Mammoth London Basketball has officially arrived in North London. This is the perfect venue

for all GO Mammoth basketballers that live in North London that are currently travelling
further South to get their basketball fix.

If you are new to GO Mammoth basketball, we are offering intermediate and recreational
leagues at this venue so there will definitely be a league to suit your ability.

 

The venue is Islington Arts and Media School and has recently completed a multi-million
pound facilities overhaul including building and renovation of a full-sized basketball hall.

The school is located within 5 minutes walk from Finsbury park so perfect for anyone
commuting on the Piccadily or Victoria line, however it is also a short walk from Crouch
Hill London Overground station. The leagues start from July and run over 8 week
seasons. Proffessional umpires, table officials and equipment will be provided to make
this the best North London basketball league.

 

Check out the Islington Basketball Leagues here.

 

 

NBA Mid-Season Update

By Bobby Nigg (Basketball Enthusiast, GO Mammoth Intern)

The NBA season has now reached its halfway point and the All-Star game is around the corner.  Sadly, my childhood stars of the 90s are slowly becoming extinct or are injured. Even though most of the famous ones will still be inducted into the All Star game like Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki; they are nowhere near being in the hunt for MVP.  Fortunately, there are many proven players and also some new faces that are keeping the game of basketball london an exhilarating sport to watch.

The Top Dogs

One obvious choice for the MVB (Most Valuable Beast) is the two time returning champion LeBron James. He is boasting his usual dominant stats and leading the Heat to the 2^nd best record in the East. However, I believe it’s the time when a new player will take the belt. The Thunder’s Kevin Durant has taken the league by ‘storm’ and is posting up career numbers in every category. He is tallying 31 points per game and is collecting 7.7 rebounds. “Durantula” has also improved his passing game with the absence of Westbrook by dishing out over 5 assists per game.  He has been proven himself to be Zeus-like in his ability to “make it rain ” behind the arc.  At this point in the season he is no doubt my MVP! Other honorable mentions are Kevin Love, Paul George, James Harden and Stephen Curry.

Bobby’s player to watch: Paul George proved himself last year as a top player in the league. This season he has led his team the best record in basketball so far and he is always pushing them to the next level. His game is on the rise and his well-rounded and athletic skill can electrify the crowd.

 

Young Guns to Watch

It is a new era with new names emerging. The sophomores have been quite impressive this year with many players showcasing their path to stardom. Among the top names are Damian Lillard and Anthony Davis. Both are already quite popular but have improved their game so much that even LeBron is feeling the ‘heat.’

Bobby’s player to watch: Andre Drummond is a big man with some incredible talent. Even though his scoring is ordinary at 12 ppg, he is a monster on the boards posting 12 rebounds per contest. He is also swat machine on defense and is consistently a high-light reel with his mammoth dunks.

 

The rookies have been quite impressive as well. Michael Carter-Williams has been the easily the most recognizable rookie so far this season posting a rookie high of 17.5 ppg. What’s almost more impressive is that he is averaging 6 rebounds and dishing out near 7 assists a game. Now that is portraying some ‘brotherly love’ in Philadelphia. The next two closest would be Trey Burk of the Utah Jazz and Victor Olapido of the Orlando Magic.  I always enjoy the rookies because they can climb the ladder of NBA success very quickly if they hit their stride.

Bobby’s player to watch: Giannis Antetokounmp, dubbed the “Greek Freak” is a freakishly talented international player with unbelievable athletic ability. He isn’t quite a star yet but at 19 he has much time to improve his game to reach his full potential. I like his game because he uses his length and athletic skill to run the floor.

 

Busts

There are some players that are stinking up the court whether they are playing or even sitting pointlessly on the pine.  Firstly, Steve Nash has been nonexistent this year for his team. Of course he is old and injuries are bound to happen but even if he plays he has been downright despicable averaging 6.7 ppg and not even 6 assists per contest.  He has been the main reason that the Lakers have drowned this season.  Also Josh Smith, who used to be one of my favorites, has dropped his game this year.  Even though his stats are still decent, there is no flow with his new team. I think he has jammed the ‘gears’ of the Pistons’ offense. My decision for biggest bust of the year is Tyreke Evans. His new 4 year $44 million contract has been disappointedly complemented by a mere 12.8 ppg. Even though he is still a solid player, his potential was sky high for the Pelicans but he is now currently playing at ‘sea level.’

