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Whether you’re warming up before the game or hooping with some background noise at the park, basketball and music are certainly connected. Just look at the popular 2K series. The last several years of the game have included a specially curated playlist to accompany your digital basketball dreams. But what […]
10 Best Basketball Songs Ever – Hoops In Your Headphones
It’s true that basketball is almost like an art. Tune in to an NBA game with graceful passing and lights-out shooting and you might forget you’re watching a sport at all. Around March, Cinderella stories in the NCAA tournament remind us all how to root for the underdog. These scripts […]
10 Best Basketball Movies Of All Time – Hoops and ...
We've all been there, one day you are lighting the nets on fire, and the next you couldn't shot a basketball into an above ground pool. Most of the time this is short-lived and next time you're on the court you are back to your old self. Unfortunately, there are […]
5 Steps To Overcoming a Shooting Slump
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I Love Basketball’s Can’t Be Guarded Program Review
ECoach brings together the best NBA coaches to teach you the game. Does it live up to the hype?
ECOACH Basketball App Review – A Unique Training Experience
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Smarter Basketball Player System Review – Raise Your Basketball IQ
With almost one third of the NBA season over, the Golden State Warriors are once again at the top of the Western Conference Standings and are the hands down favorites to win it all. Even though the Denver Nuggets are not far behind the Dubs in the NBA standings, the […]
Which NBA team has the easiest schedule in February?
Quick Navigation 1. Homage2. Dick’s Sporting Goods3. NBA Store4. Eastbay5. Final-Score.com6. Footlocker7. Champs Sports8. Finish Line9. Amazon10. Masterclass11. Wal-Mart 1. HomageBlack Friday and Cyber Monday: 30% Off Everything 2. Dick’s Sporting GoodsCyber Week Deals 3. NBA StoreBlack Friday: 30% Everything at NBA Store With Promo Code “HYPE” – Ends 11/24 Cyber Monday: 30% Off […]
Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals For Basketball
Calling All Flat Footed HoopersFlat-footed: it’s practically a stigma at this point—people view it as a disability—some kind of “limitation.” But nothing could be further from the truth—especially on the court, where what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. And with the aid of a great pair of basketball shoes that […]
Best Basketball Shoes For Flat Feet – 10 Picks
It’s the Achilles heel—the catalyst that can bring down your entire game. There’s a reason the most elite-level basketball shoes brands invest millions into researching ankle support technology. High-top designs provide greater support with reduced flexibility, though in recent years the game has changed with more accommodating designs. Gone […]
Best Basketball Shoes For Ankle Support – 10 Picks
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5 Best Outdoor Basketballs for 2019: Performance Meets Durability
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Nothing beats the summer; grilling and parties bring friends and family together. If you are lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard then it takes the party atmosphere to a whole new level. But you don’t want a pool just to swim laps do you? Of course […]
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6.6 Total Score Backboard - 6.0 Rim - 6.0 Support Pole - 6.0 Value - 9.0 Features - 6.0 Where To Buy:Find The Best Price Pros: Highly portable and easy to adjust the height with no tools High quality acrylic backboard beats most in the price range Excellent value for […]
Lifetime 1270 Pro Court Portable Basketball Hoop Review
Main Features: 52” steel framed shatterproof backboard Power lift height adjustment from 7.5’ to 10’ Slam-It Rim for dunking 5-year manufacturer warranty UV protection and powder-coated steel for weather resistance 3-piece round steel support pole Full Review Lifetime basketball hoops are one of the most popular for home driveway […]
Lifetime 71281 In Ground Power Lift Basketball System Review
BestOutdoorBasketball.net Rating Bounce: [usr 3.5] Grip: [usr 4] Style: [usr 4] Durability: [usr 4] Value: [usr 4] Overall: [usr 4.35] Key Features Official NBA size, 29.5 inches Features NBA player graphic of Kevin Durant Painted in […]
Spalding NBA Player Kevin Durant Basketball Review
Full Review Background Under Armour started as a small sports apparel brand and has grown into the ranks as one of the leading sports equipment corporations in the United States. They now sponsor premier athletes such as Stephen Curry, Cam Newton, and Jordan Spieth. With this expansion Under Armour has […]
Under Armour Stephen Curry Basketball Review
Most of my basketball idols growing up were high flying athletic freaks like Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Kobe. Watching them throw done nasty dunks inspired late night dreams of myself doing the same in front of thousands in packed arenas. The unfortunate truth is that most of us will […]
The Jump Manual: An In Depth Review
Lifetime 90023 Hoop SpecsBackboard Size:44 InchesBackboard Material:PolycarbonateRim Type:StandardBase Size: 31 GallonsSupport Pole:3 Piece, 3.5" DiameterHeight Adjustment:8-10 FeetPrice: $150-$200 7.0 Total Score Backboard - 8.0 Rim - 6.0 Support Pole - 6.0 Value - 8.0 Features - 7.0 Where To Buy:Find The Best Price Pros: A great value at under $200 The lowest […]
Lifetime 90023 Portable Basketball Hoop Review
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Pop-A-Shot: The Inventors of Arcade Basketball I’ve reviewed many basketball arcade games for this website, which led me to compile my top picks for best basketball arcade games. The truth is that I’ve been overall disappointed with the quality of arcade basketball games that I received to review. Many […]
Pop-A-Shot Basketball Arcade Review
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Best Basketball Training Programs of 2019 to Improve Your Game
Whether you're trying to dunk or become a better finisher at the rim, these program will help you get there.
