Guarding a taller Player
Guarding a taller player is not always an easy task. This is typically not something most basketball players enjoy doing. Sometimes the team has players who have fouled out or simply no one tall enough to handle those tall players on the boards or anywhere else on the court.
I was once ordered to guard a taller player and as I stood there in disbelief with the full knowledge that I could not competently take on the taller player, my coach informed me that when we were in under the boards, to step on the taller players pivot foot. Is this ethical? No, it is not which is why I want to share some tips for short people guarding taller players.
Read MoreParents and their support for Youth Sports
Are you a parent who has a child that is hounding you to play sports? Then you should give in. It has been well documented by studies that those parents who allow their students to play sport end up having very responsible and successful adults when the children are all grown up. Of course, just because a child plays sports does not mean that you do not have to do some things, too.
Supporting your child and the sports they play is a huge thing. It shows them that they are cared for. By showing up to as many games as you can, you are showing your child that there is someone out there who wants to watch all the important things in life. The simple home run can be the biggest step in a child’s life. Some parents don’t understand this.
Read MoreConflicts between the Coach and his child on the team
There are many peewee and school teams that both boys and girls can play for. That’s good to know right? Well, what if your father is the coach? Is that a good thing? Different people have different answers. For some, it’s a good thing, but there are some conflicts. Let’s look at a few of those.
The first problem that many people find is that some think that the father as the coach will play his or her son or daughter more than the other players. Every child wants a chance to play. It is expected that each child will get a fair amount of time to play as well. However, some parents who are the coach do not do this and therefore, play favorites.
Read MoreBench Players do count
When looking at sports and those who sit on the bench, society has been labeled them a lot of things. They might even say that they are no good to a team. Well, we are here to tell all of you who ride the bench that this is not true. You have your reason and your importance on a team just as those who get playing time.
Though you might not get the glory in which one hopes for, there are things that you bring to a team that some others cannot bring. If you are curious as to what those are then please keep reading.
Read MoreBasketball Idols: A Portrait of Michael ‘Air’ Jordan
[callout_right]The game is my life. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace. – Michael Jordan on Basketball[/callout_right]
Think basketball and the only player that that sums up all its values, attributes, strengths and power is Michael Jordan or “Air Jordan” as he is famously nicknamed. He has not only made a huge impact in the world of athletics but is also one of the most recognizable and branded athletes to walk this earth.
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