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October 10, 2008 at 6:35 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Noted author, consultant and sports conditioning & training specialist Michael Yessis synthesizes years of cutting-edge physical training expertise into one easy-to-read and apply resource that will allow coaches and athletes at any level of play develop the physical skills and techniques necessary to excel in the game of basketball.
Covers active vs. static stretching, techniques for improving jump height (with specialized exercises for jumping), techniques for improving shooting range and accuracy (with specialized exercises for shooting), techniques for improving running speed (with specialized exercises for running), improving quickness & agility, designing a personalized training program, and integrated training. Also includes special sections on nutrition and maintaining your training program. Large 8 ½ by 11 inch format with nearly 400 photographs. By Michael Yessis, PhD, Professor Emeritis at California State University and President of Sports Training, Inc.
Customer Review: Unexplosive Basketball Training
Well, when I ordered the book I was expecting to read about a program that would help me become an explosive athlete. Well, I was in for a big suprise. The book did not tackle anything close to developing explosiveness. It was more of a discussion of proper jumping and running form. Yeah, it certainly will help you become more explosive but the title was misleading. He did not even discuss a template or program. He prescribed 8-20 reps for strength training the muscles with bands or weights. For those in the know, the range is 1-5 reps for developing maximal strength and power. Don't buy this book.
Customer Review: Don't Buy It
#1 Your first step should never be "long". If you extend your feet beyond your knee your using your hamstring to pull yourself forward. If you keep your first step shorter, you push off the ball off your foot, and you activate your glutes which is much more explosive.
#2 Shouldn't use bands. As the resistance increases, the speed of contraction decreases as the strain on the joint increases. This will lead to an injury. Also they are inneffective at developing fast twich fibers, which require acceleration throughout the movement.
I reccomend "52 week Basketball Training" and "Athletic Body In Balance" if you want to design a succesful training regimine. [..]
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October 10, 2008 at 12:08 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
All-Star Sports Puzzles: Basketball shows that sports can be as much fun to ponder as play. Filled with challenging puzzles, as well as incredible facts and trivia, this book puts a wide array of information about the popular sport into an engaging format. Simple enough for younger, less experienced readers, but with enough intriguing details for older fans, All-Star Sports Puzzles: Basketball offers an enjoyable diversion for armchair athletes and future superstars alike.
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October 8, 2008 at 7:37 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
With one of the richest traditions of college basketball in the country, North Carolina has produced some of the best players and memories in sports history. The Tar Heels' upset of Wilt Chamberlain and the Kansas Jayhawks to win the 1957 national championship. Michael Jordan's jump shot to beat Georgetown for the 1982 crown. Legendary Dean Smith leading his teams from one NCAA tournament to the next. Game Day: North Carolina Basketball distills the pageantry and drama of NC hoops, bibidly portraying them in full-color pages filled with game photos and other interesting features. The legend of North Carolina is decades old, but one thing hasn't changed: Tar Heels basketball is a tradition, a legacy of greatness, and a way of life in many parts of North Carolina.
Customer Review: One of the BEST BOOKS for any TAR HEELS FAN!
I recieved this book for Christmas and read it right away! This book has many sections that discuss famous players including Michael Jordan, Eric Montross, and Sean May! The book also discusses famous coaches, of course including the almighty Dean Smith! It talks about all the ACC and NCAA tounramnets and championships we have won! It also discusses the rivalries, of course including UNC vs. DUKE and NC State!
One thing that I really liked about the book was that it told how UNC got its colors, mascot, and name, TAR HEELS!
This is an awesome book for any Carolina fan and I really do think that true UNC fans should get this book to learn the history of their college they love so much! I hope my review was helpful to you!
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October 8, 2008 at 6:53 am · Filed under Uncategorized
"Flockhart's books make math fun again. Teachers, students, and parents will love this program."
—Jeffrey R. Thomas, founder and CEO, SportsBuff.com;president, Fantasy Sports Trade Association
This workbook is designed to be used in conjunction with Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics: A Resource Guide for Teachers and Parents. The games and activities in Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics were created to get you excited about learning and practicing math, even if you are not a big sports fan.
Here's how it works. You will create a Fantasy Basketball team by picking real-life players, following your players' statistics, and calculating your teams' total points using one of the equations your teacher provides. In addition to the basic Fantasy Basketball game, your workbook contains worksheets for extra practice on 46 different math concepts.
So join the winning math team with Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics!
Also available in the Fantasy Sports and Mathematics series:
Fantasy Basketball and Mathematics | Fantasy Football and Mathematics | Fantasy Soccer and Mathematics
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October 7, 2008 at 4:44 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Fans that wager on college basketball can become consistent winners and still gain the full entertainment value of both watching the games and wagering. By applying a little extra effort to handicap games and place wagers intelligently, the losses of the average fan can be turned into significant winnings. If you are a fan are ready to spend some time handicapping - maybe 20 minutes - you can win consistently. By using a systematic handicapping and wagering process that makes the best use of your time, you can gain an advantage. Examples of the most powerful techniques for gaining a consistent wagering advantage are: · Specializing in point-spread wagers rather than totals, futures, interactive, and exotic propositions. · Projecting a team's play based on past performance against teams comparable to the next opponent, not all teams. · Analyzing a team's performance trend by focusing on the last 10 games. · Systematically varying the amounts wagered to reflect your perceived advantage - the difference between the outcome that you forecast for the game and the point spread. · Doing business with sports books with offer you a tangible advantage in terms of how early they accept wagers as well as the propositions they handle and transaction fees (vigorish) they charge. · For each desired wager, "shop" among sports books for the most favorable terms - both the point spread and the moneyline.
