Allen Iverson and Tayshaun Prince stepped up for the short-handed Detroit Pistons. Iverson scored 19 points, and Prince added 16 to help the Pistons win their fifth straight game, 83-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. “When any team in the league loses three of their top six guys, things are going to change for them,” Pistons coach Michael Curry said. “Luckily, a lot of other guys stepped up.” Detroit played without Rip Hamilton (groin) and Antonio mcdyess (ribs), and lost Rasheed Wallace to a first-half foot injury, but still held the Nets to a season low. “No one was going to come in and be Sheed, Rip or Dice, but we have guys who will come off the bench and help us in their own way,” Iverson said. “We just had to utilize that, even when it meant playing a totally different style.” The Nets lost some of their advantage when Vince Carter was ejected after for arguing a second-quarter call with referee Derrick Stafford. Carter argued a call on an out-of-bounds play, then appeared to get extremely angry after receiving a technical. He was quickly given a second technical and had to be restrained by coach Lawrence Frank and teammate Devin Harris. “Vince thought the ball went off Allen [Iverson] and said something, and that’s when he got a technical,” Frank said. “That’s when the official said something that Vince didn’t think was appropriate and he reacted. We felt it was unjust that he got ejected.” Carter did not talk to the media after the game, and crew chief Dan …
The Best Shots in Basketball
March 17th, 2010 by admin No comments »
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The game of basketball is won by scoring, and there are a number of different ways to score in basketball. Here are the different types of shots that are used to score:
The Jump Shot The jump shot is also called a set shot, and it is usually made from the court perimeter, or farther away from the net. You have to get good height to succeed with a jump shot, and you have to pay attention to your follow through. Practice maintaining your form through the entirety of this shot, because consistent follow through will boost your scoring chances. Usually a jump shot is a two-pointer.
The Three-Point Shot A three-point shot is exciting to see and builds your team’s momentum in the game, since it is worth three points instead of the usual two. The three-pointer is shot from beyond the arc, and both feet must refrain from touching the three-point line during this shot. Build up your leg strength and power, because you need great height and strength to make this shot from 20-feet away.
The Free Throw You get awarded a free throw when one of your opponents is called for a personal foul or a technical foul. The free throw is shot from the free-throw lane, where the other team cannot guard you. A free throw ups the score by one point.
The Slam Dunk This is one of the most prolific of all basketball shots, and it drives the crowd wild. You have to be able to jump really high to complete this shot, because during a slam dunk you grab onto the rim of the basket before you dunk the ball for two points.
The Alley Oop This shot is actually a pass and a shot performed together. One player passes the ball to a teammate, who catches the ball in midair and shoots before his feet come back to the ground. Takes a lot of practice and skill, and it’s great fun to watch.
The Lay Up The lay up is considered to be the easiest basketball shot, and is the most frequently used shot from inside the paint. For the lay up, you drive toward the basket, and score off the rim or the board using just one hand. You use the other hand to defend against the opposing player who will be vigorously trying to get that ball away.
The Hook Shot Kareem Abdul-Jabar made the hook shot famous. You do it with one hand, like the lay up, but with the hook shot your head stays focused on the basket while your body turns to the side during the jump.
Basketball shots are one of the most important parts of the game, but don’t forget to keep your eye on the defense too!
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Los Angeles Clippers – Fun Facts To Entertain The Whole Family!
March 16th, 2010 by admin No comments »The professional NBA (National Basketball Association) basketball team, the Los Angeles Clippers, is based in the California town of Los Angeles. Not always known as the Los Angeles Clippers, the team is very established as such now. The following fun facts are sure to get any basketball fan, or Los Angeles Clippers fan, a “slam dunk” of information. The Los Angeles Clippers and basketball history facts can be used: when you are bored in the car and want to play a game, for a homemade trivia game, or if you are just interested in learning on your own!
Fun Facts: Did You Know?
o Before the LA Clippers were the LA Clippers, the team held two other names and home locations? The team was called the Buffalo Braves from 1970-1978 and was located in Buffalo, New York. The team moved to San Diego and was the San Diego Clippers from 1978-1984. Only in 1984, did the team move to Los Angeles and become the famous Los Angeles Clippers!
o Paul Snyder was the original founder of the Los Angeles Clippers?
o For $20 million the San Diego Clippers became the Los Angeles Clippers? The owner of the San Diego Clippers sold the team to Donald T. Sterling, a high-end real estate developer and attorney.
o The Los Angeles Clippers were not the only professional NBA team based in the city of Los Angeles? The other team is the LA Lakers.
o One of the LA Lakers top players, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, was hired as an assistant coach for the LA Clippers in 1998? He was hired to help one of the Clippers’ star players, Michael Olowokandi, by tutoring him in the sport. Mr. Abdul-Jabbar’s stint on the Clippers only lasted for the duration of one season.