As the 2^nd half of the season is on its way, it will be interesting to see which players either decline or keep their game up.  Watching highlights and analyzing the stats is a good way of keeping up with the phenomenal players as the NBA season progresses. But why not creates some highlights of your own? How about you come out and prove your own skills by heading to the court to play some basketball with Go Mammoth!

Who do you think deserves some shout-outs – pse post your comments/thoughts below! 

If you would like to contribute to the GO Mammoth Basketball Blog (topic of your choice) – please email hello@gomammoth.co.uk

Motivation techniques on how to break it…

We all have those days where we literally can not get ourselves out of the door to exercise. Minimal sleep, a long day of work, and just a general feeling of blah plague us. Getting onto the netball london court seems easy as the drive to win and the fun of the game naturally motivates you, however a boring run on your own often slips to the bottom of your to do list.

Here are 10 tips to try and help overcome this obstacle:

1. Get a new pair of running trainers. Nothing beats the feeling of picking out a new, fresh pair of your favorite trainers and breaking them in on the roads.

2. Change your environment! Drive to a new place to start your run or just don’t plan a route and run wherever your legs take you. Another option is a ‘destination run’. This could be running to a friends house or to do an errand, etc.

3. Sign up for a race. This may be something short term and local in the UK, such as a 5k or 10k. However, if you’re feeling ambitious, look into a longer-term goal such as the London Marathon, a Tough Mudder event or a Triathlon.

4. Run for a cause. This could be for a charity or something that has a personal meaning to you!

5. Make a playlist that suits you and your run. Here are some top rated songs to keep you upbeat during your run: http://jog.fm/popular-workout-songs

6. Reward yourself. Have an ice cold drink ready for you when you get home or make plans to meet friends for a night out.

7. Mix up your workout. This could be running at difference speeds, to different places, or on different surfaces:

Try doing 30 second sprints, then jog the next minute at regular pace while on a run. This can help to keep you awake and motivated during a run while directly helping your netball game.  Because netball is such a fast paced sport, it is important to have quick acceleration. Practicing 30-second bursts of speed will help you with the explosivity needed on the netball court during centre passes and dodging, offensively and defensively. Throughout a 40-minute game, you may be running start and stop for around 5 km. It doesn’t matter if you are the fasted up and down the court once, if you can’t keep this up for the whole 40-minute game! Endurance is necessary to have enough energy for the whole time period. Running for a longer duration of time will improve your endurance and along with your sprint training you will be able to play netball for longer and then hopefully at a higher level.

8. Read books that are sure to get you off of the sofa, such as Why I Run or Born to Run.

9. Get a friend to join! (Is there anything more rewarding than being that little bit faster/fitter than your friend? :-))

10. Think of that bikini body. No matter what time of the year it is, nothing beats a bikini body.

 

Whatever helps to get you out of bed and out on the roads is the best option for you… Think of how the additional sprint and endurance training will help your stamina at your next netball match!

Let us know what works best for you…

Many of us ladies (and men) played netball at primary school, some at secondary school and some even picked it up again at College and University, however even University may be a few years ago now and getting back into netball may seem a little daunting.

This need not be the case. GO Mammoth offers social netball leagues for all abilities, even if you have never played netball before you are welcome. These leagues are either “recreational” or “intermediate” so are suited to your skill and confidence level.

Even with leagues nearby and the knowledge that they are open to all abilities, many of us still have doubts and worries holding us back from signing up. Whether fitness/skill level/location etc related, we have had a chat with the netball manager Rose Martin to try and help clear up these initial concerns when considering getting back into netball. All you have to worry about now is what to wear 🙂

 

 

All you need to know about Mammoth Netball:

Question 1: Where can I play netball in London?

All around! We have leagues in North, South, East and West London. Whether it’s close to where you live, your work or on the commute, we’ve worked hard to find venues that are suitable for all Londoners. Close to tube stations, easy to get to and of course, close to a sponsor pub or bar. We can’t forget about the hard work off the court! The best thing to do is take a look at the list of venues and the map on the netball page on our website and decide which location/venue/league/day/time is perfect for you and simply sign up to some mammoth netball FUN.

Question 2: None of my friends are interested in netball but I still want to play, is this possible?

