KB4 asked:


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aleks asked:


On the tv, or on the computer, live or delayed. and does it cost any money?

Basketball has morphed into a game that not only needs strength and the ability to shoot but also an artful work that requires mental readiness and physical capabilities. If we are to look back, basketball started as an indoor game that shoots the ball into two peach baskets. However, it now has the reputation of hosting some of the greatest sports people in the world.

There are various fundamentals that you must be aware of when playing basketball. Shooting, for one, must be perfected so as to make the most points.

Again, like most components of basketball, there are also several types of shooting that one player must be knowledgeable of and must therefore use. They are as follows:

Lay-up This is one of the basic shots that most players must learn. This is done in cases such as a) if the player receives the ball and he is close in the area underneath the ring while aiming to cut through the basket and b) if the player dribbles through the players and he is under the basket.

One-handed underhand This shooting style’s main drawback is that it can’t be used when in a set position. This requires full mastery before execution on the court.

Two-handed set This is normally used in long-range shots. While many players no longer use it these days, great shooters in the past have known the value of this style. The greatest player who used to perform this shot was Bob McDermott who was known to shoot anywhere from inside the court.

One-handed set This shot retains the integrity of the two-hand set while providing better speed. It is also among the basic skills that even amateur players should learn.

Jump Shot Normally combined with a fake, this shot almost always ensure scores. This is typically used today by most players of all levels.

Hook shot This is considered to be the most versatile styles since it can be combined with many moves and could be used anywhere from mid-range to short-range distances.

Free throw shot If there is one thing traditional in basketball shots, it must be the free throws. We normally see players perform this shot when fouled. If you want to check your proficiency in this style, you must have at least 80% proficiency.

There are of course other shooting styles that you must master. However, the remaining major shots require variations from the standard shoots and adaptation with the player’s personal skills. Nevertheless, crucial to all basketball shots is the ability of the player to modify them and pair them with other skills. You should undergo training to be able to do these shots perfectly.

So my basketball team is kinda down and has to emotions and we need to get hyper and have fun. Anyone have any quotes like cute ones for young girls about basketball let me know

The ’85 team in action…those were the days. Lakers Showtime

Daniel K asked:


Do you want to know why I KNOW they will do good next season. It’s because the Clipper’s added a strong core of young and veteran players into their roster. For starters they drafted Al Thornton, who is athletic and is filled with potential. He will probably be a frequently used bench player, or possibly even start. Also they signed Guillermo Diaz, who greatly improved while playing in the Euroleague. They even got Brevin Knight, who averages 7 assists and 10 points per game. Those are solid numbers for a point guard, and he will be a GREAT backup for Sam Cassell. Not only that, but they got Ruben Patterson who averaged 15 points on the Bucks. He can bring in experience and he’s a big man that can replace Chris Kaman when he’s not doing so well (which Chris happens to do alot). So here are my reasons why the Clipperse will do good.

Personally, I would love to see Kidd play for the Lakers. But we would have to give up rising stars like Jordan Farmar and big men like Kwame Brown (who we’ve done far too much to get him over here w/ the shaq trade for butler and then butler and chucky atkins for kwame). Do you think if this trade doe happen the Lakers will contend for the title?

I searched using yahoo and I couldn’t find the answer to this. Does anyone know if an NBA team has ever had a bad start (the first few months of the season) but still pulled off a championship?

You guessed it my team is really bad right now (so far) but there is a chemistry problem that I hope will be resolved soon.

Also, I’m going to get a basketball hoop in my backyard this weekend. Will my floor get slippery very often?

Frank asked:


I have found it difficult to locate a store that has a Becky hammon jersey for either team russia or for the euroleague. I was wondering if anyone knew a website or number that I could contact a place that would be able to get me this jersey.

Thanks

I have searched google and many other places, and yet have not found it.
She plays for the Silver Stars but also for CSKA Moscow, that is what im talking about with the euroleague.