Basketball
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Who Has a Basketball Hoop in Their Driveway?
Asked by B.A. from Chicago
on March 24, 2009
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We'd like to put a basketball hoop in our driveway for the kids. Is it better to get one that is put into the ground with concrete, or one that is free-standing? Are...
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- We have 3 boys and have always had our basketball hoops in the ground. Everywhere you go you see the movable ones laying on the ground...they are not very sturdy. I ...
- I don't have one but many neighbors have, mostly, free-standing ones (with plenty of fill in base. They will tip over, otherwise.) Some have permanent ones. Howe...
- We have had all three. Bought the house with the cemented in one. That was a real pain to get out. It cost us a fortune to take it out and dispose of it. 2. We got ...
8Th Grade Basketball Snacks.
Asked by L.D. from Albuquerque
on January 6, 2012
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I was wondering if you could share with me some new idea's for a sports snack for 11 basketball boys. Ya the usual orange halfs and banana's are a givin for the half t...
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- They do snacks? I don't ever remember snacks after games, we just went home and ate lunch.
- I thought that at that age they just had their own water bottles and ate before or after the game. How about cheese sticks and crackers?
- I like pretzels and cheesesticks. Popcorn and cheesesticks would be healthy too. Goldfish are okay but eh', I'm sick of them. I think pre-packaged bags are nicer bu...
3 Year Old Obsessed with Basketball
Asked by L.R. from Detroit
on February 25, 2008
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I am not sure if this is normal...my son (3 years old) has become obsessed with basketball. He loves it, and will play from the minute he wakes until bedtime. He eve...
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- My son is going to be three in April and he obsessed with any kind of ball. He could play all day long too. I think it is pretty normal for them. I think that boys ...
- Hey worst come to worst L., you have the next NBA MVP on your hands don't fret I am sure he will move on soon and if not, let his passion get stronger. Nothing wrong w...
- You may be raising the next Michael Jordon. Be grateful he is being active and getting exercise. He could be obsessed with video games.
Seeking Ideas for a Basketball Themed Birthday Party
Asked by E.P. from Chicago
on March 2, 2010
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Hi. I'm hoping to get some ideas. My boy will be turning 8 this June and he wants to have a basketball theme party. I've been looking for some basketball venues out...
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- when I taught grade school students/parents used to rent out the gym for a few hours on a sat or sun for a birthday party to play games and hired a gym teacher or acti...
- Many park districts offer birthday parties, and often with a gym-centered theme. They're usually pretty reasonably priced. You can also check out my website, www.kid...
- http://www.windycityfieldhouse.com/
Are You Watching Basketball?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on December 28, 2011
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I am new to the sport and starting to enjoy it. I was excited to watch on Christmas with the delay of the season due to the negotiations. I hate that LA traded Lamar O...
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- I know my beloved Mavs will come together. They have essentially a brand new team, and had 2 seconds to bring it all together. I still have hope!! I've been a Mavs fan...
- I'm glad that you are enjoying the game. I do not like basketball at all. I would rather watch paint dry than basketball! I am a football kind of a gal.
- Well......I'm a Mavs fan. Huge Dirk fan, as a German and as somebody living in Dallas! I try to make as many games as I can. We hated having to wait to have the ...
Young Daughter Wants to Play Basketball
Asked by L.O. from Dallas
on May 10, 2008
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My daughter is 2 1/2. She will be 3 in september. She has told me that she wants to play basketball but I can't find any programs that take kids before 4. Can someone ...
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- The City of Arlington also allows kids to play at 3. The games are played at Elzie O. which is in North Arlington. Closest intersection Green Oaks and Collins. I ha...
- There's a reason you can't find any programs that will take children under 4 years of age - it's simply not feasible nor safe for a very little child to play team spor...
- Greetings L.: I would be very surprised if you find anything for a kiddos younger than 4. For liability purposes and for safety reasons, more recreation leagues wi...
Gift Ideas for High School Boys Basketball
Asked by D.Y. from San Francisco
on January 31, 2008
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I need ideas for a gift for the senior boys on my son's high school basketball team. Traditionally, all the graduating seniors on the team are given a small gift - a ...
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- Frame a picture of the mascot with a basketball or word "basketball" and have the boys sign all around it. Don't forget to put the year! Even though 2 boys rarely ge...
- keychains with a basketball on them t-shirts basketball trading cards or posters of NBA players i-tunes gift cards jamba juice gift cards
- My son was give a Glow in the Dark basketball for his birthday - he is out shooting hoops late in the evening its a great idea!!
How to Handle Basketball Coach Treating Son Unfairly
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on February 3, 2010
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My soon to be 12 year old son recently joined a basketball team at the YMCA. He has never been in sports and wanted to try this. I was told this group was for kids o...
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- I'm not sure there is anything you can do about it if there aren't any rules stating that each player gets equal playing time. By age 12, boys sports are competitive ...
- P., I just went through this with my 10year old son. He was the only one held out for half the game. I talked to the coach and told him what we have observed. The ...
- I am the commissioner of my son's basketball league. First you should check the website for YMCA most leagues have a player participation rule. I looked at the rules...
JFF: Are You Following the Hockey or Basketball Playoffs? What Teams?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on May 3, 2011
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Just wondering if any other mamas are watching basketball or hockey playoffs. We are a hockey family and the Bruins are in the 2nd round, so every game is a big deal i...
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- OOh I love hockey! ;) Go Canucks Go & take the Bruins (or whoever!) with you!!! LOL Cant wait till its over, too much noise (partiers & horn honkers!) & as good as our...
- NHL.com... that's the only way I can keep up with hockey anymore. My fiance hates watching it unless I drag him to an actual game, and my kids can't sit still long eno...
- Even though my Penguins have been eliminated, I'm still following hockey. I *NEVER* follow NBA, both because we don't have a team in Pgh. (although I grew up in Phill...
Back of Hands, Especially the Knuckles, Have Red Rash and Bleed After Basketball
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on March 6, 2009
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My son plays basketball and after practice or a game has a red type rash on the back of his hands. It is especially present on the knuckle area. At times it is so bad ...
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- Eczema. Worse in cold weather. Dry cracky sometimes itchy sometimes painful hands. Improves with more moisturizing but sometimes requires prescription steroid cream...
- My kids have this too...dry skin from the weather.
- My daughter and I both experience this every winter. I use a mild soap and rub Eucerine cream into our hands daily...sometimes morning and night. We also wear mittens/...
