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 Kobe  Bryant  is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Check out Some of his Cool Wallpapers.

NBA 2k12 Covers And Screenshots Released (HD)

On July 21, 2011 2K Sports announced that there would be three different covers for NBA 2K12. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson will be the three cover athletes. Each will appear on a different version of the game.

NBA 2k12 Covers (User Made)

NBA 2k12, the Next version of NBA 2k Series is coming this October 2011.

2K Sports has not revealed a lot of the details for NBA 2K12, but they did have a gameplay presentation with Kobe Bryant at E3 2011. The game will be released on October 4th, 2011. Duck Down Records and 2K Sports hosted a competition for a song placement on the official game soundtrack. The song by D.J.I.G. "Now's My Time" on Kresovich's "The Return" will appear on the official soundtrack. On July 21, 2011 2K Sports announced that there would be three different covers for NBA 2K12. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson will be the three cover athletes. Each will appear on a different version of the game.

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NBA 2k12 : PC Release Date, Cover, Trailers And News

NBA 2k12, the Next version of NBA 2k Series is coming this October 2011.
2K Sports has not revealed a lot of the details for NBA 2K12, but they did have a gameplay presentation with Kobe Bryant at E3 2011. The game will be released on October 4th, 2011. Duck Down Records and 2K Sports hosted a competition for a song placement on the official game soundtrack. The song by D.J.I.G. "Now's My Time" on Kresovich's "The Return" will appear on the official soundtrack. On July 21, 2011 2K Sports announced that there would be three different covers for NBA 2K12. Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson will be the three cover athletes. Each will appear on a different version of the game.
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Shoulder Dislocation : Basketball Injury : Treatment, Prevention, Synptoms & Causes

What is a shoulder dislocation?

Shoulder dislocation is a very common traumatic injury across a wide range of sports. In most cases, the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) is forced forwards when the arm is turned outwards (externally rotated) and held out to the side (abducted). This causes an anterior dislocation, which make up approximately 95% of all shoulder dislocations.

Jumpers Knee : Basketball Injury : Prevention, Treatment, Symptoms

What is jumpers knee / patellar tendinopathy?

The patella tendon / ligament joins the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone or tibia. This tendon is extremely strong and allows the quadriceps muscle group to straighten the leg. The quadriceps actively straighten the knee in jumping to propel the individual off the ground as well as functioning in stabilizing their landing.

Nike Basketball Air Jordan 2 Shoes | Michael Jordan Basketball Shoes

 AIR JORDAN II

Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan II (2) in the 1986-87 NBA Season.

The de-swooshified, made-in-Italy Air Jordan II moves in a suave new direction with a sleek faux lizard skin upper and minimalist design.

To provide more protection for the foot MJ injured the earlier year, a full length Air Sole and beefed up midsole are employed. The II also becomes the only AJ never originally released in black.

Finger Roll : Basketball Tips And Skills

A finger roll is an upgrade version of a lay-up - it is executed underhand with a strong forward spin without using the backboard.

Because you are high in the air with your arms fully extended during a finger roll, you must become accustomed to snapping your wrist and fingers hard without any arm movement.  This movement is very awkward for many players to begin with because we almost always coordinate arms and wrists movements.  Body balance is also very important to a good finger roll because, like the leaner, you are also initiating contact with the defender.  Maintaining your balance while executing the “finger roll” correctly is critical to scoring on a finger roll.  Often, the defender may also collide into your shooting arm, thus you must also have strong arms that can withstand the pressure posed by your defender and maintain a good shooting posture in the air.  Furthermore, to set up a situation which allows you to do the finger roll, you need to have a good drive towards the basketball hoop.  That opens up the space for you to perform the finger roll

When to use a finger roll?

The very first requirement for finger rolls to be used is that you must have gained considerable speed towards the basketball hoop.  Once you have satisfied this first condition and dribbled into the paint, you will have to quickly evaluate the situation.  If you see an open lane right in front of you towards the hoop, do not hesitate to take it towards the hoop for a simple lay up or a dunk.  If your lane is somewhat blocked by defenders or penetrated by players and your defender gives you at least one step of space to leap forward, you should consider a finger roll. 

