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Basketball is one of the world’s most popular team sports, combining strategy and teamwork with athleticism and skill. The game is fast-paced, intense, and full of spectacular plays. Add in the superior athleticism of its stars, and you’ve got an exciting spectator event ahead.

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Basketball Offense – Attacking the 2-3 Zone Defense
February 12, 2018
The 2-3 (or 2-1-2) zone defense is the most commonly used zone defense, designed to stop the inside game. The 2-1-2 zone is the same as the 2-3, except that the middle low defender is positioned a little higher in the paint, so the terms can be used interchangeably. Good outside shooting can rip this […]
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How Do You Develop Mental Toughness?
January 14, 2018
It’s definitely not easy, but it’s fun each year to try to build a team that has that type of mental capacity. If it is achieved, it can go a long way to success at the end of a season. Sue Phillips, head coach, Archbishop Mitty High School (Calif.): We believe that mental toughness is […]
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Four Tips to Become a Better Rebounder
January 11, 2018
Be careful not to be too quick when playing defense, as there is a fine balance between reacting too soon and too late. Obviously, the team that scores the most points wins, but what a lot of people fail to realize is that rebounds are nearly as important as points. How could rebounds be nearly as important as […]
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Fundamentals of Developing a Free Throw Routine
January 8, 2018
So for all of the young basketball players out their, make sure you develop a routine that you are comfortable with and also do not overlook free throws, they are just as important as anything in the game of basketball. Free throws are the simplest part of the game of basketball, you get fouled, and […]
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Basketball Tips: Defensive Rebounding
January 2, 2018
Grabbing defensive rebounds is essential for success and a surefire way to earn more playing time from your coach. Defensive rebounds secure possession for your team. Possessions lead to shots, which lead to points, which lead to wins. No defensive possession is finished until the defensive rebound is taken care of, as letting up an […]
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How to Properly Warm Up Before Playing Basketball
December 19, 2017
Opposed to standing stretches routine, the dynamic exercise keeps the player focused rather than daydreaming while standing still and losing all the momentum created in the warmup before. Doing a proper warmup before any kind of sporting activity is essential but it is even more important in a physical demanding sport like basketball. Over the […]
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Changing Lives One Player at a Time
October 27, 2017
Larry McKenzie taps into the hearts of the 'roughest, toughest' kids in north Minneapolis
Ever Wonder: Why did NCAA Ban Dunking in 1967?
Ever Wonder: Why did NCAA Ban Dunking in 1967?
July 19, 2017
Ever wonder explores why the NCAA once took away one of the most exciting plays in basketball.
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High school site creates consistency
May 29, 2017
Webmaster Kim Greenhut puts Philadelphia area's Bishop Shanahan athletics programs on one platform
MSR Rule: “Our Team is Only as Good as Our Weakest Link”
May 13, 2017
Skylar Diggins stars for her team, but her dad teaches her an important lesson As a six-year-old, Skylar plays co-ed basketball. That means boys and girls play on the same team.  On her team, she is the only girl, and her teammates do not pass her the ball in the first game. But Skylar hustles, […]
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