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Now the real season begins |
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 Today's key grassroots basketball issue is not one of supply, but demand
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Confidence & togetherness |
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 When it comes to winning on the court, no two words are better to remember
By Bob Rathbun
With the basketball season well underway, we are already seeing the best teams emerge in high school, college and the NBA (National Basketball Association). And what is creating this separation? There are two main factors: confidence and togetherness. When basketball players dedicate themselves to personal development, the natural confidence about playing the game comes out. This can be seen in the players’ attitude about life, schoolwork and personal interactions. There is a bounce in their step, a smile on their face and a determination on the court to be the best player they can be.
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Are you ready for some basketball? |
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 Olympic and pro basketball legend Teresa Edwards on what you need to know before the season starts
It’s the anticipation of getting on the court. That’s one of the things that Teresa Edwards remembers most about her playing days. Ask her and she’ll tell you that even before she stepped on the court, her anticipation was soothed by the hours and hours she put into preparing for the game.
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The more you advance in the game, the more the rules change. Are you prepare?
By Bob Rathbun
Another NBA draft has come and gone, and 60 players from the United States and abroad now have a new opportunity to play professional basketball. There will be quite a learning curve ahead for these players as they make the adjustment from college or international basketball to the NBA.
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101 ways to get better in the off-season |
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 On Court Player Development® delivers 101 ways to get better in the off-season. Are you up for the challenge?
Compiled by Michael J. Pallerino
Ask any basketball coach and he’ll tell you that you don’t get better during the season, you get better in the off-season. The down time between seasons is the basketball player’s paradise – a time to work on your skills. To help you get ready for next season, On Court Player Development® is offering 101 ways to get better in the off-season. Are you up for the challenge?
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