Decathlon Sports Advice - Expert Sports Advice From Active People

TAKE IT TO THE HOOP

What will you attempt today?

For me, any kind of physical activity is a meditative act.

When my body is in motion, my mind has clarity. Most of my articles are written in my head when I am in motion.

If you're here, I believe we share the love of sports and you have a story you want to share or you have a goal you want to achieve.

We encourage conversation about the sports we love.

We're here to help you in your journey, to help you attempt what you've been meaning to for a while now.

Venture out and tell me all about it!

Amarabati Sen

Content Leader

Skateboarding Enthusiast, Beginner Yogic

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BASKETBALL TIPS FOR SHORT BALLERS

Being tall does give you some inherent advantages on the basketball court - your chances of rebounding, blocking, scoring and intimidating opponents definitely improve!

Having said that, if you find yourself vertically challenged, should you continue playing, instead of hanging up your sneakers and picking another sport? Is there a way for you to not only contribute on court but spearhead an entire offensive / defensive lineup?

My answer is yes!