Who Makes Up NBA Basketball History?
1.) Michael Jordan: Topping the pack is ‘Air Jordan’ with his massive 1,072 goals made (G); 12,192 free goals (FG); 7,327 free throws (FT); 32,292 points through out the career (PTS); and 30.1 points per game (PPG).
2.) Wilt Chamberlain is next in line with 1,045 G; 12,681 FG; 6,057 FT; 31,419 PTS; and 30.1 PPG.
3.) Allen Iverson comes next with his statistics: 829 G; 7,983 FG; 6,000 FT; 22,988 PTS; and 27.7 PPG.
4.) Elgin Baylor ranked fourth with his own pride of 846 G; 8,693 FG; 5,763 FT; and 23,149 PTS; and 27.4 PTG.
5.) LeBron James also made it to the top five slots with 391 G; 3,858 FG; 2,463 FT; 10,689 PTS; and 27.3 PPG.
6.) Jerry West follows LeBron closely at number six with the vitals 932 G; 9,016 FG; 7,160 FT; 25,192 PTS; and 27.0 PPG.
7.) Bob Pettit is next with 792 G; 7,349 FG; 6,182 FT; 20,880 PTS; and 26.4 PPG.
8.) George Gervin is number 8 with 791 G; 8,045 FG; 4,541 FT; 20,708 PTS; and 26.2 PPG.
9.) Oscar Robertson makes it to the ninth place with 1,040 G; 9,508 FG; 7,694 FT; 26,710 PTS; and 25.7 PPG.
10.) Shaquille O'Neal comes next in number 10 with his high levels of figures: 1,042 G; 10,422 FG; 5,441 FT; 26,286 PTS; and 25.2 PPG.
11.) Karl Malone closely follows with his own level of forceful figures: 1,476 G; 13,528 FG; 9,787 FT; 36,928 PTS; and 25.0 PPG.
12.) Kobe Bryant takes the 12th spot with his 866 G; 7,456 FG; 5,621 FT; 21,619 PTS; and 25.0 PPG.
13.) Dominique Wilkins takes up number 13 spot with 1,074 G; 9,963 FG; 6,031 FT; 26,668 PTS; and 24.8 PPG.
14.) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar famously landed the fourteenth spot with 1,560 G; 15,837 FG; 6,712 FT; 38,387 PTS; and 24.6 PPG.
15.) Larry Bird is Lakers’ superstar making at number 15 with 897 G; 8,591 FG; 3,960 FT; 21,791 PTS; and 24.3 PPG.
16.) Adrian Dantley takes his team to the famous 16th post with 955 G; 8,169 FG; 6,832 FT; 23,177 PTS; and 24.3 PPG.
17.) Pete Maravich lands the 17th place with 658 G; 6,187 FG; 3,564 FT; 15,948 PTS; and 24.2 PPG.
18.) Vince Carter comes next in number 18 with his 697 G; 6,079 FG; 3,393 FT; 16,592 PTS; and 23.8 PPG.
19.) Rick Barry steals the 19th place with 794 G; 7,252 FG; 3,818 FT; 18,395 PTS; and 23.2 PPG.
20.) Paul Pierce follows in the 20th place with 732 G; 5,556 FG; 4,594 FT; 16,945 PTS; and 23.1 PPG.
21.) Paul Arizin is next in the 21st slot with 713 G; 5,628 FG; 5,010 FT; 16,266 PTS; and 22.8 PPG.
22.) Gilbert Arenas followed Arizin in the 22nd place with 431 G; 3,168 FG; 2,587 FT; 9,827 PTS; and 22.8 PPG.
23.) George Mikan scores the lead’s number: 23! with his 520 G; 4,097 FG; 3,570 FT; 11,764 PTS; and 22.6 PPG.
24.) Bernard King makes it to the 24th place with 874 G; 7,830 FG; 3,972 FT; 19,655 PTS; and 22.5 PPG.
25.) Dirk Nowitzki comes close with 758 G; 5,854 FG; 4,263 FT; 16,990 PTS; and 22.4 PPG.
26.) Tracy McGrady is Houston’s pride in number 26 with 749 G; 6,102 FG; 3,564 FT; 16,744 PTS; and 22.4 PPG.
27.) Charles Barkley comes next with 1,073 G; 8,435 FG; 6,349 FT; 23,757 PTS; and 22.1 PPG.
