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- Vertical Leap Training – How to Select Vertical Leap Workouts by Erik Gilbertson
There are a few key things to look for while searching for a vertical leap training program. They are quality, content, media, and free updates.
- Biography of Top Ten NBA Players by Johann Frimannsson
Michael Jeffrey Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, February 17, 1963. He was the fourth of five children born to James and Deloris. In June 2006, he became part owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Later that year, he filed for divorce from Juanita, his wife of 17 years. They have three children together.
- Dr J Was Never Supposed to Be Traded by the Nets by Pam Donaldson
Dr. J is remembered mostly for his playing days in Philadelphia as a member of the 76ers. However, few may remember that he very easily could have been a member of the New Jersey Nets for the bulk of his career.
- Early Nets Star Melchionni Led New Jersey to ABA Glory by Brett Kingston
Basketball has a rich tradition in the Philadelphia area. While you have the big five D1 schools and of course the professional 76ers, many fans take all the games seriously.
- Purpose of Youth Basketball Coaching by Keith E Smith
At the youth level, you have to be careful not to get too involved with wins and losses. Ten (10) years from now the kids won’t care or remember how many games they won or lost.
- Do Your Basketball Shoes Improve Your Game? by E Enright
Are you thinking about your feet while you’re on the court? If so, you may need to rethink your shoe. Your feet, and your game will thank you.
- How Kobe Bryant Became Michael Jordan’s True Heir by Regis Zoula
There are many players who were anointed the “next-Michael Jordan”, but very few lived up to the title. Kobe Bryant seems to be the only player who closely reminds fans of MJ.
- Jump Higher – Increase Your Vertical Jump by Dan Wardrope
Every single basketball player I know wants to jump higher, and increase their vertical jumping ability. But what other physical benefits are a bi-product of putting in the hard work to increase your vertical jump? All that work you will be glad to know does help other areas of your body.
- Basketball Shoes – What Are They? by Max Oso
Basketball is one rough and full body contact sport that needs athletes to perform stunning moves and exceptional dribbling while playing on the court. The NBA and other basketball association’s from around the world have a number of great superstars all of which are capable of playing their game with above par performance. Top superstars such as Shakeel O’Neill and Michael Jordan have been the best of their game by creating history as to being the world’s number one players.
- Cleveland Cavalier Tickets by Samuel Ridgley
The Cleveland Cavaliers came off an impressive victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder coming from behind in the second half when LeBron James bailed them out. The Cavaliers have an arsenal of talent from LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Anthony Parker and Delonte West. They have one of the best front courts in basketball, but they have struggled as of late.
- How to Jump Higher Faster – FAQs by Frankie Johnson
There are many Jumping Programs out there today which claim to increase vertical Jumps. But most people who are playing the game of basketball want to see results fast and hence don’t want to wait til next season – they want to be dunking on people sooner rather than later!
- FAQs – Jump Higher Exercise by Frankie Johnson
There are a number of unanswered questions surrounding these so called Jump Higher programs. After all some of these cost quite a bit of money, and will take quite a bit of your time! There are many people on the internet marketing their program as the best since sliced bread. But are they qualified? If not, then the exercises they are preaching may cause more harm than good. The most important questions are outlined below…
- Basketball Plays – 3 Things to Know About Basketball Press Breaks by Gary Donovan
When basketball presses are run against you, you should view them not as threatening but rather as scoring opportunities. These three focus points will help your team run an effective press break and help you score.
- Home Grown Basketball Fitness – Get in Shape For Basketball Fast Right at Home! by Brandon Richey
Are you looking for an effective workout to get you in shape fast for basketball, but fear you lack the resources and equipment to get it done? Well worry no more my friend. If you are looking at getting into basketball shape and want to do it at home then tune in to read this article!
- Best 3-Point Shooters of All Time – Reggie Miller by Miks Brauns
Reggie Miller is the all-time NBA leader in 3-point field goals made. He has hit 2560 3-pointers over the course of his career and he is one of only 2 players who have surpassed the 2000 mark. No best-shooters-of-all-time list is complete without Reggie.
