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| quickness | 8/19/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: if i keep wearing my ankle wights thats 5 pounds on each leg, and keep training in them when i play ...
A: Yes, that will definitely give you some more power and speed, but the possibility of an injury is ...
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| Plyometrics | 8/19/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Can plyometrics be done without any supervision. If so then what would the basic of this exercise ...
A: Of course, they can be done, given you take some safety procedures. Perform exercises on a exercise ...
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| Backboard | 8/18/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: What happens when someone breaks the backboard? is it a technical or is the game just called off?
A: it is not a techical foul. They simply postpone the game until the backboard can be replaced. ...
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| quick basketball tryouts question | 8/18/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Here is my plan. For tryouts the coach said that we had to do 70 push ups and run for 50 minutes ...
A: That routine is well-designed and definitely going to prepare you for the tryouts. Be sure to keep ...
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| Pivoting | 8/7/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: Pivoting is useful in moving to the basket and scoring, can you tell me in general, what is ...
A: Although my expertise is not in this area, but rather basketball rules and officiating, i'll attempt ...
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| Vertical Jump | 7/26/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: My name is Mohamed and I live in Toronto. I'm about 6,4 and I'm turing 15 soon. I have a Vertical ...
A: It's OK to play basketball on tuesdays, thursdays, saturdays and sundays. But it's not a good idea ...
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| Vertical Jump | 7/25/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: My name is Mohamed and I live in Toronto. I'm about 6,4 and I'm turing 15 soon. I have a Vertical ...
A: So, 3 days a week, Monday - Wednesday - Friday do the following ones which will enhance your legs ...
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| how can i get better | 7/10/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: So I'm 5'6 and I wanna be a point guard for my sophomore team in high school. i basically play ...
A: I'm sorry I really can't answer your question. My expertise is not in conditioning but rather ...
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| traveling | 6/25/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: this debate between me and my friends about traveling has become a tad bit contentious. I have been ...
A: violation calls such as Traveling are really up to the interpretation of the Official. Yes there are ...
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| Height ? | 6/23/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: I'm 16 & a fan of basketball & NBA. I'm very desperate with my height as my height only 5ft6inch. I ...
A: I spoke to a doctor and he said there is really no way to increase height. It's pretty much ...
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| offensive and defensive player position for free throws | 6/20/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: in the restricted area there are four marked lines (in one side) for rebound players to position for ...
A: If you are refering to the lines that the players must stand in while someone is attempting free ...
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| travelling | 6/15/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: two players were going for a ball, one girl gets the ball as she falls down on her back with her ...
A: A lot of violation calls by the official are made by their interpretation of what happened at that ...
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| football | 5/29/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: i am a sophmore in high school an play onh the varsity football team. i play running back and my ...
A: Well my expertise is in Basketball not football, however, I did run track as a sprinter in high ...
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| What Age? | 5/29/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: Hiya Bret i am 15 years old and i am 5ft 11 and i am new to basketball and i really want to work ...
A: There is an old saying, it is never too late to start anything. You very well might have a natural ...
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| dribbling | 5/28/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I am 12 years old. I dribble circles around kids at the park and watever. I can go through the legs, ...
A: What i can do for you is give you some advice in order to frow taller. However, i would say that ...
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| Free throws, Endurance | 5/27/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I was reading your responses and they were incredible and very thorough. I'm 16 right now and going ...
A: When shooting the ball, arm's job is to send the ball in the right direction. Power of the shot is ...
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| quickness | 5/25/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: i want to improve my sons quickness. He is 9 and already over 5 feet tall. He is a great hustler but ...
A: Well, Firstly, before getting him into training with the ankle weights, have him wear them while ...
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| Help | 5/25/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Hey Coach, I need help devolping a great program that i can use during the summer, I am trying to ...
A: LEGS. So, 3 days a week, Monday - Wednesday - Friday do the following ones which will enhance your ...
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| Basketball workouts and mentality | 5/21/2007 | Derek Stewart |
Q: I am a 14 (going on 15 in 3 months) freshmen about to be a sophmore in highschool. I have been ...
A: Omar, First of all, the workouts aren't what's affecting your shot. It may take you a little time ...
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| i need to improve | 5/20/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: i am 14 years old and 6-1 i dominate my scool league but i want to be able to play at a much higher ...
