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		<title>Top 5 Mistakes When Training to Improve Vertical Jump</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:59:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vertical jump training can be both a simple matter and a complicated one. It can be either coaches or the trainees that make the goal to improve vertical jump a complicated issue, and that is usually due to several mistakes that are repeated over and over again. One Size Fits All Training Every athlete has their own strengths, weaknesses, bodies, and abilities, and every one of them responds differently to different types of training. It is why these differences need to be taken into considerations when designing a program, whether you are a coach or an athlete. One athlete might lack pure strength, while another might be lacking in plyometric strength. One athlete might be grossly anterior chain dominant while another will be more balanced. One athlete might be lacking in all facets of strength. The possibilities are many, and these all need to be taken into consideration so that the athlete can work on his weaknesses to make them his strengths, or to end up with a balanced profile. In simple words, a one size fits all program will not work for everybody. Individualization is important as it will provide the athlete with the gains they are looking for. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Prepare Your Body for Basketball</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Basketball is high-impact; talent alone can&#8217;t help you go far, especially in the league in where basketball is played at the highest level, the NBA. You need to prepare your body for constant impact through a well-planned physical training. So, it&#8217;s important to have a well-experienced personal trainer to prepare your physique for the big L. Not only physical training, you also need to watch what you eat. Eating Big Mac in-between games won&#8217;t do you good &#8211; sure, you should treat yourself well, but eating too much Big Mac and drinking to many fizzy drinks won&#8217;t help you at all &#8211; you need the right food to power your basketball moves. Now &#8211; what to eat, y&#8217;all? Carbohydrates &#8211; ballers need carb, but not any kind of carb. You need to eat the right amount of carb. Watch what you eat referring to this glycemic index food list &#8211; obviously, you want to stay away from those rank high in GI list. When you are overweight, you might want to lose some pounds of your body &#8211; not everybody can move his big body like Shaq, you know. You might want to consider doing south beach diet phase 1. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Basketball Tips: Boosting Vertical Leap</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:42:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every player would love to be able to dunk. Quite honestly every coach would like to see their players dunk. After all, it&#8217;s the highest percentage shot on the court. But an outstanding vertical leap is a part of so many facets of the game that leaping to dunk is only scratching the surface. A great leaper will win more opening tips. They&#8217;ll get more rebounds. They&#8217;ll save more balls from going out of bounds. Block more shots. Well, you get the idea. Vertical leap gives your players a big advantage. Here are some basketball tips to increase vertical leap. In the Weight Room Squats The bread and butter of any leg workout is the squat. It&#8217;s great for overall development of lower body muscles. Glutes, quads, and calves are all key muscles in vertical leap and squats add sheer muscle strength. Calf Raises Calf raises can be performed in a squat rack, but I prefer to do calf raises on a machine. The machine removes the need to balance and allows you to focus on muscle action. By extending your toe and focusing on calf development, you&#8217;re adding that final explosion in the vertical jump. Both squats and calf [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ray Allen Jump Shooting Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ray Allen, no doubt, is one of the best shooter in the NBA. I stumble on this video, actually created about three years ago, showcasing Ray Allen, who is giving some valuable tips on how to jump shoot and increase your in-game jump shooting consistency. He offer basics tips, including the importance of using the &#8220;follow through&#8221; after you release the ball at the top of your jump. He also offer some practice tips to hone your jump shooting skills and increase your consistency from the court &#8211; &#8220;Minus 1, Plus 2&#8243;, off-screen shooting, and more. My best pick is Ray&#8217;s &#8220;Minus 1, Plus 2&#8243; shooting drill. The drill is aimed to help you in increasing your shooting accuracy and consistency in mid-range shooting. Here&#8217;s how: You can run around the outer part of the key or slide from left-to-right side or vice versa of the free throw line. You shoot everytime you reach the corner. Each time you make your shot, +1 point for you; each time you miss, -2 points for you. If you reach -10, you&#8217;re out. Please watch this useful video. Thanks for the tips, Ray!]]></description>
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		<title>Do You Want to Raise Your Field Goal Shooting Percentage And be A More Effective Scorer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some say that in basketball game, defense is the best offense. But the fact is, offense is, well, the best offense. While offensive strategy is crucial, a basketball player&#8217;s ability to convert offensive strategy into points is, eventually, becoming as important as the strategies themselves. If you want to raise your effectiveness in basketball shooting and to have better footwork and ball handling skills, here is an interactive shooting guide that every baller can&#8217;t afford not to watch &#8211; Shot Science. Shot Science, brought to you by &#8220;Coach Tom&#8221; is a video playlist on YouTube that offer practical tips on how to improve your shot mechanics so that you make more field goals in less attempts. Here&#8217;s one, interesting, Shot Science shooting guide taken from the playlist: Great, practical tip, easy to follow and all you have to do is shoot as many as you want to hone your shooting skills. Consider paying a visit to Shot Science YouTube profile to learn more about Shot Science, as well as watching very useful shooting guides. Better yet, pay a visit to Shot Science official website for more detailed video tips. Image by Monica&#8217;s Dad.]]></description>