o The LA Clippers officially announced in 2005 that they were going to build their own first-class practice facility? This facility would mark the first official NBA practice facility in the Los Angeles area!
o Basketball was first invented in 1891 in Springfield, MA? Dr. James Naismith is credited with inventing it while he worked at the YMCA.
o The LA Clippers has three people affiliated with the team in the Basketball Hall of Fame? They are: Bob McAdoo, Bill Walton, and Coach Dr. Jack Ramsay.
o Basketball hoops were not made of net in the beginning? They were created from fruit baskets.
o The LA team, the Los Angeles Clippers, is officially placed in the Western Conference of the NBA?
o The Los Angeles Clippers team has no retired numbers?
o Basketball was created for the first time with a soccer ball? The sport was developed for some gym students who were bored between the business of football season (fall) and baseball season (spring).
o The two LA teams, the Clippers of Los Angeles and the LA Lakers, are still competing against one another as they live in the same city?
These fun facts are a great conversation starter; a cool way to entertain your family in the car or your friends in the school cafeteria; and a great way for you to build your own personal knowledge about one of America’s favorite sports!
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Girls Basketball Training
March 15th, 2010 by admin No comments »East Davidson Basketball Players preparing for tryouts and upcoming season with some intensive jumping, foot speed and sprinting oriented conditioning.
Dimensions of a Basketball Court – Valuable Tips & Info!
March 14th, 2010 by admin No comments »
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Youth and High School Basketball Court Dimensions
The dimensions of a basketball court vary depending on the level of competition. In order for basketball players to be successful, it is important that they play on a regulation-size basketball court appropriate for their age.
The dimensions listed below apply to youth basketball and H.S. basketball. It is important to note that middle school basketball courts vary in size – some will use youth basketball dimensions, while others will use H.S. basketball dimensions.
Knowing the dimensions of a basketball court is critically important for all basketball players, coaches and even parents. Below you will find the key basketball court dimensions.
Dimensions Of A Basketball Court
High school basketball dimensions are 84′ long by 50′ wide.
Youth basketball dimensions are 74′ long by 42′ wide.
Basketball lines are 2 inches thick.
The center circle measures 12′ in diameter.
The free throw line is 13′ from the front of the rim, 15′ from the backboard and 19′ from the baseline.
The free throw lane is 12′ wide.
The basket is placed 4 – 6′ from the baseline.
The basket measures 10′ from the ground.
The basket measures 18 inches in diameter and is positioned 6 inches from the backboard.
The backboard usually measures 6′ wide by 3.5 – 4′ high.
The box on the backboard is 24 inches wide by 18 inches high.
The high school three-point line is 19′ 9″ from the basket.
The line of the three-point arc straightens out 5′ from the baseline.
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How To Learn Basketball Easily
March 13th, 2010 by admin No comments »To learn the game easily, one must first learn to know the simple basic skills in playing. You do not need to master all the skills in order to know how to play. If you have enough knowledge in the game it will be easy for you to play and enjoy the game even if you do not mastered the skills like most NBA players do or professional players.
There are 2 lessons needed to learn to in order to know how to play the game and these are the things you see in every game you watch in television or live in the basketball arena. The first lesson is the offensive position, this is compose of free throw shooting, shooting, layup, passing/assist, offensive rebounding, and dribbling. The second lesson is the defensive position, this is compose of defensive rebounding, stealing, and blocking shot.
Below are the two lessons with it’s corresponding meanings.
Offensive position:
Shooting – this is to shoot the ball inside the rim from a far position.
Free throw shooting – this is to shoot the ball without a defensive opponent.
Layup – this is to shoot the ball inside the rim but in a more closer position.
Dribbling – this is to put the ball in a bouncing action.
Passing/assist – ths is to pass the ball to a fellow teammate.
Offensive rebounding – this is to grab back the ball after it has been shot by jumping during an offensive position.
Defensive position:
Blocking shot – this is to block the ball of the opponent upon release or during the shot.
Stealing – this is to steal the ball from the dribbler or the offensive opponent.
Defensive rebounding – this is to grab the ball away from the offensive opponent by jumping during a defensive position.
Having enough knowledge of the game makes it easier for you to play the game. Knowing what’s it all about and what are the skills to practice, you will be able to apply it first in your own backyard or in any STREET BALL GAME, so that you will be able to put this into action.
Trini F. Laspiñas is a former varsity player in H.S. at Saint Paul College Dumaguete and a collegiate varsity player at COSCA.
Basketball For Beginners – Positions
March 12th, 2010 by admin No comments »
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Though not specified anywhere within the rule books that there are certain positions which must be filled on the court, basketball has evolved into a very structured game where such positions have become an integral part of the game. Throughout the years, the positions have become more specific. During the first fifty years of the sport, teams generally populated the court with two guards, two forwards, and one center.
