Basketball Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Colin Pike @ Wednesday, 15th November 2006 @ 8:32 PM

Basketball is a sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points on one another by tossing a ball through a their opponents basket (or hoop) under organized rulings. Over time, basketball has developed to involve common techniques of shooting, passing and dribbling, as well as players positions, and offensive and defensive strategies. Basketball is also a very popular spectator sport. The more common fans now a days support their favorite team by frequently coming ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Chris Campbell @ Friday, 15th September 2006 @ 4:44 AM

Basketball bears a distant resemblance to it's early days, when the basketball net wasn't a net at all but a peach basket. Apparently James Naismith the inventor of basketball, had a keen intuition for sports, but not quite so keen on physics. The obvious problem with the impromptu basketball net, was that there was no hole in the bottom for the basket ball to fall through. I sure we've all seen the commercial where one of the players has to climb up the ladder to retrieve the ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Kyle Oxenham @ Friday, 15th September 2006 @ 12:01 AM

Hey listen are you interested in increasing your vertical jump, well keep reading this article because you have come to the right place. I am a vertical jump training advisor with a ton of knowledge and personal experience gaining a great vertical jump. Jumping can be a really fun exciting way to build power and strength; it also will help take your sport to the next level. Here I will share with you the basics from how to eat, how to exercise and how recovery is key to success for achieving an ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Jimmy Cox @ Saturday, 9th September 2006 @ 5:14 AM

Writer Glen C. Brown author of `Secrets Of The Zone Press` writes from this extraordinary coaching and basketball skilled book. `In the writing of a text on a coaching system for a major competitive sport, the author is immediately under suspicion that he has withheld his own `secret formula` for success. So a coach, player or basketball fan who takes a serious interest in the game that was originated and has been perfected in the United States may greet this volume with some trep... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Kadence Buchanan @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 10:12 PM

The summer of 2006 is an incredible time for sports fans, especially for those who love soccer and basketball. Before the NBA finals' end the soccer World Cup will start in Germany and the summer will close with the FIBA World Championship, will be played in Japan from 19th August until 3rd September in five different cities. This competition is played every 4 years and determines the best basketball nation of the world. The FIBA World Championship may not have the prestige of the soccer Wo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By jeff ryall @ Friday, 8th September 2006 @ 8:05 PM

Basketball is one of only a few sports where the womens have grown at the same rate as the mens. Originally it was invented in America but has spread to an international sport with a host of countries having quality players.Basketball consists of two teams of five players, each team trying to outscore each other by throwing the ball through the oppositions basket from above. Basically you have to score more points than your opponents while trying to stop your opponents from scoring in the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Kyle Oxenham @ Monday, 28th August 2006 @ 7:43 PM

You have come to the right place if you want to learn how to shoot a basketball. To shoot a basketball is an athletic movement that is learned through practice and technique. I will explain step by step how to shoot a basketball and get it in the hoop most of the time. Stance: Here we go, first stand on the balls of your feet with your legs shoulder width apart and your shoulders between the basket. Hands: Hold onto the ball with both hands, one hand for shooting and the oth... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Joseph Kenny @ Sunday, 6th August 2006 @ 4:09 PM

Fantasy basketball gives fans a chance to experience what it is like to manage their own franchise. If you're a typical 'back-seat driver' during the regular basketball season, there is no better chance to enforce your own decisions when comes to trading and drafting than to create your own fantasy basketball team. The first step you will need to take in getting started is to come up with a name for your team. Of course, you can select any name you like; however, most owner... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Ronn Wyckoff @ Monday, 3rd July 2006 @ 5:44 PM

"More than anything else, playing inspired defense is a matter of will." Phil Jackson We have to get the ball in order to play with the ball! Defense gets the ball! Period! If both teams are equal and every player handles the ball equally, how much time will each player have with the ball? In This example, defense is fifty per cent of the game. Well, then that means half of the game is spent without the ball, trying to stop the other team from scoring and getting ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By Nicky Pilkington @ Tuesday, 16th May 2006 @ 6:34 PM

