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New Orleans Pelicans
Team Definition
The New Orleans Pelicans, which is owned by Tom Benson, was established on January 24, 2013.
The Pelicans is an American professional basketball team located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and
they compete in the National Basketball Association, a part of the league's Western Conference
Southwest Division. Basketball is a sport, generally played by two teams consisting of five players.
Their objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop, to obtain points. The team with the most points at
the end of the game wins. The Pelicans consist of five separate positions described as: point guard
(Jrue Randall Holiday), shooting guard (Chavano Rainier "Buddy" Hield), small forward (Tyreke
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For most players it's safe to say they want to win the game, and the most elite players want to not
only win the game but also set records. For those that want to win the game, they are high on the
expectancy theory, because if they perform at a high level they expect to win the game. Now for the
elite players who want to set records, they are high on the needs theory, because there focus is on
setting a record. Even with the players' motivation being visible, the players still need to be directed
into performing in a way to achieve the organizational goal. Each player contributes to the team in
different ways, and their contribution can lead to a dominant team or mediocre one. Coaches use
negative and positive reinforcement to direct players to execute the desired contribution to win the
game. Players that display bad habits like ball hogging or turn overs, force coaches to use negative
reinforcement like creating plays that doesn't allow them to hog the ball. IF the behavior starts to
cause the team to lose the game coaches can ultimately punish players by making them sit out the
next game. Coaches believe this will relinquish the unwanted behavior. Players that displays wanted
behaviors are rewarded with positive reinforcement like compliments and more in game plays that
allow them to have the ball. The most notable reward depending on the players' motivation would be
winning the game. Players
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Personal Narrative: My Basketball Team
My basketball team and I were going head to head against Lamar Bruni Middle School for the
second time that season. The parents loved to cheer us on and capture so many pictures of us, they
were our cheerleaders all season long. We were 5–0 at the time and losing that game was not an
option for any of my teammates nor the coaches. Unfortunately, I was not able to give it my all in
that game due to me twisting my ankle in the third quarter. Back in my basketball days, I was
number eight. The number had no true meaning to me but i became very attached to it and it has
been my favorite number ever since. In the picture you see me going up for a lay–up, two of my
teammates in position in case there was a rebound, and 3 hrs players from the opposing
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Basketball Personal Narrative
Basketball my 6th grade year was rough. It was my very first year ever playing sports. Since I went
to a small elementary school everyone made the team and I was the only 6th grade student that
joined I was so nervous the first practice my hands were shaking way faster than I could run. The
rest of the girls were eighth graders that had a ball thrown at them the second the exited the womb;
let me just tell you that season sucked. Even though I cried after every game because I wasn't good
enough and in practice always crossed the finish line last I still somehow loved the game. It wasn't
the only game I loved though; I also loved soccer. After I kept the benches warm 6th grade year I
decided I was going to work hard. I started running a mile at least once a week. Which turned into
two miles after I filled a few buckets of sweat after a couple weeks. I had convinced my uncle to let
me be a substitute on his indoor soccer team since I already missed tryouts. I loved indoor soccer so
much and that's when I began to really start improving. I scored my first goal that season with five
others after. I loved the feeling of putting in every drop of work I could into a game that I truly
loved. Travel soccer didn't only make me better at sports but I improved as a person. I began to be
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Even though I worked a lot that's when I realized I hadn't barely touched a basketball since the year
before. I beat myself up about that all day in class until after school when it was time. I went to the
first practice terrified expecting it to be last year all over again; that didn't happen. This year I was
the first to finish running, instead of the last. I was ten times more aggressive and confident in
myself when I was told to try something new. Somehow I knew how to dribble the basketball ten
times better, and my defense was great. I went home so
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Why Is Lillie Flexible
Flexibility Have you seen anybody more flexible then a baby? Well things are about to change. You
should know that Lillie is very flexible. Lillie is homeschooled and that might make you think that
she doesn't have very many friends but she actually has a lot. To start out with, as you know Lillie
was REALLY flexible. She has done gymnastics for a very long time, she has done dance for a little
bit but not much. As a baby she was more flexible than any other ordinary baby. She was the most
flexible human being in the world. She also had a little sister named Emma. Emma was younger by
2 years. She was into gymnastics as well. Therefore, Lillie had to practice A LOT. Which means she
had to be homeschooled and that she didn't have that
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The Effects Of Shooting A Basketball And The Human Visual...
Executive summary
This essay is going to talk about the relationship between shooting a basketball and the human
visual perception. Based on the research about visual control for basketball shooting and how to aim
the rim can increase the hit rate to explain how the visual control relate to the basketball shooting.
There are many researchers done some experiments about that, and come up with some idea relate
with human's visual perception.
This essay is divide to different parts, at first this essay will introduce about the visual perception.
And the part of aim shooting,and the gaze behavior when people aim a far target, also will mention
the visual information pick–up about human.
1.Introduction
There are a lot of sports have aiming tasks from a very far distance. And all the players are trying to
get as much score as they to hit the target. Basketball as the one of the most popular sports become
the representative of these sports. People always can see that a basketball player throw the ball from
a very far way to put the ball into the basket. There are lots of research is about the tactical and the
physics in basketball. However, there have only a few researchers focus primarily on visual control
and information processing while player shooting a basketball.
For people who often watch the basketball game will always wonder how the basketball player can
shoot the basketball in a very high hit rate. Apart from the lots of practice, is there something else
that
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Essay on Basketball Shooting
Basketball Shooting – The Art & Science of Shooting a Basketball
Basketball Shooting Is Both Art and Science
Fundamentals of Shooting A Basketball
By Coach Jerry Tarkanian
Shooting a basketball is both an art and a science. Basketball shooting is an art form because it
involves finely tuned hand–eye coordination rather than gross motor skills.
For example, unlike such skills as the defensive stance and pivoting, which are relatively invariable,
shooting form is highly individualistic. There is no one correct way of shooting a basketball,
although there are certain elements of basketball shooting form common to all good basketball
shooters that may be identified.
[Related: Playbook Basketball]
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Basketball Shooter's Stance
Triple–Threat Basketball Position
Since basketball shots can be taken from any body position, whether on the floor or in the air, there
is no one identifiable "right" stance beyond the need for balance when setting oneself to take the
shot. Because the triple–threat position offers the greatest balance and versatility, let's begin with it.
The triple–threat position refers to a low, balanced stance from which the ballhandler may either
shoot, drive, or pass the ball. However, it may seem incongruous to have the shooter lower his
center of gravity prior to taking the shot because he has to get the ball over his defender, two factors
make this move necessary. First, he needs the lowered stance to gather upward momentum for his
jump shot; and second, he is more limited in what he can do with the ball when he is standing
upright than when he is in a crouched position.
The triple–threat position is just that, a stance from which the ballhandler may attack the defense in
any of three ways.
In addition, integral to any positioning before you take a shot is the action of squaring yourself to
the basket, or turning your body so that your shoulders and torso are facing the basket. In their haste
to get a basketball shot away before it is blocked, players sometimes will receive a pass or catch the
ball off the dribble while facing perpendicular
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Basketball In The 1930's
Basketball was first introduced in the late 1800's. As the game evolved so did the developments of
the game as well. Some of the things that were developing were the rules of the game. These rules
included the basic rules that we see today such as traveling, double dribble, personal fouls and
technical fouls. Other things that were developing were players learning how to dribble and how to
shoot. Although there was no proper way to figure out a way to score a basket, players sought fit the
best way the best way they knew at the time. As time passed players of the sport often studied each
other. Those who were successful at scoring the basketball were studied more than others. Layups
were common in the early 1930's because the physics ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
It embodies the basic biomechanics principles that most players go through when they are shooting
a jump shot. Each player's could be evaluated differently. This was simply a summary of a natural
jump shooter. Biomechanics can be used to assess a player's ability to shoot accurately and
consistently. This analysis did not focus on what a correct shooting form is. It spoke about the three
phases of jump shot, which were the preparation, the execution and the follow through phases. It
also stated how each of these phases directly relates the biomechanical principle that goes into a
jump shot. The jump shot has been around in the game of basketball for many years. As the game
grows year by year, I'm sure that it will be analyzed more and more. Different players produce
different results. Therefore it will increase the need for analysts to study the jump shot
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Guards Drill Basketball
Guards are the playmakers on a basketball team. Frequently, they drive fast breaks and are the court
generals in charge of running the offense. Even the most experienced guards need to practice
important drills that improve their skills. Here are [] excellent drills for guards to ehance the skills
they need to help their team win.
Court Vision
Ever player on the basketball court benefits from improving their court vision. None more so than a
guard though. Being able to instantly locate open teammates, or avoid situations where the defense
is ready to cut off a passing lane, are critical. Practicing repetitive drills that improve court vision are
the first tip to becoming a better all–around basketball player.
Ball Handling Skills
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Having the skill to dribble a basketball with expert control is essential. Guards must be able to
dribble and advance the ball by beating their defender, all the while keeping their eyes on the court.
This skill takes years of practice. However, practicing crossovers, dribbling with both hands, speed
dribbling and gaining confidence in ball control are honed by hours of repetitive ball–handling
drills.
Defense Wins Basketball Games
The lost art of playing defense is witnessed on many basketball courts. While the guards need to
have court vision and ball–handling skills, they also must defend. If the other guards cannot
successfully ignite fast breaks or run their own offense, it makes it hard for the opposition to score.
All players need to improve their defense skills, but the guard position is the most exposed. They are
most often trying to guard their opponent in the open court. Foot speed is important and can only be
developed by practicing repetitive drills such as sprints.
Fast break drills are not only an excellent way to improve ball–handling, but they are great for
teaching players how to defend on the run. There are other defensive drills that teach good defensive
spacing, playing help side defense and how to successfully defend against the
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Personal Narrative: The Game
You could hear the crowd cheering, the coach screaming for a play to be made. Each player on the
court running low on breath as the games clock was coming to an end. The score was 37 to 35 the
home team was going to lose but they had the ball in their hands with only one shot left. The ball
went hard into Sean's hand as he realised that he was open on the 3 point line, this was his chance to
win his team the game, to bring home the win. Sean took the shot and as the shot went up the horn
blew as the timer finished. It was over, the home team had lost and with it Sean's dream of
basketball.
Sean was devastated as he had lost his team the game, he was open for a shot he had to have made it
but he didn't. If it was Zac the teams point guard and
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Basketball and Soccer
America is a country that loves sports. Two of America's most popular sports are basketball and
soccer. Many children participate in the sports every year. Similarities are abundant between the
two. Both sports require team work. Also the main purpose of both is to put a ball into a netted goal.
However, there are some very important key differences. Soccer is played on a field that is much
larger and there is a goalie that constantly defends the goal. While basketball is played on a smaller
hardwood court with fewer players active at once. Furthermore, soccer is low scoring and more
strategic when compared to basketball, which has final scores in the hundreds. All in all, many
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While both soccer and basketball are very popular youth sports in America the same cannot be said
of their professional counterparts. In America basketball is one of the most popular and highly
watched sports. On the other hand soccer is rarely even televised in most areas. Only when the
American team is doing well internationally does any soccer attention start to build in America.
However, the rest of the world
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How I Spent Active And Be Outdoors
Since I was a young boy, I've always loved to stay active and be outdoors. I used to go to the park
almost every day and play with my friends. I enjoyed playing all types of sports, especially
basketball and soccer, and still do today. I joined several sports leagues throughout my life as well. I
played 3 years of soccer, and 5 years of basketball. Even though it was only club sports, I still
played every game like it was my last, and always pushed myself to improve my abilities. Sadly,
many of the physical activities I participated in throughout my life came to an end, when I injured
myself. This is an injury that makes me extremely sad whenever I think about it, because I cannot
accomplish things like I used to, and the fact that my ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
It swelled up right away, and the pain was unbearable. I walked home, struggling on the whole way,
and was really worried how my mother will react. When I told her she was furious, but at the same
time, felt really bad because she knows how much I dedicate myself to the sport. She told me to stop
playing basketball for the next 3 months and also cut my gym membership. It was one of the worst
nights of my life.