Customer Review: Not practical
Spends about half the book analyzing one game. That equates to at least 30 minutes of analyzing. Even if someone narrows down to one conference that is a lot of time spent in going through the game analysis.
Customer Review: The definitive roundball gambling book still awaits publication.
There is no such thing as an ignorant basketball bettor. We're all experts, right? Well, I wasn't doing so well and needed inspiration.
I didn't find it in this book.
The material is basically rehash of old truisms and would have made a solid magazine article. It fails as a book. You gain more insight and positive feedback for your hunches by logging onto college athletics webpages, believe me.
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October 5, 2008 at 8:23 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Customer Review: A TREASURE TROVE OF REBEL HISTORY
In addition to this book being a "labor of love", Steve Carp leaves no stone unturned regarding the history of the team. Chock full of facts and statistics, as well as personal observation, it is easy to read and comprehend even if one is not a fan of the team, or of the sport.
Customer Review: The Rebel Legacy
Being a local from Las Vegas I have always been a fan of the Rebels Basketball Team. "Runnin" is a great vivid look into the 'entire'history of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. Steve does not throw any punches as he looks into the drama and glory that continually surronds this team located in the heart of 'Sin' City. A good book for any basketball aficionado or weekend couch viewer.
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October 5, 2008 at 4:33 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Take your game to a higher level! In Complete Conditioning for Basketball, the New York Knicks' strength and conditioning coach, Greg Brittenham, shares the program he's taught to NBA All-Star pros like Patrick Ewing. He includes
• 50 illustrated court conditioning drills;
• easy-to-use charts for planning a personalized strength training program;
• 15 flexibility exercises;
• 9 drills to improve agility and footwork;
• 9 abdominal and lower back exercises to improve your "center of power";
• 11 fitness tests to determine your training needs; and
• 12 sample workouts for year-round conditioning.
So whether you're a player who wants to get in great shape or a coach who wants better conditioning activities for practice, Complete Conditioning for Basketball is the training guide you need for high level performance all season long.
Customer Review: very good , very good.
well im a professional basketball player im my country , and i just bought several books to improve my strength , well this book just gave me a total new perspective of how i should do it. sometimes we do our weight work with other body builders and our head stay so confused for what you ear , well this book will help you understand what you really need to be in shape.
Customer Review: The best basketball training book available!!!
As a high school basketball coach, developing a comprehensive strength and conditioning program can be a difficult process. I searched high and low for materials that I could reference, this book offers 'far and away' the most comprhensive and practical methodology. It is very easy to understand and implement with your players. I use this for the development of pre, post and in season conditioning regimes. The court conditioning drills were used throughout our practices. I recommend this book to any coach or parent who is serious about the benefits of a practical basketball conditioning program. Great book!!
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October 4, 2008 at 1:37 am · Filed under Uncategorized
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October 2, 2008 at 4:59 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
I want to thank you for helping me to exceed my goal.
As you can see, your endless talk and chatter only served as fuel for my fire.
And judging from the score, you just got burned. This major debut from a talented young writer and photographer is a righteously entertaining medley of quick stories, poems, jokes, and prose meditations focusing on The Game as played by high school and college hopefuls, street warriors, and the pros they all admire. Gritty duotone photographs of street courts and young urban players provide the perfect venue for the bold design of the text as it hums and weaves across the spreads. Inspired by his love of African-American rhythms in writing and jazz, Charles Smith has created a paean to his favorite game that will drive readers' imaginations from the page to the courts and back again.
Customer Review: a bit obnoxious
This book is often rude and self-indulgent. I don't want my kids reading about humiliating opponenents, especially when the grammar is bad: "Victory for the team and I; humiliation for you." I don't care for the self-congratulatory tone: "I remember challenging the star of the freshman team and beating him in one-on-one." And the list of street court "excuses" seems lazy when half involve something wrong with the player's shoes. My wife hates this book.
But my basketball-obsessed 20 month old likes the pictures (and he's too young to pick up on the obnoxiousness). Thankfully, my four year old isn't interested.
Customer Review: "Rimshots" Rocks!
When I read "Rimshots" I loved the beat of the poems. Being quite involved with basketball (I'm on 3 teams), I thought the book was really cool. I am also an aspiring photographer. So when I read about the author I was amazed that Mr. Smith was able to combine a love for basketball as well as a love for photography. I think he's become my role modle now . He's awesome and all of his books are awesome. "Rimshots" Rocks!
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October 1, 2008 at 7:23 pm · Filed under Uncategorized
Written for both coaches and fans who love the game, this extraordinary book features the coaching insights of 29 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coaches, including Mike Krzyzewski, Dean Smith, Pat Summitt, Bob Knight and John Wooden. Each coach has his own section consisting of his legacy with bullet points highlighting their contributions to the game, followed by their biography, a scouting report and, most importantly, lessons and instruction, accompanied by easy-to-read diagrams.
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