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Part of the reason we want our children to become involved in organized sports is so they can learn how to behave in a sportsmanlike manner. What does this mean exactly?
Sportsmanship Defined
Sportsmanship can be thought of as playing fair, showing courtesy to the other players, and displaying grace no matter what the outcome of the […]

Many people find that they have social relationships with people from school or from work. The problem with having only these kinds of acquaintances is that the relationship is based on the fact that you are in the same location for a certain number of hours each day. If one of you leaves, there isn’t […]

There are many lessons what you can learn from playing a team sport like basketball that carry over into our “real” lives. Whether you are learning these yourself, or teaching them to children, the basketball classroom can be a lot more real than an academic one. Check these out and see if you would agree:
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You may think that you play sports like basketball to stay fit, but participating in these kinds of activities has benefits that stay with you long after you leave the court. Playing basketball teaches you how to be adaptable, how to work effectively with others, and how to be a good winner or how to […]

Exercise isn’t limited to the gym, there is no membership required to get healthy. With a little planning, you can create a workout plan that is both fun and good for you. The bonus is that you can do it all from home.
When considering working out at home, there are several aspects of the fitness […]

Families need playtime together. They need a chance to relax, have fun and play. So often, families are so busy with the different activities and responsibilities that they forget to get together and reconnect. Making time for the family to be together may take some serious effort, but it is sure to come with some […]

These days, even the littlest school children are playing team sports. They are out there in droves with their whole families watching while they are playing t-ball, peewee football, soccer and even basketball. The rules of the games are simplified to allow these littlest players to learn the basics while having fun and the playing […]

Free throws come into play quite a bit during a basketball game. Being good at free throws is beneficial to your team, and every player should work to be good at them. Choosing who makes the free throws is not always going to be an option. Being able to make free throws is something that […]

Jump shots are sometimes the only way to get a basket and score for your team. It is an essential shot that every player should master. It also requires more skill and practice then stationary shots because, it is a more physical shot.
Players looking to improve or master the jump shot should follow the following […]

Fouls are a part of every basketball game. They are also a point of great disagreement. You should undersatnd fouls in order to prevent yourself from getting a foul called on you while you are playing. Additionally, understanding more about fouls will help you to see why a referee may have called the foul.
Calling fouls […]

Passing the ball is the most effective way to get the ball down the court and into scoring position. It is also the best way because it allows for little interference by the other team. Passing also helps to make a game more fun to watch because it keeps the action exciting for spectators.
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You are probably told most often what to do when playing basketball. However, highlighting some things you should not do is also important to mastering the sport. Being able to see what is wrong is a good thing because it allows you to be aware of the things that can get your team fouls or […]