Basketball tryouts were 2 weeks away, and I knew I wouldn't be able to tryout. I tried healing my
ankle the fastest way possible, but the process was still too slow. I put ice on it everyday and rested
as much as I could. I was barely able to walk in the beginning, and even missed a few days of
school. Once I could walk, it didn't hurt too badly, but I still couldn't play basketball. I was really
disappointed, but I knew not to give up. I set a positive mindset for myself and hoped to be healthy
for tryouts next year. Once my ankle healed, I went back to my routine, and played basketball
almost every day. I wore an ankle brace, so it protected my ankle from getting sprained again. My
brace restricted a lot of movement and it was not the same, but I had to wear it for my own good.
It had been a long twelve months since I sprained my ankle. It was junior year and tryouts were
approaching. I started practicing everyday and my ankle felt great again. I still wore an ankle brace
out of my fear of getting injured again, and especially when tryouts
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Analysis Of Carolyn Gardner, 12 Year Old Beginner...
My subject and person that I chose to perform this movement is Carolyn Gardner, 12–year–old
beginner basketball player in the sixth grade. She is on the junior varsity team and this is her first
time playing basketball on a team. This is her first time playing any team sport. Right now she is
learning the basics and having a hard time focusing but that is expected being her first year. The
reason I chose Carolyn is because since this is her first time playing basketball on a team and her
first sport, there is no muscle memory developed as of yet. I can analyze her foul shot and
movements and see raw unrehearsed kinetics of her movements.
The methods of data collection I will use to analyze Carolyn's movement skills in the fouls shot are
a digital camcorder recording of sagittal plane of her dominant side, also frontal plane view. I will
use Coaches Eye, a video recording application. Three times will be recorded for analysis. I also will
physically record on a chart. My limitations will be the environment because I will have to conduct
this analysis outside of a gym, so I will not have a basketball hoop but I will have a goal for Carolyn
to aim for. With this data that I will apply it to what I have researched about gaining and practicing
the best skill for the ultimate performance. Then I will have my subject Carolyn practice and then re
analyze her movement's.
The analyzed movement will be the basketball free throw shot. I have found peer reviewed articles
on how to
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Saturday Value Play Analysis
Eight games are are back in action this Saturday in the NBA. Today's slate provides a solid mix of
high–scoring totals and key defensive matchups for us to target and exploit in our DFS lineups. Let's
take a look at today's value plays. Saturday Value Plays Point Guard John Wall vs NYK, $9,900:
Wall is in this midst of one his most productive stretches of this season, having double–doubled in
six of the past seven games. The matchup today against the Knicks is about as good as it gets, with
Jose Calderon performing as one of the worst defending point guards in the NBA. New York ranks
in the bottom five in FanDuel points allowed to opposing point guards over the past three weeks.
Wall has a great chance to earn his third straight triple double today at home. Shelvin Mack @ CHI,
$6,200: Over the past month, Mack has seen his price tag increase by $2700, and deservedly so.
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Today he'll face a Nuggets squad that has randomly decided to continue benching one of their better
defenders in Kenneth Faried for rest purposes, which should be a boost to Williams fantasy upside.
Williams has scored in double figures in seven straight games, helping lead the Hornets to their
ninth win in their past 10 contests. Center Robin Lopez @ WAS, $5,600: Though he's never been
the most sexy option in the pivot, RoLo keeps coming back into DFS relevance every few weeks
like a zombie that just won't die. Lopez has been another beneficiary of Porzingis' second–half fade,
which has help increase his scoring output post All–Star break. Lopez has scored in double digits 10
times over the past four weeks after averaging under 10 ppg through the the first half of the season.
Lopez is a nice bargain play in cash games at under
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Essay On Leadership Application
When looking back on my contributions to my community and society, the thought of me becoming
a certified Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball coach comes to mind. After completing an
interview along with certification courses, I became the head coach of a 6th grade basketball team at
St. Aloysius in Bowling Green, Ohio. I classify this as a contribution to society because I made it
my mission to help my players grow as both basketball players and as young men. It was my job to
relay the abundance of basketball and life information I had accrued throughout the years. I took this
volunteer–based position very seriously due to the importance of basketball in my life. Growing up,
I had always been blessed with coaches who put developing young men and their character over
anything dealing with basketball. I wanted the practices and games to be more than learning plays
and basketball procedures. Rather, I wanted to instill qualities of teamwork, leadership, discipline, ...
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I have been presented with many different opportunities to develop my leadership. I believe that
leadership is an important quality to obtain for purposes both in and out of the classroom. As a team
captain of the varsity football and basketball teams, the qualities needed to be a leader were instilled
in me at a rather young age. I was looked upon to be an example for my classmates and teammates
both on and off of the playing field. In addition to this, I was selected to represent my class and
community at the Ohio Buckeye Boys State Convention in 2012. This included a lengthy
application process with an interview consisting of a 6 person panel. This event is held annually in
Bowling Green, Ohio. During this convention, I was privileged with the opportunity to meet
Governor John Kasich. Upon arriving home from this week long trip, I made a speech at the
American Legion in my hometown of Vermilion,
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The University Of Uconn 's Sports Administration And...
It all started with an email seeking freshman male in his coaching and administration program. The
2012 graduate of UConn's Sport Administration and coaching program, William Aloia, says this
future success as the Associate Athletic Director for The College of St. Rose started out by almost"
falling into his lap". The New Jersey native began his undergraduate experience with two Division–I
parents, and like an abundance of people he knew that working in sport was something he wanted to
do. Previously a part of the Kinesiology department under the late Joe Marrone, Will jumped on the
opportunity posted through an email and started his freshman year as a basketball manager for the
very successful UConn's basketball program. He explains how this experience "opened his door up".
Will states; "once I started at UConn working with the women's basketball program and being
around collegiate athletics at such a high level it's really something in itself, and unbelievable
experience. I knew it was for me, I didn't know which part for sure, but I knew this was something I
wanted to do." What Will realized very quickly realized about working in sport is that often times it
is a thankless job. However, that did not stop him from finishing his undergraduate career as a four–
year manager for the basketball team. The motivation for Will early in his career has been a two–
dimensional illustration of success.
Will's career did not end after his commitment to the Huskies' came to an end in
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Origin Of Basketball History Essay
Where did the history of basketball start out and where will it be in the future? These are some of
the many questions that will be talked about during my time writing this essay. Some of the many
questions that will be answered my be controversial to some and interesting for others. There are
many ways I can talk about basketball but in this essay the points I make will come from historical
facts and analysis. This is an essay that will tell you the reader about the origin of basketball and
where it is headed. Basketball is a sport that is played by thirteen players, five starting and the rest
on the bench. One of the five positions is the point guard; he is the ball handler and playmaker for
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Basketball has been around since 1891 it has seen a lot of improvements and some flaws, but with
its flaws basketball is a great sport. The game has grown from a sport with just a few teams in the
northeast to a nationwide sport with thirty NBA teams in almost all states and one in Canada.
Basketball has also grown in paying wise, from the original $2.50 for home games and $1.50 for
road game to the now league minimum of $507,336 for players who have not been in the NBA for
ten years to $1,448,490 for those who have been playing for ten years. Basketball also saw in less
then 100 years Juwan Howard get offers from the bullets and heat for $100 million for seven years.
This was the biggest offer for a player for at its time. Juwan might have been the most expensive
player, but he was far from a star. The NBA's first star was Walt Chamberlain from UCLA later
being joined by future star Bill Russell from San Francisco University. Walt and Bill would open up
the door for future superstars like Michael Jordan, Irving (magic) Johnson, and Nate Archibald.
Players like Michael, Magic, and Nate would open up the same door for stars we all know today as
LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Kobe Bryant. The doors that opened for them will open for
future stars of the game and the people who dream about becoming a superstar. Basketball is starting
to become a global trend with 113 global players being sign to NBA rosters. This many global
players can mean
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Pros And Cons Of High School Basketball Players
There are many reasons of why high school basketball players should just make the traumatic jump
from high school to the pros but they best option is going to college first. When you think of any
normal high school athlete, you think of their skill level is not fully developed, maybe they are very
lazy and they have no work ethic and the biggest thing is that they are very immature both
physically and mentally. In college they develop all of these assets to a level where you can get to
the pros. Many high school basketball players have very small range of skill other than the basics
such as; catching the ball, being able to dribble, how to shoot and how to play defense. Most of them
have a very limited amount of basketball IQ. Basketball
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NBA-Personal Narrative
"Would I ever be able to play in the NBA?" is the question I sometimes ask myself just to find a
little bit of joy and to make myself laugh a little bit more. Yes, you are right, I love basketball, I love
it so much that if it could have a life, it would know me better than I would because it has taught me
so many aspects of life that school couldn't teach.
First and foremost, I learn how to be a competitor and how to go far beyond myself. As I was
growing up, I learned that no matter how good I was at my position, there would always be a player
that has more knowledge, more physical and more skillful than I was. It became clear to me about
what I had to do: Learn, and I decided the best place to do this was at public courts. These were such
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Leadership to me is not the matter of control, it is the matter of earning respect and helping the
system become stronger. I signed up to be the captain of my high school team because I have been
with everyone long enough to know them and for them to know me and I knew how to make our
team better as a whole. Soon after, I was voted to be the captain, I was very pleased with the result,
but at the same time, feeling anxious. This was the first time I was actually in control of something
bigger than myself. I figured out that working alone is not the solution to make my team better, my
opinions mattered but could not overshadow everyone else's. The more I worked with them, the
more I found out how inconsiderate I was. I started giving each person a position, each position was
responsible for different duty such as strategy, skill drills, athletic development, and manager. I was
stunned because prior to that point, I was totally oblivious to the concept of leadership. We made a
huge progress and that was when I realized the power of team effort. I was uplifted, individualism is
not something to be found in a leader, it is of the essence of a leader to put every piece of a puzzle
together to make the perfect picture.
My life, my personality are basketball–made. I look at the journey that I have been through with
basketball and I am proud of myself, not only because of how good at basketball I have become but
also because that I have found a place where
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I Will Talk About Basketball
Hello today I will talk about Basketball. I will specifically talk about the history of it, current, and
the legends of it. I hope by the end of this Basketball will be your favorite sport as it is mine.
The first subject I will talk about is the history of Basketball. Basketball was created by a man
named James Naismith in 1891. James was told to teach a P.E. class at the YMCA training school in
Springfield, Massachusetts. He was told to come up with a game to entertain the boys being coached
by him, the requirements were that it could be played indoors though due to the fact that is was
winter and freezing cold outside. (Basketball in America: A History par.1) James recalled a game the
he and his friends played when they were young. The game was called or so they called it, "duck on
the rock", the idea of the game was to throw a small rock at a larger one in hopes of knocking it off a
boulder. He also thought of a time where he saw rugby players, instead of throwing a ball into a net
they would throw it into a trash can. He looked for a box but instead he found a peach basket so he
put it up on a wall and grabbed a soccer ball. (It's cool to think of the fact that maybe if he used a
box, today we would be using one too which would make the game tremendously harder) the main
point of the game was to throw the ball into the basket. A cool fun fact was the according to
"Alexander Wolff, in his book 100 Years of Hoops, Naismith drew up the rules for the new game in
"about
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How Basketball Has Changed The World Essay
Basketball is one of the most popular which is beloved sports that is played today. Michael Jordan,
who played for the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls once said, "Just play, have fun, and
enjoy the game" (BrainyQuote 2016). Whether playing with friends for fun or by professionals for
entertainment or simply watching from home, basketball is very enjoyed all over the world.
Beginning with a unique history, basketball has evolved over time from a simple idea into a
professional career choice for those with the unique skill set. During the winter of 1892 in a town in
Massachusetts a physical education teacher, Dr. James Naismith, at a YMCA school created a game
where young men could play indoors aside from going outside in the freezing cold. To be prepared
for the game, Dr. Naismith came up with some rules for the game, gathered two peach baskets for
hoops, a soccer ball, and coached the first basketball game in history. Dr. Naismith came up with
thirteen rules. While four out of the thirteen rules that he came up with, are no longer followed in
today 's version of basketball, the nine that are left were slightly modified and are still in use today.
