http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Basketball/247 Basketball articles from Find Articles at ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:21:16 -0700 Even though a team only has five players, each of these players has a specific position that they need to stay in. All of these will help the team to work together when the ball is in their court, or to defend the game by being on the opposing team's side. In order to make sure that everyone has an equal chance to play, you will want to have everyone in the proper position and ready to go with their responsibility as a team member. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Lining-into-the-Correct-Basketball-Positions/154576 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Lining-into-the-Correct-Basketball-Positions/154576 Having a team that is focused on playing the game of basketball is a slam dunk to building a sport that will enhance one's childhood or youth. If you are getting ready to coach the game, knowing the fundamentals of the game is where to start. By doing this, you will be able to bring all of the players into fast action. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Coaching-Basketball/154575 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Coaching-Basketball/154575 There have been countless films on playing high school basketball and by doing this, the lead actor has landed a college scholarship. This isn't just a Hollywood make-believe event. It can happen even to an unknown athlete in your school-or it could happen to you. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/High-School-Basketball--Your-Stepping-Stone-to-a-College-Basketball-Scholarship/154574 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/High-School-Basketball--Your-Stepping-Stone-to-a-College-Basketball-Scholarship/154574 Warm-ups before a basketball game are very important. It conditions the muscles so that proper circulation of blood to these muscles is ensured. It somewhat "practices" the muscles and makes them ready for the rigorous activity it will face during the basketball game. Doing warm-ups are essential to prevent injury to the basketball player while playing the game. This shouldn't be taken for granted because doing warm-ups helps the basketball player prepare physically and warm ups increase the performance of the body. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Warming-Up-For-The-Big-Game/154573 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Warming-Up-For-The-Big-Game/154573 Basketball is a very exciting sport. There are numerous basketball stars and icons that have swept the basketball viewing public throughout the years. Each basketball team is also equally popular because they are the cradle of the basketball superstars. The game of basketball is definitely a team effort. Basketball isn't played individually, but rather collectively. Each game is a team effort. In fact, in every game of basketball, no individual is declared the winner of the game. It is always the team. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Sweep/154571 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Sweep/154571 If you are playing basketball, you want to play it excellently. Who wouldn't want to be recognized as an outstanding basketball player? It is just not very fortunate that basketball superstars and the best players are never born; they are created. So how can you create a basketball star out of yourself? The answer is simple: Play it right. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Shooting-Drills/154569 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Shooting-Drills/154569 Basketball has made superstars out of Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Shacquille O'Neal and many others. In almost every country, there are breeds of basketball icons. No wonder, basketball is continuously catching the interest of more and more people, especially the younger ones. Though, football still is considered the most popular sports event on earth, the ability of basketball games to catch and suspend breaths of sports fans around the world shouldn't be underestimated. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Shooting/154568 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Shooting/154568 Basketball is indeed one of the most popular sports in the world. Through the years, the sport has created superstars and icons out of basketball players. No wonder, many kids nowadays aspire to become professional or star basketball players. Basketball is a very physical game. There is so mush movement. To be able to make a good play, each basketball player is required to possess great physical stamina and agility to be able to perform and meet the requirements of the aggressive physical tactics in the game. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Tips-for-Good-Rebounding/154567 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Tips-for-Good-Rebounding/154567 Every basketball team's goal is to improve their skills or their game and play well. It is important that the team has confidence before they set foot on the floor or court. But how can the team acheive confidence? The answer is preparation. Through preparation, the team gains confidence. The team can prepare through practice. Practicing skills and team plays can make the team confident to face any situation that they should encounter in an actual game. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Making-the-Right-Plays-in-Basketball/154566 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Making-the-Right-Plays-in-Basketball/154566 One of the skills important for a player to learn before playing the actual game of basketball is passing the basketball. Passing is the act of the handing over the basketball to the player's teammate. Communication between the team members is crucial in passing. You have to acknowledge the pass first, either verbally or nonverbally, before handing over the basketball to a player. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Basketball-Pass--Passing-to-Excitement/154565 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Basketball-Pass--Passing-to-Excitement/154565 Basketball is a rough sport but people who regularly play the sport make it really fun to watch, not to mention very easy. If one looks a little bit closer, it has also technicalities and techniques. The object the game is to keep the ball in possession and score at the team's basket. If the team has the basketball they should protect it from the opponent so that they won't be able to steal it from them. This is called offense; the team who possesses the ball tries to keep the ball in their hands before they shoot and score. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-Each-Player-Should-Play-Offense/154564 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-Each-Player-Should-Play-Offense/154564 From the playgrounds of Baltimore to the Carrier Dome, Donte Greene has been linked to Carmelo Anthony. With his dream of making the National Basketball Association secured, Greene finds himself on a collison course with the former Towson Catholic standout. Greene was the 28th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA draft Thursday evening. Early Friday morning, Greene was traded to the Houston Rockets as part of a three-way trade that features former Douglass High star Richard Dorsey joining Greene in Texas. