Personal Narrative: The Game Of Basketball

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W. Douglas Baker emphasizes the importance of being a teacher have had on children but also the importance getting involved with them extents the abilities (Baker 38). Baker describes that the sport of basketball has the same virtues language arts (English) also has (Baker 38). Baker states, “The language, expectations, and time demands of coaching student-athletes contrasted with those elements of teaching literacy” (Baker 38). Any opportunity baker gets to emphasize language arts in the game of basketball she does it (Baker 39). She implies how also motivating student-athletes to push hard, not only in the game, but also in their studies helps them to get farther (Baker 39). Baker emphasizes that she does not only push the children but she

The cool thing about humans, is no two are exactly the same, every one is different in their own way. We’re all defined in unique ways, some by their jobs, some by their livelihood, or interests such as basketball. This is one of my favorite things to do in life, there's just nothing better than setting foot on that court. When basketball season starts to roll around, memories from past years come flooding in. Being able to smell the freshly popped popcorn all throughout the gym. Looking up at the crowd and seeing everyone in the stands cheering us on, arguing with refs about a call, or not really paying attention to the game at all. The feeling I get when I’m on the court is second to nothing. This is where I go when I need need to just get away and think.

People may say basketball is just a game, or just a sport, or just a hobby. Little do people know it is not only that, but it is also an extreme educational experience. Growing up I’ve played basketball almost all my life, I even went to my first game when I was six days old. Since I have been playing for as long as I remember I have gone through numerous experiences with the sport. Basketball has taught me how to be selfless, how to bypass trouble, and how to be a positive role model for kids looking up to me.

When I look back over my life and I think back to the days of my youthful experiences, some of the greatest and most impactful moments of my childhood happen to have occurred while I was playing sports. It isn’t surprising that during my childhood that the most popular sports were football and basketball. More specifically, basketball was extremely popular. With superstar players like Shaquille O’Neal, Scottie Pippen, Alonzo Mourning and Michael Jordan dominating the hardwood night in and night out, it was quite hard not to become mesmerized by these athletes and wanting to go immolate them in the backyard on my pint sized hoop.

The sport of basketball is the sport I go to when I need to clear my mind. After a long stressful day of school, I go to my neighborhood court and I shoot basket after basket. I try to find time every day to play basketball. I want to make myself better. Whether it’s working on my ball handling skills, or just working on my three point jump shot, I practice all of my weaknesses. I have improved so much over the years it’s pretty hard to explain. Basketball has been there when I first moved to Kansas. I came to a new school and I had to find new friends. When those two things didn’t go so well, basketball was there when I needed it most. It got me through the first year of going to school in Kansas. I even found a team I could play with and

Olah I’m Josie,I'm from mexico i'm gonna play basketball and i'm in the finals surprisingly. My competition names are Charlie,Austin,Aaron,Jonathan,and Michael. They been playing games for a long time i'm guessing. they are shooting hoops practicing. My teammates are Charlie and Michael which i'm not complaining or anything. My team's strategy is to pass it to one person every time and then switch to confuse our competitors. We start off when the horn goes off and we get the ball first. My teammates were eager to win so we kept passing it like we planned. We quickly pass it to one player then shoot it and make it.we have 1 minute and it's 25 to 30 we have 25 so we pulled ourselves together and get back in the game. We catch up and it's tied

I would like to think that I would consider myself an expert in a lot of areas. I like playing factual games like millionaire where I do exceptionally well. The one area that I believe that I am a “true” expert would be in the game of basketball. Basketball has been a big part of my life ever since I picked up a basketball at the age of 2. Through my life I have always loved basketball. I practiced basketball with a hoop in the back yard in many different weather conditions such as, snow, rain, cold and heat. I watched all sorts of videos on YouTube on how to improve my game and have watched countless hours of college and NBA games. While watching games I analyze on what teams are doing and what should be done. This could be whether a team

We’re officially down to the final four in the 2016 NHL playoffs with the East and West Conference Finals underway. Like every year, the playoffs have offered high-quality hockey with riveting games throughout the postseason. There have been four seven-game series, all in the Western Conference, that went back and forth, while shorter series have also had very competitive games. Every night of postseason play has provided excellent theater, and those who haven’t watched are missing out.

I’ve always been the kid that liked basketball growing up. It amazed me how the people on television did all the different moves and shots so easily. Even though they made it seem easily, when I tried it I always failed. I realized these players put in countless hours in the gym and I put in none. One day I was watching television and Kobe Bryant had lost a game, and after the loss he went to the practice gym instead of showering. So that day I knew that I will never be as good as I want to be if I don’t put the work in.

"Basketball is by far the best sport to play by yourself. The only sport that puts up any thing close is baseball mostly because ive played it my entire life. You can train for hockey, football, and baseball but in basketball not only can you train but you can also shoot hoops, the main goal of the sport of basketball. And you know what? I can shoot hoops for hours and never get bored. It’s the best. Who Says The Little guys can't Play? On all levels of Basketball, the game-play is almost always the same. There's always a high level of intensity that definitely isn't present at lower levels of other sports.

Basketball changed my life. The qualities and lessons learned while on the court has helped me overcome many challenges throughout my life. Basketball has shown me that the best way to face adversity is to conquer it as a team. I’ve grasped the true definition of teamwork, and how important it is

The fast-paced game of basketball has a thrilling component that mesmerizes fans from diverse ethnic backgrounds. At an early age, children start to fashion images of stardom based on a stockpile of pictures of success and fame. Also, students desire to win, and the allure of financial gain can be an incentive to excel in athletic programs on the collegiate and professional arena. Basketball is a sport that emphasizes speed, agility, exceptional jumping ability, and ingenious ball handling. To a certain extent, people from all nationalities have adopted the competition as a quasi-religion. As a consequence, the game can transcend the basketball court and grapple with life lessons.

An experience I had was when I perfected the art of basketball. It wasn’t easy I went through many struggles in my life for years I could never beat anyone in basketball, it was like trying to break free with chains holding you back. I always thought I was the best but it changed. I was crippled by my brother. I said to my brother “Hey bro, I bet you can’t beat me in a beat me in basketball 1 versus 1! I’M A KING, A GOD IN BASKETBALL!” My brother Joshua replied with no hesitation “Okay if you think you are that good.” When we arrived at the park it was filled with people but one court was open, it was like it was made for us to battle. Our friends were waiting just for us, one of my friends Allen said “you guys going to battle?” I nodded. When we finally battle it quickly finished and I was disappointed, I thought to myself “I tried everything from three pointers to crossovers but still got demolished.”

Basketball is a way of life for several individuals; it actually would be a “crime” to assume that this sport only matters to a few sets of people. Keeping this in mind, the saying, “Ball is Life” must immediately come to mind since it describes the seriousness of the sport to those active within its realm. It is the highly competitive nature that draws individuals to the sport. Competitiveness and the desire to acquire professional level skill is what brings the young students to Bracy’s Basketball Skill Clinic in Vallejo, CA. Under the tutelage of Brandon Bracy, varying aged young boys are taught basketball skills, from the basics all the way to fine tuning for college level play. What I witnessed within this learning environment is a