Are they crazy – HA?! Yes, it’s completely possible. We have the option to either sign up with a team of mates or colleagues, or sign up on your own as an individual. Maybe you have a couple or a few friends interested but not a whole team; if that’s the case we can still make sure you all play together (just add their names in the “friends” box on your registration, or give us a call/drop us an e-mail at hello@gomammoth.co.uk). Essentially, playing sport is not only a fantastic way to get/keep fit but also an awesome way to socialise and meet new people. It is a fun evening and breather from the very often stressful day to day life of city living!

Question 3: What level league is best suited to me?

We currently have 2 standards of leagues, recreational and intermediate, that cater to all standards. The recreational leagues are perfect for anyone who may have played at school but are a bit rusty, anyone who has never played before but are keen to learn or players that aren’t massively bothered about winning or loosing but more interested about having fun. The intermediate leagues suit players that have a solid grasp of the game and its rules; they appreciate a faster paced game and prefer a slightly more competitive atmosphere but still want to have fun playing. They are also for players/teams that are winning their recreational leagues comfortably and want to move up a level. Either way, I guarantee you we have a perfect league for each and every team and individual so what are you waiting for, get searching!

Question 4: I know many people say they are unfit, but I actually haven’t done any decent exercise in a few years, will I struggle?

You wouldn’t believe how people give me a call or pop an email mentioning that they haven’t played in years, are a bit un-fit and “just want to get back into it”. This is EXACTLY what we cater for and you are not alone, you run around as much as you want. We aren’t a club of professional players wanting to take part in the next Netball World Championships; we are a group of guys and girls who love playing sport and socialising at the same time at any level. If your main aim is to get fit, great, playing sport you don’t even realise its happening you are having too much fun and who wants to be by themselves on a running machine…

Questions 5: I can’t even remember the rules of netball, can I still play?

No problem at all! We have a great bunch of welcoming, lovely and professional umpires down at every league who are there to help and offer any advice necessary throughout your whole season. You inherently learn more and more each time you play and everyone knows practise makes perfect. You won’t know what its like unless you jump in and get involved! You can also check out the GO Mammoth netball rules on our website here.

Questions 6: Do you do any warm-up training sessions at the beginning of the leagues?

We hold a monthly netball clinic for both teams and individuals on a Saturday morning. Currently this is in South West London but we are looking to expand the clinic to other parts of the capital due to its mass popularity! The clinic provides the opportunity to improve your netball skills and techniques regardless of whether you currently play in one of our leagues or not, you could be completely new to GO Mammoth. By offering a two hour session of friendly qualified coaching and support, we give a service that compliments our fun and social leagues. The clinic caters to all levels of experience in a relaxed atmosphere and gives you the chance, no matter what standard, to improve your netball whilst having a great time! I always try to advise any slightly nervous new individuals or teams to try and attend this clinic just to see what we are all about before signing up to one of the leagues. It’s a good way to try before you buy!

Question 7: How do the leagues work?

We offer 8-12 week leagues 4 times a year. We hold winter, spring, summer and autumn seasons so we play all year round with, on average, a two-three week break between each season. All the leagues have staggered start times but do begin and end around the same couple of months, dependant on length. Each league has a location, venue and fixture time. You will always play at this venue on that specific night between the times shown, you will start no earlier or finish no later than the specified times but your 40 minute game times will change each week. They differ in each league but let’s say, at your venue, you play between 7pm and 9pm, one night you could have a 7pm game, another night it might be 7:40pm or 8:20pm. You get sent ALL the league/fixture details and information about a week or so before your first fixture so that you can pre-plan your whole 8-12 week season!

Question 8: If I join as an individual when do I find out/meet the girls in my team?

As mentioned above, you get sent all the necessary information about a week or so before the league start date, this will include how to see your team and the members with all their contact details. This means if you want to contact, maybe even meet up with your team-members before you start playing you can do so, otherwise we advise most members come a little early on the first night to say hello and introduce yourselves. It sounds daunting but the great thing is, everyone is in the same position and you wouldn’t believe how quickly players bond as a team and often stay together for future seasons.

Question 9: How do you work out what players go in what team (ie based on positions etc) and how many?

I create teams based on players preferred positions. For example I will try my best with who has signed up to make sure that the team have an even/equal amount of defenders, centre court players and shooters. I add, on average, around 8-10 players to each individual team (I advise this amount to any fully fledged team entering too, but of course they can have as many people as they like on their team), this leaves a little le-way each week for some ladies/gents to possibly be ill/have prior commitments or have a last minute situation. From experience within the leagues it is much better for teams to have perhaps one or two extras one week than be short and maybe have to forfeit a game with not enough players which is annoying for both teams involved as they don’t get to play a great game of netball. Life gets in the way sometimes so we compensate for this as we don’t want anyone missing out on what they paid for. We also have a great ‘availability’ system that lets all players update their game status each week, this helps all teams work out if they have enough to play or need ringers/fill-ins etc which we can help with. Even in worse situations with forfeits we try our upmost to organise friendly games for oppositions. If we can help it, you will never miss a game of netball.

