8 Basketball Power-Dribbling Drills
by Mark. S..Most children first learn to crawl, then walk, and finally to run. Basketball requires players to not only effectively move their feet, but also to maneuver a basketball. Basketball players first learn to dribble the basketball with one hand, then to...
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Patrick Anderson: Wheelchair Basketball Star
by Stephen Michael Kerr.Winning one Paralympic gold medal is challenging enough. Winning two in consecutive Paralympics is even more difficult. But that's exactly what Patrick Anderson and his Canadian Wheelchair Basketball team did, whipping Austrailia, 70-53 in the finals...
The Origins of Basketball.
by Catherine Kenyeres.The origins of the game of basketball can be traced back to a gentleman by the name of Dr. James Naismith. In 1861, Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. During his early school days, Naismith would play a game called duck on a rock whereby ...
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Basketballs
by Eddie Tobey.Basketballs were first manufactured around 1894 by Albert G Spalding. The basketball as we know it came about in 1934, with the official size 7, or 30", being decided as the standard basketball size for men. The smaller women's size was officially re...
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Basketball Sizes
by Eddie Tobey.The NBA has specified basketball sizes not just for official men's, women's, and junior league games, but also unofficial games for children and youth. These size specifications help you choose the right ball for yourself or your children, and it is ...
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Imprinted Basketballs
by Eddie Tobey.Imprinted basketballs are a great idea for promos, fund raising, and corporate events. They are popular as souvenirs and mementos, and even customized gifts. Imprinted basketballs are retailed by many websites. Imprinted basketballs are almost alway...
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Wilson Basketballs
by Eddie Tobey.After Spalding, Wilson is perhaps the most trusted name when it comes to basketballs. Wilson basketballs are endorsed by the NCAA and the Women's NCAA. The main Wilson basketball series are the official NCAA, Evolution, Solution, and Collegiate. Wil...
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Wholesale Basketballs
by Eddie Tobey.Purchasing basketballs wholesale is a good option for basketball leagues, training centers, schools and institutions promoting basketball. Buying basketballs in bulk is a good way to get a large number of basketballs without spending much money. ...
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Spalding Basketballs
by Eddie Tobey.Spalding is perhaps the most respected and popular brand when it comes to basketballs. Spalding, a brainchild of Albert Goodwill Spalding, was created in 1876, and was the first firm to manufacture balls specifically for the game of basketball. Accor...
Plastic Basketballs
by Eddie Tobey.Plastic basketballs are mainly used for advertising during basketball games, showing support for a particular team, as fun invitation to parties and get together, or as souvenirs. Plastic basketballs are very inexpensive, usually costing around $1-$3...
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Nike Basketballs
by Eddie Tobey.Nike, unlike Wilson or Spalding, does not create equipment exclusively for basketball. For this reason, Nike basketballs are not quite as popular among basketball pros and aficionados as the Wilson or Spalding. Basketball professionals may not quite ...
A Winning Basketball System
by Morgan Hamilton.One strategy is called the pro shot dominator. It has everything to make an awesome game. I dont understand anything about angles and shots, but the players seem to adore it. They often practice at their new system. They have even made some improveme...
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