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| foul shooting rules | 1/18/2007 | Michael Muro |
Q: I recently argued with a referee that an opposing player was not allowed to talk to one of my ...
A: You are correct and the referee who told you there is no rule is wrong. In the Men's and Women's ...
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| specifics of a palming violation | 1/17/2007 | Michael Muro |
Q: How do you define a palming violation. The NBA rulebook isn't very clear on this. I'm having a ...
A: Let's use the NCAA rule book instead of the NBA as most leagues go by there rules. Unless you are in ...
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| 5 & 6 year olds | 1/14/2007 | Michael Muro |
Q: I am coaching a basketball team combined of 5, 6, & 7 year olds. Are there any drills that you can ...
A: I am sorry we just got back from a road trip and wasn't able to answer my emails. Here is a good ...
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| jumping higher and dribling | 1/14/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: can you tell me how to jump higher.my legs are stronger because at basketball pratice they make us ...
A: It's good that you run a lot at practice. That enhances endurance. However, this will not make your ...
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| jumping higher | 1/14/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: can u tell me how to jump higher and tell me. make it Specific by telling me what to do and thank ...
A: Of course, i can give advice and info on how to perform the right workouts and tell you some ...
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| Drills for 5&6 year olds | 1/8/2007 | Michael Muro |
Q: Michael, did you post the link for the drills for 5 & 6 year olds? I'm in the same boat as Sara. ...
A: My suggestion was to keep it as simple as possible. I think your plan is perfect and will be a good ...
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| My dream is to become an N.B.A. superstar (or star) | 1/7/2007 | Michael Muro |
Q: I am twelve years old and my height is 5 feet 10 inches. Now, hopefully next time you here from me ...
A: J. My suggestion to you would be, work on your fundamentals and conditioning. Here is a good ...
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| Jumping | 1/6/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: My first question was how do I jump higher, but I think I have already got the answer to that from ...
A: OK, listen up. Yoga spine stretching is definitely going to help you. Try this free site out and ...
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| i want to join a team | 1/5/2007 | Michael Muro |
Q: i want to join a private neighborhoood league to hav a coach teach me, but my parents cant afford it ...
A: It is never to late to start working on your game but of course players that started before you will ...
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| basketball | 1/1/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: how to jump high
A: Enchancing strength and speed entails fast twitch muscle fibers exercising. That will be achieved by ...
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| #6 | 12/31/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: I am the 6th man on my b-ball team. I play more than the girl who starts instead of me and I ...
A: Without talking to your coach or watching you practice and play it will be hard for me to answer. I ...
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| 7th Grade Girls Basketball-struggling | 12/19/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: My daughter played in a mixed league with boys up to this point where she only would get a few ...
A: First of all here is a good free website that teaches fundamentals and drills for basketball. It ...
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| drills | 12/16/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: What are some drills i can do to help improve my shooting touch and leaping ability? What can i do ...
A: Here is a good free site to improve your overall basketball game. Check it out as they have shooting ...
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| how can i play like kobe bryant | 12/13/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: how can i play like kobe bryant
A: Kobe is kobe so I don't know if anyone can play like him. I suggest you practice, practice, and ...
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| how to jump higher | 12/12/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: i want to now how to jump higher? but make it Specific cause last time i got help i didn't know what ...
A: I hope this helps as it is a jumping program from the Miami Heat trainer. I sugggest you ask a coach ...
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| basketball defense | 12/7/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: what would be the best defense to use against a good shooting outside team
A: The rule is usually when a team shoots well from the outside you play man-to-man and when they don't ...
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| It's hard..... The mental game...... or is it just me? | 12/5/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: I'm a basketball player who is trying to get better in my game. I'm having a problem though. ...
A: Your best bet for college is to start at the community college level. I am not familiar how the ...
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| help | 12/3/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: i am 14 years old, 5'3" and play for my school's jv basketball team. Im a pretty good shooter and ...
A: It sounds like you have a confidence problem when you are in the game. You have to believe in ...
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| Knowing how to jump | 12/3/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: i am 16 years old 5"9 in High School and i can touch the rim but i cant dunk, and i wanted to know ...
A: You must have checked the previous answers section. The program that i give is approved and will ...