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		<title>The Basics of Coaching Basketball</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you were a basketball player and you thought the game was tough then, well now you are in for a real treat. As a teaching instructor of the game, you now have the responsibility of managing several ballers instead of just yourself. You must insure the compatibility of the players as a whole and get them to understand the fundamentals of team playing. It is sometimes difficult to get a player who considers himself a loner off the court, to become part of the team. With careful observation, patience and instruction you will accomplish this. If you are not able to, then that player will be of no real value to you, no matter how skilled he is. Afterall, basketball is a team game. One of the basics you want to perfect is good plays. The team must understand the different between good plays and offensive motion. You know how important this is but if you are going to get your team to give you all they’ve got then you must convince them why good plays are critical to the success of the game. Quick synchronized decisions lead to good shots. A good play must produce opportunities within a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Be a Good Offensive Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It doesn’t matter whether it is in the defense or offense position the center is playing in the game of basketball ,as his job is equally as tough. There is tremendous pressure on him either way to get the job done. One of his greatest responsibilities is when it comes to the baskets. When on offense he is expected to make the close up baskets, while on defense he reverses his duties and stops the baskets. To be successful the center must always concentrate on the various shots he will be called upon to make. When a defender is boxing you out in make a high jump when you are within the 6 feet mark of the basket. Your under the basket shot must be practiced until you perfect it. Pay attention to the position you are in just prior to making the hook shot. Make sure your basketball is in the hand furthest away from your opponent. Now put your opposite shoulder near your opponent. You will now need to get the basketball not only above your shoulder but right over the defender as it heads for the basket. You will only accomplish this by using a circular motion. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Play Forward Like LeBron James</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The forward basketball player has a great deal of responsibility, in fact so much that the job has had to be split amongst two players. They are called the small forward and the power forward. Both of these jobs require a specific set of skills, as well as have unique demands, yet they are supportive of each other. Physical size is of importance in these roles. For example, the power forward should be bigger in size than the small forward. This doesn’t mean less work for the small forward though because he has to have superior skills in handling the ball. How to play Power Forward As a power forward, there is much you have to remember as well as do. When the shots are made on the basket and it bounces off the rim then it’s your job to jump up and get that rebound. So you must be in position. You must be quick in your pace to arrive at the other end to provide the defense. It doesn’t matter what your size, you must use every bit of it to block your opponent. Take up as much space as you can and welcome your opponent with wide [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Play Guard</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every basketball team must have two guards. These are the ones responsible for running the offense. It is essential that the point guard be the team leader. His skills must be a peak to handle and pass the ball. The shooting guard has much responsibility as well. Its his job not only to be the high scorer but also be able to help the point guard. The Point Guard has the job of bringing the basketball up to the end of the court. He must possess excellent dribbling skills in order to do his job. Usually the point guard is depended upon to get the most assists. He must keep a diligent eye upon the other team players to determine when one of this is open to receive the ball at the other end. It is imperative that the point guard is a dept at passing the ball with speed and precision. He has to be able to think quickly and be decisive in his decision. The other team players wait upon to the call out the signal of a play, and then follow through with the action he stipulated. There is no room for confusion. Basketball moves at a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Play Basketball Defense</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Asep Onde</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like any game of skill, that you participate in, it requires lots of practice as well as coming up with some strategies. This is certainly the case when in comes to playing defense in Basketball. Every play develops their own style but there are some things you can do to perhaps enhance your movements. If you get in front of the player, making sure your feet are in front of him, it will give you an advantage. This is particularly useful when you are defending a dribbler for example. Try to get the opponent to go towards their weak side. Make sure you move when the ball moves, and that you keep your reactions sharp. You must concentrate and remain focused the entire time you are playing. You must be able to make fast transitions when it comes to going from offence to defense. This means a rapid mode of change in thinking and responses. This is a priority in Basketball. Think ahead, be in position to help when the ball is at the side. Be ready to assist if the ball holder gets beat. Remember that Basketball is a team play game. This means that you need to talk [...]]]></description>
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