Does Jumping Training Affect Height? Growth Spurt & Age to Stop Growing

QuestionI am 13 years old and i am 5ft7inc and i want to know,i am doing jumping trening is that going to affect my height and at what year i am going to s

Preparing for a Basketball Rematch: Tips for Beginners

QuestionQUESTION: hi me and 7 of my friends have been invited last week to a friendly match against some other rookie players. we dont practise basket and

Shooting Form Analysis: Release, Grip, and Elbow Position

QuestionHi, i have several questions, all involing shooting. First is on my release I like the ball to come off my middle finger instead of my forefinger.

Theo Papaloukas: A Look at His Skills and Achievements as a Point Guard

QuestionWhat makes Theo Papaloukas a great point guard? AnswerDear Brian, Im really happy that you ask this question. As you might have read in previous

Recovering from a Thumb Dislocation: Overcoming Fear & Returning to Basketball

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, So its been almost 3 months since I dislocated my thumb playing basketball, its basically healed completely. Every once and a whi

NBA Rules: Contacting a Player's Hand During a Shot

QuestionThe NBA rules state that it is not a foul to contact on offensive players hand when that hand is in contact with the ball.  Does this rule app

Basketball Screening Rules: Legal vs. Illegal Screens Explained

Questioncan a offensive player step between a defender and the shooter he is guarding in order to set a screen for the shot, assuming there is a little roo

Overcome Mental Blocks in Basketball: A Guide for Young Players

QuestionI am 13 and have been struggling for years. I can play and i know i can but i also know its all mental when i play bad. for instance sometimes, if

Basketball Skill Improvement: Overcoming Game Performance Issues

QuestionHi coach.  I am always trying to get better at basketball but it seems what ever I do there is always someone to come up and stop me.  I

Basketball Rules: Understanding Carrying and Traveling Violations

QuestionHi.  I have a question about carrying.  How often do referees call it and when do they.  Do they not call it if it isnt too bad? &nb

Youth Basketball Coaching: Tips for 5-6 Year Olds

QuestionIm coaching for the first time, a 5-6 year old team.  First practice we did dribbling and passing drills, and players took shots so I could as

Understanding Dribbling Rules: Avoiding Traveling Violations

QuestionI was in a recent city league game and an opposing player was dribbling across halfcourt being somewhat closely guarded by a defender. as he crosse

Boost Confidence & Competitive Drive: Mental Training for Athletes

QuestionHow can i become more confident and theefoe more aggressive? I can play but a lot of times i will ony take 1-4 shots a game AnswerHello Sam and th

Mastering the Layup: Power and Technique for Avoiding Blocks

QuestionHi David, Im a pretty tall player, fast and can jump high but see when I do a lay up over another person I get sort nervous, like Im going to get b

Free Throw Rules: Can Players Move Their Feet?

QuestionMy 9-year-old son is playing for his school team, and they are teaching them to shoot free throws without leaving your feet. Ive never heard of suc

Nervous Stomach Before Games? Expert Advice to Manage Anxiety

QuestionHi David, When I play a game or before I play I get nervous and my stomach starts to hurt. For some reason I get scared that Im going to mess up. C

Improve Your Basketball Scoring: Strategies & Confidence

QuestionHey coach, I had a question about scoring in games.  I cant seem to score that much in any given game.  I have problems doing so.  W

Building Player Confidence: The Coach's Role vs. Individual Responsibility

QuestionHello.  What percentage of confidence is the players responsibility?  What percentage is the coach? What if the coach seems to do nothin

Flash Photography in High School Gyms: Rules & Etiquette

QuestionWhat about using a flash in high school gyms? Are they permitted? Do they distract players? Most non-pro photographers cant afford the type of cam

Middle School Basketball Tryouts: Tips to Impress the Coach

Questionhi my tryouts for middle school basketball starts next week and i really want to make the team. can u give me some hints please. is there away to i