A finger roll requires you to put your arms over your opponent when you are in a higher position than your defender is.  Thus, use it if you have stronger and longer arms than your defender while you are not fast enough to blow by him

Pros-and-cons about doing a finger roll

Pros	Cons
Competing for vertical and horizontal space by leaping forward Competes for further horizontal space in the air by fully extending your arm The extended arm brings the basketball closer to the hoop The extended arm increases the chance of drawing a foul The additional forward spin allows the ball the hit the top of the front rim and falls Very hard to block from behind by help defence	Requires awkward and tense wrist-finger movement Awkward movement may reduce accuracy Place the basketball right in front may allow defenders in front to block shot Initiating contact with the defender may result in offensive foul or injury Fully extend disallow the option of last minute passing in the air - do or die

How To Take A Finger Roll In Basketball? 

General step-by-step guide to shooting a finger roll

·         Drive towards the basketball hoop with speed

·         As you get into the paint, observe your defender's position intently

·         If your lane is penetrated while your opponent gives you one step of space, leap towards your opponent

·         Recover from the contact should there be any

·         Fully extend your arm above your opponent's head

·         Snap your wrist and fingers upward towards the front rim

·         The basketball should traveling in an arc with a forward spin towards the basket

Leaner : Basketball Tips And Skills

Also known as a leaning jump shot, it is a basketball shooting technique in which you combine a forward jump towards the basketball hoop with a set shot while drawing contact from your defender

Similar to making a good jump shot, the key to making a good lean begins with strengthening your wrist.  There are tools that increase your wrist power.  A strong wrist allows you to better control the ball when shooting in the air.  For leaners, it is also important to boost your vertical jump but it is not as vital as in jump shots and fade-away.  Instead, improving your hang time is also paramount to making a decent leaner because the more hang time you have, the more time you have to recover from the contact you made with your defender, which is inevitable. Here comes the most important part:  Solid, powerful arms and shoulders and excellent upper body balance. They are critical to shooting a good leaning jump shot because leaners are design to initiate contact with the defender and limits the defender's movement with the contact. Strength training using 80% of your 1-RM focusing on training your upper body will help.

When do I use a leaner?

A leaner is best used when 3 conditions are satisfied:

·         Your upper body is stronger than your opponent

·         You defender is right in front of you in a slightly awkward defence position

·         You are in the paint or near the basketball hoop area

Leaners come in handy when you dribble or receive a pass in somewhere close to the hoop but you feel uncomfortable shooting.  You can jump forward towards the basket to increase the chance of scoring on the shooting attempt.  Leaners can be also used when you are able to perform a drop-step while posting up and turn into a position in which you are face-to-face with your defender under the basketball hoop.

When you are in the position of doing a leaning jump shot, do not hesitate, jump right at your opponent with force and shoot with your wrist. 

Pros-and-cons about doing a leaner

Pros	Cons
Beats opponents vertically and horizontally in terms of space Dominates opponent psychologically by drawing contact Brings the basketball hoop closer both horizontally and vertically You get a clearer look at the basketball hoop while knowing the defender is right under you Possibility of drawing a foul from your opponent	Easier to become off-balance in the air because of the contact The requirement of strong arms and upper body balance is high Wrong execution may result in offensive foul Relatively high risk of rib-cage injury because of collision

How To Do A Leaner In Basketball?

General step-by-step guide to shooting a leaner

·         (Reverse everything if you are left-handed)

·         Post up at the low post or near the paint

·         Heel pivot with you left feet

·         spin to the left until you can see the defender is right in front of you

·         (if space allows, you may just start from the following step without posting up)

·         Elevate upward and forward while holding the ball tightly

·         Hold the ball high above your head for the extra height advantage

·         Initiate contact with your chest on your way up

·         Recover from the collision ASAP

·         Square up with the hoop when you have reached the highest point.

·         Snap your wrist to propel the ball towards the rim.

Jump Shot : Basketball Tips And Skills

In basketball, a jump shot is an attempt to score a basket by jumping, usually straight up, and in mid-jump, propelling the ball in an arc into the basket. It is accomplished by the player bringing his or her elbow up until it is aligned with the hoop, then sent towards the hoop in a high arc. It is considered the easiest shot to make from a distance. The purposes of the jump are to make it more difficult for the defender to block, and to put more power behind the shot. It is also usually accomplished with one hand by the NBA players. It is the most effective in open play but can prove to be hard when there is a taller player in front of you.