TAILIEUCHUNG - Science at Work in BASKETBALL

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. In his rookie season (1996–1997) in the National Basketball Association (NBA), he was already a star. His rookie year ended, however, with one of his most famous failures. It came in Game 5 of a playoff series against the Utah Jazz. A loss would eliminate the Lakers from the postseason. With the game winding down, and the win still up for grabs, Bryant attempted three shots. Each time, he completely missed the basket. The Lakers lost. These air balls may have cost the Lakers the game. But they helped create Bryant’s reputation for fearless. | Science at Work in By Richard Hantula Marshall Cavendish Benchmark New York Science and Curriculum Consultant Debra Voege . Science Curriculum Resource Teacher Copyright 2012 Marshall Cavendish Corporation Published by Marshall Cavendish Benchmark An imprint of Marshall Cavendish Corporation All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the copyright owner. Request for permission should be addressed to the Publisher Marshall Cavendish Corporation 99 White Plains Road Tarrytown NY 10591. Tel 914 332-8888 fax 914 332-1888. Website This publication represents the opinions and views of the author based on the author s personal experience knowledge and research. The information in this book serves as a general guide only. The author and publisher have used their best efforts in preparing this book and disclaim liability rising directly and indirectly from the use and application of this book. Other Marshall Cavendish Offices Marshall Cavendish International Asia Private Limited 1 New Industrial Road Singapore 536196 Marshall Cavendish International Thailand Co Ltd. 253 Asoke 12th Flr Sukhumvit 21 Road Klongtoey Nua Wattana Bangkok 10110 Thailand Marshall Cavendish Malaysia Sdn Bhd Times Subang Lot 46 Subang Hi-Tech Industrial Park Batu Tiga 40000 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia Marshall Cavendish is a trademark of Times Publishing Limited All websites were available and accurate when this book was sent to press. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hantula Richard. Science at work in basketball Richard Hantula. p. cm. - Sports science Includes index. Summary Explains how the laws of science especially physics are at work in the game of basketball -Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-1-60870-588-7 print - ISBN 978-1-60870-733-1 ebook 1. .

• Thể dục thể thao
• Floor and Rim
• Bouncing Ball
• Gravity Works
• History of Basketball
• Professional Basketball
• Common Basketball
• youth basketball
• usa basketball
• college basketball
• Basketball Association
• BASKETBALL PLAYERS
• Basketball Hall
• Shoes Mature
• Basketball Bedlam
• basketball injuries
• basketball player
• Preparticipation screening
• Wisconsin Rhapsody
• National Basketball
• Basketball League
• Britannica Guide
• Coaching Strategies
• Official Rules
• Court Dimensions
• Team Territories
• Franchise Organizations
• Basketball Arenas
• Barge Ghost
• Breaking Point
• Blood and Basketball
• Women’s Basketball
• Vince Prygoski
• Lady Magic
• Cinderella Ball
• West Virginia
• BASELINE VALUES
• ENDURING LESSONS
• Pickup Basketball
• baseball pass
• crossover dribble
• MARTIAL ARTS
• FOOTBALL
• BASKETBALL
• Ball Handling
• offensive S kills
• Backdoor Plays
• Scissor Plays
• Baseline Screen Plays
• Magic Season
• Second Childhood
• Hornet
• Lateral Drill
• Dribblings Drills
• Drive Drill
• Coaching Philosophy
• Coaching Methods
• Individual Defense
• Magical MVP
• Encore Performance
• Magic Show
• Girls Basketball
• Court Press
• Chinese Playground
• Muscle Molls
• Multicultural Quakers
• Conference Calls
• Tournament Hoopiness
• Buzzer Beater
• Amazing Game
• Winning Shots