Wave Bliss

I remember so well how the Boston Celtics routed the Lakers. So try read to the excerpt I got from Yahoo. Will Celtics be the 2008 NBA Champion this time? Oh well, no doubt!

Suddenly, the series was shaping into a Showtime revival that everyone had been so sure would ultimately run Boston out of the building, away from a 17th banner.

And still, somehow, these Celtics rose out of the rubble together. They did it without flash, without trickery, without excuse.

Pierce had gone to Doc Rivers at halftime, and declared, “I want to guard Kobe.” This has been Allen’s responsibility, but he took no offense. Pierce could stop Bryant’s posting up near the basket. He had fouls to give, and a childhood hometown to take back for himself. Allen hadn’t considered this directive an insult to his work, but a scene of sheer inspiration. Read the rest of this entry »

Dribbling is often misunderstood. Players have to learn how to dribble, but at the same time they have to know when dribbling should and should not be done. Mastering dribbling involves learning to abide by the rules, but also learning to be versatile.

Dribbling is used a lot on the court and players have to be able to dribble the ball with skill. It is one of the moves on the court that makes you vulnerable because it is easier for opposing players to get the ball during a dribble then during other moves.

The following four tips will help you to be better at dribbling and better at using dribbling in your game so you are more efficient and effective on the court. Read the rest of this entry »

You are probably told most often what to do when playing basketball. However, highlighting some things you should not do is also important to mastering the sport. Being able to see what is wrong is a good thing because it allows you to be aware of the things that can get your team fouls or other violations on the court.

Every good player knows the rules, and they know what they can and can not do on the court. These five top things not to do on the court are something every player has to take to heart. One slip up may not be a big deal, but a player who really doesn’t know what they are doing wrong can end up making the team lose the game. Read the rest of this entry »