Want to support your school’s basketball team? Be creative

April 12th, 2012

We all know how the country’s economic squeeze continues to affect our schools and extracurricular programs. We also know how important extracurricular activities are for students of all ages and abilities.

The game of basketball is as American as apple pie and, thanks to the versatility of Goalrilla Basketball Goals, can be played by the tiniest basketball enthusiasts. But no matter the age of the athlete, this game offers… Continue reading

Wouldn’t a Goalrilla G Trainer be a great gift for your athlete?

December 15th, 2011

No matter if you are gearing up to shop for the holiday gift-giving season, a birthday or a general, “You’re a great kid” present, The Basketball Goal Store has some terrific ideas.

Everyone likes big presents and parents like presents that kids will get a lot of use out of – which is why I think your basketball-loving… Continue reading

Backboard Ball Touches Rebounding Drill develops endurance on the basketball court

November 10th, 2011

Rebounding is a big part of a basketball game. Coaches want players to grab the ball with both hands, power through and maintain a good well-balanced and stable body position.

The Backboard Ball Touches Rebounding Drill does all that and more. All you need is a basketball and the basketball goal. Players of all sizes can be successful with this drill with the height adjustable Goalrilla Goal… Continue reading

Spot-Up Shooting basketball drill promotes endurance on the court

September 29th, 2011

One of the best things about having that Goalrilla Basketball Goal backyard court is that when you really work hard at practice drills and are really tired, all you have to do is walk indoors. You don’t have to collect up your gear, walk to the car, drive home and lug everything into the house.  

With the wide selection of Goalrilla Basketball Goals at the Basketball Goal Store, every family can… Continue reading

Do you need to warm up before you take the first shot at the basketball hoop?

September 6th, 2011

Playing basketball exercising all the muscles, including the heart. It’s good for kids!

All most kids want to do is get out and take some shots at the basketball goal – make some hoops, run and beat their friends in a friendly game.

But here come the adults with their ideas about “warming up” and stretching before… Continue reading

The basketball court is the place to work off pent-up energy

August 30th, 2011

School is getting back into session and after sitting and thinking hard all day long, it’s time for the kids to get out and move!

Having a backyard basketball court with a Goalrilla Basketball Goal System makes it easy to let them re-energize. The Basketball Goal Store is the largest online retailer of the premium in-ground Goalrilla Basketball Goals and has all the information and assistance needed to create a basketball court… Continue reading

Basketball player Yao Ming was more than just a great player

July 26th, 2011

Yao Ming RetirementThere are days when something significant happens and it’s either exciting and happy news, or devastating news. However, sometimes, it’s both. A recent announcement is news that conjures those mixed emotions.

Yao Ming has announced he is retiring from the Houston Rockets. He made the announcement from his homeland, China, but the impact reaches far across the oceans and continents touching the basketball world… Continue reading

Look into the future and you’ll see Goalrilla Basketball Goals are the best buy!

May 19th, 2011

In my walks around the subdivision I live in, I happen to notice a lot of the basketball goals. In several of the blog posts I have talked about the economy portable basketball goals that are available just about everywhere (I even saw them for sale in a drugstore!!).

Parents have told me they buy them because they’re cheap… Continue reading

The right basketball goal can make bank shots automatic

May 12th, 2011

Slam dunks and the sound of swisssshhhh is great, but bank shots are money in the bank!

John Wooden was a big fan of bank shots – he made it the focus of many practice sessions. UCLA’s undefeated 1972 – 73 team, including the legendary Bill Walton, racked up points using the bank shot.

Richard “Digger” Phelps (before ESPN… Continue reading

Rims really matter on a basketball goal

May 5th, 2011

In basketball, a rim is a rim is a rim – right?

No, big guy – that’s not right – in fact it is a serious wrong.

Let’s get technical here for a minute and talk some physics.

Let me set the stage for you –

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar once said that if his team… Continue reading