Tag: fitness
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HoopTalk – Jump Shot Theory
A basketball jump shot shares striking similarities with a golf swing—both demand precision, yet they thrive on individual variability rather than rigid uniformity. Consider this: while a golf swing appears as one of the most mechanized actions in sports, involving intricate coordination of the mind and body, its success hinges not on perfect replication but…
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Mastering Muscle Contractions for Athletes
One of the common misconceptions when training in sport is that “weight/ strength training will have a negative impact on my basketball (specific) skills”. There is some truth to that, I believe at the youth level we should emphasis body weight training, so players get stronger within their own body first. Youth players must learn…
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Bobby Knight: Lessons from a Coaching Philosopher
Bobby Knight was a “philosopher” coach, one of the first of his kind. Contrary to popular belief Knight was one of the most intelligent coaches the game has ever seen. Beyond the intelligence he was as tough as a rattlesnake. This is Bobby’s Mindset. Bobby’s Mindset (Personal Philosophy)- Athletics and Business “The smart, cautious athlete…
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