The original thirteen rules are as follows: The ball is thrown with both hands in any direction. The
player can not run with the ball, so they need to throw it where they caught it from. The ball is
batted in any direction not with the fist but with both hands. The ball is held in between your hands
just not with the
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Why Is Basketball Better Than Soccer
Ever sports has a common goal and similarities but also many differences depending on which sport
you play. Basketball and soccer are two of the most played and enjoyable sports in the world. They
both have professional leagues that attract millions of audience. Basketball and soccer game are
played with teams.
Basketball is a sport with tall players that are 6'8 to seven foot and fast guards that are six to six
eight are explosive athletes. Soccer teams have small players less than six foot that are coordinated
with their feet and have the ability to run for long periods of time. In basketball you only have five
players from each team on the court at the same time where in soccer you have 11 players from each
team on the field at the same time. The five positions in basketball are two guards two forwards, and
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Even though soccer players are not as tall as basketball players, they have more strength in their legs
and can run faster. Basketball is played with an orange ball that bounces and they will play four
twenty–minute half's with breaks in between each quarter and halftime. Most soccer players come
from different cultures some of the most famous soccer players come from Brazil, Argentina, Spain
and Mexico, In contrast basketball players always play at their own city or state they are from,
Soccer is the number one sport in most of the countries except the United States it is a global sport
were almost every country has a team, In soccer you have the Fifa world cup where national teams
gather to see which country has the best tea, in the world. Basketball will have the NCAA
tournament that will last for weeks due to the large numbers of teams that qualify for it. The soccer
field is way bigger than a basketball court, plus they have open
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Personal Narrative: Basketball
The cool thing about humans, is no two are exactly the same, every one is different in their own
way. We're all defined in unique ways, some by their jobs, some by their livelihood, or interests such
as basketball. This is one of my favorite things to do in life, there's just nothing better than setting
foot on that court. When basketball season starts to roll around, memories from past years come
flooding in. Being able to smell the freshly popped popcorn all throughout the gym. Looking up at
the crowd and seeing everyone in the stands cheering us on, arguing with refs about a call, or not
really paying attention to the game at all. The feeling I get when I'm on the court is second to
nothing. This is where I go when I need need to just get away and think. ... Show more content on
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Basketball is played at a very fast pace, I am constantly moving and having to to do something at all
times. This describes me perfectly in my everyday life. I can't go thirty minutes without doing
something, I'm a very energetic person! What I'm doing will vary, sometimes I'm hiking with some
friends, sitting in class trying to learn and do work, or even just messing with my pencil or other
small objects. I must be doing something though. Basketball is also a very position oriented game. I
must play the position I'm given and do what I'm supposed to do to help me team out as much as
possible. This is the ownership side of me. Even though we play as a team, I individually have to
work by myself, and do what I need to do, I'm not assisted or helped out when I'm playing. This is
so me! I absolutely hate asking for help on something, I like to try and figure it out by myself. If I
can't, I take responsibility for not getting the job done, and move on to the next
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Jump Shot In Basketball
Basketball is one of my favorite sports, and is one of the most watched and played sports all around
the world. In basketball a jump shot makes it easier to score the basketball faster. Jump shots can be
a deadly weapon against your opponents, because it comes down to something they cannot stop. An
incorrect jump shot will have more miss shots than made shots, but a correct jump shot will have
more made shots than miss shots. Everyone wants a correct jump shot, but sadly a correct jump shot
isn't given to anyone, everyone has to put in hard work and go through the basic fundamentals to
develop a very good jump shot.
The first step to a correct jump shot is study proper positioning on the body when the jump shot is
being shot. Take notes and see if the feet, hands, arms, and body is positioned the correct way.
Next get a basketball and go to a basketball court or basketball gym and prepare to change the jump
shot if it the jump shot was incorrect.
Then position the feet in a proper position before shooting. Move the feet no more than shoulder
width apart. Take the feet and position them in a comfortable position that has a good balance. Get
the balance of the feet that feels comfortable for shooting, and then point the feet in the direction of
the basketball goal. Lift them off the ground, and make sure they are never flat footed when the ball
is caught at any direction. Develop the feet into a comfortable stance, and never change the stance
that is created. Lined the feet
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Basketball Is The Most Popular And Beloved Sports Essay
Professional Basketball
Basketball is one of the most popular and beloved sports that is played today. Michael Jordan who
played for the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls once said, "Just play, have fun, and enjoy
the game" (BrainyQuote 2016). Whether playing with friends for fun or by professionals for
entertainment or simply watching from home, basketball is a sport that is enjoyed all over the world.
Beginning with a unique history, basketball has evolved over time from a simple idea into a
professional career choice for those with the unique skill set.
During the winter of 1892 in a town in Massachusetts a physical education teacher, Dr. James
Naismith, at a YMCA school created a game where young men could play indoors instead of going
outside in the freezing cold. To get prepared for the game, Dr. Naismith came up with some rules for
the game, gathered two peach baskets for hoops and a soccer ball and he coached the first basketball
game in history.
Dr. Naismith came up with thirteen rules. While four out of the thirteen rules that he came up with
no longer are followed in today 's version of basketball, the nine that are left were slightly modified
and are still in use today. The original thirteen rules are as follows:
The ball can be thrown with both hands in any direction.
The player can not run with the ball, so they have to throw it where they caught it from.
The ball can be batted in any direction not with the fist but with both hands.
You have to hold
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Personal Narrative: Middle School Basketball
When I was younger, basketball was all I wanted to play, it just looked like so much fun. In fifth
grade I had my parents sign me up for CYB, then in sixth grade I tried out for middle school
basketball and played all the way up until ninth grade. In middle school when I was in eighth grade I
was awarded the captain position and that helped me build leadership and responsibility. All of the
players especially the younger ones knew they could always come to me at any time if they needed
anything or help with anything. High school basketball was a lot different than middle school. In
middle school I was one of the star players so I played a lot but in high school that changed. I sat the
bench a lot that taught me patience and understanding even
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Why Is Basketball Better Than Soccer
Competition is a vital aspect of a growing, productive life, and many people seek it through the vast
array of sports available in society. Basketball and soccer are two of the most popular sports that
share the same basic concepts of shooting and passing. However, their differences create the
prominent distinction between the two competitions, for each sport utilizes different body part
during the game, and their regions of popularity greatly differ. Thousands of youth and puerile
adults across the world compete in the games of basketball and soccer, and the building blocks of
these two sports relate on a fundamental level. Coaches train players in passing and shooting which
increases the caliber of adeptness and competitiveness. A single player is unable to carry a team, so
each individual masters the ability to pass effectively to teammates. Athletes, whether in soccer or
basketball, analyze open passing lanes and decide which option is best to advance their team down
the court or field. To win a game, scoring must happen which requires players to develop their
shooting form, so they can help pull their team to victory. They learn how to dodge, cut, fake, and
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Soccer promotes the use of the players' feet while basketball manipulates the competency of the
players' hands. In soccer, players dribble, pass, and shoot the ball using only their feet so they can
move the ball from position to position. Referees even give penalties when hands connect with the
ball, yet in stark contrast, basketball bases its ball movement on the players' hands. With quick, firm
grips, they rotate the ball's possession between teammates which later results in a full arm
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Soccer Vs Basketball Compare And Contrast
Soccer and basketball have some things and some things that are different. . Somethings unique
about these sports is that they can be played inside or outside. You can play with anybody . You have
to have foot work whether if you are a guard in basketball or a midfielder. They have some stuff that
make them different. In soccer they use they're foot to kick the ball. Basketball you use your hands
to dribble or pass. When you are in the court there are only 5 people playing. When you are
watching a game they mostly play inside . You shot the ball with your hands instead of kicking it.
They're is a three pointer line and a two pointer line. When you make a foul they give you two or
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In soccer you use your legs to shoot or pass. When you are out in the field there are only eleven
players. You are not allow to use your hands only the goalie can. The ball is different from
basketball , the ball is black and white and as pentagons on the ball. When you make a foul you get
either a yellow card or a red card, it depends what kind of foul you committed. The yellow card is
like warning to warn the player to not do it again. If you get two or three more times than you get a
red card. When a red card is shown up that that means that the player is kick out of the game.
Sometimes when you make a simple foul they don't do anything. There are many position in soccer.
The first one is the goalie. They have to protect the goal from keeping the other team from scoring.
They are the only one in the team to use their hands. The other position is defense. They have help
the goalie guard the strikers from making goals. There are four types of defenders: centre– back,
sweeper full back, and wing–back. The other position is the midfielders. There job is to help the
defenders guard the strikers and to help the strikers pass and score. The ones that score are call the
strikers. They have to shoot the ball in the net to score a point. They only play up top. They also
have to go pass the defender to
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Boy21 Character Analysis
Boy21, written by Matthew Quick is a book about a kid named Finley that has a love for basketball.
He has played the game ever since his mothers murdering and he would do anything to play
basketball. But, then something drastic changes him forever. A boy by the name of Russ Washington
comes to his city to live with his grandparents. Russ is a nationally recruited basketball, but he was
no interest after the murdering of his parents last October. Finley's job given to him by his coach is
to look after Russ and to persuade him to play basketball again. But, there is a catch. Russ plays the
same position that Finley does and wears the same number as well. That would mean that Finley
would be the odd man out. Regardless of all that, Finley helps Russ, knowing what it feels like to
have a loved one murdered. Finley is a very kind person. Examples of his kindness include him
looking after Russ, him leaving his game to see his girlfriend, Erin, after she is hit by a car, and
letting Russ take number twenty one from him. Because of that, the theme of Boy21 by, Matthew
Quick is the kindness that Finley shows to others. Finley did the right thing when he agreed to look
after Russ Washington. One night Finley was on his room, staring at the stars with his girlfriend,
Erin, when he heard a knock on his door. He went down stairs and was surprised to see his coach
waiting at the door. His coach asked him to take a ride with him and Finley agreed .When they got
in the car and coach
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How Did Michael Jordan A Game Changer
Throughout the years, basketball has evolved into a thrilling sport enjoyed by millions worldwide.
In 1891 Dr. James Naismith invented a physical activity that would eventually develop into the
billion–dollar industry it is today. Basketball started out on the streets of cities like New York and
Chicago. As the sport became more popular, entrepreneurs saw it as a business opportunity and
created the National Basketball Association on July 6, 1946. In its early days, towering players like
Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell dominated professional basketball. Centers were the focal point
of basketball between 1946 and 1966. These players would bully shorter opponents with sheer
height. Coaches often made players pass the ball to the center most of the game. This was a very
common style of basketball in the early days. Building the team around its center position player
was common until the 1967–1968 season when the NBA introduced the three–point line. The three–
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Jordan dominated the NBA with a style of play never seen on the hardwood court. Michael Jordan
once said "You have to do things for yourself before they become a reality." What he actually meant
is that he was going to change the game in many ways. Jordan was a game changer because of his
explosive moves to the basket, impressive handling of the ball, outstanding shooting, and a great
post up game. All of which were captivating to watch guard players do. He demonstrated why skill
was more important than height. The effect of Jordan's game was so brilliant that the NBA changed
its rules to make the games more exciting. This led to high scoring games featuring relentless attacks
to the rim and spectacular dunks that Jordan popularized. The NBA even changed the length of
shorts players wore. Jordan forever changed the game of basketball with his unmatched skills and
on–court competitiveness that influenced the style of play seen in modern–day NBA
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A Short Summary Of Angel's Team
This story starts out in a small town in Missouri, where these little kids; Landyn Ward, Angel
Kaipat, T.J. Barker, Nathan Barker, and Ben Watkins. Everyday these boys would always go to there
church and shoot some hoops in the gym. Landyn was this 7'0 skinny kid and was an outstanding
stealer, Angel was this 6'5 kid and his 3 point range is ridiculous and can shoot those 2's from
anywhere. T.J. is this 6'8 and a total tank, his dunking ability is insane! Ben Watkins is 6'4 and his
ability to hit those corner shots are incredible! Nathan is 6'1 and he was basically the leader of all
these boys, but he can shoot those 3's and is hot from anywhere from the court.