28.) David Thompson got the 28th spot with 509 G; 4,213 FG; 2,815 FT; 11,264 PTS; and 22.1 PPG.
29.) Bob McAdoo takes slot number 29 with 852 G; 7,420 FG; 3,944 FT; 18,787 PTS; and 22.1 PPG.
30.) Julius Erving finished in 30th spot with 836 G; 7,237 FG; 3,844 FT; 18,364 PTS; and 22.0 PPG.
There are still so many famous NBA basketball players who made it to the top aside from these first 30 prominent athletes. Everyone have made significance in the NBA basketball history and helped build the institution that makes up the most famous team sports in the world now.
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16 Basketball Tips For Pointguards!
The 16 basketball tips are as follows:
- Introductory ball handling drill: Stand at one of the ends of the court with both hands holding a ball each. Walk towards the opposite end of the court and bounce your right ball first, followed by the one on your left. The timing should be in the manner that as the right ball hits the floor, the left ball is released. As you get acquainted with the drill, pick up pace. In the long run, you will be running with two balls dribbled. If you can do this then you can be better with one ball at hand.
- Around the world drill: Stand with a ball in both hands. Start circling it around your head, waist, and knees. Bend and spread your legs, circle the ball around one leg to the other. This will help you get more feel of the ball while promoting hand coordination as well as speed.
- The Scissors: With your left foot ahead of the right, bounce the ball between your legs starting from your right hand and passed to the left hand. As it passes, shift the position of your legs. This time the right leg is ahead and the ball passing between the changed positions of your legs.
- Catch-catch-catch: Hold the ball between your legs with both hands on it, right in front and left at the back. Quickly switch hands without letting the ball fall.
- Crab Walk: Stand at one end of the court with your left leg forward and pass the ball under. Change steps going forward with the ball being passed under the ahead leg.
- Figure 8: Spread your legs and circle the ball in an 8 figure around the legs with your head looking forward. Increase speed as you continue doing so. This drill will help you get a feel of the ball and increase speed.
- Figure 8 Dribbling: Dribble with your fingers while you are bent at the waist going around your legs in a figure of 8. Increase speed as you continue.
- Figure 8 drop: Circle the ball from the outside of your left leg to the outside of your right. As it reaches the back between your legs, let it drop and reverse your hands and catch the ball before it bounces again.
- Figure 8 drop reverse: Do the drill in tip #8 and when you bounce the ball, reverse your movement. Circle the ball outside your right leg and around your left leg starting at the back to the front.
- Figure 8 running in place: Do the drill in tip #8 but this time run in place
- One on two: Advance the ball against two supposed defenders to force the use of variety of maneuvers and being alert of defense at the same time.
- Pass and Catch: Practice the body awareness drill. Bounce the ball with two hands into your spread legs going to the back. Then catch it with both hands and pass it back to the front with both hands again.
- Sit-up while dribbling: Do sit-ups while dribbling with your right hand around your feet, then switch hands as you lie down. Dribble with your left hand as you sit up again. Do this faster as you continue.
- Squeeze the banana: Squeeze your fingers and thumb together as you move the ball quickly from one hand to the other at eye level. Doing so will improve your finger and arm strength for ball control.
- Touch-touch-touch: ball between your legs; touch the ball with your right fingers then with your left. Do the same at your back. Continue touching as fast as possible.
- Up the ladder: From in front of your waist, pass the ball from one hand to the other with your finger tips. This will help develop your finger tip control in handling the ball properly.
These drills are actually difficult to master but with constant practice, you will surely get it. In a matter of time, you will be a great ballhandler by doing so.
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Basketball Players; On and Off the Court
Perhaps, as a basketball fan you would want to know what happened to the legends and the greatest players in NBA after they have stopped making big hoops and showing awesome crossover moves. Here are some of them;
• Michael Jordan – he's been considered as the ultimate instrument in making NBA popular around the world. He is also acclaimed as the greatest player of all time. He received many basketball awards; most of them prestigious. Off the court, Jordan is now a business man. After retiring, he concentrated on promoting is Jordan Brand, a line of clothing.
He also owns a motorcycle road-racing team. On the side court, he joined the side court as the part owner as well as President for Basketball Operations for the Washington Wizards.
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – he's been know for his signature sky hooks and he was awarded with several honors for the great feats he shown while still playing. Off the court, he has done several other things including acting. He has appeared in several films such as Game of Death and Airplane!