- Top 5 Exercises to Increase Your Vertical by Joey Honka
It gives you 5 ways to improve your vertical. In answers the question that many people are asking still and that is, “Is it even possible to increase my vertical?” Well read this and you won’t ever have to ask that again.
- A Better Way to Keep Basketball Stats by James Cary
Just because basketball is a sport over 100 years old, that does not mean you have to keep stats the way they did 100 years ago. How to bring your stats tracking into the 21st century.
- Increasing Vertical Jumping Ability – Is it Good For the Body? by Frankie Johnson
Increasing vertical jumping ability! It’s definitely something on the lips of each and every ‘baller’ out there today. But is it good for your body and are there any side effects which may cause problems down the line?
- 6 Steps to Improve Your Vertical Jump Form by David Curtis Jr
6 very simple steps that you can start using right now to improve your vertical jump form and become more explosive. Without the proper form, you are literally setting yourself up to fail and fall flat on your face.
- Top Tips to Increase Your Vertical Jump in Weeks by Frankie Johnson
Increasing your vertical is not as difficult as one might think. I always thought I was ‘ground bound’ for the first half of my playing career. Let me tell you a little bit about how to increase vertical jumping ability in weeks!
- Highest Paid NBA Players 2009-2010 by Johann Frimannsson
NBA is a big group and didn’t need any introduction. This association does the tournament, and popular for its games all over the world, here I am going to discuss that the salaries of the players. NBA pays such a good amount to their players and the teams. The mentioned salary data is for the year of 2009-2010. The details of some of the highest paid players are mentioned below…
- David Robinson – The Model Athlete (and Person) by Pam Donaldson
North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan State. Most of the best basketball players in the history of the sport seem to come from a college known for basketball. This was not the case for some though, and one of the best examples was David Robinson.
- Uniforms For NBA Made by Adidas No Longer “Made in the USA” by Lisa A Armstrong
In January, 2006 Adidas acquired Reebok International, Ltd., the current exclusive uniform and apparel provider for the National Basketball Association (NBA). Following this acquisition, Adidas proceeded to sign an eleven (11) year contract with the NBA, taking over the position of the exclusive uniform and apparel provider.
- Kentucky John Wall Making a Name For Himself by Shamont Mazyck
After hearing about all the hype surrounding 4th ranked University of Kentucky freshman sensation guard John wall I decided to watch him and the wildcats take on the 12th ranked University of Connecticut Huskies on ESPN. The game was part of the Madison Garden SEC, Big East conference challenge and ended up being a better game than advertised. As soon as the game started the Wildcats went into attack mode led by Wall, they were able to shut the Huskies down as the freshman took over and helped his team to a 12-0 led to start the game.
- How to Become a Better Basketball Player – 5 Tips Guaranteed to Make You Better by John Kirby Ewing
Every serious basketball player is always looking for ways to improve. Here are 5 simple guaranteed to make you a better player.
- How to Increase Vertical Jumping For Basketball by Dan Wardrope
Why is it a good thing to increase vertical jumping ability for the game of basketball? Personally I think the answer is pretty obvious – to start dunking on people!
- 5 Tips on How to Learn How to Jump Higher by Frankie Johnson
What about all those beefcakes in the gym with their little notebooks! Yep, you go it. They got that big by tracking every single rep and every single weight they ever lifted. You too need this kind of discipline and documentation.
- College Basketball Recruiting – Three Tips to Ease Your Journey to College Basketball by John Newcomb
College basketball recruiting is one of the toughest challenges a high school athlete can face early in his athletic career. The competition for the few spots in the team are tough, and most high school basketball players do not have either the expert guidance, or the patience and maturity required to negotiate this phase.
- Early Eastern Conference All-Star Predictions by Miks Brauns
The NBA All-Star game is 2 months away and balloting has recently tipped of so I wanted to express my opinion about who should be in the All-star game and who shouldn’t based on their performance this year. I won’t give players any credit for their past achievements and I won’t take popularity in account.
- 2 Unnoticed But Effective Exercises to Make You Jump Higher by Jaxky Lim
Some theoretic programs claimed they can make you jump higher with their trainings. I will give you 2 simple but effective exercises to make you increase your vertical jump.
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