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From Good To Great: Advanced Shooting Techniques For Consistent Scorers
Shooting accuracy is the Holy Grail of basketball. It's what separates good players from great ones and can be the difference between winning and losing a game. Whether you're an amateur player looking to up your game or a seasoned athlete aiming for consistency, mastering advanced shooting techniques is essential. Today, we'll break down some advanced shooting drills and techniques designed to improve your accuracy, so you can become a consistent scorer.
By Hooper Fikoabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Online Basketball Training For Kids, Fun And Effective Lessons
Online Basketball Training for Kids: Key Elements of Engaging Lessons Engaging kids in online basketball training requires a mix of fun and effective lessons that cater to their developmental needs. With more families embracing digital resources for learning, creating engaging content that resonates with young players is crucial. Here are some key elements to consider for online basketball training that will keep your young athletes motivated and eager to learn.
By Hooper Fikoabout a year ago in Unbalanced
MLB Pennant Race 2024: The Beginning of the End
September. The ninth month of the year, the month that kicks off autumn, and the most infamous "Fast Money" answer in Family Feud history. September has another role for baseball fans: it's the beginning of the end. The last full month before the madness known as the Postseason begins. There are a lot of intriguing storylines in the month of September, which is the norm on this very pivotal month.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Look at the U.S. National TV Coverage for NHL Teams in the 2024-25 Season
With the 2024-25 NHL season on the horizon, this was originally set to be my first hockey story in preparation for that year. A couple of days ago, I was on Instagram and found a post from Daily Faceoff, a site that discusses hockey, and I saw a pic that detailed the number of national TV games in the U.S. for each of the NHL's 32 clubs. In any league, it is always an honor to be on national TV. Of course, the NFL is the only one of the main leagues who doesn't do the regional sports network (RSN) thing, instead using regional coverage for early and late games on Sundays. MLB, the NHL, and the NBA do use RSNs, and they do save national coverage for select days.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Lewisboro Lightning Takes Home 9U Championship
Please see tip, pledge and subscribe buttons below or send tip via venmo at @Rich-Monetti On Sunday August 3, Lewisboro 9u reached the finals of the GHVBL playoffs and had their sights set on the big trophy at Rogers Park in Danbury and Lewisboro Town Park on the next day when the skies cleared. A 1-1 game in the bottom of the fifth, the boys knew the score and hoped they wouldn’t need a sixth inning hammer versus Bedford Pound Ridge. So with one out, it fell on Caiden Jones to get things started.
By Rich Monettiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Confessions of a Fair-Weather Sports Fan:
Let me get this out of the way—I’m not exactly what you’d call a die-hard sports fan. In fact, I’m the kind of person who shows up to the party only when the game’s in the final quarter, the World Series is on the line, or there’s a medal to be won. Yup, I’m a fair-weather fan, and I’m totally okay with it.
By VibesDigestabout a year ago in Unbalanced
A Look at the 1985 Kansas City Royals
Kansas City. The largest city in the Show Me State. A population of just over half of a million people, almost double that of St. Louis. Yet when it comes to sports, KC has often been the little brother to St. Louis. In the NFL, Kansas City did win the battle of Missouri, but only because St. Louis lost two franchises while the Chiefs went on to become a dynasty. St. Louis did have the Hawks in the NBA before the team moved to Atlanta, and the NHL's Blues serve as the state's lone team, and won a Stanley Cup in 2019.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
Gabby Williams’ Impact on Women’s Basketball
Gabby Williams has quickly become one of the most influential figures in women’s basketball, leaving an undeniable impact both on and off the court. Her journey from a standout college player at the University of Connecticut to a global star playing in the WNBA and for France’s national team has not only showcased her individual brilliance but also highlighted the evolving landscape of women’s basketball.
By Sangita Nandiabout a year ago in Unbalanced
The Legend of Johnny Hockey
This wasn't supposed to be my first NHL story with the season closing in. So we all heard the news on the evening of August 29, 2024, and sadly, it became official on the following morning. On that night, Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, were killed while riding their bikes in their home state of New Jersey--a drunk driver took both of their lives. Two lives robbed from us at such young ages--Johnny was only 31, while Matthew was 29. The brothers were at their home state celebrating the wedding of their sister, Katie, but sadly, what was supposed to be a night of joy is marred by a heartbreaking family tragedy.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Unbalanced
