More than Basketball At first glance‚ basketball may seem like an easy concept to comprehend. It’s pretty basic; two teams compete against each other to shoot a ball in a goal more than one another‚ scoring more points‚ thus winning the game. Simple enough‚ right? Well‚ basketball goes a little deeper than that. It is quite a bit more than what meets the eye and can even get a little complicated at times. However‚ sticking to the basics is what will be done in this essay for getting in depth would
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Theodore Simmons Joyce Williams English 101-2CD 10/10/13 NBA2K Series The NBA2K series is the best basketball simulation game in history. “It began in 1999 to 2001 were it was exclusive to Sega Dreamcast.” The NBA2K series was published by Sega Sports‚ now it’s published by 2ksports. The developers for this game are the visual concept team from Los Angeles. This game can be located in stores such as Wal-Mart‚ GameStop‚ and etc. NBA2K has been seen in many magazines Dime‚ Sports Illustrated
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done in my life. I have been playing basketball since I was about six years old and I love the sport like I love my family. At my age it is hard to find a job I really love‚ not a career‚ but just a job I enjoy going to. In about May 2013 I was hired at a Nike factory store and I was very excited because Nike is one of my favorite brands ever. It came a time where I was not able to do both‚ play basketball and work. The money was so good and I needed‚ but basketball was my favorite sport and I was very
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Basketball Guide‚ With Official Rules and Standards Basketball was designed by James Naismith in the year 1891. James Naismith was a physical education instructor at McGill University. He later taught at Springfield College and then the local YMCA at Springfield‚ Massachusetts. Under the supervision of physical education professional and expert‚ Luther Gulick‚ he developed basketball as an indoor game. Basketball was initially played with a soccer ball but James Naismith used a peach basket which
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Height of Discourse After I watched two hours of intense play and the huddle split‚ I observed high fives and complex handshakes of some sort. “Hampton on three. Hampton on three. ONE‚ TWO‚ THREE‚ HAMPTON!” They started coming my way; as an ex-basketball player‚ deep down I yearned for a handshake or some kind of acknowledgment‚ but I sat there like a fork in the road. Each member parted around me to my left and to my right‚ some giving head nods and some giving nothing at all. I quickly realized
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Basketball Scholarship Appeal I am definitely the best player that you‚ John Calipari can take to play on your basketball team this upcoming season. Three reason why I think I am best fit to play for your team is my work ethic is unbelievable‚ my grades have improved a lot‚ and I am very skilled and believe I can compete with anyone in the nation. These are the things one needs to succeed in the NCAA. I am always able to motivate myself when I make a mistake or if I’m going through a
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Do these drills with wrist weights and gloves. Backwards Dribble Running - 1 minute- dribble while running backwards. Windmill Around Legs w/dribble - 1 minute- dribbling between legs in a windmill type motion. V-dribble between legs -1 minute between each leg-dribble between one leg fora minute then switch legs Dribble Behind Back - 1 minute- dribble behind your back Defense Dribble - 2 sets of 50 dribbles with each hand- in a crouch position like you are under pressure with your guide hand
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History of Basketball Basketball was invented in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman‚ educator‚ and physician James Naismith. Naismith introduced the game when we was an instructor at the Young Men’s Christian Association Training School (now Springfield College) in Springfield‚ Massachusetts. At the request of his superior‚ Dr. Luther H. Gulick‚ he organized a vigorous recreation suitable for indoor winter play. The game involved elements of American football‚ soccer‚ and hockey‚ and the first
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If one was to compare and contrast Football and basketball‚ he/she would find many similarities and differences. Football and basketball are similar in having uniforms but differ in the number of players and the equipment that is required to be worn. In high school‚ the most enjoyable part of one’s Friday night will somehow include football and basketball games. Football and basketball are almost always recognized as the most important sports to a school. Contrary to what spectators may think‚ these
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Did you know soccer and basketball can be different in many ways? There are four major strengths in basketball and soccer. There are 4 weaknesses in basketball and soccer. Each sports gets paid differently than others. Basketball and soccer are good sports but they can teach you different strengths‚ weaknesses‚ and how much money each sport gets. There are four major strength in basketball and soccer. In soccer‚ you need power in your feet because you need to kick the ball hard to score. You
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