Everyone loves the scorers. Whether it’s the NBA or a high school game, most of the eyes in the gym are on the players who puts the ball in the basket. Still, we know how devastating it can be when a team secures two or three consecutive offensive rebounds. Or when your team can’t make …
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A lot of hoopers have dreams of throwing down a nasty dunk in front of an arena packed full of screaming fans. There’s no doubt that there’s noting quite like a monster slam to get the crowd into a game and potentially swing momentum. While there are a lot of awesome vertical jump training programs, …
From modern hoopers to NBA legends, here are our picks for the best shooters in NBA history.
Whether you’re warming up before the game or hooping with some background noise at the park, basketball and music are certainly connected. Just look at the popular 2K series. The last several years of the game have included a specially curated playlist to accompany your digital basketball dreams. But what about real life? From television …
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It’s true that basketball is almost like an art. Tune in to an NBA game with graceful passing and lights-out shooting and you might forget you’re watching a sport at all. Around March, Cinderella stories in the NCAA tournament remind us all how to root for the underdog. These scripts aren’t written by someone in …
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We’ve all been there, one day you are lighting the nets on fire, and the next you couldn’t shot a basketball into an above ground pool. Most of the time this is short-lived and next time you’re on the court you are back to your old self. Unfortunately, there are times when an off day …
ILB’s Can’t Be Guarded program promises to increase your scoring average, but does it deliver?
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With almost one third of the NBA season over, the Golden State Warriors are once again at the top of the Western Conference Standings and are the hands down favorites to win it all. Even though the Denver Nuggets are not far behind the Dubs in the NBA standings, the Warriors have an easy schedule …
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Calling All Flat Footed Hoopers Flat-footed: it’s practically a stigma at this point—people view it as a disability—some kind of “limitation.” But nothing could be further from the truth—especially on the court, where what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. And with the aid of a great pair of basketball shoes that work best …
It’s the Achilles heel—the catalyst that can bring down your entire game. There’s a reason the most elite-level basketball shoes brands invest millions into researching ankle support technology. High-top designs provide greater support with reduced flexibility, though in recent years the game has changed with more accommodating designs. Gone are the days of settling …
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Nothing beats the summer; grilling and parties bring friends and family together. If you are lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard then it takes the party atmosphere to a whole new level. But you don’t want a pool just to swim laps do you? Of course not, you need a few …
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Where To Buy: Find The Best Price Pros: Highly portable and easy to adjust the height with no tools High quality acrylic backboard beats most in the price range Excellent value for a hoop Cons: Thin support beams and small base will allow the hoop to wobble slightly Small base may allow the hoop to …
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Main Features: 52” steel framed shatterproof backboard Power lift height adjustment from 7.5’ to 10’ Slam-It Rim for dunking 5-year manufacturer warranty UV protection and powder-coated steel for weather resistance 3-piece round steel support pole Full Review Lifetime basketball hoops are one of the most popular for home driveway hoops. They are affordable, high …
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Hoops Fiend Rating Bounce: [usr 3.5] Grip: [usr 4] Style: [usr 4] Durability: [usr 4] Value: [usr 4] Overall: [usr 4.35] Key Features Official NBA size, 29.5 inches Features NBA player graphic of Kevin Durant Painted in Golden State Warriors colors …
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Full Review Background Under Armour started as a small sports apparel brand and has grown into the ranks as one of the leading sports equipment corporations in the United States. They now sponsor premier athletes such as Stephen Curry, Cam Newton, and Jordan Spieth. With this expansion Under Armour has grown their product lines into …
Most of my basketball idols growing up were high flying athletic freaks like Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Kobe. Watching them throw done nasty dunks inspired late night dreams of myself doing the same in front of thousands in packed arenas. The unfortunate truth is that most of us will never be tall enough or …
Lifetime 90023 Hoop Specs Backboard Size: 44 Inches Backboard Material: Polycarbonate Rim Type: Standard Base Size: 31 Gallons Support Pole: 3 Piece, 3.5″ Diameter Height Adjustment: 8-10 Feet Price: $150-$200 Where To Buy: Find The Best Price Pros: A great value at under $200 The lowest cost hoop we’ve seen that features an acrylic backboard …
Pop-A-Shot: The Inventors of Arcade Basketball I’ve reviewed many basketball arcade games for this website, which led me to compile my top picks for best basketball arcade games. The truth is that I’ve been overall disappointed with the quality of arcade basketball games that I received to review. Many of these basketball arcade games …
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As the game of basketball has progressed, the difficulty and the variety of offensive moves has increased. There was a time when a between the legs dribble was revolutionary. Now it is something you see all the time. The first time a player dribbled between their legs in a game the spectators heads probably exploded. …
Another month closer to the start of the basketball season means it is time to really dig deep in your off season training so that when your big moment comes you can shine. In August’s version of Move of the Month, we are going to break down one of the most used mid range shots: …
Welcome to our June edition of our Move of the Month series. Today I want to discuss and shot that has become more popular over the years due to it being used frequently by shorter less explosive players. The shot I am talking about is the floater, also known as the runner or tear-drop. You …
