Tag: Michael Jordan

Immediately after the school bus pulls away I hear the familiar twap-twap ofย a basketball dribble on the home basketball court next door. (Backyard basketball courts are a blessing for families because everyone, regardless of age or ability, can have fun – and getย exercise –ย with an adjustableย Goalrilla Basketball Goal. Basketball Goal Store has a huge stock ready for delivery. Today, mixed in with the twap-twap-twapย wasย a seemingly heated “discussion,”ย butย all I could catch was “Michael Jordan.”ย ย  Whenย I remember Michael Jordan, I always think of two things: air and aggression MJ’sย leaps were unbelievable and no one can dispute he was an aggressive player. One… Read more »

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A little confidence goes a long way. Yeah, right โ€“ but on the basketball court? Yes, especially on the basketball court. Coaches can help most players improve shooting form to improve their shooting percentage, but that doesnโ€™t mean those shots will score. Some players just donโ€™t have the touch โ€“ or the confidence. Thereโ€™s a difference between a shooter and a scorer. Take Elgin Baylor โ€“ if you donโ€™t know, he is considered the progenitor of Michael Jordan – he could shoot and he could score. Known as a player whose bottom half might be off balance, the top half… Read more »

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