Question 10: Do I need to bring anything with me?

Just your beautiful/handsome selves in your finest pair of trainers and sports gear (maybe a water bottle too for after you’ve worked up a sweat). We provide all equipment, from bibs to balls to a free ‘annual’ GO Mammoth t-shirt, we got you sorted! Remember netballers, GO Mammoth or GO home!

 

If you are interested in playing an a Mammoth netball league – CLICK HERE. We hope the above begins to help with those initial queries/doubts when considering getting back into netball, however feel free to give us a call on 0207 381 6034 if you want to find out more.

Alternatively, comment below with your questions and we will be happy to answer them…

So, I thought I would put together a brief description of what we believe are the “typical” characteristics of players in each netball position. I have been playing Netball on and off for years, but I am nowhere near a professional so I wouldn’t take it too seriously and feel as though you should change positions should you not fit the criteria.

This is only a quick and simple guide to help those of you that are new to Netball and have joined our Social Netball leagues and may be unsure of what position to play or try out.

At a professional level Netball players are usually above-average height, with a high level of fitness and low body fat levels. Some positions allow for shorter players, usually areas on the court where the ball is played closely to the ground.

However, in many recreational leagues, height and fitness are not as important as enthusiasm, team spirit and morale (followed by a cheeky G&T after the game).

Goalkeeper – Goalkeepers are often taller and slightly more physical players, who are prepared to aggressively protect their goal post! They have to stay alert so they can collect rebounds off the post and intercept passes, therefore having fast reactions is often vital. It is important for the Goal Keeper to be aware of what is happening out in front of them. This will allow them to read the attacking team’s movements and anticipate any interceptions, creating turnovers.

Goal Defence – The goal defence works closely with the goal keeper, they must support each other. GD must have good skills of anticipation so they can block passes and get the ball out to their own attacking players. Someone who can read the game well and can read opposition passes and intercept the ball will be an optimal goal defence.  The GD has more available space on court to play the ball than the GK, so should have decent stamana. As well as defending, they also need the skills of an attacker. The GD must initiate the attack by successfully getting the ball out of the defensive third, and assist the team in moving the ball down the court.

Wing Defence – As well as getting the ball forward they have to mark their opposing wing attack. The wing defence must be focused on the attacking opponents game play and good at controlling the ball. They should be ready at all times to pick up any tips or interceptions created by the circle defenders as well as playing a supporting backup role for the attackers down court.

Centre – The centre is the engine of the team and they have to be quick thinking and creative with their play. Centres manipulate how the game is played, regarding spacing, speed and structure. Centres are normally the swiftest and fastest players on the court, meaning they are quite often among the smallest players on the team with a lower centre of gravity. They usually receive the most passes than any other players on court and often receive low quick passes which makes it challenging for the taller defending players to get low and catch or intercept the ball.

Wing Attack – The wing attack is a side kick to the centre as such. They must have a solid passing game and ball collecting skills. The WA is often the first person to receive the ball after the centre pass so needs to be quick off their feet from a stand still position. Speed is highly important for a wing attack as the initial centre pass is crucial, so they need to beat the WD off the mark so the ball is not turned over. WA need the ability to open up space on the court. They need to be able to catch and pass the ball on quickly down the court. Very agile and quick players will best suit wing attack.

Goal Shooter – The goal shooter must have precise and direct shooting skills from a variety of positions in the circle. Once the ball is inside the circle, the GS must work hard to secure a goal. They must also be able to react quickly, dealing with quick passes into the circle and rebounds if one of the shooters are to miss. Goal shooters seem to have the steadiest hands on the court and are often among the taller players. Goal shooters are often calm individuals that do not succumb to pressure as at many points in the game, all eyes are on you.

Goal Attack – The goal attack must have both incredibly good shooting abilities and attacking court play. The goal attacks main duty is to work with the WA and C to bring the ball closer to the post and if possible to the GS. Their passing must be quick and direct to give the shooter the best opportunity to score before the defenders have caught up. They must also be able to read the two circle defenders and plan the best route into the circle. As well as this, they must have extremely quick reactions to ensure they have a second shot on goal if there are any rebounds. The GA is often a taller, slightly more agile player with high stamina, yet technically skilled.

