http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/c820-basketball.html/popular-articles A list of popular articles by category as a list. en http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a4172-how-to-shoot-a-basketball.html <p>Scoring is the ultimate objective in basketball. Good shooters spend endless hours on the court perfecting their shots. Basketball players of all ages should practice their shooting constantly. As with any aspect of basketball technique, practice is important. I like to use the pneumonic device <strong>BEEF</strong> to remember the important aspects of shooting technique.</p></p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a4172-how-to-shoot-a-basketball.html">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a4172-how-to-shoot-a-basketball.html#comments Basketball Sun, 17 Dec 2006 02:46:00 -0600 Daniel452 2996 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a3447-how-to-play-basketball.html <p>Although basketball was invented over one hundred and fifteen years ago, the sport lives on today as one of the premier activities of people worldwide.  Though the game has changed, the fundamentals-how to play basketball-have remained constant.  Here is what you need to know if you are interested in learning how to play basketball.</p> <ol> <li><strong>Equipment.</strong>  Easy.  One basketball and two basketball hoops on opposite ends of the court.  The hoops should be ten feet high.  In a classic game, these and two teams of five apiece will be the requirements.  If a full court and fewer players are available, a casual game with one hoop can be played using alternate rules.</p> </li> <li><strong>Object of the Game.</strong>  The object is to score more baskets (successful shots in the hoop) than your opponent.  <br /> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a3447-how-to-play-basketball.html">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a3447-how-to-play-basketball.html#comments Basketball Wed, 02 Aug 2006 12:07:00 -0500 Grace170 2349 at http://www.howtodothings.com http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a4147-how-to-pass-a-basketball.html <p>Basketball is a team sport, and passing an important fundamental. Passing is the action of moving the ball to create scoring opportunities and denying the defense of the ball. Passing calls for self-sacrifice for the greater good of the team. Some players become known for being unselfish with the ball by passing a lot and racking up many assists. A player is credited with giving an <strong>assist </strong>when he helps another teammate score.  Passing is an important component of good offense. As in any aspect of basketball, correct technique is important in making a good pass. An effective  pass is a combination of <strong>good timing, speed, and accuracy.</strong></p> <p>The following concepts apply for all passes:</p></p> <p><a href="http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a4147-how-to-pass-a-basketball.html">read more</a></p> http://www.howtodothings.com/sports-and-recreation/a4147-how-to-pass-a-basketball.html#comments Basketball Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:02:00 -0600 Daniel452 2971 at http://www.howtodothings.com