Both basketball and football are well loved sports around North America‚ but if you had a choice to play one for the rest of your life which one would you choose? When you are actually choosing a profession‚ you often think about things like how much money will I make‚ will I be safe‚ will I be able to play for as long as I like? Well the sport answer to all this is: Basketball. Football‚ unlike basketball is famous for their tackles‚ and throwing people around which happen to actually be painful
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Abe Espin Period 5 12/16/11 English 3 Canterbury Tales Essay The Canterbury tales is not just one story‚ but multiple stories. In which Chaucer expresses his opinion of the time he lived in. also the reason for this Canterbury Tale occurring is because they’re holding a contest. Whoever tells the best tale wins free food. They’re also telling these tales to keep themselves entertained as they head to the shrine of Thomas a. Becket. There are many different instances in this novel where Fate
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September 1‚ 2011 Subject: P.E. Class: 5th-8th Grade Unit: Soccer Lesson Topic Dribbling and trapping Class Period Time 35 minutes Aims: SWBAT demonstrate the ability to work in groups and properly perform various exercises at each station. SWBAT demonstrate the correct techniques for dribbling a soccer ball with both inside and outside feet. SWBAT demonstrate the correct techniques for trapping a soccer ball using form demonstrated by the instructor. AGENDA:
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Famous basketball legend Michael Jordan once said‚ “There is no such thing as a perfect basketball player‚ and I don’t believe there is only one greatest player either.” I like this quote because it gave a lot of experience to other sports player achieve their goals. The reason why I want to be a basketball player is because I want to take that next step by practicing and knowing the rules about this sport‚ getting to know much about some pro basketball players‚ and start focusing on helping the
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HISTORY TIME LINE OF BASKETBALL 1891 Basketball is invented by Dr. James Naismith‚ an instructor at a YMCA in Springfield‚ Massachusetts. 1895 The backboard is introduced to prevent fans from interfering with play (baskets were often hung on balconies). 1898 The first professional league‚ the National Basketball League‚ is formed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. 1908 The dribbler is permited to shoot the ball‚ and the NCAA eliminates the double dribble. 1914 NCAA‚ Amateur Athletic Union and YMCA
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junior varsity basketball team. Before high school the last time I played on a basketball team was in 4th grade‚ but it wasn’t organized. The tryouts for the basketball team were set for November 15th. For that month before the tryouts I worked out almost every day. I would go outside and run around the backyard so I could get the hang of running around the gym. Everyone said “Jasahn you should make the team‚ your good enough” and I thought the same. The tryouts for the basketball team finally came
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creates an almost euphoric sensation for the avid sports fan. An argument can be made for any sports as to why it is the best‚ but in my opinion‚ college basketball takes the top spot. The reasons why are nearly endless‚ but there are a few that stick out. Smaller arenas‚ pace of the game‚ and overall competitiveness make college basketball the best sport worth watching. If one were to attend‚ let us say‚ a college football game‚ one would no doubt be entertained. Some football stadiums can
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Andrew Lorentz Prof Berkhof PE 141 Basketball Skills 10/14/09 Basketball Skills Reflective Assessment Essay Basketball Skills was a great physical education class because I got to improve my overall basketball skills and learn some exact specifics about the sport I love to play the most. I’ve been playing basketball since I was very young and will continue to throughout my life. I have quite a few strengths while playing basketball. One is that I am a skilled ball handler
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Flores Caidic (born June 15‚ 1963‚ Pasig City‚ Philippines) is a retired professional basketball player from the Philippines and is currently an assistant coach of the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the PBA. He is considered by many to be the greatest shooter the country has ever produced‚ thus‚ earning the moniker the "Triggerman" . He played college hoops at the University before joining the Philippine Basketball Association in 1987‚ where he broke several Philippine and PBA all-time records—including
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Women’s Soccer: the History‚ the Glory‚ and the Challenges In front of a crowd of over 26‚000 fans‚ Carli Lloyd dribbled the ball and scores! Winning the game. The first hat trick ever in a Women’s World Cup final (Key Figures… 1). Soccer is considered the most popular sport in the world. For men. With players like Carli the sport is growing in popularity for women. Ever since women have been allowed to play soccer they have influenced the game and world culture. The History of Soccer Soccer was
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