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March Madness: American Tradition
Posted on May 26, 2009 by Jessica VandelayNBA- LA Lakers got their 46th victory beating the Wolves
Posted on June 1, 2009 by A. WhiteThe 14-times champion of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers got their 46th victory of the season by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 111-108. The Lakers struggled during different parts of the game, especially when their intensity and defense were not at its best. The Timberwolves started playing their game, while the Lakers let them play comfortable, given them chances to control the ball.
The 3 Key Steps to Great Pressure Performance
Posted on May 30, 2009 by Spencer WoodThe following 3 steps outline a strong, fundamental yet simple approach to teaching pressure performance. 1. Develop a Great Clutch Attitude - The athlete should use their own innervoice to reinforce the following beliefs, I WANT to take this shot, and LOVE being in these situations, I have worked HARD to be in this situation and DESERVE it, I KNOW I have the ability to make the play. 2. Know your optimal arousal level - Some athletes perform extremely well when they are on an emotional high, wh
Poise under Pressure (PART 2) – A True Test of Mental Toughness
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Spencer WoodPart 2 of this series on pressure is more than just understanding how pressure is a common denominator in sports, it is about understanding how pressure can affect an athlete’s ability to relax, destroying good shot selection, negatively impacting assist to turnover ratios, lowering shooting percentages, and negatively affecting overall clutch performance. This discussion will also focus on a highly practical first step to excelling in pressure situations, namely a team’s ability to manage their
NBA - Cavaliers Get Their 37th Victory in the Season against Pistons
Posted on February 7, 2009 by A. WhiteThe current Central Division leaders and second place of the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, got their 37th victory of the season by beating the Detroit Pistons 90-80 on Sunday. In their previous meeting against the Pistons, the Cavs had some troubles and lost against them as visitors.
Poise under Pressure (PART 1) – A True Test of Mental Toughness
Posted on February 7, 2009 by Spencer WoodThe purpose is to provide a strong reminder of the critical link between tight games, clutch situations and pressure, a concept and a link that is not so well understood. More than anything else, pressure affects an athlete’s ability to relax, which in turn can alter shot selection, assist to turnover ratios, shooting percentages, overall clutch performance, and the list goes on and on.
The Benefits of Betting Your College Basketball Picks
Posted on February 5, 2009 by Bobby FarrinoOf the four major sports in the USA, basketball is the one easiest to bet on. Along with football, basketball uses the point spread for evening out the wagering on sides, as it were. If it weren't for the point spread, many games would be so obviously one sided there would be no betting opportunity.
NBA Sports Betting and Money-Management Tips for Serious Sports Investors
Posted on February 5, 2009 by Roger SpeillmanThere are gamblers and there are serious sports betting enthusiasts. Which one are you? There are even several types of gamblers, including the guys who really get their biggest kick from gambling from the risk itself. The entire rush for these individuals comes from the unlikely but still possible chance that they will win. If you are one of these big risk guys, you will not find this article useful, because I spent a big part of my life trying to reduce your risk.
LA Lakers on the Path to Glory
Posted on February 3, 2009 by Michaela LawsonEver since the 2008-09 season began, the LA Lakers have been on a mission to be the best contender in the league. LA Lakers tickets are selling like hotcakes as the team continues to fill arenas everywhere they play. It seems that everyone wants to see this Goliath of a team in action.
NBA - Cavs fail against the Wizards
Posted on January 13, 2009 by Ally WhiteThe second place of the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers failed to win on Sunday falling against the Washington Wizards 80-77. The Wizards played in great way and outplayed the Cavs in rebounds 52 over 35. The Wizards were aggressive since the very start and their desire for a win after a two-game losing streak, gave Washington what they deserved, the victory. Lebron James with his unstoppable talent tried to help his team but even with his 30 points and 10 assist, it wasn't enough to...
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Most Exciting Teams to Watch This NBA Season
Posted on November 7, 2008 by Gen WrightThese are exciting times. NBA season is building up and so is the feverish pitch among anticipating audiences. The mood and atmosphere is simply electrifying.
