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Basketball originated as an outdoors sport but in the modern USA, almost all competitive and official games are now indoors. This raises a few issues for basketball shoe manufacturers, the main one being the different surfaces on the indoor and outdoor courts. Since shoes have to cater to the specific […]
Basketball shoes are an inseparable part of basketball history and have a cult-like following of their own. As a beginner, knowing how to clean your basketball shoes is a skill you definitely need to acquire. Not only will that keep your sneakers fresh but will also improve their long-term performance […]
Basketball hoops are under constant stress and have to take a ton of beating. And while most indoor hoops won’t be exposed to the elements of nature, outdoor ones will face UV rays, moisture, wind, and a ton of dust and debris. All that accumulates over time and most backboards […]
Even if you have the best basketball, going years without proper maintenance will do it no favors. Any material can deteriorate under daily stress and bouncing on hard surfaces in the heat is definitely the type of stress to ruin your basketball. So, in order to learn how to clean […]
Being a basketball referee takes time, patience, and a great understanding of the game. Sure, anyone with a little knowledge can call the local Friday evening game at the public court but to officially call a game of ball you will need to go through a few more steps. Knowing […]
Basketball rules are pretty straightforward. However, for new players, it can be all too easy to forget certain rules. As an example, the three-second rule addresses how long an offensive player can be in the key before they clear out. But no one expects you to learn all the rules […]
Basketball passing drills will be crucial to developing a player’s ability to pass, which is one of the keys to a successful basketball team. A basketball team’s offense is the basis of its aptitude for passing the ball between each player effectively in order to create more abilities to shoot […]
Basketball is a sport that requires you to shoot with accuracy, run like the wind, outmanoeuvre other players on the court, and jump, whether you want to dunk or you want to shut down another player who’s trying to get past the defense to make a layup. But being a […]
If you know your basketball history, then you know there are so many major events in basketball history that it would be almost impossible to cover the biggest and best games, changes, and developments, but I’ll give it a shot and go over some of the most memorable to date […]
The symmetry of the basketball court layout features half a court that’s a mirror image of the other half. The entire court measures in at ninety-four feet by fifty feet. On each side of the court, you’ll find painted lines that clearly show the circle and free throw lane, in […]
Mastering the basketball bounce pass is crucial especially when you’re up against a challenging opponent. Focusing on practicing bounce passes is a great way for a point guard to work on their passing skills. The reason a player would use this type of pass is if another player on the […]
Learning basketball passing fundamentals is the essence of outstanding teamwork. As a fan, it’s fascinating to watch a perfectly delivered pass for every easy dunker layup. Turnovers and poor passing will kill a team’s offense faster than anything. A bad pass can often result in no shot taken and a […]
If you’ve just joined a team or you’ve recently taken up an interest in b-ball, then shooting and rebounds may be your initial focus, but all players at one point or another will need to learn how to get better at dribbling for ultimate control over the ball, in the […]
Are you training to become a better basketball player? Do you want to become more of an asset to your team? Learning how to dunk can give you the edge you need, and can also make you a more powerful, well-rounded player, allowing you to dominate the other players on […]
Basketball has remained one of the most popular past times for decades. But when was basketball invented? And who invented it exactly? Basketball didn’t begin with the National Basketball Association, or the NBA, for short. The NBA was founded in 1946, but basketball was already a well-known sport by this […]