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| Coaching 5 and 6 year olds | 11/30/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: I am 22 years old and about to begin practice with a 5 and 6 year old basketball team in a few days. ...
A: You have your hands full with that age! Do they really have a league for 5 and 6 years old? You need ...
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| doubel team | 11/28/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: i have a good player that is pretty much the team but he always gets doubled team, is there any ...
A: When that happens I usually use him as a decoy and get other players involved as somebody has to be ...
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| ankle raises | 11/25/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: What are ankle raises?
A: Ankle raises is a type of exercise that focuses on the gastrocnemius muscles. That is the muscles at ...
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| vertical leap and speed exercises | 11/25/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I'm 14 years old. I'm in the 9th grade and 5'7" tall. Recently, my school had tryouts. I'm not that ...
A: Of course, i can give advice and info on how to perform the right workouts and tell you some ...
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| Offensive Tactic | 11/25/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: I'm in a very remote part of India, and every local basketball team use Zone Defence , which I ...
A: I also prefer man-to-man defense but you have to evaluate your personnel and decide what is better ...
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| girle basketball | 11/22/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: My daughter is a junior in high school and she received one on one training this summer. However, we ...
A: I think as parents we have all been in your position as we want to help our children and take away ...
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| Ball Handling and Vertical Jump | 11/11/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: What are some ways that I can improve or be better in my ball handling and vertical jump?
A: Firstly some real stuff on how to improve vertical jump. I'll give you a program to work out. ...
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| HS Basketball - Thanksgiving: Sports or Family | 11/6/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: I'm really in a bind here and would appreciate some guidance. My kid LOVES sports, especially ...
A: I have never scheduled a tournament or practices around Thanksgiving or Christmas because of ...
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| jumps | 11/2/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: how can i jump higher with out buying any thing?
A: You asked the right man. Because I'll give you one of the most successful vertical leap programs ...
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| terms | 10/31/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Why do players "check" the basketball?
A: Players do check in a game. But not the basketball itself, but the offending players. A defender ...
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| basketball | 10/30/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: what are the weaknesses of the fastbreak in basketball?
A: Well, a fastbreak has not any great weaknesses, but it can be proved to be a wrong choice because a ...
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| Tailoring a Practice plan... | 10/27/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: Coach Munro: I'm going into my first season coaching 7th grade girls basketball. I've already held ...
A: Here is a great link that will help with your practices and running a a full court press. This site ...
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| girls conditioning | 10/26/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: How many year have you been coaching girls basketball? Girls are generally stronger and more ...
A: I don't know what you are talking about. This is a follow-up or something? Could you tell me when ...
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| Split Defence | 10/22/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: our team has been playing a split defence which is basically like a zone but everyone is on one ...
A: What you call split defense and think of as a kind of zone is nothing more than man to man defense ...
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| shooting | 10/18/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: I think i have a problem with my shooting. When i shoot, i tend to shoot by using the push force ...
A: What comes to mind after reading your description of your shot is you need to let the ball roll of ...
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| Improving Your | 10/18/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I need help with improving my ... Are there any drills that I could do to help improve my ...
A: I 'd love to help you with your training session. So, first of all good luck with the new season ...
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| how to jump higher | 10/17/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: wat can i use to make my jumper good.like i now this kid that can jump high he can reach and touch ...
A: Your question is kind of general and what i can do for you is give you a revised and scientifically ...
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| jumping higher | 10/17/2006 | Michael Muro |
Q: i love to play basketball every chance i get i always take it to the whole and go up for dunks but i ...
A: Here is the workout for increasing your vertical. Make sure you get approval from your coach and ...
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| Form | 10/16/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: ------------------------- Does Form has to do with your shots? If it does How could it affect your ...
A: This is a weird question i have to say. I don't think you get what form exactly is or i have ...
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| Shooting | 10/16/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: do i just bring the ball like above my head alitte ahead of my head? Also should i change this now ...
A: The right technique is having the ball up and slighly in front of your head(not above your head). ...
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| Shooting | 10/16/2006 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I am 13 years old 5'7", and my shooting technique is wrong i think. I bring the ball up almost ...
A: Look, I think you have a problem, that is not really a problem. I mean that it is easy to deal with ...
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