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Best Basketball Gifts: 8 Perfect Gift Ideas for Basketball Fans

Posted on 11/07/201909/28/2024 by Nam

Wondering what to get for a basketball fan? Look no more –here are the best basketball gifts you can give. You’re scrolling through websites and heading to stores to find the perfect gift for a basketball fan. “What should I get? What would be a good gift? What would they even want?” I know how…

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How to Shoot a Basketball like Reggie Miller

Posted on 10/31/201910/05/2023 by Nam

Want to shoot a basketball like Reggie Miller? Here’s how he practices. His team was down 6 in enemy territory. There were less than 19 seconds left in a crucial playoff game and he was the only one who can lead his team to victory. Fighting to get open to receive an inbound pass, he…

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The Mikan Drill – The Best Drill to Quickly Improve Layups

Posted on 10/17/201910/05/2023 by Nam

The Mikan Drill is one of the best basketball drills to do to practice close shots and layups. It was created by George Mikan and Ray Meyer. I hadn’t touched a basketball in a couple of weeks but I was asked to sub for my friend’s rec league team. I’ve played in this league before…

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The Best Medicine Ball Workout for Basketball (Med Ball 200)

Posted on 10/10/201903/05/2024 by Nam

The Med Ball 200 workout is a circuit of medicine ball exercises that the UNC Tar Heels do to condition themselves for the NCAA basketball season. Have you ever heard of Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, or James Worthy? These are some notable NBA players who played for the UNC Tar Heels. And all three of…

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The 5 Best Basketballs You Can Buy (Indoor and Outdoor)

Posted on 10/03/201901/16/2024 by Nam

Whether you are an avid basketball player or a rookie to the game, owning a quality basketball is essential. This article shares a list of the best basketballs you can buy. I have owned many basketballs. The reason why is because ever since I started playing, I have always bought the wrong type of ball…

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The 4 Best Basketball Defensive Drills To Improve D Fast

Posted on 09/19/201909/03/2023 by Nam

Do you want to become a better defender in basketball? Here are some games and drills you should try to improve your defense. When it comes to defence in basketball, it’s mainly about hustle and reading your opponent’s body movement. You want to be able to kind of predict which direction they are going towards…

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Top 4 Basketball Games for Better Ball Handling and Footwork

Posted on 09/11/201901/29/2024 by Nam

Ball handling and footwork are two very important aspects of basketball. You need to know how to dribble the ball and how to evade defenders. If you don’t, you’ll have a hard time getting open looks or making an impact on the game. So in the following article, I share games and drills that can…

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The Linsanity Workout (How to Play Like Jeremy Lin)

Posted on 09/05/201906/07/2022 by Nam

The Linsanity Workout was well sought after when Jeremy Lin was playing for the New York Knicks. Here are the main workouts he did to play at that spectacular level. Back in 2012, NBA player Jeremy Lin achieved something that many benchwarmers could only dream of -he got an opportunity to showcase his skills and…

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Benefits of Trampoline Workouts for Basketball Players

Posted on 04/25/201903/02/2022 by Nam

Basketball is an unforgiving sport for your joints. So why would you want to damage them more doing powerlifting exercises? Instead, you should try doing trampoline workouts. When you were a kid, I’m sure you loved jumping on trampolines. Heck, I’m sure as an adult you still love to jump on the trampoline. It is…

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