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- How do I beocme a euro basketball player?
- My nephew wants to be a top soccer player
- How do basketball players jump so high?
- How to get on a college team
- Wand to be a basketball player
- Temperature and sports
How do I beocme a euro basketball player?
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March 26, 2009
what steps do i have to take to become an euro basketball player?
jerrell - USA
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You certainly would have to be good enough to be on the first string of a college basketball team and have the potential of being in the NBA.
Some college players who were not selected in the NBA will try to get on European teams, perhaps as a walk-on. But that is difficult, considering teams like to have players from their own country, unless the player is a superstar.
Many NBA teams have players from the European league. Try to contact such a player on your favorite team to ask for some tips on getting into the league.
Best wishes in getting with a team.
My nephew wants to be a top soccer player
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January 14, 2009
i am writing this email on the behalf of my nephew. my nephew (Jacob) is doing grade 10, he loves soccer and his vision is to find a career on soccer (become one of the best national players). how can i help my nephew to achieve his goal?
Lucky - South Africa
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An inspiring book on the subject is "Go for the Goal" by Mia Hamm, who was rated as one of the top female soccer players in the world. She tells how she started playing as a young girl and loved the sport so much. By her dedication and love of the sport, she was able to play in the World Cup and win an Olympic Gold metal. The book gives good strategies on preparation to be the best in soccer for both young men and women. The book was written in 1999, so it may be difficult to find, but I highly recommend it.
In the book, she says how she practiced and always tried to play with and against players that were better than her, in order to increase her skills. She also said that she learned to compensate for lack of speed or strength by learning top techniques for controlling and passing the ball.
She says how many top players would keep a soccer ball with them at all times, bouncing an kicking it.
Jacob should try to watch top games on video, so that he can study the moves and strategies of the various players.
Finally, get him a poster of his favorite player to put where he can see it. Put a photo of Jacob up there too, so he can visualize himself as that player.
This should help him achieve his dream. Best wishes to him.
How do basketball players jump so high?
Question
April 20, 2005
Basketball
1-I played for a team in my public school, but not Junior High School or High School. If I go to a college and try out for the team and I make it and i'm good, can I get drafted to the NBA?
2- How do Basketball players Jump so high such as Vince Carter, Michael Jordan, etc?
Shaun - USA
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Try to get on some team. The more you play, the better you will get and the better your chances are in college. If you're good in college, even in a small college, you may be noticed and get drafted.
Not only are they tall and athletic, but they also have great spring in their legs. A play who can't jump as high can still do well if he can pass and shoot and has a good sense of the game.
How to get on a college team
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April 19, 2005
BASKETBALL
1- If you don't play for an High school team, but you go to college and play for a team, can you get drafted to the NBA?
2- What is a college that is good and has a basketball team around Queens?
Shaun - USA
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If you didn't play basketball for a high school team, it is difficult but not impossible to get on a college team. That is why it is important to be playing on any team so you can hone your skills. You need to have some sort of record of playing for a coach to give you a chance to try out.
If you play in college and are outstanding, you can get drafted to the pros. But there are some players who never got drafted and still make the pro teams. They might do well in semi-pro of European teams.
The big thing is to go to a college where you can make sure you will make the team. Some players have even started in a 2-year college and improved enough to go to a top school for their last two years. Start close to home and go over to a school with a basketball team. Try to talk to the coach and ask for advise on going to the school and playing ball for him. This is a good time, since the season is over. You might have to check a few colleges to get an idea of where you stand and if you could make the team.
In the meanwhile try to get into some summer leagues. Also keep practicing and don't give up. All-time great Larry Bird used to practice at least 100 shots every day.
Best wishes in your career.
Wand to be a basketball player
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April 18, 2005
Hey, I just wanted to know how to become a basketball player because I love the game and I enjoy it and im pretty good.
Shaun - USA
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It is a good game. You can play a lot of pick-up games and get pretty good, but it is important to get on a team with a coach that can teach the fundamentals and some of the tricks of the trade. Certainly, try to get on the school team. But also look into other organizations that have teams.
To make the pros, you really need to be good in high school and college. Being extremely tall helps too. But even if you don't make the pros, just getting on a team and playing is fun.
Best wishes in the sport.
Temperature and sports
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November 5, 2004
How does sports effect your body temperature? Do certain sports make your body temperature increase or decrease, from the first time you took your temperature before statring the sport?
a - USA
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As you exercise or move rapidly, as in a sport, your blood flows faster and you get warmer due to the muscles using energy. The body temperature increases, and the skin sweats to try to cool down the body. After you stop, the body gradually cools down.
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