If you’re looking for a few boats with shoelaces attached, you can find them on lots of basketball courts. In fact, if you’re trying to find Will Perdue, Bulls Center champ in 1991, 1992 and 1993, you might actually see his feet before you see the rest of his body. This is true stuff, basketball fans, Pervin wears a… Continue reading
Your feet may never touch a basketball, but they keep you in the game
April 5th, 2012Basketball can help gangly pre-teens adjust to a growing body
March 13th, 2012Most parents can smile to themselves and immediately recall the year their child’s ears and front teeth outgrew his sweet little freckled face. That was also the year the boy’s hands got too big- in fact, those hands were oven mitts. And his legs were suddenly long and gangly like a colt’s. That little boy who was showing such love for sports, such natural ability and a strong competitive spirit… Continue reading
Instill healthy habits on a home basketball court for your family
February 16th, 2012
Participating in any fast-paced, high contact sport can result in physical injury. So it’s no surprise really, that nearly two million basketball-related injuries occur each year. The most prevalent injuries include ankle sprains, facial cuts and bruises, stress fractures to the foot and lower leg, knee injuries and jammed fingers.
We want you to always enjoy your time… Continue reading
Be sure to hit the basketball court well hydrated
February 9th, 2012
There’s a lot of hype out there about power drinks. We know this because it’s a kabillion-dollar industry, with marketing trends often targeting young athletes.
Understandably, serious athletes want to pay attention to what they should guzzle while shooting hoops at home under the Goalrilla Basketball Goal on a hot summer day or playing an intense championship game… Continue reading
Diet tips for serious basketball players
February 2nd, 2012
Basketball is a strenuous activity. Perfecting all the necessary skills- from guarding the opposing team and shooting free throws to controlled dribbling while sprinting down the Goalrilla Basketball Goal court- takes a toll on the body.
As an athlete, it’s crucial to make a commitment to conditioning the body and building stamina. You probably don’t need us here… Continue reading
Good training and health practices a must for female basketball athletes
January 17th, 2012Everyone knows exercise for all people of all ages is very important for physical, emotional and mental health.
All female athletes, irrespective of age or level of play, must replenish their bodies.
When we focus specifically on female athletes, we see that regular physical activity is important because it:
- helps build and maintain bone
Before getting on the basketball court, hydrate the best way for great performance
December 22nd, 2011Athletes are not only devoted to their sports. They realize that a conditioning regiment is crucial. Sports is part of our weekly routine, we work it around our individual responsibilities and we understand that carving out a schedule for practice time is part of life. So it goes without saying that a healthy diet is also a must.
But when we consider what an athlete should grab to drink… Continue reading
Drive – recover – drive hard to the basketball goal
September 20th, 2011In so many sports, including basketball, the ability to change direction and really drive earmarks a great player. You hear comments like, “He was all over me – no matter where I turned, he was there!”
Hard driving in both offensive and defensive plays can make the difference between winning and losing.
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Handle the basketball with confidence and proper technique
August 2nd, 2011There are lots of flashy moves with a basketball – you’ve seen them through the years. The driving speed dribble and on-the-move dribbling of some of the greatest players ever to grace the court are amazing to watch – but it all begins with the fundamentals of ball handling.
No one will ever be great – or even adequate – on the boards without a firm mastery… Continue reading
Shoot That Basketball, Score That Point! Free Throw Shooting Fundamentals, Part 3 – Release Shooting Position
July 21st, 2011You’re at the free throw line, your body is lined up, and you’re flexed and focused on your Goalrilla Basketball Goal. 
It’s time to shoot that ball and put a point on the scoreboard.
Follow through with the release shooting position and you’ll soon be a free throw scoring machine!
Free Throw Shooting Fundamentals: Part 3
There are three phases… Continue reading