One day they all gathered at the church like usual but this time it was different, this time they would
face each other at a game. So they decided that the two best player should be the team captain's,
witch was Nathan and Angel. On Angel's team contained T.J., And Ben. But Nathan had Landyn on
his team. So they rock, paper, scissors to see who is going first, Angel's team goes first and they are
going off we a good start shooting great great and a pretty average game of defense but on the other
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Gage approached them and
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Power In Basketball Essay
I have an 18 year–old, male college freshman who was a 3 sports star athlete in high school. He has
just completed his off–season work outs. This athlete is every knowledgeable of how to train in the
weight room and on the court as he has been lifting since 8th grade. He has created near perfect
technique over his prior years of doing offseason workouts. Over the course of this athletes training
our primary focus will be power. Along with our focus on power, we will really stress speed,
strength, endurance, agility, footwork, and mobility. Our training goals are to increase all these
attributes; some more than others. Basketball is a dynamic sport that uses a lot of multi–joint
movements. Basketball is a unilateral and bilateral sport in which these two movements are both
used in the sport. These bilateral and unilateral movements are attached to common movements you
make while you play basketball such as jumping, sprinting, and shooting. The whole body must be
trained in a basketball player. The athlete has constant muscle contraction and uses ... Show more
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ATP–PC is the most common energy system used in basketball. ATP is short and lasts about 7–10
seconds. This energy system is used for activities where you use short bursts of activity at a time
such as full court sprints, jumping for a block, diving for a loose ball, or taking a simple shot. This
system requires a recovery time of about 25–30 seconds. The glycolytic energy phase is consistent
activity for 15 seconds to 3 minutes. This is when there is intense constant play such as fast breaks
and no stoppage of play such as time outs and fouls. The Oxidative is the third energy system used
in basketball. In this energy system intensity lowers, but these exercises must last lasts 3 minutes or
more to be oxidative. This is hit usually when you condition your basketball players as they need to
play intense offense and defense the entire game (Basketball Energy
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Process Essay: 3 Steps To Shooting A Basketball
Knowing how to shoot a basketball correctly is the most important skill you need to master in order
to play the game. If you want to shoot a accurate ball, the form is the most important to shooting a
basketball is because if you conquer the form, you can play the game. Without good form control of
the ball is next to impossible. Their are 3 steps to shooting a basketball the proper way and that is
balance, hand position, and eyes on target.
Balance is a important part for shooting a basketball. Having good balance is essential to the setup
for the shot. Balance is important because without good balance, good landing, and good jump shot,
their is no telling where the ball will land. Its because without good balance, you will land
differently every time you shoot, and how you jump and land does effect the ball, and how it will
land. If the balance isn't good enough it is most likely the path of the ball will be off.
Hand position is also an important part of shooting a basketball. Hand position is important because
this is the one which greatly affects how the ball will go. This is how you put your hands in a
basketball. Position the ball in your shot pocket, you shoot the ball in your shot pocket which is
located on the shooting side of your torso a few inches above your waist. The ball and your shooting
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A player has to learn to always keep their eyes focused on the ball and where the ball is going. If
they don't, the ball will be off and you wont make it because the player wasn't focused on the target,
they were focused on something else. Players have to practice to keep eyes on target because its an
important part of the game of basketball, when a player has his or her eyes focused on the target,
their whole body tends to act the same, and which in the end helps for accuracy of the ball. If you
have your eyes focused and on the target, you have a better chance for the shot to
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The Common Technique for Free Throw
Introduction The basketball game played by two teams consisting of five players. In the basketball
game, the basketball player tries to outscore their opponent by passing, handling or dribbling the
basketball into position for shooting the ball into their offensive basket. When either of the team
player violated or foul, the fouled player attempts a free–throw of the ball changes (Mood, Masker
& Rink, 1991). The free drop is important later in the game because of the free throws comprise a
significantly larger portion of total points made during the final 5 minutes than the first 35 minutes
of the game for both gaining and losing teams (Kozar, 1994). The fouled player required to shoot
from the free throw line. The free throw line is 15 feet from the basket and has ample time to
attempt the shot, so that is the easiest shots in basketball. A successful free throw needed a good
concentration, relaxation, but the most important is a good mechanic in the shot. Also, the player
does more practice can increase the success percentage in a free throw. This paper will be
concentrating on the common technique of free throw which are including the approach and stance
phase, backswing phase, force producing phase, follow through and projectile motion.
Approach and stance phase Most of the basketball player has different preliminary movement to
prepare free throw. The basketball player attempted to relax themselves and free the muscle tension
before they shot which are shaking
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The Problem Of West Mendham
In theory and in practice, it is always a dangerous idea to "look the other way" in order to fulfil one's
own selfish needs. It is even more dangerous when a casting body of authority decides to turn a
blind eye because they perceive the benefits to outweigh the cost. In a nutshell, this is what the town
decision makers of West Mendham are dealing with. They are blinded by short term gains and thus
fail to see the long term effect of the agreement made with Pyle Associates. This is not to say
development is not a good idea for the town of West Mendham because it is. However, with
development comes more risk. A risk which the town of West Mendham is willing to undertake in
order to achieve short term economic gains.
Of course building a floodwall shows that the town of West Mendham have a clear understanding of
the risk the town faces as opposed to not having a floodwall. The construction of the wall will have
both positive and negative impact. Nonetheless, the immediate advantage of the wall will be to
protect the inland side of the wall from flooding. This type of floodwall is also best for areas like
West Mendham where space is limited. In an event of a flood, the walls will serve as a sustainable
mechanism to help reduce the impact of flooding and building damages would be limited. These are
of course some positive aspects of the floodwall, assuming its construction.
However, the construction of the floodwall comes with potential undesirable risk and additional
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Point Guard Vs Shooting Guard Essay
I'm comparing and contrasting two basketball positions, point guard and shooting guard. These two
positions are alike and different in many ways. One way I'm focusing on is, what are their
responsibilities? The next thing that I'm focusing on is, do these two players work together? The last
thing that I'm focusing on is how tall do you have to be for these two positions?
Some people may think that point and shooting guards do the same thing. Most of the things they do
are similar, but there are some differences. One similarity is that, they both have to control the ball
while getting the players to understand the plays. In contrast, one thing that the point guard does that
the shooting guard doesn't is bring the ball down the court. The ... Show more content on
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They also have to work with the post. On the other hand, shooting guard kind of has to switch gears
because they have to be near the ball, but at the same time be somewhere that they can shoot. They
both have to help so that the ball can get near the basket and so that someone can put it up. While
doing this, the point has to have nice slick passes to get the ball around. When help is being needed
they both have to make sure they're there because their teammates are going to pass it to one of
them. It is exciting but it takes skill for these two positions.
There are really tall people that play basketball, but that is not an requirement. You don't have to
really have height to play these two positions. In comparison, the point and shooting guards are
usually the shortest ones on the team. People also think that the point guard Is the shortest one on
the team. Good news is they don't have to be! On the other hand, shooting guard is the shortest one
on the team. The post are the taller ones that's why they are there to shoot.
What I learned from researching these two positions are that they can be really fun to be on a
basketball team. I also learned that basketball is not easy and it is a physical sport. Basketball is one
of the well known sports and people play it all throughout the country. These similarities and
differences has helped me understand what some positions really
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How To Shoot A Basketball
How to Shoot a Basketball
"Swish", the ball goes through the net! I often wonder how some of the best basketball players get to
be so accurate with their shot. Basketball shooting form has changed many times over the years, and
all of the great shooters today spend hours on end perfecting the process that they go through every
time they take a shot. The process of shooting a basketball is very important.
The first, most important, step when shooting a basketball is the alignment of your feet. Your feet, if
you are a right handed shooter, should be slightly turned and pointed toward the left side of the
basket. Instead of having both of your feet pointed straight at the basket, you want to have the right
side of your body in line with the basket.
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Basketball Nba Star Kevin Durant
" I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I'm going to keep playing
basketball," NBA star Kevin Durant. It is because of Dr. James Naismith's invention of basketball,
that Kevin Durant is able to play basketball everyday for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team in the
National Basketball Association. From the first game of basketball ever played, to the Golden State
Warriors winning the National Basketball of Association championship in 2015, the sport has
definitely evolved. Basketball is a team sport with interesting history, many rules, and professional
organizations. Dr. James Naismith was a physical education teacher, who is credited for the
invention of basketball in 1891. Originally from Canada, Dr. Naismith was working in
Massachusetts at a YMCA training school. He had to come up with a game that would keep students
busy on cold winter days. Dr. Naismith used to play a game when he was kid called "Duck on a
Rock," which is the main foundation of his invention, basketball. Starting with nine players on each
team and a soccer ball, the first game of basketball was played on December 21, 1891. Initially, only
passing the ball up the court was allowed, not dribbling. The goal of the game, like it is today, was
to try and shoot the ball into the basket which is attached to a backboard. Whichever team has the
most points at the end of the game wins. The sport has developed many rules since the first game.
There are many rules for the game of
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Personal Narrative: My Last Shot In Basketball
Sweat trickled down my face. The fans were shrilling in the stands. My heart was beating at an
incredible rate. How can anyone understand the intensity and anxiety I was experiencing? I sped
down the court as the clock was near to its end. As I shot the basketball, the fans silenced, and the
buzzer released its alarm. My whole world was a blur. "Move it! Come on! Do you want to become
a failure? Hustle!" barked my high school basketball coach, Tony Jackson. We were practicing a
lay–up drill as quickly as possible. I saw as my teammates nervously dribbled down the lane to
shoot a lay–up. Most players succeeded, but sometimes the shot was only to fail. Scotty, my best
friend, passed the ball to me after shooting his lay–up. Dribbling the ball down the lane, I was
wondering "I can't miss the easiest shot in basketball." I leaped a couple feet away from the basket
and shot the ball. The basketball bounced off the backboard. And sank through the hoop. "The
backboard is my friend," I stated to myself. I trotted to the back of the line as I high–fived Scotty.
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Every basketball year of my life, time after time, my team never won a basketball championship, but
this year, my team has a pretty good chance. Luckily, my team did not play the Hawks in the
tournament, but every team that did, was eliminated out of the tournament. My team beat every
team we played in the tournament, and we made it to the semi–finals. In the semi–finals, our team
played the Watson Wizards. The team was descent, but we knew we could beat them. The first half
of the game was close. My team was winning a little at the third quarter, but the Wizards just could
not shoot the ball in the fourth quarter. The victory claimed to be a score of 68 to 53 with my team
winning. Just thinking about being in the finals was a thrill until we saw that we were going to play
the Hill Valley
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Descriptive Essay About Basketball
Swish
It was my final high school game at Chino Hills with my best friend Lonzo Ball. It was the State
Championship against Mater Dei. College scouts were scattered over the whole stadium! I want to
impress the UCLA scout because Lonzo had committed there and i want to play basketball with my
best friend. If i could get scholarship to UCLA it would be amazing. "Chardee this your time to
shine let's get out there and do what we do best." Lonzo told me. "You're right, you better make me
look good out there with all of the NCAA scouts watching all of us." I said jokingly to him. Tip off
neared and then Lonzo, I, and the rest of the team got on the court to play Mater Dei. It started off
close but i catched fire and i was splashing all of my three pointers. At the end of the first quarter i
had 17 points. I had five three pointers and one monster dunk over Bol Bol (Bol bol is a 7'1 high
schooler). The game was going really well for me and i hoped i could get some more points to
impress the scouts. "Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. The player to watch in this game is
Chardee Macdennis, he is on fire, 29 points in the first half, Chardee is 7–9 for behind the arch. The
college scouts are watching him for sure" In the locker room, everyone was giving props to me for
doing so good. Suddenly coach Joey came up to me. "Chardee i heard a UCLA scouts talking, they
said if you do good in the 2nd half they are going to offer you a scholarship!" "Thank you for the
heads up, ill my hardest in the 2nd half" i responded The team then proceeded out of the locker
room for the 2nd half.
