How The Sport Of Basketball Got Its Start And How It Has Evolved
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Basketball was first discovered by DR. James Naismith who was a Canadian physical instructor. It was first played in the winter of 1892 on January the 20th. Even though it was made and discovered by a man, women soon started to play the sport.
The sport is a team sport where there are nine players on [...]
Michael Jordan - From Unlikely Basketball Player To Internationally Known Superstar
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Michael Jeffery Jordan is probably one of the most well known names in the world of basketball. He was born on February 17, 1963 in New York City. Jordan was responsible for making National Basketball Association or the NBA famous, during the 1980s and 1990s. He is the fourth child of his parents, James R. [...]
More Than Just A Ball Game
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If someone were to tell you that basketball was created for white athletes and black players were both unable to understand the game or play well you would not only think that person is a racist, you would think they were absolutely insane. The thought that any race would be unable to play a sport [...]
Defensive Tactics In Basketball Explained
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Sinking man-for-man defense was made famous by Coach Hank Iba from Oklahoma State. Used properly, it becomes a strenuous, hardworking, multi-purpose defense. Used improperly, as is so often the case, sagging defense practices result in little more than a rest period for four men while one man gives token effort and attention to the ball [...]
The Techniques Of Passing The Ball
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A good passing team is a beautiful sight to watch. A team that can handle the ball and pass well is a tough team to beat.
Many coaches will agree that passing is the most important fundamental in basketball. Throwing a ball is not passing! Passing is an art which is controlled by very definite fundamentals.
The [...]
How To Be A Proficient Coach In The Game Of Basketball
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Being part of a basketball team or even leading the team requires certain tactics and strategies that must be put into play. The game of basketball is about a lot more than just shooting some hoops. It requires a lot of planning and preparation in making a strong team and helps the players to play [...]
What You Need To Know To Be A Good Basketball Coach
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If you have decided that you want to coach a basketball team you will want to start with the bare minimum and that is to know and understand the essentials of the game and the core concepts. Once you grasp this part of coaching you will be able to get all of the players on [...]
Learning About The Game That Made The National Basketball Association Famous
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Any rookie fan is sure to have questions about the game of basketball. They want to learn all about the game that made the NBA famous. They see the NBA trademark on everything from tee-shirts to jerseys and hear about all of the fine basketball players that very vividly earn their salaries on the court [...]
Modern Basketball Defense Explained
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A decent share of the credit for a good defense can be traced to the mental attitude of the team’s players. Their defensive attitude should be aggressive. Too many athletes get the idea that defense is passive. Passivity creates negative actions. Aggressiveness is positive. The top defenders are all aggressive minded and aggressive acting athletes. [...]
Attitudes Necessary for Basketball Players Explained
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One must have that “do-or-die” spirit and wholehearted determination to give his best at all times. A basketball player, no matter how good, is a detriment to the team if he does not have a keen desire to play the game.
Desire
Many deficiencies can be overcome by a strong desire to achieve a goal - whether [...]