Basketball shoes are an important part of the game as it provides players with the protection in this grueling game. One popular male basketball shoes manufacturer is Adidas. Male Adidas basketball shoes are popular on court and off court. Other than providing an extra bounce on court, it is also a fashion symbol. There is a huge market for basketball shoes, due to it being a popular American sport, therefore Adidas continues to come up with innovative models to stay ahead of competition... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:14 PM

The Huffy basketball hoop is one of the most popular hoops available in the market. It is known for its durability and ease of installation. Huffy also believes in innovation, and continues to come up with new products. Its current product range includes portable hoops, in-ground hoops, backboard and rim combinations. The portable hoops, according to Huffy, make up for almost 80 per cent of hoop sales. The biggest advantage of these hoops is that they can be rolled across to any point. Th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:14 PM

Fantasy basketball is highly exciting, and has millions glued to their fantasy score sheets than on the actual games. The greatest glamour is associated with NBA fantasy basketball that has kept basketball fans obsessed since the late eighties. The start of each season witnesses millions of Americans becoming members of NBA leagues. They then behave like owners of their own NBA teams, deciding which players to draft, trade off or bench. NBA itself promotes these leagues in a big way. Its... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:13 PM

A key basketball court dimension for installation purposes is the distance from the baseline to the face of the backboard. In a setting where sanction play will occur the dimension from the baseline to the face of the backboard will be 4'. Obviously if your goal is to insert a pole type basketball system in a residential setting this option could significantly lessen the playing area of the court. As mentioned above 4' is the rule for sanctioned play but in a residential setting the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:13 PM

It is the mission of most camps to provide the best programs and staff to fully meet the various basketball and fitness needs of their participants. Most camps provide maximum exposure to college and prep school scouts. Most organizations provide young basketball players with the highest level of coaching, elite competition, and allow each athlete to develop a sense of pride and accomplishment. The idea is determined to create an unmatched basketball atmosphere. The passion for basketbal... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:13 PM

Nike does it again with their Shox line of footwear. Nike Shox shoes, sneaker, and clogs defy the laws of physics by giving you an unnatural amount of bounce in your step. Yet at the same time, they help absorb all the pressure when you come down. Ideally designed for athletes seeking that ultimate edge over their competition. They have over 60 different types of Nike Shox shoes for men, women, and kids. The Nike Shox 2:45 offers the best of both worlds: a fusion of Nike Shox™ technology ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:13 PM

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Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:12 PM

The next major landmark was the introduction of the five-player format. This happened on January 18, 1896 during an intercollegiate game in Iowa City. By the early 1900s, the game had spread to 90 colleges, most of them located in the East and Midwest. This number continued to swell and by 1914 as many as 360 colleges had introduced the game. In 1915 the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, the NCAA, and the YMCA joined hands to streamline the game, and set up a committee to frame... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:12 PM

Most quality basketball team uniforms come in adult, women, girls and youth sizes and are made in the USA. Most quality basketball jerseys and matching basketball shorts are available in mens womens and youth sizes and a large selection of colors. You may also need basketball tear away pants in a variety of adult sizes and colors. Preferably you want the merchandise priced individually at excellent discount prices and have discounted the quality basketball uniforms even further when purchased in... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:12 PM

One of the most common sights in the US is an outdoor basketball hoop mounted on a wall next to a paved driveway, on the sidewall of a house or over the garage door. These outdoor hoops are easy to install, require little maintenance and are not in the way of people or vehicles. In contrast, portable or in-ground systems have to be set up more carefully. Most professional quality basketball hoop, goal and flooring, everything you need to bring excitement to your gymnasium or backyard bask... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Basketball | By William Smith @ Thursday, 4th May 2006 @ 10:11 PM

If you plan to buy on the Internet, stores are responsible for providing you with correct and current prices. Sales taxes and shipping costs are estimates; please check store for exact amounts. Product specifications are obtained from merchants or third parties. Although most stores make every effort to present accurate information, they may not be responsible for inaccuracies. We encourage you to ask before you buy and get it in writing. An indoor basketball hoop needs to be selected aft... more...