Sunday, August 3, 2008

Total Basketball Fitness

An entire years worth of state-of-the-art conditioning for the sport of basketball. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and former UNC mens basketball head strength coach (1994-2001) Ben Cook outlines five unique phases of strength and condit


Anyone who has a passion for basketball knows that the NBA and the professional basketball players associated with it symbolize a game that needs extraordinary skills, grace and athleticism. Besides this, the NBA and its players also set example from the way they behave and react on the court and off. Players should realize that there has to be a proper balance between the good and the bad and that the good should take precedence over the bad influence.

The NBA has worked very hard to ensure that it eliminates fighting from this wonderful game of basketball. However, there are still incidents that cast show over this game. NBA knows that there is still a lot of work to be done if it wants its image to improve in the eyes of the fans and the basketball world in general. On one hand we have the players who are passionate about the game and give it all they have and on the other a tiny incident can spark off a big row. Then, there are the players antics which always pop up at the most unexpected place. Players have to realize that they are looked upon as role models by the younger generation and getting into trouble off the court does not do them or their fans any good.

Basketball is a highly entertaining and fun game to watch. NBA and its players have an obligation to the fans and spectators who spend money to cheer them. NBA has clearly mentioned that it would take measures to avoid fighting incidents on courts and we know that they are serious about them. But who will tell the players about their off court behavior? Should not the players be held responsible for their behavior both on and off the court?

About the writer: Nigel Kerry is an American free lance writer born in Los Angeles, California. Kerry writes Sportsbook reviews, sport book articles and articles with respect to Sports Betting.

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