He also appeared in several TV sitcoms including Full House, Amen, Living Single and Everybody Loves Raymond. Aside from acting, he has also authored several books including Kareem in 1996. On the side court, he has worked as assistant coach to Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Seattle SuperSonics.
• Hakeem Olajuwon – he is also considered as one of the greatest in NBA history. In fact, he has been recently inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Off the court, Olajuwon also wrote a book entitled "Living the Dream". And did you know what greatest feat this man has? He is endorsing a sneaker from Spalding which is being sold at $35. He is not endorsing high-end brands like Nike or Adidas because according to him, a poor mother can't buy Nikes worth $120.
They are just few of the greatest basketball players that NBA has. All of them are no longer playing hard court action. But still, every body will remember them as basketball legends.
But, not only retired basketball players are doing great off the court. In fact, many basketball players in NBA have their own great stories off the court. And with the NBA Cares program, these cagers are doing humanitarian activities which we can consider as their great contribution outside the world of hoops; reaching out to their fans.
Now, if you want to find out more of your favorite basketball players; their personal life and what they do when not shooting hoops, you can always look up the internet. The World Wide Web is the greatest place to look for such information. NBA.com alone would be a great help. Books about your favorite players are also available.
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a cluster of these college teams, rooting from 1939 and holds single elimination tournament every spring. It was founded by Dr. Peter Graham, colloquially known as March Madness and the Big Dance. The tournament is played over 3 weeks at hosting college, and the national semifinals or the Final Four is recently the most prominent event in USA’s basketball history.
The Roots of NCAA
Before there was National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA, the IAAUS or the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States was established to set the rules for amateur sports in the US. The latter was established on the 31st of March 1906. It became the NCAA in 1910. But, then, women’s athletics are under the organization named the AIAW or the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women. In 1982, NCAA began offering national championships for women. Thus, members of AIAW joined NCAA.
NCAA was housed in Kansas City from 1951 to 1999 until it moved from Overland Park, Kansas to a four-story building on the western part of downtown Indianapolis in Indiana.
Now, how about checking on the roster of the teams making up the entire history of NCAA:
- ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE: Composed of 12 teams from the Atlantic sites of USA
a.) Clemson Tigers
b.) Boston College Eagles
c.) Duke Blue Devils
d.) Florida State Seminoles
e.) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
f.) Maryland Terrapins
g.) Miami Hurricanes
h.) NC State Wolfpack
i.) North Carolina Tar Heels
j.) Virginia Cavaliers
k.) Virginia Tech Hokies
l.) Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- BIG EAST CONFERENCE: 8 of the top teams across the East of USA
a.) Cincinnati Bearcats
b.) Connecticut Huskies
c.) Louisville Cardinals
d.) Pittsburgh Panthers
e.) Rutgers Scarlet Knights
f.) South Florida Bulls
g.) Syracuse Orange
h.) West Virginia Mountaineers
- BIG TEN CONFERENCE: The big ten is composed of 11 teams from all over the 10 biggest states of USA
a.) Illinois Fighting Illini
b.) Indiana Hoosiers
c.) Iowa Hawkeye
d.) Michigan Wolverines
e.) Michigan State Spartans
f.) Minnesota Golden Gophers
g.) Northwestern Wildcats
h.) Ohio State Buckeyes
i.) Penn State Nittany Lions
j.) Purdue Boilermakers
k.) Wisconsin Badgers
- BIG 12 CONFERENCE: Like the big 10, there is also the big 12 only that these are composed of 12 of the biggest teams
a.) Baylor Bears
b.) Colorado Buffaloes
c.) Iowa State Cyclones
d.) Kansas Jayhawks
e.) Kansas State Wildcats
f.) Missouri Tigers
g.) Nebraska Huskers
h.) Oklahoma Sooners
i.) Oklahoma State Cowboys
j.) Texas Longhorns
k.) Texas A&M Aggies
l.) Texas Tech Red Raiders
- CONFERENCE USA: This is the cluster from across the USA
a.) East Carolina Pirates
b.) Houston Cougars
c.) Marshall Thundering Herd
d.) Memphis Tigers
e.) Rice Owls
f.) SMU Mustangs
g.) Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
h.) Texas-El Paso Miners
i.) Tulane Green Wave
j.) Tulsa Golden Hurricane
k.) UAB Blazers
l.) UCF Golden Knights
- MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE: 9 of the mountain side teams of the USA