The Four Best Vertical Jump Training Programs of 2019
As the game of basketball has progressed, the difficulty and the variety of offensive moves has increased. There was a time when a between the legs dribble was revolutionary. Now it is something you see all the time. The first time a player dribbled between their legs in a game […]
Between the Legs Dribble: Move of the Month
Another month closer to the start of the basketball season means it is time to really dig deep in your off season training so that when your big moment comes you can shine. In August’s version of Move of the Month, we are going to break down one of the […]
August Move of the Month: Fadeaway Jumper
Welcome to our June edition of our Move of the Month series. Today I want to discuss and shot that has become more popular over the years due to it being used frequently by shorter less explosive players. The shot I am talking about is the floater, also known as […]
June Move of the Month: Floater
Best Outdoor Basketball Rating: Baden Elite Indoor Basketball Bounce: 4.3/5 Grip: 5/5 Feel: 4.3/5 Durability: 4.5/5 Value: 3.8/5 Overall: 4.4/5 Main Features Hidden valve helps to minimize the chance for funky off-center bounces Cover is super tacky and will make it easy for most basketball players to grip or palm the Baden […]
Baden Elite Indoor Basketball Review
Best Outdoor Basketball Rating: Spalding TF-500 Basketball Review Bounce: 4.5/5 Grip: 4.3/5 Feel: 5/5 Durability: 5/5 Value: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.8/5 Main Features Shares lineage with the legendary Spalding TF-1000 indoor basketball Cover has the perfect balance between durability and feel for an indoor/outdoor basketball Value is decent with a price point around […]
Spalding TF-500 Basketball Review
Well we took a couple months off from our move of the month segment due to other commitments, but we are back for May! Today we are going to deep dive into one of the most fundamental dribbling moves used in basketball; the crossover. While discussing the crossover may seem […]
The Crossover Dribble: May Move of the Month
Main Features 72 inch tempered glass backboard that is 1/3 inch thick One-piece support pole system with a 6″ x 6″ square pole No padding on either the backboard of support pole Heavy-duty breakaway rim that is able to handle dunks Large in-ground basketball hoop that will take multiple people to […]
Goalsetter X672 In-Ground Basketball System
8.8 Total Score Backboard - 8.5 Rim - 9.0 Value - 8.0 Features - 9.5 Where To Buy:Find The Best Price Pros: The RAMgoal takes the mini basketball hoop experience to an impressive new level The breakaway rim does offer enhanced durability Acrylic glass backboards have better performance than cheap […]
RAMgoal Indoor Mini Basketball Hoop Review
As you may have noticed from previous articles I have an unhealthy fascination with the three point line and how it has changed the game within the last 10 years in dramatic ways. Most of this romantic obsession is due to my tendency to be drawn to analytics. The enhanced focus […]
Hot Take: Dunks Should Be Worth 3 Points
Well, I’m gonna make this brief. I’m not going to finish the Vert Shock program. I know you must be disappointed! The truth is I’m disappointed too, but this is just not the right time to complete this program. Unfortunately, life has gotten a little crazy and working on my […]
Vert Shock Challenge: Week 2
Back for another installment of move of the month, where we breakdown the steps to doing a basketball move. This month we are taking a closer look at the behind the back dribble. We’ve already featured the behind the back dribble in our five essential basketball moves article. When To […]
February Move of the Month: Behind the Back Dribble
I’m a Little Older for Vert Shock Here we go guys, my first installment of the Vert Shock Challenge. Today I wrapped up the Pre-Shock phase of the Vert Shock program. If you are unfamiliar with how the Vert Shock program is structured then I recommend you check out my […]