So get involved in a GO Mammoth social netball league and give it a go, give all the positions a go, and see what suits you best. Knowing is better than wondering…

If anyone has anything to add to any of the positions, feel free to comment below…the more we can help out new Netball players the better 🙂

 

You may well be toning your bum by playing Netball in your Zaggora leggings, but it’s now time to grab yourself a pair of Skechers Shape-Ups to get those upper and lower legs into shape.  This shoe has been endorsed by many celebrities, one being Kim Kardashian who has indeed raved about them.

 

The shoes look like normal trainers but with a slightly bulkier sole (which won’t bother the majority of you as this is where the ‘magic lies’). This design of the trainer allows the butt and leg muscles to work in new ways. It exercises your legs through a different walking motion, and also uses new muscles (that walking in standard shoes would not focus on),  helping your legs and bum become firm and toned. Many users are surprised at how comfortable these shoes actually are while playing Netball. However, although these shoes are comfortable, they are fairly heavy. With every step you take, you can feel your quads working overtime to pick your feet up, but this does lead to further conditioning of your quads.

I love them because I struggle hard enough to find comfortable trainers, let alone ones that also focus on keeping me in shape without having to do any extra work. They are slightly more expensive than the average trainer varying between £50-£90 depending on the style.

For the hot humid days when you are not playing Netball or exercising, you might not fancy a sweaty enclosed shoe so a pair of flip flops might be the way to go. Flip flops are once again another must for active women looking to tone up and shed a few pounds. These short Tone Up Flip Flops are a cooler alternative to Tone Ups and are perfect in the summer months when a nice stroll in Hyde Park can give your legs an extra workout. Once again depending on what style/model you want, prices range from £30-£50.

Stressball

When stuck at your desk at work in London for long periods of time, even something as small as squeezing a stress ball for a minute or so can get the blood flowing and exercise your forearms. By using your hand muscles you even can help to prevent the onset of arthritis in the future and hey, when your reading emails all day squeezing a ball seems that extra bit more fun. Keeping your hands, and fingers nimble, while building and toning your lower arm muscles will help dramatically with grip while playing Netball.

Treadmill Desk

For those of you who are serious about Netball and are looking into getting fit at work, AND want the coolest desk in your office, then a treadmill desk will definitely satisfy your needs. It has a work station complete with a computer screen, keyboard and treadmill underneath. You can then walk as you work. Your mind will be so distracted by what you are doing that you will forget you are even exercising. Just make sure you’re not running at full speed and making too much noise that no one in your office can concentrate, ha. I even read a story about a lady who burnt 2400 calories a day at work, I swear that can’t be healthy?

Balance Discs

Balance discs, often referred to as air pillows, are circular shaped and filled with air. These are used to improve balance and they are small enough to slide under your desk. Whenever you use the phone, you can stand on the discs for the whole duration of the call. Once you get good enough, you can challenge yourself and try to stand on one foot. You might want to bring a pair of trainers, or just slip off your heels otherwise I feel it may be slightly more of a challenge.

Resistance Bands

Resistance bands are made out of durable rubber and they come with hard plastic handles. They can easily be rolled up and placed into a desk drawer. You can do exercises such as shoulder presses, back rows, lateral raises, triceps extensions, biceps curls and lunges throughout the course of the day. It’s a great way of stretching out your muscles and keeping them active for your evening’s exercise/netball match.

Thigh Toner

Using a chair, sit with your back straight and feet flat on floor, about shoulder-width apart. Place the thigh toner against your thighs just above the knees, holding the “S” curved ends in your hands and the hinge facing the floor. A variation of this exercise is to place the toner against your calves, just below your knees.

I’m looking to get some for while I’m working…does anyone have anything different that they know from personal experience works well?

Rugby, is a sport loved by many British, and touch rugby is played in many London leagues for fun in between season’s. Whenever I think of rugby, a few main images pop into my head, mainly of Johnny Wilkinson’s winning kick in the 2003 Rugby World Cup, as well as the New Zealand Hakka. Many of these are put in the public eye through a variety of advertisements, and go viral through humour, so I have composed a list of 3 of the funniest rugby adverts that I’ve seen in recent years.

I would love to know if you have come across any funnier ones?

