how do shooting sleeves help for basketball?
960115
they dont help at all, they are for all the guys in the nba with tatoos with vulgarities on them (swears, sex, ect) so yah they dont do anything except maybe keep your arm warm.
934596
A couple of season ago, the NBA played around with the idea of reducing the three point arc.  During the season, players who didn't normally take threes were taking them.  \n\nThe following season, the reverted back to the old distance.  \n\nPersonally, I found it a bit too far when I tried to shoot in an NBA regulation court.  But since the distance is the same from the corners, I had no problem knocking those down from there.\n\nHope this was helpful.
238317
If you are taking longer shots toward the basket, then you will want to learn a jump shot. You jump then shoot the ball before you land. One hand holds the ball steady and the other pushes it toward the basket. You will also want your hand that pushes the ball to fall down giving the ball a rotation. \nIf you are taking higher percentage shots or shots closer to the basket, you will want to learn how to do post up moves. Plant your pivot foot (the foot you can't move) Depending on what foot you hold use the other foot to maneuver around your opponet and make a move for the basket. \n\nYou can also gain position on your guard by backing up toward the basket and then turn and shoot a quick jumpshot, or if you are close enough bank it off the glass for a layup.\n\nLayups are very important in basketball. You must be able to lay the ball on the glass so that it falls right into the basket. It is the highest percentage shot that can be done besides the dunk.\n\nWhen you pass the ball you want to either bounce it to a teammate or throw it. These throws need to be at least chest high. If you bounce it make sure that you aren't bouncing it from too far a distance.\n\nDribbling the ball is very important. You can't move down the court or anywhere on the court without dribbling the ball as you walk or run. If you pick up the ball after dribbling you can't start dribbling again. If you do it is called a double dribble and will result in a turnover to the other team. \n\nIf you catch a pass from someone you can move one foot and the other becomes the pivot. You can dribble anytime you want to even after using your pivot as long as you haven't dribbled yet.\n\nHave fun practicing! :) Watch the NCAA tourament and you will learn alot about ball handling and plays that can be run. Pick and Roll, Give and Go. All these things you should be able to watch and get a better understanding for. :)\n\nHope some of these things helped :)
609523
As a former basketball coach, I have had the same problem in the past with very hot indoor basketball stadiums.\n\nThe best method I found, other than hand held fans was to get ice packs and let them thaw a little bit...\n\nThen put them on the major points on the body where the veins are closest to the skin.\n\nThe wrists and the back of the neck were the best places to put the cold packs and really work!!\n\nGood Luck!
308690
Get a basket ball. Hold the basketball between your forehead and forearm. This is the proper placement of your arm. The other arm (the dominant one) should be placed slightly lower and protect your midsection. Keep your feet apart, knees slightly bent so you can manuver better.\nReally, start watching UFC fighting on Spike TV. You could learn alot from the mixed martial arts guys.
806739
do either a fake shot pass dribble and or maybe even do a hesitation dribble....that works evertime and then after doing it bust you butt down the court to get a good shot!!!!
860184
The exothermic sleeves are cylinders comprised of a resin- bonded mixture of sand, aluminum, and an oxidizer. There are two grades for sleeves grade 1 without a buffer core; and grade 2 with a buffer core. The buffer is a fibrous material used to help separate the sleeve from the casting. Normally sleeves are made with different ratios of Aluminum and silicon. Other materials go into the manufacture of sleeves are: Tin, Zinc, Boron, and Lead in addition to Aluminum and Silicon. These materials are fused to make the sleeves and risers from cubes of the materials mentioned.
455264
the only way to get a better jump shot is to shoot them constantly for hours.  Remember to snap your wrist, point your arm high into the air for a better arc, and just practice!
699280
Look iinto ABA.com\n\nCheck basketball reference
168161
I like Easton's Mesh shorts with the deep pockets.  Try, if you have a good enough budget, one of Nike's breathable shirts the are pretty cool too.  Hats sre good if you sweat alot.  The same with headbandes.  Also make sure you have some shoes that are cross training or tennis shoes that don't mark the court.  If you want some nice cheap ones (say if your still growing) go to Big 5.
1068861
They are more like tights not socks.  They're supposed to help keep your muscles warm and for compression.  Which in turn helps with muscle stamina and helps keep their legs fresher longer.  D. Stern  and the NBA are however banning them starting next season.
229476
Shoot hoops, I'm better at it ;-)
544124
take a look at the website below. it's got a list of other webistes that have basketball workouts on them that are interactive and help your game. Also if you're really interested try goingto betterbasketball.com where they have pro's show you their moves.\n\nAlso there's a lot of good stuff in SLAM Magazine. They seem to have the same type of stuff in most issues so all i takes is one magazine and you'll get some ideas.\n\nHope this helped.
657225
Each basket shall consist of a pressure-release NBA approved metal safety ring 18" in inside diameter with a white cord net 15" to 18" in length. The cord of the net shall not be less than 30 thread nor more than 120 thread and shall be constructed to check the ball momentarily as it passes through the basket. \n\nEach basket ring shall be securely attached to the backboard with its upper edge 10' above and parallel to the floor and equidistant from the vertical edges of the board. The nearest point of the inside edge of the ring shall be 6" from the plane of the face of the board. The ring shall be painted orange.
58549
Yes, if you flick the wrist it helps keep your hand straight and that will help with keeping your aim true.  There are several reasons why when you shoot and it doesn't go in - your mechanics might be off, your body isn't squared to the basket, you start your shot too early or too late (mainly the rushing you mentioned) you take your eyes off your target, etc.\n\nThe key is to make sure your body is square to the basket when you're setting up to shoot.  Basically this means that your body is perpendicular to the plane of the rim as you're facing it.  (This doesn't apply for layups and hooks and shots like that, just jump shots.)  Second, when you jump to shoot, always shoot it at the peak of your jump, not when you're about to land or just as you jump.  Wait a split second, when you reach the height of your jump, you should be letting go of the ball.  Third, your arm should be straight up, elbow bent at close to 90 degrees hands cradling the ball before straightening up to shoot, palms do NOT touch the ball, shoot with your fingertips.  Roll the ball off the tips, and flick the wrist (that'll give it that spin, too) to follow through with the shot.  Make sure you put a bit of an arc on it - don't shoot it like a Shaq free throw!  (He throws it straight at the hoop - giving it virtually no chance of going in.  You want an arc; a good arc would be around a 25 degree angle or so.  Check out Jordan's shot or Bird's - or even some of the better 3-pt shooters nowadays, you'll see that arc.)\n\nLastly, PRACTICE!  Practice, practice, practice.  It's the only way to really start nailing your shot.  I should know - I'm 6'7" (thanks to my dad's genes) and I have a great jump shot due to all the time I put into it.
942652
have the other big man set you pics, or go high low have the other big man set up out by the free throw line and you guys can rotate, also the guards need to do thier job of swinging the ball to get the defense moving, id say have one guard be in the corner and pass it to him and hopefully that will bring one of the guys playing d downlow out to cover him and open things up. other then that id just say work on your short jumper.
781980
compression shorts are very usefull\nA. Prevents chaffing\nB. If your shorts come up to high (or down) your privates wont be visable\nC. the underarmer effect\n\nCup holder is usually only in sliding shorts (for baseball)