Vert Shock Challenge: Week 1
8.8 Total Score Workout Plan - 9.0 Price - 8.0 Results - 9.0 Video Quality - 9.0 Where To Buy:Find The Best Price Pros: Layout of the program is easy to follow and understand The exercises in the Vert Shock program can be done in the comfort of your own […]
The Vert Shock Program: An Honest Review
There’s More to The Game Than Scoring When you watch a basketball game on television the focus too often is on scoring and who has the highest ppg. The truth is that scoring is only one aspect of a very complex and unique sport that is basketball. By focusing too […]
Why Passing is The Most Beautiful Part of Basketball
We hope that all the bestoutdoorbasketball.net visitors have had a happy holiday season and 2016 treated them well. Here’s to looking forward to what 2017 has in store. Today we are excited to bring you our second installment of bestoutdoorbasketball.net’s move of the month. If you missed our first move […]
BoB Move of the Month: Pump-Fake
If you visit BestOutdoorBasketball on a regular basis then you know we enjoy to test and review all products basketball. Our goal is to only recommend products that we feel are high quality and can help you get better at the game of basketball. However, today we are going to […]
Three Basketball Products You Don’t Need
We’re going to try something new here at BestOutdoorBasketball.net. Each month we will give you a new basketball move to add to your offensive arsenal. If you’ve visited our site before you know that we have several cool articles with tips on how to improve your game. The move of the […]
BoB Move of the Month: Step Back Jumper
Silverback NXT Hoop SpecsBackboard Size:50-54 InchesBackboard Material:AcrylicRim Type:Covered BreakawayBase Size: 35 GallonsSupport Pole:3 Piece, 3" DiameterHeight Adjustment:7.5-10 FeetPrice: $400-$500 8.9 Total Score Backboard - 8.5 Rim - 8.5 Support Pole - 8.5 Value - 9.0 Features - 10 Where To Buy:Find The Best Price Pros: Fastest assembly for any portable basketball hoop […]
Silverback NXT Portable Basketball Hoop
Every serious athlete is looking for a leg up on the competition these days. And getting that leg up seems to get harder and harder over time. Recently, we’ve seen the rise of young athletes choosing to focus on only one sport rather than play several, with the hope […]
POWERHANDZ Basketball Training Glove Review
Update Since writing this review we’ve read additional customer reviews of the Shaq Cyber Hoop Shot and have had more time to use this arcade basketball system. If we were writing this review today we would rate this hoop lower due to faulty welding on the rims. We used the unit for […]
Shaq Cyber Hoop Shot Basketball Arcade Review
Best Outdoor Basketball Rating: Baden Perfection Elite Indoor Basketball Bounce: [usr 4.5] Grip: [usr 4.5] Feel: [usr 5] Durability: [usr 4] Value: [usr 3.5] Overall: [usr 4.3] Main Features Features a recessed stealth air valve that […]
Baden Perfection Elite Indoor Basketball Review
We are always looking the next thing, and the next thing might just be the last thing in this case. As you can see in this video Shaq son and the son of the one and only “White Chocolate” play some hoops at Shaq’s court. Based on the video, Jason […]
Shaq and Jason William’s Kids Ball at Shaq’s Mansion
One of the most underrated and under-appreciated aspects of basketball is mental toughness. Take the one and only Michael Jordan for example, when we think of MJ what most likely comes to mind is his amazing high flying dunks and incredible athleticism. But the truth is that there have been […]
Five Ways to Become a Mentally Strong Basketball Player
Playing time; all basketball players want more of it. However, just because you want something does not mean it will be given to you. As with everything in the game of basketball, playing time is earned. If you find yourself spending more time on the pine than you would like, then we […]
5 Things To Do Now To Earn More Playing Time
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