Basketball is a sport—one of the most famous sport aside from soccer, football, and baseball. Like any other sport, it requires, as well as develops, physical strength. It is a sport of agility and endurance that develops hand-eye coordination of players. Basketball is a game that only requires a basket, a ball, and at least […]
Why Play Basketball
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Basketball is probably the most popular sport in the whole world. Thanks to NBA and the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and others, many people have indulged into this sport not only because their idols do so but for the simple reason that they want to be physically fit and live a longer and […]
Top Professional Basketball Leagues around the World
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There are many basketball professional leagues around the world. This is such a feat for the game’s creator, Dr. James Naismith. Who would have thought that the game that Naismith conceptualized to help his students keep fit and active during rainy and winter seasons will emerge as one of the most popular and widely watched […]
The March Madness Processes of Basketball
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When first week of March comes, college students go gaga over basketball. This is called the March Madness which goes through until first week of April. This is an American tradition. March Madness is the name given to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCCA) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. These tournaments decide the basketball champions […]
The Core of the Basketball Used in Various Leagues
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A basketball may refer to the game or the ball that is used in it. If you are interested about the ball, it is essential to note that it actually varies in size depending on its purpose. For example, the promotional items are usually smaller than the ones used in training exercises. The kind that […]
The Art of Bracketology in NCAA Basketball Tournament
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As the month of March approaches, the frenzy of college basketball fans starts to build up—the traditional March Madness comes. With the start of March Madness comes office pools, gambling and bookies. However, before March Madness comes, you need to be familiar with bracketology. Bracketology, the study of brackets, is a technique for picking teams […]
Looking Back at the Beginnings of Basketball
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Even if you are not a fan, you surely have heard about basketball because this is one of the most popular sports in the world. There are many personalities who emerged from this field and eventually became famous media figures. There are some players who were casted on film and TV productions. Many players were […]
Essential Notes about the Basic Rules and Equipments Used in Basketball
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It may be easier to become a spectator of a basketball game than to participate on an actual game, especially on a professional level. If this is your passion, you might as well start by knowing more about the rules and various equipments that are used and implemented on this kind of team sport. More […]
Be On Your Game: Basketball Diet
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Success as a basketball player does not only rely on training and skill. Nutrition and diet plays a major role on developing and improving the body’s physical condition. Eating proper food would ensure that the body is supplemented with the much needed energy needed while playing the sport. It is important for athletes to be […]
The Free Throw – More Than Just A Penalty Shot
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One of the most frequent set pieces of a basketball game is the free throw. Awarded for certain fouls, and then for all fouls after a set number have been committed, the free throw is a penalty which provides the offended team with a chance to score some points, but may also be used by […]
