Basketball court

Ever since Blakey Hooper was a young girl, she was known for her work ethic and abilities on the basketball court. School came naturally to her – she never had a hard time understanding the curriculum even when it was hard to understand for most kids her age. If you were to walk by the beach courts on any given night, you would find the girl with carmel colored skin, curly brown hair that resembled a lion's mane and vibrant green eyes that were as green as perfectly watered grass in the summer time. South Mission Beach Courts was a tranquil place for the number one prospect in the nation for girl’s basketball to train and get her mind off of things occurring in her life. One blistering night on the beach courts of San Diego, the fluorescent lights illuminating the unoccupied court's, Blakely Hooper shot unaffected by the world around her. As the night…

playing AAU(Amateur Athletic Union) basketball for a non-profit amateur sports organization based in the United States. A multi-sport organization, the AAU is dedicated exclusively to the promotion and development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs. Ever since I watched my sister run up and down the court and put the ball in the hoop every Saturday and show her passion of loving the game, I knew that basketball was for me. I started playing on an actual team when I was in…

Many, which were in juvenile for doing drugs and drinking. He got the chance to speak with each one of the kids and family members individually to help get them back on the right path. After hearing about Kim Rivers knowledge about sports and working with children Randallstown High School in the Baltimore area, offered him a coaching job as a high school basketball coach. Here, Rivers would go on to coach fourteen highly successful years. Taking the school to five state championships, as well…

Have you ever had a calm feeling every time you enter a place that makes you happy? For me, that place is the basketball court. I feel most comfortable at the basketball court. Basketball helps me show my intelligence. I play basketball when I need to get things off my mind. Basketball is like taking a bath to me. It makes me feel fresh and new. I play basketball because it helps me focus and when I get on the court, I don’t pay any attention to anything but the sport. When I play, it’s more…

Baseball vs Basketball What is it like to switch from baseball to basketball? This is a question many people ask me. Baseball and basketball are good in their own separate ways. Haven't experienced both,I can tell you that there are plenty of similarities as well as some very big differences between the two types of sports.There would be some big adjustments between them too. Baseball and basketball have many traits in common.Both baseball and basketball are sports.They both have…

Basketball has always been a passion of mine and it always will be. As you can see, this is a basketball. This is your average basketball court. The goal is to get the ball in the basket. It’s that simple. I’ve always loved playing basketball, especially games with my friends . This passion came from my neighbors. One is a sophomore at Ridgeview and the other one is a 7th grader. At that time I just moved in and didn’t really have any friends to talk to or play with. One day I was throwing out…

soccer and basketball Two of the most popular sports in many countries are basketball and soccer. Both have different rules, playgrounds, and a different number of people who involve in the game. Soccer has basic rules which make it somehow an exciting sport for a lot of people. For example, the only way to play football is by your feet. Otherwise, the opposite team will obtain a foul or a penalty. But if the ball was caught by the goalkeeper inside the box, you have the right to continue…

the opponent. Professional football and basketball are two of the most popular sports in America. With millions of fans watching live televised games across the nation these two sports each generate billions of dollars every year. The players make millions based on their salary, bonuses, and endorsements. Although, there is a substantial fan base for these sports, there is also a large percentage of people who are misinformed on professional football and basketball. Three differences and…

Basketball can be fun and can also help in life. Basketball was invented in December 1891. It was invented by a Canadian named Dr. James Naismith. Basketball is a great sport because you have fun at the competition, it's a great way to hang out with friends, and improves skill. basketball is a really fun and competitive sport. It can be really challenging. It's competitive because players are challenging each other to beat one another. While basketball can be fun, it can also be difficult. It's…

park. The scorching, black pavement was never freshly redone and the yellow parking lines had all but faded, yet it surrounded the best basketball court in all of Sanford. This court is not the most amazing in the eyes of everybody. Its worn cracked blue lines and not so orange rim paint peeling from the baskets are in need of major upgrades. Yet still was the one place that taught me the importance of hard work in life growing up. When I was young…