To watch the ball fly high up in the sky and find its way dripping down the basket is not only thrilling but making it so happen requires lots of effort, knowledge, skill along with unprecedented heights and a healthy body built. To determine what basketball position you should play , one has to be well …
One of the most pivotal gears for any basketball athlete is the basketball shoes as these foot accessories facilitate the player’s performance in the basketball court. So, these shoes must be very comfortable for any player. Thus, any basketball player must take enough care while choosing the shoes and maintaining them. It must always be considered great …
Last Saturday, it was raining pretty hard since the morning. After a warm shower, while sipping hot coffee from the mug, I kept my eyes rolling down the books placed on the shelf, thinking of keeping my mind engrossed in some romance novels for some time. Suddenly I heard a loud noise of a falling …
Peering into the strategic nuances of basketball, the term “DNP” often sparks curiosity about its implications on the court and behind the scenes. Introduction to DNP: Understanding the Basics In the realm of professional basketball, the abbreviation ‘DNP’ stands for Did Not Play. It’s a term that surfaces in box scores and player statistics, indicating …
A few years back, David Stern, the visionary NBA commission, took part in a panel discussion in Davos. The discussion was revolving around the topic – “can a ball change the world?” Indeed, that’s asking too much of a ball! Well, if that ‘ball’ is the basket one, undoubtedly, it can, and it has changed …
While watching a professional basketball match, you’ll notice players grasping a basketball with only one hand. Mostly in an attempt to outplay someone, stage a pass, or slam a deadly dunk on the rival’s net. This ability is known as ‘palming a basketball’. NBA participants frequently use this strategy to gain further command over the ball. But is palming a basketball as easy …
If you watch a basketball game, you will hear the phrase “and one” very often, but most fans are still unaware of the literal meaning of this phrase. The “and one” is useful for a team on various occasions, and through and one a team can easily get a boost in terms of points when …
Have you ever heard of a game with no rules? Most probably, the answer would be No! Because games come with a different set of rules and just like other games, basketball also has a bunch of rules. One such rule is “the restricted area” rule, which is also referred to as the “restricted area …
Unlike soccer or football, the basketball players don’t have the liberty to roam around in the court and let the precious seconds go to waste. Once the ball is in your hands, you have to attempt to shoot a legal shot; successful or unsuccessful is on your luck. It is like a ticking time bomb …
Have you seen how basketball players dribble and pass the ball in like no time altogether? Their swift movements are hard to keep track of, and just in a fraction of second, the ball is in someone else’s hand. It is like the ball barely stays in hands and just swirls around in the air. …
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