The game of basketball as we know it today is quite different from the humble sport James Naismith created in 1891.

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Sheryl Swoopes, Rebecca Lobo, Theresa Weatherspoon... talented lady hoopsters... But what about those who came before them?

It is time to start shaping up to decrease your chances of getting an injury. Articles on prevention of injury to different areas of the body, strengthening exercises, and equipment will soon be available to help you...

Here is an old time game with a new twist - hangman with basketball terms. Fun for the whole family!

Man-to-man defense is much more than picking up a man and sticking with him. Understand the basics of man-to-man and you´ll soon be a top notch defensive player!

This is the second part of Women in Basketball History. More women who made a difference and made their mark in basketball.

Check out some of these online basketball games. The strategy is the same but it can be a challenge. Some are fun and some are just plain hard.

Sideline organizer is another great asset for coaches. It has the ablility to show plays and drills in animated or still views. More complicated than some I have seen but it has more features than others also.

So you want to coach kids´ basketball? Make sure you check out this list of do´s and don´ts before you think of entering the gym.