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Basketball Training
Looking to learn the latest streetball moves? Watch our basketball training videos and wow the crowd with your new skills. You can also check out our articles for basketball rules, nutrition tips and advice on shooting and defense.
Importance of Carbohydrates
The easiest and one the most proven ways of improving performance is by manipulating
carbohydrate
intake, particularly for endurance type athletes or those involved in sports like football and
basketball
.
Carbohydrates are simple sugars or long cha...
The Importance of Fluids
Fluids are probably the most neglected aspect of the athlete's diet. It is not uncommon for recreational athletes to report that they consume on an average day an intake something like this: several cups of coffee, 2 colas and a few beers. That kind ...
The Shammgod [Video Demonstration]
![The Shammgod [Video Demonstration]](http://cdn3.hoopsvibe.com/images/stories/arton23425.jpg)
An old streetball favourite, this move is said to have been invented by God Shammgod. Used on its own or in combination with other moves, it's always useful for creating space between you and your defender.
See No Evil [Video Demonstration]
![See No Evil [Video Demonstration]](http://cdn1.hoopsvibe.com/images/stories/arton23456.jpg)
Move Type: Game
Tip: Hold the ball slightly behind your knees in order to conceal it from your defender.
Notes: Signature trick of Tru Baller.
Shirt Catch [Video Demonstration]
![Shirt Catch [Video Demonstration]](http://cdn2.hoopsvibe.com/images/stories/arton23453.jpg)
Move Type: Freestyle/Game
Tip: Jump forward very slightly in order to catch the ball more easily. Notes: Move performed by Rashaun Daniels in Just For Fun Volume One .
The Shirt Handstand [Video Demonstration]
![The Shirt Handstand [Video Demonstration]](http://cdn1.hoopsvibe.com/images/stories/arton23451.jpg)
Move Type: Game/Freestyle
Tip: If your shirt is too tight or too loose, it will be very difficult to complete this trick. Notes: Move invented by Rory "Disaster" Grace.
The Nutcracker [Video Demonstration]
![The Nutcracker [Video Demonstration]](http://cdn2.hoopsvibe.com/images/stories/arton23449.jpg)
Move type: Freestyle
Tip: Be careful not to bring your legs together too quickly so as to avoid the risk of injury to your knees.
Backache [Video Demonstration]
![Backache [Video Demonstration]](http://cdn2.hoopsvibe.com/images/stories/arton23450.jpg)
Move Type: Game
Tip: Put the ball directly in the middle of your defender's back to ensure that they can't reach it.
Swingball [Video Demonstration]
![Swingball [Video Demonstration]](http://cdn3.hoopsvibe.com/images/stories/arton23454.jpg)
Move Type: Game
Tip: Make sure to work on this one on your own before you try it in the park. It may appear simple, but many players catch their head in their shirt as they attempt to pull it off.
Notes: Move performed by Rashaun Daniels in Just For Fun Volume One .