a.) Air Force Academy Falcons
b.) Brigham Young University Cougars
c.) Colorado State University Rams
d.) University of New Mexico Lobos
e.) San Diego State University Aztecs
f.) TCU Horned Frogs
g.) UNLV Rebels
h.) University of Utah Utes
i.) University of Wyoming Cowboys
- MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE: This is the cluster from the middle section of the USA
a.) Akron Zips
b.) Ball State Cardinals
c.) Bowling Green Falcons
d.) Buffalo Bulls
e.) Central Michigan Chippewas
f.) Eastern Michigan Eagles
g.) Kent State Golden Flashes
h.) Miami-Ohio Redhawks
i.) Northern Illinois Huskies
j.) Ohio Bobcats
k.) Toledo Rockets
l.) WMU Broncos
- PAC-10 CONFERENCE: The 10 top collegiate teams from the most known states of the USA
a.) Arizona Wildcats
b.) Arizona State Sun Devils
c.) California Golden Bears
d.) Oregon Ducks
e.) Oregon State Beavers
f.) Stanford Cardinal
g.) UCLA Bruins
h.) USC Trojans
i.) Washington Huskies
j.) WSU Cougars
- SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE: The conference of 12 of the most known Southeastern colleges
a.) Alabama Crimson Tide
b.) Arkansas Razorbacks
c.) Auburn Tigers
d.) Florida Gators
e.) Georgia Bulldogs
f.) Kentucky Wildcats
g.) LSU Tigers
h.) Mississippi State Bulldogs
i.) Ole Miss Rebels
j.) South Carolina Gamecocks
k.) Tennessee Volunteers
l.) Vanderbilt Commodores
- SUN BELT CONFERENCE: 8 of the colleges from dessert-like states in the USA
a.) Arkansas State University Indians
b.) Florida Atlantic Owls
c.) Florida Intl Golden Panthers
d.) Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
e.) North Texas Mean Green
f.) Troy Trojans
g.) Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns
h.) Louisiana-Monroe Indians
? WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: This is the 8 colleges from the Western side of the USA
a.) Boise State University Broncos
b.) Fresno State Bulldogs
c.) University of Hawaii Warriors
d.) Idaho Vandals
e.) Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
f.) Nevada Wolfpack
g.) New Mexico State Aggies
h.) San Jose State University Spartans
i.) Utah State Aggies
? NCAA INDEPENDENT TEAMS: The teams not affiliated in any of the conferences.
a.) Notre Dame Fighting Irish
b.) NAVY
c.) Army Black Knights
These 11 clusters and 1 independent are the reason behind the success of collegiate basketball across USA. They are what make up the NCAA basketball history, and for as long their organizers keep on supporting team sports the saga will remain.
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Getting the Best Basketball Pictures
If you are a fan and wants to collect basketball pictures, there are lots of ways for you to get some;
• Prints – newspaper and magazine clips are among the great sources of basketball photographs. You can find different shots of your favorite teams, players or coaches.
• Online – probably the best way to get pictures of you favorite teams and players is through the internet. There are lots of websites which offers exclusive photos of different teams and players. But where on the net can you exactly get them?
• On sports news websites – you can try sport news sites which offer recent hard court action shots. Yahoo!Sports and NBA.com is where you can find the greatest shots; from the players’ entrance to the winning streaks.
• Sports Forums – there are forum boards online where you can find pictures of basketball teams and players; most of these forums are categorized by teams.
• Basketball Fan Blogs – yes, there are hundreds of bloggers where you can get pictures. Some are even great to customize a picture of a certain team or player.
• Basketball Players’ websites – players such as Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili have their personal websites.
Knowing where to get the best collections of basketball pictures is not a guarantee that you’re set to go. There are things that you have to keep in mind when getting pictures especially on the internet. They are as follows;
a. Before downloading an image, be sure to read the details and know if it’s copyrighted. This is very important if you are going to post your collections on your blogs or personal pages.
b. Remember that not all pictures posted on the Internet are free. You can’t just get copies of photos you find on the net. They are considered as intellectual properties. What you can do is send an email to the owner asking for permission if you can use the images. Most photo owners would just want acknowledgement that you got your photos from them.
c. Use the images properly. Some websites states that as you download basketball pictures from them, you are assumed to agree to their terms and conditions regarding the use of the images.
