basis * Conditioning/Training does not replace individual skill practice Once the above two factors are understood, immediate progress has been made. If... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Sunday, 13th July 2008 @ 11:43 PM

We are going to go over the step-by-step process of getting your named spread like wild fire to 1,000's of coaches, teams and great contacts. Moving on. One of the deadliest mistakes I see ballers doing, is sitting back thinking that coaches and teams are going to find them. Good luck with that one! You must, and I mean you must contact and develop relationships with coaches and teams RIGHT NOW! Even if that team or school is not one you want to go play for, just having the co... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:26 PM

With so many drills and different ways to practice to improve your game, you could very easily get confused and frustrated trying to compile a perfect practice plan. Some of the main components I have always stressed with all my private basketball clients, whether they are beginners or an NBA veteran, is to try and train smarter and not just harder. A major component you have to consider when trying to design a basketball improvement system is to leverage your time wisely and work on the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:24 PM

As I am sure you are getting prepared for this up coming basketball season, there are a lot of little easy things you can and should be doing to guarantee you will make the final cut. I have been receiving tons of emails lately asking if I have any tips or secrets on how to make a basketball team. Unfortunately, not every one is as talented as Lebron or Kobe, and it can be a pretty difficult challenge especially if you live in a big city or go to a big school. Since I have been getting so... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:15 PM

One very important aspect about any sport, not just basketball is continual growth and development. When you are not growing you are doing the opposite... Dying! Successful basketball players and those who aren't achieving their dreams are different. And most of the time it has nothing to do with ability or talent. Ask yourself a simple question? Do you think there is some baller out there that is way better then some guys in the league, but he is stuck somewhere working at a food re... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:09 PM

It's simple and it's basic, your number # 1 secret of success will always be knowing your "Niche" and using it to separate yourself form every other baller out there. This is the most over-looked art of figuring out what your coach really needs and developing an identity on the court. What is a Niche? I'm glad you asked! Your niche is how you are different from everyone else. It is the one aspect that you are great at, not good at, but great at. It is the one... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 5:07 PM

Have you ever noticed that some ballers seem to shine compared to other ballers? There are some special, dominate hoopers that just seem to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. Are You one of them? Do fans come to watch you play? Or do they come to see one of your teammates? I just received an email from one of my special ballers that bought by Go Basketball Pro System and he had a very basic question? Rali, what are the most essential skills All Star ballers master? And here is the an... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By rali todd @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 2:18 PM

We hear it all the time, that player has a quick release, or man that baller shoots the ball fast. But, is it really as it may seem, do some players shoot the ball faster then others? From what I have seen and studied, no! The difference between someone having a quick release and someone that takes more time to shoot is what they do before they catch the ball that makes the difference. The quickness of your release is not what you do when you catch the ball; it is what you do before you c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Attila Jancsina @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 6:24 AM

Oscar Robertson is the Milwaukee Bucks' first star player. Known as "The Big O", Robertson is a recipient of the MVP award in 14 professional seasons. Robertson is an inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame and also one of the 50 greatest NBA players in history. The Milwaukee Bucks is the NBA team representing the city of Milwaukee in Winconsin. Robertson's Early Years The NBA star was born to a poor family on November 24, 1983 in a segregated housing pro... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By David Horne @ Thursday, 12th June 2008 @ 5:55 PM

Basketball at the 2008 Olympic Games will be held at Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing from August 9-24, 2008. Basketball is definitely a global sport that has shown continued growth over recent years. The USA with the NBA and its college basketball system undoubtedly has the toughest competitions in the world that attracts the world's best players. However, the USA has not always dominated the Olympics and on several occasions they have been embarrassed by some unexpected defeats t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Alan Richardson @ Tuesday, 3rd June 2008 @ 6:14 AM

