Basketball Articles
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Reflex Speed For Tennis, Martial Arts, & Basketball
by Mark Sias
Whatever your sport, improved reaction time & response time a.k.a. reflex speed will be vital. Even the slightest improvements in this skill can have astonishing results on your game. -
Basketball – Off Season Training
by Kristoph Thompson
An average play in Basketball will last between 15 and 30 seconds, while the average rest interval will be anywhere between 15 and 45 seconds. These conditions should be replicated in a variety of ways as part of an effective basketball conditioning program. -
10 Tips To Becoming A Better Basketball Player
by Mike Jensen
Here's 10 tips to improve your game - from attitude to conditioning and more. -
Women's Basketball History
By Peter Portero
The Women’s National Basketball Association, created in 1996, is the first women’s league to be fully endorsed by the NBA, their male counterpart. -
Basketball Sizes
By Eddie Tobey
The NBA has specified basketball sizes. These help you choose the right ball for yourself or your children, and it is recommended that they be followed strictly to avoid injury during play. -
How to Dunk a Basketball
by Zachary Thompson
The best thing to do to become a better dunker is to work your legs. This helps more then just dunking. Running hills and jumping rope helps a lot. There are several different things you can do. -
Power Dribbling Drills
by Ben Schupak
Most children first learn to crawl, then walk, and finally to run. Basketball requires players to not only effectively move their feet, but also to manoeuvre a basketball. Basketball players first learn to dribble the basketball with one hand, then to alternate hands. -
Wheelchair Basketball Training Tips: Weave Passing And Transition
by Pål Degerstrøm
The drill uses a 'multi-man' passing drill up the court, and a transition fast-break drill down the court. It can be played by 3-11 players. -
Basketball Defence Tips
by David Huizar
What stands out most in the minds of basketball fans around the world is the flashy T-Mac drive, spin and dunk or the fierce dunk over three defenders by Shaq, but it has been said that defence wins games. The Detroit Pistons of recent times were a prime example of that.