So, you now know how not to be sued when getting copies of basketball pictures online. And you know where to get the pictures. Next, where you will use the pictures? Mostly, basketball pictures are used in the following;
• Wallpapers – if you are bored with the plain blue or black background on your computer screens, you might want to change that with the pictures of your favorite basketball players or teams; you can also use basketball team logos.
• Blogs – if you love talking about basketball topics on your blogs or personal websites, it would be better to accompany each post with basketball pictures; readers will surely enjoy them. Just don’t forget to acknowledge the owner of the photo in your post; a link to their site will do.
• Scrapbooking – whether it’s digital or manual scrapbooking, you’ll good with the many basketball pictures available.
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Getting to Know Basketball Positions
Likewise if you are new to the game and would want to try playing, you just have to know the basic information such as the equipments used, the basic rules and the basic basketball positions.
Basically, in playing basketball, there are two teams. And each team playing on the court is composed of five players. Each of these players has specific positions. The team coach or captain usually assigns the positions according to each player’s size, ability and skills. Along with the positions came different responsibilities. What are they? These are the following;
• Center – this is usually the biggest player on the floor playing for each team. It is the responsibility of the centers to pose as a force near the basket. And as centers are usually used for scoring, they are not asked to roam very far from the basket. Rebounding is also among the main tasks of centers.
• Forwards – this is the basketball position which is next in size to the center. Responsibilities of this position usually vary depending on the skills of the players in the team.
There are two types of forwards;
• Power forwards – this position is usually held by the team’s second biggest player. Power forwards are expected to make rebounds and scores for the team but unlike the centers, they can play away from the basket.
• Small forwards – these are mostly the scorers and playmaker in the team. They play farther from the basket. Responsibilities of small forwards require going down and rebounding, dribbling and shooting the ball outside. These positions need versatile players as well as those who are sharp at three-point perimeter.
Guards – there are also two types of guards;
• The Shooting Guards – responsibilities or these positions are similar to those of small forward. In fact, the responsibilities of the two positions can be interchanged or done by the same player; either the small forward or the shooting guard. Though not expected to make many rebounds, the shooting guard are also focused on scoring.
• Point Guards – this is considered as the most important position. It is because these positions require the player to run the team’s offense as well as distributing the ball to his team mates. Being the smallest players on the court, point guards are usually quick, a great passer and playmaker. Most point guards are also good shooters; making them almost a jack of all trade.
The information listed here are just basic information about the different basketball positions. Should you need in-depth analysis and further information about these positions, books about basketball are available. You can study each positions according to the data listed on the books. Figures and drawings illustrating executions for each position are also included in most of these books.
The internet is also an avenue to find additional information and tips about the different basketball positions. Famous basketball players for each position can also be found on some websites.
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Getting to Know the Different Basketball Game Rules
For example, the NBA (National Basketball Association) has an executive committee that determines the rules for the game. For the international basketball games, the FIBA, or the Fédération Internationale de Basketball Amateur or simply as the International Basketball Federation, may adopt their own rules of the game. However, no matter how many associations there are, the main and skeletal rules of basketball are most of the time unchanged.
Aside from the differences of the league, the rules of the courts may also be changed according to the players. The rules on basketball games for women are absolutely different from those of the men. This is very evident particularly on the measurements of the ball to be used, the measurement of the court and some other minor rules.
Because each basketball game has its own rule depending on the league and the type of game, it is best to check on the official draft of rules of each association and also their sub-rules on men and women games.
However, there are rules that remain constant to most of all basketball associations around the world. These are the rules of court that pertains to the original rules of the game. Here are the basic rules of court.
• The Backcourt Violation – this happens when an offensive team passed the ball behind the midcourt line before the defensive team touches it. In this case the ball is awarded to the defensive team.
• Dribbling – dribbling is a skill of the game. However, a player is not allowed to stop and dribble and move and dribble again. This is a double-dribble violation.
• Personal Fouls – physical assault is not allowed in the game, be it intentional or unintentional. The punishment for committing personal foul is elimination from the game when a certain player reaches the allowed number of personal fouls.
• Traveling – the player can pivot around with one foot without stepping at least another step while grasping the ball with the hands. When he steps more than that while the ball is still in his possession, traveling violation is incurred. Traveling is also termed as walking. When this happens, the ball is awarded to the opposing team.