The game had started up again and i was playing good. We were destroying them 68–39. I had 36
points at that point. Towards the end of the game i saw the UCLA scouts walking down to the court.
At the end of the game Mater dei got embarrassed and we beat them 102–61. I had 51 points at the
end of the game. That game was the best i have ever played compared to my other career high i had
in any other games. A man with a UCLA hat came up to me.
"Hey chardee, that performance was one of the best i have ever seen, the UCLA bruins see a lot of
potential in you and hope that you will accept a scholarship that we are going to offer you.¨
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New Orleans Pelicans

  • 1. New Orleans Pelicans Team Definition The New Orleans Pelicans, which is owned by Tom Benson, was established on January 24, 2013. The Pelicans is an American professional basketball team located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and they compete in the National Basketball Association, a part of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. Basketball is a sport, generally played by two teams consisting of five players. Their objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop, to obtain points. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins. The Pelicans consist of five separate positions described as: point guard (Jrue Randall Holiday), shooting guard (Chavano Rainier "Buddy" Hield), small forward (Tyreke Jamir Evans), power forward (Anthony Marshon Davis, Jr), ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For most players it's safe to say they want to win the game, and the most elite players want to not only win the game but also set records. For those that want to win the game, they are high on the expectancy theory, because if they perform at a high level they expect to win the game. Now for the elite players who want to set records, they are high on the needs theory, because there focus is on setting a record. Even with the players' motivation being visible, the players still need to be directed into performing in a way to achieve the organizational goal. Each player contributes to the team in different ways, and their contribution can lead to a dominant team or mediocre one. Coaches use negative and positive reinforcement to direct players to execute the desired contribution to win the game. Players that display bad habits like ball hogging or turn overs, force coaches to use negative reinforcement like creating plays that doesn't allow them to hog the ball. IF the behavior starts to cause the team to lose the game coaches can ultimately punish players by making them sit out the next game. Coaches believe this will relinquish the unwanted behavior. Players that displays wanted behaviors are rewarded with positive reinforcement like compliments and more in game plays that allow them to have the ball. The most notable reward depending on the players' motivation would be winning the game. Players ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 3. Personal Narrative: My Basketball Team My basketball team and I were going head to head against Lamar Bruni Middle School for the second time that season. The parents loved to cheer us on and capture so many pictures of us, they were our cheerleaders all season long. We were 5–0 at the time and losing that game was not an option for any of my teammates nor the coaches. Unfortunately, I was not able to give it my all in that game due to me twisting my ankle in the third quarter. Back in my basketball days, I was number eight. The number had no true meaning to me but i became very attached to it and it has been my favorite number ever since. In the picture you see me going up for a lay–up, two of my teammates in position in case there was a rebound, and 3 hrs players from the opposing ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 5. Basketball Personal Narrative Basketball my 6th grade year was rough. It was my very first year ever playing sports. Since I went to a small elementary school everyone made the team and I was the only 6th grade student that joined I was so nervous the first practice my hands were shaking way faster than I could run. The rest of the girls were eighth graders that had a ball thrown at them the second the exited the womb; let me just tell you that season sucked. Even though I cried after every game because I wasn't good enough and in practice always crossed the finish line last I still somehow loved the game. It wasn't the only game I loved though; I also loved soccer. After I kept the benches warm 6th grade year I decided I was going to work hard. I started running a mile at least once a week. Which turned into two miles after I filled a few buckets of sweat after a couple weeks. I had convinced my uncle to let me be a substitute on his indoor soccer team since I already missed tryouts. I loved indoor soccer so much and that's when I began to really start improving. I scored my first goal that season with five others after. I loved the feeling of putting in every drop of work I could into a game that I truly loved. Travel soccer didn't only make me better at sports but I improved as a person. I began to be more positive, I worked ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Even though I worked a lot that's when I realized I hadn't barely touched a basketball since the year before. I beat myself up about that all day in class until after school when it was time. I went to the first practice terrified expecting it to be last year all over again; that didn't happen. This year I was the first to finish running, instead of the last. I was ten times more aggressive and confident in myself when I was told to try something new. Somehow I knew how to dribble the basketball ten times better, and my defense was great. I went home so ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 7. Why Is Lillie Flexible Flexibility Have you seen anybody more flexible then a baby? Well things are about to change. You should know that Lillie is very flexible. Lillie is homeschooled and that might make you think that she doesn't have very many friends but she actually has a lot. To start out with, as you know Lillie was REALLY flexible. She has done gymnastics for a very long time, she has done dance for a little bit but not much. As a baby she was more flexible than any other ordinary baby. She was the most flexible human being in the world. She also had a little sister named Emma. Emma was younger by 2 years. She was into gymnastics as well. Therefore, Lillie had to practice A LOT. Which means she had to be homeschooled and that she didn't have that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 9. The Effects Of Shooting A Basketball And The Human Visual... Executive summary This essay is going to talk about the relationship between shooting a basketball and the human visual perception. Based on the research about visual control for basketball shooting and how to aim the rim can increase the hit rate to explain how the visual control relate to the basketball shooting. There are many researchers done some experiments about that, and come up with some idea relate with human's visual perception. This essay is divide to different parts, at first this essay will introduce about the visual perception. And the part of aim shooting,and the gaze behavior when people aim a far target, also will mention the visual information pick–up about human. 1.Introduction There are a lot of sports have aiming tasks from a very far distance. And all the players are trying to get as much score as they to hit the target. Basketball as the one of the most popular sports become the representative of these sports. People always can see that a basketball player throw the ball from a very far way to put the ball into the basket. There are lots of research is about the tactical and the physics in basketball. However, there have only a few researchers focus primarily on visual control and information processing while player shooting a basketball. For people who often watch the basketball game will always wonder how the basketball player can shoot the basketball in a very high hit rate. Apart from the lots of practice, is there something else that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 11. Essay on Basketball Shooting Basketball Shooting – The Art & Science of Shooting a Basketball Basketball Shooting Is Both Art and Science Fundamentals of Shooting A Basketball By Coach Jerry Tarkanian Shooting a basketball is both an art and a science. Basketball shooting is an art form because it involves finely tuned hand–eye coordination rather than gross motor skills. For example, unlike such skills as the defensive stance and pivoting, which are relatively invariable, shooting form is highly individualistic. There is no one correct way of shooting a basketball, although there are certain elements of basketball shooting form common to all good basketball shooters that may be identified. [Related: Playbook Basketball] Shooting a basketball is also a science ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Basketball Shooter's Stance Triple–Threat Basketball Position Since basketball shots can be taken from any body position, whether on the floor or in the air, there is no one identifiable "right" stance beyond the need for balance when setting oneself to take the shot. Because the triple–threat position offers the greatest balance and versatility, let's begin with it. The triple–threat position refers to a low, balanced stance from which the ballhandler may either shoot, drive, or pass the ball. However, it may seem incongruous to have the shooter lower his center of gravity prior to taking the shot because he has to get the ball over his defender, two factors make this move necessary. First, he needs the lowered stance to gather upward momentum for his jump shot; and second, he is more limited in what he can do with the ball when he is standing upright than when he is in a crouched position. The triple–threat position is just that, a stance from which the ballhandler may attack the defense in any of three ways. In addition, integral to any positioning before you take a shot is the action of squaring yourself to the basket, or turning your body so that your shoulders and torso are facing the basket. In their haste to get a basketball shot away before it is blocked, players sometimes will receive a pass or catch the ball off the dribble while facing perpendicular ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 13. Basketball In The 1930's Basketball was first introduced in the late 1800's. As the game evolved so did the developments of the game as well. Some of the things that were developing were the rules of the game. These rules included the basic rules that we see today such as traveling, double dribble, personal fouls and technical fouls. Other things that were developing were players learning how to dribble and how to shoot. Although there was no proper way to figure out a way to score a basket, players sought fit the best way the best way they knew at the time. As time passed players of the sport often studied each other. Those who were successful at scoring the basketball were studied more than others. Layups were common in the early 1930's because the physics ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It embodies the basic biomechanics principles that most players go through when they are shooting a jump shot. Each player's could be evaluated differently. This was simply a summary of a natural jump shooter. Biomechanics can be used to assess a player's ability to shoot accurately and consistently. This analysis did not focus on what a correct shooting form is. It spoke about the three phases of jump shot, which were the preparation, the execution and the follow through phases. It also stated how each of these phases directly relates the biomechanical principle that goes into a jump shot. The jump shot has been around in the game of basketball for many years. As the game grows year by year, I'm sure that it will be analyzed more and more. Different players produce different results. Therefore it will increase the need for analysts to study the jump shot ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 15. Guards Drill Basketball Guards are the playmakers on a basketball team. Frequently, they drive fast breaks and are the court generals in charge of running the offense. Even the most experienced guards need to practice important drills that improve their skills. Here are [] excellent drills for guards to ehance the skills they need to help their team win. Court Vision Ever player on the basketball court benefits from improving their court vision. None more so than a guard though. Being able to instantly locate open teammates, or avoid situations where the defense is ready to cut off a passing lane, are critical. Practicing repetitive drills that improve court vision are the first tip to becoming a better all–around basketball player. Ball Handling Skills By design, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Having the skill to dribble a basketball with expert control is essential. Guards must be able to dribble and advance the ball by beating their defender, all the while keeping their eyes on the court. This skill takes years of practice. However, practicing crossovers, dribbling with both hands, speed dribbling and gaining confidence in ball control are honed by hours of repetitive ball–handling drills. Defense Wins Basketball Games The lost art of playing defense is witnessed on many basketball courts. While the guards need to have court vision and ball–handling skills, they also must defend. If the other guards cannot successfully ignite fast breaks or run their own offense, it makes it hard for the opposition to score. All players need to improve their defense skills, but the guard position is the most exposed. They are most often trying to guard their opponent in the open court. Foot speed is important and can only be developed by practicing repetitive drills such as sprints. Fast break drills are not only an excellent way to improve ball–handling, but they are great for teaching players how to defend on the run. There are other defensive drills that teach good defensive spacing, playing help side defense and how to successfully defend against the
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  • 18. Personal Narrative: The Game You could hear the crowd cheering, the coach screaming for a play to be made. Each player on the court running low on breath as the games clock was coming to an end. The score was 37 to 35 the home team was going to lose but they had the ball in their hands with only one shot left. The ball went hard into Sean's hand as he realised that he was open on the 3 point line, this was his chance to win his team the game, to bring home the win. Sean took the shot and as the shot went up the horn blew as the timer finished. It was over, the home team had lost and with it Sean's dream of basketball. Sean was devastated as he had lost his team the game, he was open for a shot he had to have made it but he didn't. If it was Zac the teams point guard and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 20. Basketball and Soccer America is a country that loves sports. Two of America's most popular sports are basketball and soccer. Many children participate in the sports every year. Similarities are abundant between the two. Both sports require team work. Also the main purpose of both is to put a ball into a netted goal. However, there are some very important key differences. Soccer is played on a field that is much larger and there is a goalie that constantly defends the goal. While basketball is played on a smaller hardwood court with fewer players active at once. Furthermore, soccer is low scoring and more strategic when compared to basketball, which has final scores in the hundreds. All in all, many similarities there are huge differences between ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... While both soccer and basketball are very popular youth sports in America the same cannot be said of their professional counterparts. In America basketball is one of the most popular and highly watched sports. On the other hand soccer is rarely even televised in most areas. Only when the American team is doing well internationally does any soccer attention start to build in America. However, the rest of the world ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 22. How I Spent Active And Be Outdoors Since I was a young boy, I've always loved to stay active and be outdoors. I used to go to the park almost every day and play with my friends. I enjoyed playing all types of sports, especially basketball and soccer, and still do today. I joined several sports leagues throughout my life as well. I played 3 years of soccer, and 5 years of basketball. Even though it was only club sports, I still played every game like it was my