Today basketball has higher requirement for physical and psychological than any other time in history, due to full year training and intensive competition resulting from increased travel requirements and increased competitiveness within the game requiring athletes to stay at peak performance throughout the long season, using a variety of methods, including science and art. However, … Read more
The establishment of solid gathering and footwork skills at young ages is one of the greatest predictors of sustained success in basketball. While athleticism can separate a player at a young age, it is control, balance, coordination, and the ability to efficiently move the ball that produces players who can grow into confident playmakers. For … Read more
In the modern game of basketball, which is characterized by fast-paced and high-scoring offense, if there remains a cornerstone to championship success, it is defense. Although there will be headlines surrounding high-scoring players, it is the defensive specialists that will quietly dictate and change games while shutting down star players, rim protection, and flow of … Read more
There was a period when the game of basketball was played with tall centres, mid-range jump shots and post-ups in the paint. However, over the last twenty years, the game has changed — changed by one idea: the 3-point shot. Once considered a risky toss, the long-distance shot is now the league’s most valuable weapon. … Read more
Few things in global sport elicit feeling, rivalry and passion like a football derby. Whether divided by a river, a city street or generations of history, local derbies are transformed into cultural events that brought communities together, fracture debate, and display the essence of the game. From Manchester to Milan, here’s a sample of some … Read more
Football is often described as a simple game – 22 players, one ball, and 90 minutes. But those who have ever played or watched the sport will have felt how weather and climate can transform a routine affair into a tactical and physical examination. Whether it’s the cold bite of an English winter’s night, or … Read more
In the last few years, there has been an increasing awareness of mental health in professional football. While mental and physical well-being to performance have always been prioritized, players, coaches, and higher management have come to recognize that mental resilience may be equally important to success on and off the field. The Pressures of Professional … Read more