NBA Picks, Winning NBA Picks, Consistent Winning NBA Picks are hard to find
Posted on June 29, 2009 by Gene SchwermanSo you really like NBA Picks, especially Winning NBA Picks. In fact, your very favorite sport is basketball and you like to make a wager now and then. You kind of hold your own as far as the betting goes, but needless to say you wouldn't mind doing a little bit better as a bettor. You have looked at some of the gaming and betting sites on the Internet, but how do you determine which one has the very best track record.
Poise under Pressure (PART 2) – A True Test of Mental Toughness
Posted on February 9, 2009 by Spencer WoodPart 2 of this series on pressure is more than just understanding how pressure is a common denominator in sports, it is about understanding how pressure can affect an athlete’s ability to relax, destroying good shot selection, negatively impacting assist to turnover ratios, lowering shooting percentages, and negatively affecting overall clutch performance. This discussion will also focus on a highly practical first step to excelling in pressure situations, namely a team’s ability to manage their
NBA - The Defending Champs Celtics Win Their Eight Consecutive Game
Posted on December 10, 2008 by Ally WhiteThe current champions of the NBA, the Boston Celtics, converted their 8-consecutive victory by beating the Charlotte Bobcats in a close game 89-84 last Saturday. With this win Boston has an actual record of 16-2 and is leading the Eastern Conference.
NBA - Wade Hit a Three-Pointer Winner against the Bulls for a Victory
Posted on June 3, 2009 by Ally WhiteThe one-time NBA champions, the Miami Heat got a great victory in hands of Dwyane Wade, who made a three pointer at the buzzer in the second overtime with 3 seconds left. Wade stole the ball from John Salmon in a great defense play and shot the ball to enhance the miracle for the Heat and achieve the victory for his team. This triumph was the six win of the last ten games for Miami and the 19th straight game in where Wade has scored at least 20 points.
How to Jump Higher - The Real Truth
Posted on July 1, 2009 by Mike L JonesVertical jumping exercises can hold the key to your basketball career. If you want to be a success you need a training schedule that includes one on one advice from a basketball legend. The best course we have found is here and offers a full money back guarantee..have a look here... It is as simple as that. If you can leap higher than your opponents you will score a lot more points. More points wins more tournaments and more MVP awards. These get you noticed and who knows ...
How to Jump Higher! Vertical Leap Secrets from the World's Best Strength Coaches: Part 5
Posted on August 31, 2007 by Virgil AponteIf it's one thing I know for sure, it's that there are numerous ways to improve your vertical jump. And for this reason I went on a mission to get the vertical jump training secrets of 13 of the world's best strength coaches. In this 5th installment discover simple techniques that you can incorporate immediately for quick increases in your jumping ability.
How To Play Basketball: The Basics
Posted on October 2, 2008 by Freeda PouxBasketball is among the most appreciated sports all over the world, even if it was born over more than 150 years ago. If you want to learn how to play, start with the basics.
2008-2009 Davidson Wildcats Basketball Preview
Posted on December 29, 2008 by Joel WelserDavidson scrapped their way into the Elite Eight by knocking off Gonzaga, Georgetown and Wisconsin. That is an impressive run. Equally impressive was the 20-0 conference record. The Wildcats were ranked very highly coming into last season but fell off the radar due to early struggles on the road.
The 3 Key Steps to Great Pressure Performance
Posted on May 30, 2009 by Spencer WoodThe following 3 steps outline a strong, fundamental yet simple approach to teaching pressure performance. 1. Develop a Great Clutch Attitude - The athlete should use their own innervoice to reinforce the following beliefs, I WANT to take this shot, and LOVE being in these situations, I have worked HARD to be in this situation and DESERVE it, I KNOW I have the ability to make the play. 2. Know your optimal arousal level - Some athletes perform extremely well when they are on an emotional high, wh
