Basketball Rules Guide: Offense, Defense and Kids' Drills

Basketball rules for traveling and offensive fouls can be complex for beginners and kids. Improve your game with middle school tryout drills and understand the physics behind player hang time.

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Should I Use Compression Tights for Basketball?

If you're a basketball player who likes the idea of a tight layer of fabric around your leg muscles, compression tights or shorts may be for you. As of 2013, it's debatable if they actually help your performance or health.

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How to Lose Body Fat by Playing Basketball as Cardio

Building a slimmer body doesn't have to start with a trip to the gym. If you're not the type of person who's had success with repetitive, solo workouts such as jogging and cycling, grab a basketball, recruit some friends and use this fast-paced sport to shed some pounds.

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