Heading into the Final Four this weekend, it seemed only right to have a post devoted to March Madness and its Champions. Here are some trivia questions to get you in the spirit. Answers are below. Don’t cheat! What school … Continued
Top 10 Plank Variations In my opinion the plank is by far the most effective training method when it comes to working the ENTIRE core. The core is comprised of so much more then just a pretty 6 pack, … Continued
The Need to Know, When Shooting Free Throws Here are some thoughts on how to go about shooting a high free throw percentage. What’s been left out, is the fundamentals of a good shot itself (balance, follow through, shooting … Continued
Have a Counter So, you’ve mastered a move, but what happens when a defender shuts it down? Every successful player has a counter move, or several, to keep the defender guessing. You have to be the one in control. Counters … Continued
The Step Back Jumper- A step back jump shot is a move that can offer players a clean look at the rim, with a high percentage of going in. This is due to the moves natural tendency to allow … Continued
Getting Your Teammates Open There are a few basics in setting a good screen to get your teammates open for scoring opportunities. It doesn’t go down in the stat line, but these are the little things your coaches will notice … Continued
Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season 1. Sleep: Sleep and immunity go hand in hand! The easiest way to get sick is to string together a couple nights of little to no sleep. … Continued
Misdirection: Now You See Me, Now You Don’t There’s ten seconds left in the game, your team is down one… You CAN’T settle for a three or a long two… you need to get into the paint… So, how do … Continued
Think Proper Footwork is Important? At Bend Hoops, we stand by our belief that having proper footwork and balance is an essential ingredient for anyone that wants to be a better basketball player. And for anyone out there that thinks … Continued
Video courtesy of My Window Central Oregon. Titled: “Bend Hoops is a lot more than a pickup basketball game!”