In the 1980’s the positions became more clearly defined, being renamed as five separate positions. The five men on court were now the point guard, the shooting guard, the small forward, the power forward, and the center. In certain plays, the center may be replaced with a third guard for a “three guard offense”.
There are two major defense strategies employed by professional basketball teams, one being a zone defense and the other a man-to-man defense. The zone defense strategy calls for players to maintain certain positions on the court and guard whichever player from the other team enters their “zone”. In a man-to-man defense, each player is assigned a specific opposing team member to guard and follows his actions all over the court in an attempt to keep his actions under control.
Peter Portero writes for easybaseballbetting and much more his articles can be found there.
[NBAD] NBA All Star Dunk Contest Mix HD
March 11th, 2010 by admin No comments »3.8.10_______A basketball video showing dunks from the history of the dunk contest. Included is the first dunk contest ever held in 1977 Denver, Colorado where Julius “Dr. J” Erving wowed the ABA fans while topping David Thompson. plays included in this are all of Vince Carter unreal dunks, Nate Robinson over Spud Webb, a back flip dunk, Michael Jordan VS Dominique Wilkins, and Jason Richardson championship dunks…… All this video is displayed in stunning 720p. I edited the footage so tell me how i did? Song: Kevin Rudolf Ft Lil Wayne, Jay-z & Ludacris Let It Rock Remix Year Location Slam Dunk Champion 2009 Phoenix Nate Robinson, New York 2008New Orleans Dwight Howard, Orlando 2007Las vegasgerald Green, Boston 2006houstonnate Robinson, New York 2005denverjosh Smith, Atlanta 2004Los angelesfred Jones, Indiana 2003atlantajason Richardson, Golden State 2002philadelphiajason Richardson, Golden State 2001Washington, DCDesmond Mason, Seattle 2000oaklandvince Carter, Toronto 1997clevelandkobe Bryant, LA Lakers 1996San antoniobrent Barry, LA Clippers 1995phoenixharold Miner, Miami 1994minneapolisisaiah Rider, Minnesota 1993Salt Lake cityharold Miner, Cleveland 1992orlandocedric Ceballos, Phoenix 1991charlottedee Brown, Boston 1990miamidominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1989houstonkenny Walker, New York 1988chicagomichael Jordan, Chicago 1987seattlemichael Jordan, Chicago 1986dallasspud Webb, Atlanta 1985indianapolisdominique Wilkins, Atlanta 1984denverlarry Nance, Phoenix
What You Need To Know To Be A Good Basketball Coach
March 10th, 2010 by admin No comments »
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If you have decided that you want to coach a basketball team you will want to start with the bare minimum and that is to know and understand the essentials of the game and the core concepts. Once you grasp this part of coaching you will be able to get all of the players on the same page and coordinate a game that everyone loves to participate in as well as to watch.
Basic concepts include the obvious, such as having to opposing teams. Although there will be more players on your team, only five are allowed on the playing court at one time. The goal here, although it may seem simple, is to have each team work together to try and get the basketball thrown through the hoop. Sounds easy enough but you have to remember and never underestimate the opposing team’s defense. Getting the ball through the hoop is how points are scored and like most other games, the high scoring teams, wins. Again, sounds fairly simple but now you have to factor in the rules of what is allowed and what is not. This always makes things just a bit tougher.
For example, when the ball is in play, a holding call will be placed on the player by the referee if the ball is held too long. This gives the team a penalty and allows the opposing team to either gain control of the ball or in some cases the referee gives the opposing team what is called a free shot. During the free shot a designated player is allowed to throw the ball without any interference from opposition. The ball has to be thrown from a specified distance as well. Dribbling is a huge part of the game of basketball. Dribbling is the fast short strokes that a player bounces the ball continuously while it is in motion or play. The dribbling also has to occur within a specified area of the playing court at all times or the referee will call the play or the ball out of bounds.
Basketball has been enjoyed in the United States since around 1891. It was developed for the intent of giving rugby players a way to stay in shape during their off season. Back then, rugby was a very popular sport but it did not take long for the country to embrace the game of basketball and soon after the YMCA gymnasiums were formally accepting the game as well as developing regulations and rules that are still adhered to today. Basketball is now an international sport and is recognized by the National Basketball Association (NBA). Basketball is also accepted and enjoyed on a professional level where literally millions of spectators pay for tickets to entertain the sport of basketball.
Because of the explosive growth of basketball coaching has also become a multi million dollar business as well. Coaches have had to literally develop an art to coaching by teaching teams how to interact and work as a team towards the same objectives.
Gregg Hall is an author living with his 18 year old son in Jensen Beach, Florida. Find more about coaching basketball as well as basketball equipment at http://www.nsearch.com
Jamie Foxx Show – We Got No Game Part 2
March 9th, 2010 by admin No comments »Jamie is the coach of a children basketball team. There coach opponent is NBA star Gary Payton.