 

1. This ad was based and aired in the Czech Republic. The message that rugby is for ‘men’ may have caused a bit of a stir especially in the Czech Republic where football is the dominant sport. I’m sure many rugby players will agree with the ad and footballers will most certainly disagree.  You can be the judge.

 

2. This ad (endorsing the Singapore Golf Open) is an example of another promotion of rugby by interrupting a game of golf. Two rugby teams wait for the golfer to tee off before catching the golf ball before turning the golfing fairway into a rugby match.

 

3. The New Zealand Haka is known all over the world, and happens at the beginning of every rugby match involving New Zealand. I actually enjoy watching that sometimes almost as much as the game. The ad shows the Scottish teams’ comical response to the New Zealand Haka. The Haka is used to intimidate opponents but the Scottish have fought back with wit and intimidated them with their own countries special talent.

Who is the best footballer of all time? This question is probably the most widely debated topic in the world (well maybe in the world of football).  To commemorate the end of the Euro’s 2012, we have compiled a list of 5 of who we think are the greatest footballers of all time. Hopefully this will help inspire you in your own 5aside London football league.

Number 5. Roberto Baggio – the potent Italian striker who scored 218 goals in 488 appearances has cemented our fifth spot.  Baggio is arguably the greatest Italian player ever and has beaten the likes of David Beckham, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Roberto Carlos, and Zinedine Zidane. Baggio will unfortunately be remembered as the player who fired the penalty kick high over the cross bar in the shootout in the 1994 World Cup where Italy eventually lost to Brazil.

 

Number 4. Cristiano Ronaldo – the Portuguese, so called “heart throb” (debatable) has excited the world’s football scene in recent years and finished the current season with a huge 60 goals in all competitions. Ronaldo has caused controversy with his ‘selfish, all about me’ attitude to the dislike of many critics but his skills on the ball have earned a place in our top 5.

 

Number 3. Lionel Messi – many argue Messi as the greatest player of all time (and we almost did as well). His lack of success on the international arena has pushed him down to third spot. However, he is still a magician on the pitch and somehow managed to score 73 goals in all competitions last season (that’s a goal every 69 minutes).

 

Number 2. Diego Maradona – The character of Diego Maradona has secured our second spot. His eventful and controversial career saw him win a World Cup with Argentina in 1986 the tournament in which the famous ‘hand of god’ was exposed to the world. However, his second goal in that same match saw him dribble past five English players and finished what was voted ‘the goal of the century’. This match without a doubt sums up his career.

 

Number 1. Pele – Where would a top footballer list be without the presence of the Brazilian hero, Pele.  Pele scored 620 goals in only 661 appearances and astonishingly won the World Cup three times in 1958/62 and 1970. Pelé’s technique and natural athleticism have been admired, and throughout his career he was renowned for his outstanding dribbling and passing, his pace, powerful shot, remarkable heading ability, and constant goalscoring ability.

 

So there’s our list of the top 5 footballers of all time. We feel our current list is pretty solid but I’m sure you may disagree? Can you challenge our list, who are your top 5 footballers of all time?

Dunking is definitely something you should try (if you haven’t already) to do at your London Basketball League. One of the most enjoyed, by yourself and spectators, ways to score in basketball is by dunking. No other tactic has the same awe-inspiring affect on spectators and your opponent’s team. It also excites your team, helping to motivate and boost team morale.

When watching basketball highlights, most of these highlights will be comprised of a trick dunk during a game, an alley-oop, or a dunk over a defending player.

What makes dunking so special is that it isn’t a skill that is held by every player. A person has to have a certain mix of athleticism in order to jump with a ball and put the ball through a 10-foot rim. Certain people may not be able to jump high enough to touch the rim. Touching the rim is only the first step; because in order to dunk you have to get higher than the rim so you can put the ball through the hoop.

In some cases getting to the rim is not a problem, but instead the issue is holding onto the ball. Once a person is able to dunk normally, then they can move on to other types of dunks. These types include the windmill, behind the head, foul line, tomahawk, 360 dunking, and between the legs.

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Source: Reese News – Dunk

 

Dunking is a sport within its self. There is a special contest each year just to determine who has the best dunk. These competitions are held on both the collegiate and professional levels in the United States.

This is a great infographic that gives you a little more insight into the world of dunking, its history, terminology and training tips. Learn how to step up your basketball abilities and add dunking to your list of basketball skills.

Are you one of the lucky ones to be able to score epic dunks??