Dr. Forrest “Phog” Allen “Beware of the Phog” this phrase is commonly seen throughout the University of Kansas, especially on the days of home basketball games prominently in Allen Field House. The phrase was established when the new field house was built and named after one of the most influential coaches of KU basketball history, Dr. Forrest “Phog” Allen. Allen was not only influential then as a coach and a leader of the community, but also today he influences the lives of students at the University of Kansas. Allen is known by most as a basketball coach who learned about the game straight from the creator himself. He started as a player with James Naismith Who taught him how to play and Naismith told him: “Forrest, you don’t coach
The “King” vs. The Black Mamba Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, two of the best basketball players in the world. Both are talented all-stars who can score in bunches. The difference? Winning.
He does everything and does it well... Works very hard on his game... Athletic and charismatic... Plays selfish sometimes... You won't find many such gifted players in the league neither in the past nor in the future... A basketball mvp. Attended the Lower Marion HS in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. [pic]Selected by the Charlotte Hornets as 13th overall pick in the 1996 NBA Draft.
Bryant moved from the United States to Europe where his father decided to leave the NBA, but continue to play professional basketball overseas. Bryant’s grandfather would send video recordings of the basketball games here in the U.S. for him to study the game. At a young age Kobe developed a love for the game, and decided his favorite team was the Los Angeles Lakers. He also liked other sports such as soccer, and would’ve loved to become a professional player in Italy. During his teenage years his family moved back to the states where he pursued his love for basketball in high
What caused these changes to take place in 1992 you may ask? Well it was a basketball group of kids called the Fab Five at the University of Michigan. These 5 kids brought their own “swagger” or style to the court and didn’t care how people viewed them. Because of this, they would go on to change college basketball forever in both the way people played and the attire of the game. It was the year 1991 and the Michigan Wolverines had just signed 5 ESPN top 100 high school seniors or recruits.
LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant: Who is better? Tanisha Chism COMP/170 May 8, 2012 Dr. Jackie Mangieri So it is time to address the most frequently asked question in the NBA: Who is better LeBron James or Kobe Bryant? Both are amazing athletes with similar ways of playing the game of basketball, but have different ways of accomplishing their goals on the basketball court. LeBron James and Kobe Bryant at some point have been considered the best players in the world. James and Bryant are extremely great basketball players who have some challenges yet also excelled in different ways.
Lebron vs. Kobe LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are very athletic and effective on the court. There is a big debate throughout the country about who’s the better player. They talk about it in bars, in locker rooms, on the radio, and in the media, the debate is constantly raging. Do you think is the best athlete is Kobe or LeBron? LeBron is a very strong person in heart and mind and has great leadership.
How to Shoot a Basketball Properly Intro: • Attention Getter: Who is excited for March Madness? • Relevance: There will be a lot of important shots taken in the next couple weeks and proper shooting mechanics are crucial • Subject Intro: My name and I will be informing you of the proper fundamentals of shooting a basketball • Becoming a good jump shooter takes balance, proper technique, and countless hours practice Body 1: Balance and foundation • In order to become good jump shooter in basketball takes balance and a good foundation • According to hall of fame coach Red Aurbach, when starting a jump shot your feet should be about shoulder width apart, dominate foot slightly forward of the other. Your knees should be bent and your shoulders should be leaning slightly forward over your knees in an athletic stance. • The athletic stance all great jump shooters get into is a key fundamental in shooting a basketball; no one can consistently be a great shooter if they are off balance. Body 2: Proper technique • Almost all great jump shooters in basketball have great technique and fundamentals, there are very few exceptions this rule • After you have your balance and foundation set, you can move onto the actual shooting technique and motion • According to Roy Williams, all great jump shooters start there shot from the shooting pocket • The shooting pocket is a position where the ball is held in front of you, with your hands placed on the ball where you are ready to shoot • Your dominant hand should behind the ball with your fingers spread out over the ball • The ball should be positioned on your hand so it rests on the palm of your hand with a little bit of daylight between the ball and the palm of your hand • Your off hand should be on the side of the ball and is only there for balance • Once you have proper grip of the ball and in the shooting pocket,
I had many hopes and dreams about my basketball career. I pushed myself to become the best basketball player I could possibly become. I spent many hours working on my game, working on my skills, and working out to better myself. I was a part of my high school varsity team and took the season very seriously. This team was my second home.
Canadian Studies Research Comparative Paper C.I.S. Basketball vs. N.C.A.A. Basketball Rules and Regulations While working as a physical education teacher in 1891 at the YMCA International Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, Canadian-born James Naismith was asked to make a game that would not take up a lot of room, was not too rough, that could help its track athletes to keep in shape and at the same time, could be played indoors. So he grabbed a soccer ball and a peach basket, which he nailed on walls opposite of each other, and invented the game of basketball. He had no idea he would invent what would become the most popular indoor sport in the United States and Canada.