How do you use math in basketball?
well in my way of using geometry is the angle of the right hand to guide the basketball and the angle of the left hand and what angle you need to thrust the basketball in, symbolizing the direction of the basketball hoop
What happens in basketball when someone pushes another player?
after about 2 seconds the refs will blow the whistle and hold 2 thumbs up. that means "jump ball" and no they don't chuck it up in the air like they do at the start but whatever team last had possession from a jump ball the other team will now get get
hope this helps
How much does a ABA player get paid?
usually you start out making $7 an hour and after 4 years and much training you make $13 dollars an hour . Obviously you can make MUCH more working at a private school for autistic children than working in a home program
hope this helped :D
Are there any Mormons on the Utah jazz?
Bryan Maxwell played for the Philadelphia Phlyers in the 1970's and 80's a defencemen. Coached the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the WHL. Comeing from southern Alberta Canada.
Who are the local television announcers for the Sacramento Kings?
Paul Splittorf and Ryan Levebvre are the usual television announcers. Sometimes, Bob Davis takes one of their places, and Royals legend Frank White also occasionally joins the team for an inning or two.
Where do the New Jersey Nets practice?
The Meadowlands Sports Complex, home of the NBA's New Jersey Nets, is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
What is a composite leather basketball made of?
They are made of leather or composite leather. The composite leather balls are less expensive. The NBA Official Game Ball is a Top Grain Leather basketball. The Wilson NCAA Official Game Ball is covered in moisture wicking composite leather.
How many medal will count if you won the basketball in the Olympics?
1 for the winning team
ex.
1 Gold - for mens team champion
1 Silver - for mens team runner up
1 Bronze - for mens team last
and same thing with the womens team
a total of 6 medals in this event.
How can you signup for overseas basketball?
To signup for overseas basketball, you must first ensure your spot on one of their teams. Whether it is an amateur, semi-pro, or professional league, your spot on the team has to be validated and officiated. If you want to sign up for overseas basketball teams or leagues, simply speak to your coach. He or she should be able to connect you with overseas recruiters that are always looking for players of all skill levels.
Does the amount of air in a basketball affect its bounce?
No, it doesn't. For example, a basketball will bounce quite high and retain a large proportion of its original kinetic energy when being used on a concrete or a hard wood floor, such as those used in official NBA matches. However, if you are try to bounce a basketball on water, I would be amazed if you could elicit any response other than it either submerging itself for a brief period of time before returning to the surface of the water, or simply sinking to the bottom in a desultory manner; the outcome would depend on the basketball's density. To be honest, I would have thought this was fairly obvious. Maybe you want to think a little more closely about how you phrase your question next time, to prevent people like me from giving you a pathetic, sarcastic answer such as this. Fool.
How to shoot a basketball better?
Practice like this: Put your middle finger on the middle of the seam of the ball. Lie down on your back and use only that hand to toss the ball in the air. When the ball is straight like that, you can tell if you have proper backspin. When you release the ball, make sure it rolls off your fingers.
How long is a college basketball game on TV?
The average game lasts about 3 hours; in fact, it's often more than this. Technically, there are four quarters of 15 minutes each. And there is a halftime of 20 minutes. OT will always be more than 3. It's a 30-minute halftime. Or it may take days in a tie breaker, so if both teams had 21 at the end of the last quarter it will become a tie breaker so the first team to get another touchdown wins but it may take days doing so.
What does picking mean in basketball?
== == == == A pick is when an offensive player without the ball stands still and acts as a wall in order to prevent a defensive player from being able to follow an offensive player with the ball, or to allow the offensive player with the ball to have a second or so of time open, allowing him to take a shot or make a pass. However, a pick is only legal if the player stands still while 'becoming a wall'. If he is moving, a foul is called. A pick is another term for a screen.
Who is Michael Jordan's favorite hockey team?
Michael Jordan grow up watching Magic Johnson, Dr Julius Erving...
Is soccer more dangerous than football?
Football is the official name for soccer. Soccer comes from association football. Only in the USA and Canada do they say soccer.
The global name for football is of course football. The global name for American football is gridiron.
Football is a sport played using the feet and a ball, only football does this.
Both sports have many injuries but the more serious ones happen in gridiron.
if mean Canada and usa soccer is better football is dangerous but what about soccer all the leg injuries
The word "volleyball" is a common noun, a word for any volleyball of any kind.
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, thing, or a title; for example:
Unlock Michael Jordan on nba 2k10 for wii?
It is in the main menu, complete it and you will unlock MJ creating a legend. You start as a rookie-Micheal Jordan, He already has been drafted and your ready to start your first match in the NBA.
Who was the first American female basketball player?
The roots of women basketball lead us back to Senda Berenson number 8.
Who was the first women to play basketball?
The WNBA was started in 1996, to allow girls a sport they could showcase their talent. This league has grown over the years. There are some very popular female basketball players. Heather and Heidi Burge are two such players. These two women are twins with heights upwards of 6'
Who is the PA announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers?
Dennis Packer, the public address announcer of all USC football games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum also serves as the P.A. announcer of all Charger home games at Qualcomm Stadium.
How many players would you find in a basketball team?
There are 5 players in a basketball team. There should be five players who start, but there are usually at least 12 total players. The starting five are the best of the team, but when they get tired, they need replacements and backup, which is where the other 7 come in, literally.
What is the size of the basket for basketball?
The typical goal is made from a 5/8 inch (OD) ring of high tensile steel and has a inside diameter of 18 inches.
How many times did the lakers make it to the playoffs?
only 5 times
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The Lakers first played in Minniapolis in the 1948-1949 season to the 1959-1960 season and then moved to Los Angeles in the 1961-1962 season and have remained there ever since.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Team Names: Los Angeles Lakers, Minneapolis Lakers
Seasons: 65; 1948-49 to 2012-13
Record: 3125-1916, .620 W-L%
Playoff Appearances: 59
Championships: 16
The Lakers joined the BAA league in the 1948-1949 season. The BAA joined with the NBL for the 1949-1950 season forming the NBA.
What is the Los Angeles Laker's mailing address?
Mail for the Los Angeles Lakers can be sent to: Los Angeles Lakers, Toyota Sports Center, 555 N. Nash Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. If requesting an autograph, be sure to include a self-addressed and properly stamped envelope.
Who did the Boston Celtics pick in the 2010 nba draft?
With the 19th pick of the first round, the Celtics drafted Avery Bradley, a 6-foot, 3-inch point guard from the University of Texas. In the second round, with the 52nd pick, Boston selected 6-foot, 8-inch forward Luke Harangody from the University of Notre Dame.