Basketball was invented in a pursuit for an indoor game, which would provide complete fitness. Dr James Naismith, a Canadian physical instructor, wrote down the basic rule for the game after initial rejection of many ideas, at a YMCA Training School. This game was officially played for the first time on January 20, 1892, in the YMCA Gymnasium, at Springfield College. Women began playing basketball in 1892, at Smith College, and different sets of rules were laid down for them. This is a t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Sebastian Marders @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 12:24 PM

Basketball, as we know it today, was not always as simple as it seems. There were no big, multi-million dollar stars like Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Jordan or Larry Byrd. There were no arenas like there are today - no Spectrums or Los Angeles Coliseums. There were not any television broadcasts or broadcasters, no hardwood floors or even nets. The basketball game of many years back was a terrifying experience to say the very least. It was a right of passage and a way to settle disputes. <... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Sebastian Marders @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 11:32 AM

Michael Jordan was born three days after Valentine's Day in 1963. He brought a new level of excitement to the game of basketball, and is now retired, much to the relief of his opponents, and despite coming back several times previously. He is a marketing genius and a businessman. Michael Jordan is often called the greatest basketball player to ever live - a distinction he himself is quick to denounce. He was, however, marketed to the fullest by his team, and his shoe line from Nike, the Air... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Sebastian Marders @ Saturday, 31st May 2008 @ 11:30 AM

When we sit and watch a basketball game, we are always yelling at our team for every screw up they throw our way. We are fans - and as fans - it is our job to judge, heckle and to annoy these men who, as far as we are concerned, are not worth as much as they are paid to play a "simple sport" or "game." Basketball is big business like any other sport. Make no bones about it though - it is not easy. There are a lot of things that go into making a great basketball player and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 11:23 PM

Two important skills in basketball are faking and moving without the ball. Both should be practiced well. Faking In order to be an offensive threat you must be able to elude your guard whether you have the ball or not. A fake is an act designed to throw your guard off balance, so you can drive past him or free yourself for a shot. Do this by faking with your head, eyes, feet, shoulders, and body. The fake drive-and-shot is designed to throw the defensive player off balance ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jimmy Cox @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 6:44 AM

Most of us have a tendency to think of tactical situations in terms of offense. The jump ball, out-of-bounds, and free throw line-ups are generally considered to be excellent scoring opportunities. Unfortunately, only one team will have an opportunity to score: the one that gets the ball. One team will be required to take the defensive. Generally each team will have the same number of scoring and defensive chances during the course of a game. It will be necessary to "defense" the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 17th March 2008 @ 4:12 PM

Dribbling is a very important fundamental of both offensive and defensive basketball. Offensively it is used to advance the ball in the back court, to make a drive-in to the basket, and to free oneself from close or congested defensive areas. Defensively, the dribble has become very effective in stalling tactics, especially when a press is being used. The dribbler may bounce the ball with one or two hands. If he bounces the ball with two hands, he is allowed only one dribble. There is no ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Kathy Giegel @ Sunday, 16th March 2008 @ 1:28 PM

John was working in Springfield, Massachusetts at a YMCA training to become an administrator of the YMCA's program. His challenge was to come up with a game for a gym class that would be physically demanding and could be done inside during the harsh winter months. His solution was to have two teams with 9 players on each team, use a soccer ball and use peach baskets. Basketball was born. When John Naismith was asked what the team members and their uniforms looked like for the first... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jimmy Cox @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 12:32 PM

There is nothing more embarrassing to a basketball coach than to spend an entire game attacking a man-for-man defense - then learn the opponents used a zone. Those coaches who have been in the game for any length of time will probably recall just such an affair. The object of concealing the defense is to confuse the opponents so they will attack with the least appropriate offense. There are those who may think this should never happen. Possibly it shouldn't, but it has happened and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jim Brown @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 2:35 PM

Several decades ago, the drafting of players by the National Basketball Association was afforded only to those who have already passed and graduated from their collegiate classes. This arrangement was found to be a mutually favorable affiliation between the NBA and universities or colleges. This way, the universities and colleges mainly held only onto players who otherwise went toward the professional basketball league. By the same token, the NBA did not need to fund minor leagues. Howeve... more...