• Technical Fouls – if any player or coach displays any untoward actions against the referee or to the committee in charge of the game a technical foul maybe called upon. Flagrant foul is also considered as technical foul.
There are also rules in the game time and in a basketball time; there are so many time rules that needed to be understood.
1.) 24-second clock – this is the time given for the team holding the ball to shoot it at their goal. If the ball is not shot before the 24-seconds the ball is awarded to the opponent. Each time shot is made or an attempt of shot is made. The 24-second clock restarts.
2.) 10-second violation – this is the time given for the team to bring the ball beyond the midline from the opponent’s half court.
3.) 5-second in-bound violation – a referee will award the ball to a player and gives the player 5 seconds to pass the ball to his team mates. When his 5 seconds expires, the ball is awarded to the opponent.
4.) 5-second possession violation – each player is given 5 second to dribble, pass, or shoot the ball. When the five second expires, the ball is given to the opponent team.
5.) 3-second rule – this is the time given to a player to stay on in the lane. The player must shoot or pass the ball before the 3-second expires.
These basketball game rules remain the same in most games regardless of the association or league. So every player must master this rules and avoid any violations.
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How to Do Basketball Crossover Moves
But the most popular is the National Basketball Association, most popularly known as simply the NBA. Why? This is because it showcased the finest players as well as best basketball crossover moves that the whole world have ever seen.
The Crossover Dribble
This is the most notable crossover move. Also known as the ankle breaker, too many ankles have been broken using this move. This is a low and quick bounce dribbling in front and allows the player to switch momentum as quick as possible. This is being used to outmaneuver the opponent and have the chance to drive to the hoops. The action that you will see in a crossover dribble is so fantastic that many spectators consider it as a very exciting spice on a game.
Mostly, the crossover dribble is an important move that the players holding the guard positions should know. But, it is also a great move that every player should learn because it will be an advantageous offensive move.
Steps in Making a Crossover Dribble
If you want to learn crossover dribble, there are several steps on how you can do it;
• The first step that you have to learn is how to dribble using your strongest hand. You have to learn how to do this as you approach the defending opponent.
• Pause and focus on your dribbling keeping your opponent at bay.
• Next, you have to push the ball to the side where you’re dribbling. With that, your opponent may move with you. When he did that, you have to bounce the ball in other direction and move to the net before he catches up. There is also a technique in this move if you want a three-point play. You have to run in front of the defender; when he chases you and goes for the ball, a foul will be called.
• You should also learn to watch the moves of your defender while being careful with your moves. If the weight of your opponent shifted, you will know that he bites out at your crossover move.
• You have to keep in mind that speed and control of the ball is essential for this move.
• Also, you have to concentrate on the defender’s mid section while concentrating on your own moves.
Most Notable NBA Player Doing the Crossover Dribble:
• Allen Iverson – his variation; he doesn’t go straight to the hoop. Instead, he crosses over again and drives using his left hand.
• Jason Williams
• Tim Hardaway
• Dwayne Wade
• Kobe Bryant
• Deron Williams
• Baron Davis
• Steve Francis
Even if you think that a crossover dribble is such an easy technique to execute, you will be surprise at just how hard it is in actual practice. And you will need several things in order to be successful in this move. First, you have to have strong and agile hands. Next, your legs should learn how to be responsive.
Excellent control of the ball combined with speedy foot works are the main key to crossover dribbling. Your upper body should also be sturdy and tough; you have to learn how to coordinate your body movements with the rhythms of your foot works and ball handling. Lastly, and probably the most important spice is a deceptive mind.
Yes, this is what you need because you are not only convincing your defender but yourself as well that what you are doing is real, until the very last moment.
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Important Facts about the History of Basketball
Though almost everyone knows the game, not all knows about the history of basketball. Perhaps only a portion of basketball fans know how basketball really begun and where. To better understand basketball and its history, here are the few important facts about it;
• James Naismith – he is the inventor of basketball. He is a Canadian educator as well as a sports recreationalist.
• 1981 – this was the year when James Naismith invented basketball.
• Springfield, Massachusetts – where the game was invented
Did You Know?
• That it took James Naismith and his team about 14 days to form the rules of basketball.
• That basketball was initially played using peach baskets as hoops.
• That it was then played with 9 players on the court per team.