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Charm-City-Rockets/153339 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Charm-City-Rockets/153339 Cassell, Anthony and Beasley turn out for Kurk Lee Foundation All-Star game. As the Towson Center emptied out early Saturday evening, Sam Cassell stood near the sidelines with some family and friends. It was a rare tranquil moment for the Baltimore native this week. Its been real cool, but Im still soaking it in, said Cassell, who won a NBA championship with the Boston Celtics several days ago. When I go on vacation next month, I can sit back and recap what I went through. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Stars-Align-for-Charity-Event/153338 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Stars-Align-for-Charity-Event/153338 Most people would tend to perceive basketball as a purely physical game. You can see that evidence everywhere: endless physical trainings to bout any bodily weaknesses; energy drinks and foods that focus on combating fatigue; clothes and shoes that give comfort during the game; etcetera, etcetera. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Mental-Training-in-Basketball--The-Driving-Force-in-every-Game/151257 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Mental-Training-in-Basketball--The-Driving-Force-in-every-Game/151257 It is certainly fun watching basketball. But for players, the game isn't just fun. It is challenging. There are lots of pressure that players undergo whenever they hit it to the court every game. They are of course committed to make the team win by accumulating more scores than the opponent. Aside from that, almost all players want to stand up to impress the viewing public. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Footwork/151256 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Basics--Footwork/151256 Learning to play basketball is a lot of hard work. One of the most basic things a player has to learn is dribbling. Dribbling is the act of bouncing the ball continuously with one hand in a repetitive motion which ends when the continuity is disturbed or when the player touches the ball with both hands simultaneously. The ball must be continuously redirected to the floor so that the dribble isn't ended. It can also end when the ball is allowed to rest on the hands of the player and when the ball is allowed to be moved parallel or fractionally to the court using one hand. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dribbling-Your-Way-Out-Of-Trouble/151254 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dribbling-Your-Way-Out-Of-Trouble/151254 During a basketball game, people commonly shout the word "DEFENSE!". Come to think of it, do people in the stadium really know the meaning of the word? Does the basketball team, players and coaches, understand the meaning of the word? Is the value and importance of the word defense recognized? Sometimes basketball players themselves take it for granted. Everyone should remember that it is as important as scoring. A closer look at playing basketball defense is done in this article to clearly stress the meaning and importance of the word DEFENSE. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Playing-Basketball-with-Tenacious-Defense/151253 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Playing-Basketball-with-Tenacious-Defense/151253 When we talk about basketball, people always argue about legends and recent plays; basketball is often dubbed to be one of the best sports of all time. Often being played by men, these are the grounds which they show their skills. You can always find a basketball court near your neighborhood or anywhere in populated places. The playing court is where you can play the game; this section elaborates the characteristics of the basketball court. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Playing-Field-for-One-of-the-Best-Sports-of-All-Time/151252 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Playing-Field-for-One-of-the-Best-Sports-of-All-Time/151252 One of the best things in a basketball game is individuality. For some people, they can often show the best skills when playing the game. The moves that enable better chances of getting a score are simply priceless during a game. So when you want to improve your game, you have to get some moves that will likely get a major advantage against your opponent, they are time-crucial moves that always look good when done at the right time which translate to your own style and method of playing. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Improve-Your-Game---Get-better-Moves-with-Style/151249 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Improve-Your-Game---Get-better-Moves-with-Style/151249 Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world; this has been a staple sport in America where the best of the best battle it out in the NBA (national basketball association). The elements of the game have varied from the origin but haven't changed til modern times. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Elements-of-the-Game---Learning-the-Basics/151248 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Elements-of-the-Game---Learning-the-Basics/151248 Basketball is a fast paced game played on a 94-by-50 foot court (NBA) with 1 basket on opposite sides. The game starts when the official tosses the ball between two players, one from each team, in the middle of the court. This is also referred to as the tip off. The other 8 players stand at specific places outside the mid-circle. The jumpers will try to tip the ball to any of their team members to gain the first possession. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball--The-Object-of-the-Game/151247 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball--The-Object-of-the-Game/151247 If constant practice and sheer dedication aren't enough to improve your game, then you might as well consider acquiring some effective basketball training aids. Oversized basketball - is usually 3 inches larger in diameter than your regular basketball. This is designed to improve your accuracy in shooting. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Training-Aids-to-Improve-Your-Game/151246 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Basketball-Training-Aids-to-Improve-Your-Game/151246 Learning how to play basketball is learning its fundamentals. Here are those: Dribbling - is important to penetrate to the hoop, move the ball across the court, get away from the defense, and find a good passing lane. Passing - A good offensive attack requires good passing from players. This helps find an open man, to find a good shooter or to get away from a defender. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/10-Basketball-Skills-You-should-Learn/151244 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/10-Basketball-Skills-You-should-Learn/151244 A basketball player should eat healthy not just for the game but for his overall health. But since the sport burns a lot of energy, players should eat more foods that contain the right nutrients that will give him the energy to sustain his fuel requirement - but still balanced to attain optimum use. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-a-Basketball-Player-should-Eat/151243 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/What-a-Basketball-Player-should-Eat/151243 Learning the fundamentals of a screen play is an important skill to improve your offensive game. Screen plays can be used in different ways: to free your teammate from his defender by providing your body as a wall, to allow a few seconds of free time to make a shot off the screen, to free yourself so that you can give a pass to another player, or to switch defenders to gain a height advantage. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Execute-Screen-Play/151242 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/How-to-Execute-Screen-Play/151242