Basketball
Read what fans and experts alike are writing about basketball.
- How to Get Conditioned to Play BasketballBasketball requires endurance and strength. Learn how to do both without benefits of steroids.
- History of BasketballSummary on History of Basketball
- Why Basketball SucksNow that this year's installment of March Madness has wrapped, I'm going to go on record and state how I feel about the game of basketball.
The History of BasketballSince it was first introduced by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, baskeball was a very popular sport, probably because it was a new, unique sport. The NBA became the most popular basketball league because of talented players like Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.- Eight Great Basketball MoviesThough some sports have been the subject of more films, basketball has produced consistently high-quality film. Whether about street-, college- or pro ball, the game has been well used as a milieu and as a central theme. Herewith, my top eight.
- Play Professional Basketball OverseasIf you are interested in playing basketball overseas you will want to read this article.
Basketball Camps in DenverBasketball is absolutely one of America's favorite sports and what better time and place to pay than at a basketball summer camp. Here is a guide to Denver's top basketball summer camps. Check it out!!!- Looking Outside the Box to Improve United States BasketballIn the 20th Century, the USA ruled International basketball and our way appeared to be the best way; there was no reason to evaluate the methods with which young players developed, as Team USA always won. Times have changed.
- Pre-Season Basketball ConditioningBasketball is more than a straight-ahead race; it is a dynamic sport, requiring an array of movement skills, as it is played quickly with numerous stops, starts and changes of direction. Pre-season training must incorporate multi-directional movement.
- Year-Round Player Development for BasketballSince basketball combines four different sets of skills (athletic, technical, tactical and intangibles), sports preparation and training must be varied to build sufficient levels of skill in all areas.
- On-Court Basketball WorkoutThe following are exercises to combine into a total body workout for a basketball player using only a basketball, a court and a medicine ball.
- Improving Your Youth Basketball Team: Five Simple SkillsAs a basketball consultant/personal trainer, I train numerous youth, high school and college basketball teams and players. At every practice, players are deficient in one or more of these five skills, ultimately decreasing the team's offensive efficiency.