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January Cover ~ Basketball Beautiful Faces:
The CSKA Dancers... no words necessary !

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Our Basketball Beautiful Faces of January 2011 Cover

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eBA 2011 Best Basketball FIRST Clip Candidate

' The Journey: Big Ten Basketball 2011 '

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Friday Press Clippings:
How to Scout a Basketball Game

From Associated Content
By Bill Hanks
Download source here: ' How to Scout a Basketball Game ' by Bill Hanks

"... Usually a scout will arrive as inconspicuously as they could to a game. They find a good place to sit where nobody will bother them.

However, a good and loyal fan will recognize them immediately. The scout will do his work and then make it a point to leave before the game is over. However, when they leave, they make it a point to be seen by everybody in the gym.

It is almost like saying, "this game doesn't matter, so I am leaving." If the game didn't matter, then why are they there scouting? ..."

"... As the game begins, count the number of players on the bench and court. Match them up with those on your program. Are they all there?

If not, find out why. Make notes of the gum itself. Checkout things like cleanliness of the floor, lighting, scoreboard, bench location, traffic of the crowd, closeness of the crowd, where do the cheerleaders stand, dressing room locations, and security.

Which basket do they like to shoot at? All of these are minor but, could become major factors, if you play there. ..."

"... Lastly, don't leave before the game is over. It is rude and shows a lack of class. Besides that, you might learn something about a last second shot for the game.

Knowing how to defense this could be the difference in winning or losing your game. Also after the game is over, see if the players are good sports or if there is any confrontations.

This helps because it could protect your players in heated situations. ... "

"... A good scout will realize that they can't solve everything. But, it does help prepare your team for your contest with them.

If you can disrupt their offense or defense by taking away one or two things, it could go a long way in winning your game. ..."

Read more articles in Associated Content.

To read today's 'Press Clippings' in Spanish, click this week above on the 'Español' tab or afterwards click here: ' Pequeños bloquean a grandes. Sistemas Regal Barça. La pizarra de Xavi Pascual ' by Scouting Basketball Blog.

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