•That the first ball use in basketball was actually a soccer ball.
Out of these developments, basketball evolved into the game that we know today. This evolution can be attributed to the committees and governing bodies of basketball.
The Birth of NBA
The history of basketball will never be complete without mentioning the introduction and development of the National Basketball Association or NBA. It was basically formed in 1946. In the early days of the NBA, though there have been lots of great players, it doesn’t enjoy the sophistication and popularity that it has today.
This changed in the late 50s and early 60s when Bill Russell entered the league. With Russell and the Boston Celtics, NBA received a new shine in the limelight as the team collected 8 successive championships. And in the 70s the Larry Bird-Magic Johnson matchup gave NBA a new height. Their team’s battle for an NBA reign fueled many peoples interest towards the game.
However, the fame and glory that NBA has today is much attributed to Michael Jordan in the 1980s up to the 1990s.
Basketball, Refined
Throughout the years, basketball has been polished; the rules were changed that only 5 players per team are now playing on the court. The peach baskets were also replaced by iron rims with nylon nets beneath. The point system was also refined. The soccer ball was replaced with an official basketball. Long range shooting or the three-point shot were also included in the game. This was not included in NBA games until 1979 and in NCAA until 1980. The American Basketball Association or ABA league was the first one to use this kind of shot.
There are still lots of things that you need to know regarding the history of basketball. What’s written here is just basic information. Should you need an in-depth study of basketball’s history, you can always get a textbook discussing everything about basketball; from history to the most advance techniques.
The internet also abound with information on the history of basketball and other essential things about the game.
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The Equipments Needed to Play Basketball Games
As early people create sports they make certain rules and game specification to measure the body’s coordination with the mind and other disciplines of the human physiology. Aside from these rules, they also assign specific equipment for the game. A newer game such as basketball uses equipments that are precise and standard. To play basketball games there are things that are essential in order to properly execute the sport.
The Ball
The basket ball is the primary equipment of the game. The first basket ball was actually a soccer ball. History states that the creation of the game may have been because of the inability of the students to play outside during bad weather. Today, basket balls are made up of rubber or leather. Each federation or league of basketball has their own specific size of the ball.
The NBA (National Basketball Association) adopts official basket ball made up of leather and has a diameter of 23 cm (9”). This must have a pressure of .51 up to .57 atm or a total weight of 7.5 to 8.5 pounds. Other associations like the FIBA or the NCAA have a different requirement on the specification of the ball.
The Court
The basketball court is the enclosed designated area where the game is played. This is a rectangular plane divided into two. The divisions are for the two teams whereby each half of the court will serve as the goal place of each team. Just like the basket ball, the court also differs in size depending on the league or association. The NBA court is 94’ in length and 54’ in width or 29 meters by 15 meters. The line that lies right in the center of the court is called the midcourt line.
The circle at the center most of the court where most of the jump balls are made is called the center circle. The line that serves as the boundary of the court is the base line and the side line. When the ball goes out of this line and if before it has gone out it touched a player’s body, the ball is being awarded to the opponent of the player that the ball touched. There is a circle inside the half circle on the half court.
The center of this circle is the free throw line. The half circle is considered as the three point line. All balls that shoots in to the basket on or before this line is given the points of three. The backboard and the basket are considered part of the court. The backboard as a specific measurement; this must be 10 feet above the ground and, 6’ wide, and 3.5’ tall.
The Shoes
Basketball shoes have been a one of the famous collectible among enthusiasts. Aside from this fact, these have become an important equipment of the game. Many players particularly those from NBA use specially made shoes from many reputable makers. Today, there are many materials used aside from leather. The main specs for a better shoe as the following:
1. Comfort
2. Mobility
3. Safety
4. Surface Hold
The Jersey
The jersey is the term used for the uniform of the players. There are rules with regards to the making of the uniform particularly on the assignment of numbers. Mostly, numbers are limited from 0 to 5 and can be jumbled up to two digits. 6 to 9 are only allowed only if they are combines with another number.
Other accessories such as the head bands, wrist band, ankle support, and supporter are also needed for the protection of the joints and muscles of the player. These too are important things to keep in mind if you want to play basketball games.
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Tips on How to Play Basketball
Well, why not? But the thing is: do you really know how to play basketball? If you do then you might want to add something to your strategies, if you are faring on the average then the following basketball tips might help you a lot, and if you actually don’t then you are in luck.