last, and always pushed myself to improve my abilities. Sadly, many of the physical activities I participated in throughout my life came to an end, when I injured myself. This is an injury that makes me extremely sad whenever I think about it, because I cannot accomplish things like I used to, and the fact that my ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It swelled up right away, and the pain was unbearable. I walked home, struggling on the whole way, and was really worried how my mother will react. When I told her she was furious, but at the same time, felt really bad because she knows how much I dedicate myself to the sport. She told me to stop playing basketball for the next 3 months and also cut my gym membership. It was one of the worst nights of my life. Basketball tryouts were 2 weeks away, and I knew I wouldn't be able to tryout. I tried healing my ankle the fastest way possible, but the process was still too slow. I put ice on it everyday and rested as much as I could. I was barely able to walk in the beginning, and even missed a few days of school. Once I could walk, it didn't hurt too badly, but I still couldn't play basketball. I was really disappointed, but I knew not to give up. I set a positive mindset for myself and hoped to be healthy for tryouts next year. Once my ankle healed, I went back to my routine, and played basketball almost every day. I wore an ankle brace, so it protected my ankle from getting sprained again. My brace restricted a lot of movement and it was not the same, but I had to wear it for my own good. It had been a long twelve months since I sprained my ankle. It was junior year and tryouts were approaching. I started practicing everyday and my ankle felt great again. I still wore an ankle brace out of my fear of getting injured again, and especially when tryouts ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 24. Analysis Of Carolyn Gardner, 12 Year Old Beginner... My subject and person that I chose to perform this movement is Carolyn Gardner, 12–year–old beginner basketball player in the sixth grade. She is on the junior varsity team and this is her first time playing basketball on a team. This is her first time playing any team sport. Right now she is learning the basics and having a hard time focusing but that is expected being her first year. The reason I chose Carolyn is because since this is her first time playing basketball on a team and her first sport, there is no muscle memory developed as of yet. I can analyze her foul shot and movements and see raw unrehearsed kinetics of her movements. The methods of data collection I will use to analyze Carolyn's movement skills in the fouls shot are a digital camcorder recording of sagittal plane of her dominant side, also frontal plane view. I will use Coaches Eye, a video recording application. Three times will be recorded for analysis. I also will physically record on a chart. My limitations will be the environment because I will have to conduct this analysis outside of a gym, so I will not have a basketball hoop but I will have a goal for Carolyn to aim for. With this data that I will apply it to what I have researched about gaining and practicing the best skill for the ultimate performance. Then I will have my subject Carolyn practice and then re analyze her movement's. The analyzed movement will be the basketball free throw shot. I have found peer reviewed articles on how to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 26. Saturday Value Play Analysis Eight games are are back in action this Saturday in the NBA. Today's slate provides a solid mix of high–scoring totals and key defensive matchups for us to target and exploit in our DFS lineups. Let's take a look at today's value plays. Saturday Value Plays Point Guard John Wall vs NYK, $9,900: Wall is in this midst of one his most productive stretches of this season, having double–doubled in six of the past seven games. The matchup today against the Knicks is about as good as it gets, with Jose Calderon performing as one of the worst defending point guards in the NBA. New York ranks in the bottom five in FanDuel points allowed to opposing point guards over the past three weeks. Wall has a great chance to earn his third straight triple double today at home. Shelvin Mack @ CHI, $6,200: Over the past month, Mack has seen his price tag increase by $2700, and deservedly so. Mack has been GPP juicy as of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Today he'll face a Nuggets squad that has randomly decided to continue benching one of their better defenders in Kenneth Faried for rest purposes, which should be a boost to Williams fantasy upside. Williams has scored in double figures in seven straight games, helping lead the Hornets to their ninth win in their past 10 contests. Center Robin Lopez @ WAS, $5,600: Though he's never been the most sexy option in the pivot, RoLo keeps coming back into DFS relevance every few weeks like a zombie that just won't die. Lopez has been another beneficiary of Porzingis' second–half fade, which has help increase his scoring output post All–Star break. Lopez has scored in double digits 10 times over the past four weeks after averaging under 10 ppg through the the first half of the season. Lopez is a nice bargain play in cash games at under ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 28. Essay On Leadership Application When looking back on my contributions to my community and society, the thought of me becoming a certified Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) basketball coach comes to mind. After completing an interview along with certification courses, I became the head coach of a 6th grade basketball team at St. Aloysius in Bowling Green, Ohio. I classify this as a contribution to society because I made it my mission to help my players grow as both basketball players and as young men. It was my job to relay the abundance of basketball and life information I had accrued throughout the years. I took this volunteer–based position very seriously due to the importance of basketball in my life. Growing up, I had always been blessed with coaches who put developing young men and their character over anything dealing with basketball. I wanted the practices and games to be more than learning plays and basketball procedures. Rather, I wanted to instill qualities of teamwork, leadership, discipline, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I have been presented with many different opportunities to develop my leadership. I believe that leadership is an important quality to obtain for purposes both in and out of the classroom. As a team captain of the varsity football and basketball teams, the qualities needed to be a leader were instilled in me at a rather young age. I was looked upon to be an example for my classmates and teammates both on and off of the playing field. In addition to this, I was selected to represent my class and community at the Ohio Buckeye Boys State Convention in 2012. This included a lengthy application process with an interview consisting of a 6 person panel. This event is held annually in Bowling Green, Ohio. During this convention, I was privileged with the opportunity to meet Governor John Kasich. Upon arriving home from this week long trip, I made a speech at the American Legion in my hometown of Vermilion, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 30. The University Of Uconn 's Sports Administration And... It all started with an email seeking freshman male in his coaching and administration program. The 2012 graduate of UConn's Sport Administration and coaching program, William Aloia, says this future success as the Associate Athletic Director for The College of St. Rose started out by almost" falling into his lap". The New Jersey native began his undergraduate experience with two Division–I parents, and like an abundance of people he knew that working in sport was something he wanted to do. Previously a part of the Kinesiology department under the late Joe Marrone, Will jumped on the opportunity posted through an email and started his freshman year as a basketball manager for the very successful UConn's basketball program. He explains how this experience "opened his door up". Will states; "once I started at UConn working with the women's basketball program and being around collegiate athletics at such a high level it's really something in itself, and unbelievable experience. I knew it was for me, I didn't know which part for sure, but I knew this was something I wanted to do." What Will realized very quickly realized about working in sport is that often times it is a thankless job. However, that did not stop him from finishing his undergraduate career as a four– year manager for the basketball team. The motivation for Will early in his career has been a two– dimensional illustration of success. Will's career did not end after his commitment to the Huskies' came to an end in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 32. Origin Of Basketball History Essay Where did the history of basketball start out and where will it be in the future? These are some of the many questions that will be talked about during my time writing this essay. Some of the many questions that will be answered my be controversial to some and interesting for others. There are many ways I can talk about basketball but in this essay the points I make will come from historical facts and analysis. This is an essay that will tell you the reader about the origin of basketball and where it is headed. Basketball is a sport that is played by thirteen players, five starting and the rest on the bench. One of the five positions is the point guard; he is the ball handler and playmaker for his team. The second of the five positions is the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Basketball has been around since 1891 it has seen a lot of improvements and some flaws, but with its flaws basketball is a great sport. The game has grown from a sport with just a few teams in the northeast to a nationwide sport with thirty NBA teams in almost all states and one in Canada. Basketball has also grown in paying wise, from the original $2.50 for home games and $1.50 for road game to the now league minimum of $507,336 for players who have not been in the NBA for ten years to $1,448,490 for those who have been playing for ten years. Basketball also saw in less then 100 years Juwan Howard get offers from the bullets and heat for $100 million for seven years. This was the biggest offer for a player for at its time. Juwan might have been the most expensive player, but he was far from a star. The NBA's first star was Walt Chamberlain from UCLA later being joined by future star Bill Russell from San Francisco University. Walt and Bill would open up the door for future superstars like Michael Jordan, Irving (magic) Johnson, and Nate Archibald. Players like Michael, Magic, and Nate would open up the same door for stars we all know today as LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Kobe Bryant. The doors that opened for them will open for future stars of the game and the people who dream about becoming a superstar. Basketball is starting to become a global trend with 113 global players being sign to NBA rosters. This many global players can mean ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 34. Pros And Cons Of High School Basketball Players There are many reasons of why high school basketball players should just make the traumatic jump from high school to the pros but they best option is going to college first. When you think of any normal high school athlete, you think of their skill level is not fully developed, maybe they are very lazy and they have no work ethic and the biggest thing is that they are very immature both physically and mentally. In college they develop all of these assets to a level where you can get to the pros. Many high school basketball players have very small range of skill other than the basics such as; catching the ball, being able to dribble, how to shoot and how to play defense. Most of them have a very limited amount of basketball IQ. Basketball ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 36. NBA-Personal Narrative "Would I ever be able to play in the NBA?" is the question I sometimes ask myself just to find a little bit of joy and to make myself laugh a little bit more. Yes, you are right, I love basketball, I love it so much that if it could have a life, it would know me better than I would because it has taught me so many aspects of life that school couldn't teach. First and foremost, I learn how to be a competitor and how to go far beyond myself. As I was growing up, I learned that no matter how good I was at my position, there would always be a player that has more knowledge, more physical and more skillful than I was. It became clear to me about what I had to do: Learn, and I decided the best place to do this was at public courts. These were such ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Leadership to me is not the matter of control, it is the matter of earning respect and helping the system become stronger. I signed up to be the captain of my high school team because I have been with everyone long enough to know them and for them to know me and I knew how to make our team better as a whole. Soon after, I was voted to be the captain, I was very pleased with the result, but at the same time, feeling anxious. This was the first time I was actually in control of something bigger than myself. I figured out that working alone is not the solution to make my team better, my opinions mattered but could not overshadow everyone else's. The more I worked with them, the more I found out how inconsiderate I was. I started giving each person a position, each position was responsible for different duty such as strategy, skill drills, athletic development, and manager. I was stunned because prior to that point, I was totally oblivious to the concept of leadership. We made a huge progress and that was when I realized the power of team effort. I was uplifted, individualism is not something to be found in a leader, it is of the essence of a leader to put every piece of a puzzle together to make the perfect picture. My life, my personality are basketball–made. I look at the journey that I have been through with basketball and I am proud of myself, not only because of how good at basketball I have become but also because that I have found a place where ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 38. I Will Talk About Basketball Hello today I will talk about Basketball. I will specifically talk about the history of it, current, and the legends of it. I hope by the end of this Basketball will be your favorite sport as it is mine. The first subject I will talk about is the history of Basketball. Basketball was created by a man named James Naismith in 1891. James was told to teach a P.E. class at the YMCA training school in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was told to come up with a game to entertain the boys being coached by him, the requirements were that it could be played indoors though due to the fact that is was winter and freezing cold outside. (Basketball in America: A History par.1) James recalled a game the he and his friends played when they were young. The game was called or so they called it, "duck on the rock", the idea of the game was to throw a small rock at a larger one in hopes of knocking it off a boulder. He also thought of a time where he saw rugby players, instead of throwing a ball into a net they would throw it into a trash can. He looked for a box but instead he found a peach basket so he put it up on a wall and grabbed a soccer ball. (It's cool to think of the fact that maybe if he used a box, today we would be using one too which would make the game tremendously harder) the main point of the game was to throw the ball into the basket. A cool fun fact was the according to "Alexander Wolff, in his book 100 Years of Hoops, Naismith drew up the rules for the new game in "about ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 40. How Basketball Has Changed The World Essay Basketball is one of the most popular which is beloved sports that is played today. Michael Jordan, who played for the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls once said, "Just play, have fun, and enjoy the game" (BrainyQuote 2016). Whether playing with friends for fun or by professionals for entertainment or simply watching from home, basketball is very enjoyed all over the world. Beginning with a unique history, basketball has evolved over time from a simple idea into a professional career choice for those with the unique skill set. During the winter of 1892 in a town in Massachusetts a physical education teacher, Dr. James Naismith, at a YMCA school created a game where young men could play indoors aside from going outside in the freezing cold. To be prepared for the game, Dr. Naismith came