A: If you read more carefully the introductory paragraph you would see that the "backward" exercises ...
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| Dunking ability | 5/19/2007 | Derek Stewart |
Q: I am a 6-5 tall guy and can hardly dunk the ball( just one hand dunk, can not do a two). I am 25 ...
A: First of all, make sure you complete your therapy and that you are cleared by your doctor to workout ...
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| Dunking ability | 5/19/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I am a 6-5 tall guy and can hardly dunk the ball( just one hand dunk, can not do a two). I am 25 ...
A: First of all, you should fully recover before trying any of the exercises. Try light weighted leg ...
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| basketball | 5/15/2007 | Derek Stewart |
Q: Please settle a bet. Which is the faster game, basketball or hockey?
A: That's an interesting question. I guess in terms of sheer speed I would have to say hockey. ...
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| shooting, dribbling | 5/13/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Hey Coach, I'm really wanting to perfect my shot and my dribbling in the quickest amount of time ...
A: First of all, here is a vertical jump training program. Now before working the program you must ...
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| i need to improve | 5/13/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: i am 14 years old and 6-1 i dominate my scool league but i want to be able to play at a much higher ...
A: First check this great site that has drills to improve your handles. ...
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| College | 5/11/2007 | Derek Stewart |
Q: Because i don't see this question asked already i am unsure on how to be recruited by a college ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question but I didn't get the original email. It is quite ...
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| Overall Game | 5/10/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Hey coach, i just wanted to ask u if u can think of any drills that will help my ...
A: Now i will give you a complete strength program for the whole body to get better. Treadmill doesn't ...
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| passing | 5/8/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: hey bob i need to know some drills and exercises to improve my passing. thanks
A: Firstly you have to improve your handles for better control of the ball, so improved ability to ...
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| college b-ball | 5/8/2007 | Derek Stewart |
Q: What are the some things that make you do in college tryouts? Is it hard to make the team?
A: The biggest thing is your conditioning. I don't know if you're going to be in a group tryout with ...
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| dribbling | 5/7/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: My left hand dribbling is weak and I am a bit slow. My new routine goes as follows 1. Dribble the ...
A: For me this is not a good routine. Not at all. You spend so much time on the same things and you ...
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| Staying low?? | 5/7/2007 | Derek Stewart |
Q: I am just wondering if there is any drills or workouts that I can do that will help teach me to stay ...
A: First of all, I suspect that one of the reasons you're not staying low is that you probably need to ...
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| how do i dunk | 5/6/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: hey man, i'm a pretty big fan. From England, Bristol. i just love the game. I've spent so much ...
A: Hey friend, Enchancing strength and speed entails fast twitch muscle fibers exercising. That will ...
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| Dribbling | 5/6/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Do you have to do all these fancy things like through the legs and behind the back. The only thing I ...
A: Fancy things are not that useful, unless they are also that effective. However, it's indeed ...
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| Basketball help | 5/6/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I tried out for the freshmen basketball team and I didn't make it. My left hand dribble is weak and ...
A: Well, yes. This is a good coordination drill that will improve your dribbling, but won't be ...
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| Conditioning | 5/6/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: Anagnostou, I need to know how to work on my conditioning without the use of any electronics, like ...
A: It would be great to start at this age with lower body training. Legs, abs and lower back. LEGS. ...
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| rules | 5/5/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: what is offensive interference?
A: offensive interference is called when the basketball is either sitting on the rim or is in the air ...
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| Coaching | 5/5/2007 | Derek Stewart |
Q: I am a college freshman interesting in becoming a coach. Would you recommend that I major in ...
A: Any one of those majors will help you in terms of coaching, but what you major in won't be the ...
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| Basketball | 5/5/2007 | Bret Temple |
Q: Why Do Basketball PLayers Get Payed So Much?? p.s this is a project for school
A: What a great question!! Basketball players just like most other professional athletes are paid ...
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| release | 5/5/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I'm John and 14. I have proper form, but sometimes when i shoot it comes off weird like off my ring ...
A: Usually what plays a role in shooting in general is the non-shooting hand. You see, the ball has to ...
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| backspin | 5/3/2007 | Bob Anagnostou |
Q: I'm Jake. Lately, I've noticed when I've shot my jumpshot that it produces a very odd spin(for ...
A: Usually what plays the biggest role in odd spins is the non-shooting hand. You see, the ball has to ...
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