There are 9 simple steps or tips on how to play basketball more effectively and efficiently. Remember that these tips and steps are basically designed for one team, meaning it’s like you are just playing to win and you have to achieve the best strategies in opposing or defending against other team in the long run.
Tip Number 1:
- Establish a team. Basketball is a team sport. You will basically need at least five players in a team and if you are one of them then you need four more teammates. Choose those that also have the feel for the game and willing to work together and have the winning attitude. Skill and knowledge will improve later on.
Tip Number 2:
- Break the ice. Since you are not opposing a team for now, you don’t have to jump for the ball; instead use free throw to start the game. The first player who scores will get two points and succeeding will be of 1 point.
Tip Number 3:
- In the event that the first shooter misses the basket, the second in line will have to rebound and go for the basket. Note that the ball must bounce only once or else, the player loses his turn. When that happens, the third in line must shoot from the three points ring to restart the game. This is worth two points though.
Tip Number 4:
- Jump whenever handling the ball. In this game, no one is allowed to touch the ball with his feet on the ground unless during the free throw. So make it a point to jump when the player ahead of you misses his target.
Tip Number 5:
-Continue the game in this sequence. Each shot during the play mode is worth two points.
Tip Number 6:
- Free throw after making a basket. Every player who makes the basket will have a chance to do free throws, which is worth one point.
Tip Number 7:
- Free throw until you miss. In the event that you make a basket, you are to do free throws in unlimited row. This will go on until the time you misses at least one shot.
Tip Number 8:
- Restart game with the same procedure as before. After missing your free throw, the next player takes the ball for a free throw. If missed, the next rebounds but if it’s a good ball then a series of free throws follow.
Tip Number 9:
- The game ends when one of the players get exact 30 points. If score goes over 30, then the score automatically drops to 19 and the game will continue.
With these, the game will be as fulfilling as when you have an opposing team aside from the fact that your and your team mates’ skills and knowledge are improved. In the next games, and when all of you achieved the fastest ends of the game and the shooting range and stamina improve, you can look for team opponents.
The internet is where you can find additional tips on how to play basketball; even those from professionals or perhaps from your favorite NBA player.
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What Basketball Shoes are Best on Court
Among the many are the major supporters of the game like Nike, Reebok, Adidas, and Converse. In fact, these brands have been part of great basketball stars in their careers. And knowing that they are future shapers, basketball stars will not endorse something pony.
One of the most remarkable partnerships is Nike and Michael Jordan. Jordan had been the endorser of top caliber basketball shoes from the world’s most famous brand, Nike. The partners had a thing together. In fact, Nike produced an especial model of Nike basketball shoes in the Nike Air Jordan series. The ‘Just Do It’ mantra was also part of this brand, meaning for Jordan followers and wannabes to just do it! But what made not only Nike but the rest of the major basketball shoes suppliers of the industry best value are the response of its fanatics.
Among the reasons a fanatic will want for a pair of shoes is the following:
- Comfort. Every basketball shoes buyer really goes for comfortable foot wear. It has to be soft in the sole and flexible as rubber on the outside. These characteristics will keep every wearer from splints and ankle fractures.
- Durability. Basketball shoes buyers wants something not only comfortable to wear but also durable ones. It has to be something that will be able to endure the pressures of the game.
- Style. Every buyer would want a pair of shoes that is not only comfortable and durable but really classy and complementing.
- Price. More and more buyers are willing to pay the price with the guaranty of good quality and comfort. This is one of the many reasons major basketball shoes are still of great value in the industry.
These four characteristics quoted above are just some of the still many values a buyer is looking for, but these are enough to acquire a best buy. And if you are still looking for the right place to purchase best value basketball shoes then you are in luck as on the web, there are thousands of boys, girls, men, and women basketball shoes of different designs and styles. But the crucial in doing so is finding the reputable website to get any of your basketball stuff needs.
The easiest way to do so is by getting into directories of advertisers and users of these basketball shoes. Keeping track of the forums held in known sites of basketball shoes fans will also be very helpful. Also, you have to look into testimonials of real purchasers so as to know the right brand and model of shoes to get for you and your loved ones.
After all, buying online is the fastest and most efficient way of purchasing things. You will not need to go through the difficulties of over the counter requirements, making you on top of the situation all the time.
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