up with some rules for the game, gathered two peach baskets for hoops, a soccer ball, and coached the first basketball game in history. Dr. Naismith came up with thirteen rules. While four out of the thirteen rules that he came up with, are no longer followed in today 's version of basketball, the nine that are left were slightly modified and are still in use today. The original thirteen rules are as follows: The ball is thrown with both hands in any direction. The player can not run with the ball, so they need to throw it where they caught it from. The ball is batted in any direction not with the fist but with both hands. The ball is held in between your hands just not with the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 42. Why Is Basketball Better Than Soccer Ever sports has a common goal and similarities but also many differences depending on which sport you play. Basketball and soccer are two of the most played and enjoyable sports in the world. They both have professional leagues that attract millions of audience. Basketball and soccer game are played with teams. Basketball is a sport with tall players that are 6'8 to seven foot and fast guards that are six to six eight are explosive athletes. Soccer teams have small players less than six foot that are coordinated with their feet and have the ability to run for long periods of time. In basketball you only have five players from each team on the court at the same time where in soccer you have 11 players from each team on the field at the same time. The five positions in basketball are two guards two forwards, and one center on the other hand soccer has ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Even though soccer players are not as tall as basketball players, they have more strength in their legs and can run faster. Basketball is played with an orange ball that bounces and they will play four twenty–minute half's with breaks in between each quarter and halftime. Most soccer players come from different cultures some of the most famous soccer players come from Brazil, Argentina, Spain and Mexico, In contrast basketball players always play at their own city or state they are from, Soccer is the number one sport in most of the countries except the United States it is a global sport were almost every country has a team, In soccer you have the Fifa world cup where national teams gather to see which country has the best tea, in the world. Basketball will have the NCAA tournament that will last for weeks due to the large numbers of teams that qualify for it. The soccer field is way bigger than a basketball court, plus they have open ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 44. Personal Narrative: Basketball The cool thing about humans, is no two are exactly the same, every one is different in their own way. We're all defined in unique ways, some by their jobs, some by their livelihood, or interests such as basketball. This is one of my favorite things to do in life, there's just nothing better than setting foot on that court. When basketball season starts to roll around, memories from past years come flooding in. Being able to smell the freshly popped popcorn all throughout the gym. Looking up at the crowd and seeing everyone in the stands cheering us on, arguing with refs about a call, or not really paying attention to the game at all. The feeling I get when I'm on the court is second to nothing. This is where I go when I need need to just get away and think. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Basketball is played at a very fast pace, I am constantly moving and having to to do something at all times. This describes me perfectly in my everyday life. I can't go thirty minutes without doing something, I'm a very energetic person! What I'm doing will vary, sometimes I'm hiking with some friends, sitting in class trying to learn and do work, or even just messing with my pencil or other small objects. I must be doing something though. Basketball is also a very position oriented game. I must play the position I'm given and do what I'm supposed to do to help me team out as much as possible. This is the ownership side of me. Even though we play as a team, I individually have to work by myself, and do what I need to do, I'm not assisted or helped out when I'm playing. This is so me! I absolutely hate asking for help on something, I like to try and figure it out by myself. If I can't, I take responsibility for not getting the job done, and move on to the next ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 46. Jump Shot In Basketball Basketball is one of my favorite sports, and is one of the most watched and played sports all around the world. In basketball a jump shot makes it easier to score the basketball faster. Jump shots can be a deadly weapon against your opponents, because it comes down to something they cannot stop. An incorrect jump shot will have more miss shots than made shots, but a correct jump shot will have more made shots than miss shots. Everyone wants a correct jump shot, but sadly a correct jump shot isn't given to anyone, everyone has to put in hard work and go through the basic fundamentals to develop a very good jump shot. The first step to a correct jump shot is study proper positioning on the body when the jump shot is being shot. Take notes and see if the feet, hands, arms, and body is positioned the correct way. Next get a basketball and go to a basketball court or basketball gym and prepare to change the jump shot if it the jump shot was incorrect. Then position the feet in a proper position before shooting. Move the feet no more than shoulder width apart. Take the feet and position them in a comfortable position that has a good balance. Get the balance of the feet that feels comfortable for shooting, and then point the feet in the direction of the basketball goal. Lift them off the ground, and make sure they are never flat footed when the ball is caught at any direction. Develop the feet into a comfortable stance, and never change the stance that is created. Lined the feet ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 48. Basketball Is The Most Popular And Beloved Sports Essay Professional Basketball Basketball is one of the most popular and beloved sports that is played today. Michael Jordan who played for the Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls once said, "Just play, have fun, and enjoy the game" (BrainyQuote 2016). Whether playing with friends for fun or by professionals for entertainment or simply watching from home, basketball is a sport that is enjoyed all over the world. Beginning with a unique history, basketball has evolved over time from a simple idea into a professional career choice for those with the unique skill set. During the winter of 1892 in a town in Massachusetts a physical education teacher, Dr. James Naismith, at a YMCA school created a game where young men could play indoors instead of going outside in the freezing cold. To get prepared for the game, Dr. Naismith came up with some rules for the game, gathered two peach baskets for hoops and a soccer ball and he coached the first basketball game in history. Dr. Naismith came up with thirteen rules. While four out of the thirteen rules that he came up with no longer are followed in today 's version of basketball, the nine that are left were slightly modified and are still in use today. The original thirteen rules are as follows: The ball can be thrown with both hands in any direction. The player can not run with the ball, so they have to throw it where they caught it from. The ball can be batted in any direction not with the fist but with both hands. You have to hold ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 50. Personal Narrative: Middle School Basketball When I was younger, basketball was all I wanted to play, it just looked like so much fun. In fifth grade I had my parents sign me up for CYB, then in sixth grade I tried out for middle school basketball and played all the way up until ninth grade. In middle school when I was in eighth grade I was awarded the captain position and that helped me build leadership and responsibility. All of the players especially the younger ones knew they could always come to me at any time if they needed anything or help with anything. High school basketball was a lot different than middle school. In middle school I was one of the star players so I played a lot but in high school that changed. I sat the bench a lot that taught me patience and understanding even ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 52. Why Is Basketball Better Than Soccer Competition is a vital aspect of a growing, productive life, and many people seek it through the vast array of sports available in society. Basketball and soccer are two of the most popular sports that share the same basic concepts of shooting and passing. However, their differences create the prominent distinction between the two competitions, for each sport utilizes different body part during the game, and their regions of popularity greatly differ. Thousands of youth and puerile adults across the world compete in the games of basketball and soccer, and the building blocks of these two sports relate on a fundamental level. Coaches train players in passing and shooting which increases the caliber of adeptness and competitiveness. A single player is unable to carry a team, so each individual masters the ability to pass effectively to teammates. Athletes, whether in soccer or basketball, analyze open passing lanes and decide which option is best to advance their team down the court or field. To win a game, scoring must happen which requires players to develop their shooting form, so they can help pull their team to victory. They learn how to dodge, cut, fake, and eventually shoot the ball at the proper angle to score. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Soccer promotes the use of the players' feet while basketball manipulates the competency of the players' hands. In soccer, players dribble, pass, and shoot the ball using only their feet so they can move the ball from position to position. Referees even give penalties when hands connect with the ball, yet in stark contrast, basketball bases its ball movement on the players' hands. With quick, firm grips, they rotate the ball's possession between teammates which later results in a full arm ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 54. Soccer Vs Basketball Compare And Contrast Soccer and basketball have some things and some things that are different. . Somethings unique about these sports is that they can be played inside or outside. You can play with anybody . You have to have foot work whether if you are a guard in basketball or a midfielder. They have some stuff that make them different. In soccer they use they're foot to kick the ball. Basketball you use your hands to dribble or pass. When you are in the court there are only 5 people playing. When you are watching a game they mostly play inside . You shot the ball with your hands instead of kicking it. They're is a three pointer line and a two pointer line. When you make a foul they give you two or one or three free throws it depends what kind of foul you ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In soccer you use your legs to shoot or pass. When you are out in the field there are only eleven players. You are not allow to use your hands only the goalie can. The ball is different from basketball , the ball is black and white and as pentagons on the ball. When you make a foul you get either a yellow card or a red card, it depends what kind of foul you committed. The yellow card is like warning to warn the player to not do it again. If you get two or three more times than you get a red card. When a red card is shown up that that means that the player is kick out of the game. Sometimes when you make a simple foul they don't do anything. There are many position in soccer. The first one is the goalie. They have to protect the goal from keeping the other team from scoring. They are the only one in the team to use their hands. The other position is defense. They have help the goalie guard the strikers from making goals. There are four types of defenders: centre– back, sweeper full back, and wing–back. The other position is the midfielders. There job is to help the defenders guard the strikers and to help the strikers pass and score. The ones that score are call the strikers. They have to shoot the ball in the net to score a point. They only play up top. They also have to go pass the defender to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 56. Boy21 Character Analysis Boy21, written by Matthew Quick is a book about a kid named Finley that has a love for basketball. He has played the game ever since his mothers murdering and he would do anything to play basketball. But, then something drastic changes him forever. A boy by the name of Russ Washington comes to his city to live with his grandparents. Russ is a nationally recruited basketball, but he was no interest after the murdering of his parents last October. Finley's job given to him by his coach is to look after Russ and to persuade him to play basketball again. But, there is a catch. Russ plays the same position that Finley does and wears the same number as well. That would mean that Finley would be the odd man out. Regardless of all that, Finley helps Russ, knowing what it feels like to have a loved one murdered. Finley is a very kind person. Examples of his kindness include him looking after Russ, him leaving his game to see his girlfriend, Erin, after she is hit by a car, and letting Russ take number twenty one from him. Because of that, the theme of Boy21 by, Matthew Quick is the kindness that Finley shows to others. Finley did the right thing when he agreed to look after Russ Washington. One night Finley was on his room, staring at the stars with his girlfriend, Erin, when he heard a knock on his door. He went down stairs and was surprised to see his coach waiting at the door. His coach asked him to take a ride with him and Finley agreed .When they got in the car and coach ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 58. How Did Michael Jordan A Game Changer Throughout the years, basketball has evolved into a thrilling sport enjoyed by millions worldwide. In 1891 Dr. James Naismith invented a physical activity that would eventually develop into the billion–dollar industry it is today. Basketball started out on the streets of cities like New York and Chicago. As the sport became more popular, entrepreneurs saw it as a business opportunity and created the National Basketball Association on July 6, 1946. In its early days, towering players like Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell dominated professional basketball. Centers were the focal point of basketball between 1946 and 1966. These players would bully shorter opponents with sheer height. Coaches often made players pass the ball to the center most of the game. This was a very common style of basketball in the early days. Building the team around its center position player was common until the 1967–1968 season when the NBA introduced the three–point line. The three– point line ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Jordan dominated the NBA with a style of play never seen on the hardwood court. Michael Jordan once said "You have to do things for yourself before they become a reality." What he actually meant is that he was going to change the game in many ways. Jordan was a game changer because of his explosive moves to the basket, impressive handling of the ball, outstanding shooting, and a great post up game. All of which were captivating to watch guard players do. He demonstrated why skill was more important than height. The effect of Jordan's game was so brilliant that the NBA changed its rules to make the games more exciting. This led to high scoring games featuring relentless attacks to the rim and spectacular dunks that Jordan popularized. The NBA even changed the length of shorts players wore. Jordan forever changed the game of basketball with his unmatched skills and on–court competitiveness that influenced the style of play seen in modern–day NBA ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 60. A Short Summary Of Angel's Team This story starts out in a small town in Missouri, where these little kids; Landyn Ward, Angel Kaipat, T.J. Barker, Nathan Barker, and Ben Watkins. Everyday these boys would always go to there church and shoot some hoops in the gym. Landyn was this 7'0 skinny kid and was an outstanding stealer, Angel was this 6'5 kid and his 3 point range is ridiculous and can shoot those 2's from anywhere. T.J. is this 6'8 and a total tank, his dunking ability is insane! Ben Watkins is 6'4 and his ability to hit those corner shots are incredible! Nathan is 6'1 and he was basically the leader of all these boys, but he can shoot those 3's and is hot from anywhere from the court. One day they all gathered at the church like usual but this time it was different, this time they would face each other at a game. So they decided that the two best player should be the team captain's, witch was Nathan and Angel. On Angel's team contained T.J., And Ben. But Nathan had Landyn on his team. So they rock, paper, scissors to see who is going first, Angel's team goes first and they are going off we a good start shooting great great and a pretty average game of defense but on the other team there stealing was not real. