You may have heard the term jumper while watching a basketball match. Often commentators use this word when referring to players. Most of you might also be confused when players refer to each other as jump shooters. Is the player who can jump really higher a jumper? No, you got it wrong. Then what is …
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A basketball game is demanding but interesting at the same time. Often it involves lots of running as you play the game on the court. But have you ever wondered how many laps around a basketball court is a mile? Such an interesting question requires honest response. Read on to find the in-depth coverage of …
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Most of you might have been confused with the term hooper in basketball. Do you think that hooper is just a basketball player? If so, you are wrong. Yes, hooper is indeed a basketball player but not an average one. Specific differences separate hooper from the rest of the team. What is a hooper in …
When it comes to professional basketball, most of you may think that NBA is the only high-paying league. Many countries have pro-leagues that pay pretty impressive salaries to their basketball players. Euroleague is among the best overseas basketball leagues that pay high wages after NBA. How much do European basketball players make? The average basketball …
Slang in sports is probably one of the more exciting things to learn about, especially as you get more and more into the game. Basketball is no different when it comes to the slang in their sport. Some slang words or terms in basketball are like “downtown”, “putting on a clinic”, “the sixth man”. In …
Before we start, I want to say to you that this is not a sexist article. I am just stating all the facts that I have read from the internet. Also, I love watching the WNBA and the NBA, and I am a big fan of those two big basketball leagues. Before you get angry …
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There are many singular motions that take hold as staples in a sport. The slap shot goal in hockey, a wide-open end zone pass in football, and an out of the park in baseball. These iconic motions truly define so many aspects that make these sports great but, none of them hold the wow factor …
Introduction Basketball is a team sport with high-intensity actions including leaping, running, shuffling, and changing directions. Physical conditioning for basketball players focuses on improving aerobic capacity, speed, agility, muscular strength, and power. Basketball players must lift weights daily in order to build their muscles and stay in condition. They risk losing their ability to play …
A great basketball player needs more than just showing up to practice and putting in the necessary work to become a great player. Additional requirements include becoming a student of the game and learning how to do tasks in the most effective manner possible. Learning the game and improving your mental game will provide you …
Introduction Many people’s lives revolve around their jewelry. Athletes wearing jewelry is a typical occurrence in the athletic world. Some sportsmen have worn jewelry for years, but the practice has lately been called into doubt. Is wearing jewelry by basketball players acceptable? This is a concern that a large number of people have been raising …