Hoops Fiend Rating: Baden Elite Indoor Basketball Bounce: 4.3/5 Grip: 5/5 Feel: 4.3/5 Durability: 4.5/5 Value: 3.8/5 Overall: 4.4/5 Main Features Hidden valve helps to minimize the chance for funky off-center bounces Cover is super tacky and will make it easy for most basketball players to grip or palm the Baden Elite Polarizing channel design that is …
Hoops Fiend Rating: Spalding TF-500 Basketball Review Bounce: 4.5/5 Grip: 4.3/5 Feel: 5/5 Durability: 5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.8/5 Main Features Shares lineage with the legendary Spalding TF-1000 indoor basketball Cover has the perfect balance between durability and feel for an indoor/outdoor basketball Value is decent with a price point around $30, which is common for high …
Well we took a couple months off from our move of the month segment due to other commitments, but we are back for May! Today we are going to deep dive into one of the most fundamental dribbling moves used in basketball; the crossover. While discussing the crossover may seem boring to some, remember that …
Main Features 72 inch tempered glass backboard that is 1/3 inch thick One-piece support pole system with a 6″ x 6″ square pole No padding on either the backboard of support pole Heavy-duty breakaway rim that is able to handle dunks Large in-ground basketball hoop that will take multiple people to assembly or a professional installer …
Where To Buy: Find The Best Price Pros: The RAMgoal takes the mini basketball hoop experience to an impressive new level The breakaway rim does offer enhanced durability Acrylic glass backboards have better performance than cheap plywood and are shatter resistant Cons: Hoop still bounces more on shots than we would like Small base may …
As you may have noticed from previous articles I have an unhealthy fascination with the three point line and how it has changed the game within the last 10 years in dramatic ways. Most of this romantic obsession is due to my tendency to be drawn to analytics. The enhanced focus of the three point line …
Well, I’m gonna make this brief. I’m not going to finish the Vert Shock program. I know you must be disappointed! The truth is I’m disappointed too, but this is just not the right time to complete this program. Unfortunately, life has gotten a little crazy and working on my vertical jump is just not …
Back for another installment of move of the month, where we breakdown the steps to doing a basketball move. This month we are taking a closer look at the behind the back dribble. We’ve already featured the behind the back dribble in our five essential basketball moves article. When To Use The Behind the Back …
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I’m a Little Older for Vert Shock Here we go guys, my first installment of the Vert Shock Challenge. Today I wrapped up the Pre-Shock phase of the Vert Shock program. If you are unfamiliar with how the Vert Shock program is structured then I recommend you check out my detailed review here. At 31 …
Where To Buy: Find The Best Price Pros: Layout of the program is easy to follow and understand The exercises in the Vert Shock program can be done in the comfort of your own home with minimal gym equipment required Plyometric exercises are a mainstay for building functional strength Videos are up to date and …
There’s More to The Game Than Scoring When you watch a basketball game on television the focus too often is on scoring and who has the highest ppg. The truth is that scoring is only one aspect of a very complex and unique sport that is basketball. By focusing too solely on this one part …
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We hope that all the bestoutdoorbasketball.net visitors have had a happy holiday season and 2016 treated them well. Here’s to looking forward to what 2017 has in store. Today we are excited to bring you our second installment of bestoutdoorbasketball.net’s move of the month. If you missed our first move of the month article check …
If you visit Hoops Fiend on a regular basis then you know we enjoy to test and review all products basketball. Our goal is to only recommend products that we feel are high quality and can help you get better at the game of basketball. However, today we are going to do something a little …
We’re going to try something new here at Hoops Fiend. Each month we will give you a new basketball move to add to your offensive arsenal. If you’ve visited our site before you know that we have several cool articles with tips on how to improve your game. The move of the month for December is …
Silverback NXT Hoop Specs Backboard Size: 50-54 Inches Backboard Material: Acrylic Rim Type: Covered Breakaway Base Size: 35 Gallons Support Pole: 3 Piece, 3″ Diameter Height Adjustment: 7.5-10 Feet Price: $400-$500 Where To Buy: Find The Best Price Pros: Fastest assembly for any portable basketball hoop Unique infinity backboard design enhances stability and the bounce …
Every serious athlete is looking for a leg up on the competition these days. And getting that leg up seems to get harder and harder over time. Recently, we’ve seen the rise of young athletes choosing to focus on only one sport rather than play several, with the hope that it will give them …
Update Since writing this review we’ve read additional customer reviews of the Shaq Cyber Hoop Shot and have had more time to use this arcade basketball system. If we were writing this review today we would rate this hoop lower due to faulty welding on the rims. We used the unit for some time and noticed the …
We are always looking the next thing, and the next thing might just be the last thing in this case. As you can see in this video Shaq son and the son of the one and only “White Chocolate” play some hoops at Shaq’s court. Based on the video, Jason William’s son has a game …
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One of the most underrated and under-appreciated aspects of basketball is mental toughness. Take the one and only Michael Jordan for example, when we think of MJ what most likely comes to mind is his amazing high flying dunks and incredible athleticism. But the truth is that there have been a number of other NBA …
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Playing time; all basketball players want more of it. However, just because you want something does not mean it will be given to you. As with everything in the game of basketball, playing time is earned. If you find yourself spending more time on the pine than you would like, then we have five things to do …
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