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Gage approached them and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 62. Power In Basketball Essay I have an 18 year–old, male college freshman who was a 3 sports star athlete in high school. He has just completed his off–season work outs. This athlete is every knowledgeable of how to train in the weight room and on the court as he has been lifting since 8th grade. He has created near perfect technique over his prior years of doing offseason workouts. Over the course of this athletes training our primary focus will be power. Along with our focus on power, we will really stress speed, strength, endurance, agility, footwork, and mobility. Our training goals are to increase all these attributes; some more than others. Basketball is a dynamic sport that uses a lot of multi–joint movements. Basketball is a unilateral and bilateral sport in which these two movements are both used in the sport. These bilateral and unilateral movements are attached to common movements you make while you play basketball such as jumping, sprinting, and shooting. The whole body must be trained in a basketball player. The athlete has constant muscle contraction and uses ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... ATP–PC is the most common energy system used in basketball. ATP is short and lasts about 7–10 seconds. This energy system is used for activities where you use short bursts of activity at a time such as full court sprints, jumping for a block, diving for a loose ball, or taking a simple shot. This system requires a recovery time of about 25–30 seconds. The glycolytic energy phase is consistent activity for 15 seconds to 3 minutes. This is when there is intense constant play such as fast breaks and no stoppage of play such as time outs and fouls. The Oxidative is the third energy system used in basketball. In this energy system intensity lowers, but these exercises must last lasts 3 minutes or more to be oxidative. This is hit usually when you condition your basketball players as they need to play intense offense and defense the entire game (Basketball Energy ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 64. Process Essay: 3 Steps To Shooting A Basketball Knowing how to shoot a basketball correctly is the most important skill you need to master in order to play the game. If you want to shoot a accurate ball, the form is the most important to shooting a basketball is because if you conquer the form, you can play the game. Without good form control of the ball is next to impossible. Their are 3 steps to shooting a basketball the proper way and that is balance, hand position, and eyes on target. Balance is a important part for shooting a basketball. Having good balance is essential to the setup for the shot. Balance is important because without good balance, good landing, and good jump shot, their is no telling where the ball will land. Its because without good balance, you will land differently every time you shoot, and how you jump and land does effect the ball, and how it will land. If the balance isn't good enough it is most likely the path of the ball will be off. Hand position is also an important part of shooting a basketball. Hand position is important because this is the one which greatly affects how the ball will go. This is how you put your hands in a basketball. Position the ball in your shot pocket, you shoot the ball in your shot pocket which is located on the shooting side of your torso a few inches above your waist. The ball and your shooting eye ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A player has to learn to always keep their eyes focused on the ball and where the ball is going. If they don't, the ball will be off and you wont make it because the player wasn't focused on the target, they were focused on something else. Players have to practice to keep eyes on target because its an important part of the game of basketball, when a player has his or her eyes focused on the target, their whole body tends to act the same, and which in the end helps for accuracy of the ball. If you have your eyes focused and on the target, you have a better chance for the shot to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 66. The Common Technique for Free Throw Introduction The basketball game played by two teams consisting of five players. In the basketball game, the basketball player tries to outscore their opponent by passing, handling or dribbling the basketball into position for shooting the ball into their offensive basket. When either of the team player violated or foul, the fouled player attempts a free–throw of the ball changes (Mood, Masker & Rink, 1991). The free drop is important later in the game because of the free throws comprise a significantly larger portion of total points made during the final 5 minutes than the first 35 minutes of the game for both gaining and losing teams (Kozar, 1994). The fouled player required to shoot from the free throw line. The free throw line is 15 feet from the basket and has ample time to attempt the shot, so that is the easiest shots in basketball. A successful free throw needed a good concentration, relaxation, but the most important is a good mechanic in the shot. Also, the player does more practice can increase the success percentage in a free throw. This paper will be concentrating on the common technique of free throw which are including the approach and stance phase, backswing phase, force producing phase, follow through and projectile motion. Approach and stance phase Most of the basketball player has different preliminary movement to prepare free throw. The basketball player attempted to relax themselves and free the muscle tension before they shot which are shaking ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 68. The Problem Of West Mendham In theory and in practice, it is always a dangerous idea to "look the other way" in order to fulfil one's own selfish needs. It is even more dangerous when a casting body of authority decides to turn a blind eye because they perceive the benefits to outweigh the cost. In a nutshell, this is what the town decision makers of West Mendham are dealing with. They are blinded by short term gains and thus fail to see the long term effect of the agreement made with Pyle Associates. This is not to say development is not a good idea for the town of West Mendham because it is. However, with development comes more risk. A risk which the town of West Mendham is willing to undertake in order to achieve short term economic gains. Of course building a floodwall shows that the town of West Mendham have a clear understanding of the risk the town faces as opposed to not having a floodwall. The construction of the wall will have both positive and negative impact. Nonetheless, the immediate advantage of the wall will be to protect the inland side of the wall from flooding. This type of floodwall is also best for areas like West Mendham where space is limited. In an event of a flood, the walls will serve as a sustainable mechanism to help reduce the impact of flooding and building damages would be limited. These are of course some positive aspects of the floodwall, assuming its construction. However, the construction of the floodwall comes with potential undesirable risk and additional ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 70. Point Guard Vs Shooting Guard Essay I'm comparing and contrasting two basketball positions, point guard and shooting guard. These two positions are alike and different in many ways. One way I'm focusing on is, what are their responsibilities? The next thing that I'm focusing on is, do these two players work together? The last thing that I'm focusing on is how tall do you have to be for these two positions? Some people may think that point and shooting guards do the same thing. Most of the things they do are similar, but there are some differences. One similarity is that, they both have to control the ball while getting the players to understand the plays. In contrast, one thing that the point guard does that the shooting guard doesn't is bring the ball down the court. The ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They also have to work with the post. On the other hand, shooting guard kind of has to switch gears because they have to be near the ball, but at the same time be somewhere that they can shoot. They both have to help so that the ball can get near the basket and so that someone can put it up. While doing this, the point has to have nice slick passes to get the ball around. When help is being needed they both have to make sure they're there because their teammates are going to pass it to one of them. It is exciting but it takes skill for these two positions. There are really tall people that play basketball, but that is not an requirement. You don't have to really have height to play these two positions. In comparison, the point and shooting guards are usually the shortest ones on the team. People also think that the point guard Is the shortest one on the team. Good news is they don't have to be! On the other hand, shooting guard is the shortest one on the team. The post are the taller ones that's why they are there to shoot. What I learned from researching these two positions are that they can be really fun to be on a basketball team. I also learned that basketball is not easy and it is a physical sport. Basketball is one of the well known sports and people play it all throughout the country. These similarities and differences has helped me understand what some positions really ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 72. How To Shoot A Basketball How to Shoot a Basketball "Swish", the ball goes through the net! I often wonder how some of the best basketball players get to be so accurate with their shot. Basketball shooting form has changed many times over the years, and all of the great shooters today spend hours on end perfecting the process that they go through every time they take a shot. The process of shooting a basketball is very important. The first, most important, step when shooting a basketball is the alignment of your feet. Your feet, if you are a right handed shooter, should be slightly turned and pointed toward the left side of the basket. Instead of having both of your feet pointed straight at the basket, you want to have the right side of your body in line with the basket. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 74. Basketball Nba Star Kevin Durant " I don't know what I'm going to do tomorrow. I just know for sure I'm going to keep playing basketball," NBA star Kevin Durant. It is because of Dr. James Naismith's invention of basketball, that Kevin Durant is able to play basketball everyday for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team in the National Basketball Association. From the first game of basketball ever played, to the Golden State Warriors winning the National Basketball of Association championship in 2015, the sport has definitely evolved. Basketball is a team sport with interesting history, many rules, and professional organizations. Dr. James Naismith was a physical education teacher, who is credited for the invention of basketball in 1891. Originally from Canada, Dr. Naismith was working in Massachusetts at a YMCA training school. He had to come up with a game that would keep students busy on cold winter days. Dr. Naismith used to play a game when he was kid called "Duck on a Rock," which is the main foundation of his invention, basketball. Starting with nine players on each team and a soccer ball, the first game of basketball was played on December 21, 1891. Initially, only passing the ball up the court was allowed, not dribbling. The goal of the game, like it is today, was to try and shoot the ball into the basket which is attached to a backboard. Whichever team has the most points at the end of the game wins. The sport has developed many rules since the first game. There are many rules for the game of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 76. Personal Narrative: My Last Shot In Basketball Sweat trickled down my face. The fans were shrilling in the stands. My heart was beating at an incredible rate. How can anyone understand the intensity and anxiety I was experiencing? I sped down the court as the clock was near to its end. As I shot the basketball, the fans silenced, and the buzzer released its alarm. My whole world was a blur. "Move it! Come on! Do you want to become a failure? Hustle!" barked my high school basketball coach, Tony Jackson. We were practicing a lay–up drill as quickly as possible. I saw as my teammates nervously dribbled down the lane to shoot a lay–up. Most players succeeded, but sometimes the shot was only to fail. Scotty, my best friend, passed the ball to me after shooting his lay–up. Dribbling the ball down the lane, I was wondering "I can't miss the easiest shot in basketball." I leaped a couple feet away from the basket and shot the ball. The basketball bounced off the backboard. And sank through the hoop. "The backboard is my friend," I stated to myself. I trotted to the back of the line as I high–fived Scotty. "Howard Johnson, you'll play as a shooting guard. Scott Sanchez, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Every basketball year of my life, time after time, my team never won a basketball championship, but this year, my team has a pretty good chance. Luckily, my team did not play the Hawks in the tournament, but every team that did, was eliminated out of the tournament. My team beat every team we played in the tournament, and we made it to the semi–finals. In the semi–finals, our team played the Watson Wizards. The team was descent, but we knew we could beat them. The first half of the game was close. My team was winning a little at the third quarter, but the Wizards just could not shoot the ball in the fourth quarter. The victory claimed to be a score of 68 to 53 with my team winning. Just thinking about being in the finals was a thrill until we saw that we were going to play the Hill Valley ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 78. Descriptive Essay About Basketball Swish It was my final high school game at Chino Hills with my best friend Lonzo Ball. It was the State Championship against Mater Dei. College scouts were scattered over the whole stadium! I want to impress the UCLA scout because Lonzo had committed there and i want to play basketball with my best friend. If i could get scholarship to UCLA it would be amazing. "Chardee this your time to shine let's get out there and do what we do best." Lonzo told me. "You're right, you better make me look good out there with all of the NCAA scouts watching all of us." I said jokingly to him. Tip off neared and then Lonzo, I, and the rest of the team got on the court to play Mater Dei. It started off close but i catched fire and i was splashing all of my three pointers. At the end of the first quarter i had 17 points. I had five three pointers and one monster dunk over Bol Bol (Bol bol is a 7'1 high schooler). The game was going really well for me and i hoped i could get some more points to impress the scouts. "Welcome back ladies and gentlemen. The player to watch in this game is Chardee Macdennis, he is on fire, 29 points in the first half, Chardee is 7–9 for behind the arch. The college scouts are watching him for sure" In the locker room, everyone was giving props to me for doing so good. Suddenly coach Joey came up to me. "Chardee i heard a UCLA scouts talking, they said if you do good in the 2nd half they are going to offer you a scholarship!" "Thank you for the heads up, ill my hardest in the 2nd half" i responded The team then proceeded out of the locker room for the 2nd half. The game had started up again and i was playing good. We were destroying them 68–39. I had 36 points at that point. Towards the end of the game i saw the UCLA scouts walking down to the court. At the end of the game Mater dei got embarrassed and we beat them 102–61. I had 51 points at the end of the game. That game was the best i have ever played compared to my other career high i had in any other games. A man with a UCLA hat came up to me. "Hey chardee, that performance was one of the best i have ever seen, the UCLA bruins see a lot of potential in you and hope that you will accept a scholarship that we are going to offer you.¨ ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...