This week on Layups.com – #3 (2010)
On Layups.com I’ll publish articles on a daily basis. For those of you who do not have the time to visit daily, here’s is a good place to get a quick overview of the last articles. The Weekly Roundup will be published on each Sunday of the week. Please feel free to revisit and comment.
These are the topics for »Weekly Roundup #3«:
- Motivating your Athletes to excel
As a coach it will be your responsibility to motivate your players on court and during practice. It is a fine balance an athlete has to find for both athletics and regular daily activities so motivation will come into play. The busy schedule of an athlete lends itself to the overwhelming need to reorganize constantly and ensure that development is continually in progress. The analysis of what is the best use of time is something that a coach will find that they do on a constant basis. - Basketball Idols: A Portrait of Lebron James
Every basketball player has someone that they look up to. For many, it is Lebron James and the fine skills that he has. It is no wonder why this is when you look at what he has done and continues to do on the court. So, what all don’t you know or might have forgotten about this NBA player? We have it all right here. - General Shooting Tips
The importance of good shooting is underestimated in some of today’s basketball players. Short and slow players can still make it a long way in a basketball career and obtain scholarships so long as they can shoot a high percentage from a long range. This isn’t to say that a well rounded game wouldn’t get you just as far; it is just encouragement for those that have a strong shooting game, but may lack the height, or the speed of the other players. Even if you currently possess a very strong shooting game, it never hurts to keep on improving in any way possible. - How to earn a Living by Coaching Basketball
Being a basketball coach can be fun. This is especially true if your team goes all the way. So what does it take for you to earn a nice living of being a basketball coach? Quite a bit is involved let’s look at some of the things you have to do and possesses to make it big. - Skill expectations on an average Forward
You want to be a basketball star do you? Well, do you know what it takes for the position that you want to play? Maybe you do and maybe you don’t. We have looked into what really makes a great average forward. Here are some skills that coaches will be looking for when you try out for this position. - Getting in Basketball Shape
In order to play basketball you need to get in shape. Some wonder how they can do that. Well, there are a number of exercises you can do that can help you get into shape so you can perform at your best. - How to come back to the Court
Have you been out for a while? Maybe you gave up basketball after high school to focus on college. Maybe you had a family. Maybe you are starting it up to get back in shape. We can go on forever as to why you quit and are now finally coming back. However, that will get us no where. You asked us – what is the best way to get back in shape and get back in mind so we are here to answer you.
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