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This helps a lot in a game and i do need to get better at it.

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How to Develop Smart Basketball Players?

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I originally thought that watching basketball plays, studying basketball, practicing and scouting was enough to develop basketball IQ. This was a great read. Will also certainly take a look at that book you just referenced. Thanks for posting this!

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To be a good healthy basketball player i have to have more muscle than fat.

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60 min Basketball Workout - The Power Hour

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The Power Hour is a 60 min Basketball Workout designed to maximize game reps and engagement. For more information visit: http://championshipbasketballschool.com/the-power-hour-basketball-workout/ It works with either 2 or 4 players on a hoop.

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Anywhere as long as its a full ride.

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College Basketball Scholarships. Get Coaches and Scouts at Your Games.

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College Basketball Scholarships and Recruiting How do I Get a Basketball Scholarship? College basketball players currently on scholarship got started in the process very early. Basketball players begin the recruiting process by the time they are in the 9th grade, and are continually checking-in with coaches throughout high school so that coaches can watch their [...]

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I need to learn how to carry on a conversation.

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When was the last time you gabbed away at a party or asked an acquaintance to lunch? If it's been a while, it may be time to start putting more effort into happy hour. A June 2013 study published in the Journal of Research in Personality found that being extroverted in your youth can make you happier as you age. UK researchers asked more than 2,500 people personality questions when they were 16 and 26, then assessed their wellbeing and life satisfaction more than three decades later when they were 60-somethings. The results showed that those who were outgoing during their teens and 20s were happier with where their lives had taken them over the ensuing 40 or 50 years.

More from YouBeauty:
Are You An Introvert Or Extrovert Personality Type?
Learn About Someone In 20 Seconds Or Less
The Dangers Of Being A People Pleaser

While much of personality may be hard-wired, there's always some nudge room in how you act around others. "Personality is partly genetically determined and it tends to be pretty stable from early adulthood onwards, but some research shows that people who are satisfied with their relationships and their work tend to become a bit more extraverted with time," says study author Catharine Gale, Ph.D., an epidemiologist at South Hampton General Hospital in England. Here are some ways to build better friendships and invest in a happier future.
Nail A First Impression
A quick body language trick you can use when approaching someone you are about to meet for the first time is to briefly flash your eyebrows upward when you're about 15 feet away. "It helps you feel more open and receptive and tells the other person that you're friendly," says Patti Wood, author of " Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma." This quick facial move is especially helpful for introverts who tend to freeze in place. (Practice your open-and-friendly look in the mirror first so you don't slip into deer-in-the-headlights territory). Next, when you're within about six feet, extend your arm firmly with your palm open to shake hands. "Hesitation about offering a hand can make it awkward," says Wood. Sticking it right out there for a good, firm shake preempts the stress response and helps eliminate some of the anxiety.
Make A Friend
One thing true extroverts are great at is taking the initiative to talk to people and make new friends. If that doesn't come naturally to you, set a goal to engage one person every week. "A new friend will give you the opportunity to learn more about yourself and grow," Wood says. Maybe she'll introduce you to a great book, or more: "Countless studies have shown that friendships and social support have a beneficial impact on health. They make good times better and tough times easier to manage," says Christie Hartman, Ph.D., a Denver-based behavioral scientist. "We're all social animals -- even introverts." Go in with a game plan: Open with meet-and-greet questions like "where are you from?" and "what do you do?" They may seem lame, but they actually serve an important purpose. "You're searching for a commonality," Wood says. It's how you establish whether the person is like you. Things as simple as finding out where someone grew up and mentioning that your brother now lives there can create an instantaneous bond of shared experience. Bring up sports, movies, music or the latest Housewives drama. Even talking about the weather can work. If there's something that perks the other person up, dig deeper. Try to get him or her talking for more than a minute. "It used to be much more natural for people to share stories, but we now have much shorter interactions that are more like e-mails or texts," Wood says. "We need to put in the time for deeper and longer conversations."
Balance The Conversational Scales
Whether you're the silent type or a chatty Cathy, take this little test: After you finish a conversation with a friend, ask yourself whose voice you heard most during the conversation. If the other person didn't share very much, you probably talked too much and listened too little, says Wood. If someone mentions something they did over the weekend, say "Oh wow, did you have a good time?" or "Had you ever done that before?" Try to ask a question each time before you make a comment. If you do this, the person will feel more understood and the relationship will grow stronger. Find yourself on the quiet end of the spectrum? Pipe up. Contribute more by raising your voice a little louder than usual and replying with "Yes, and" followed by your thoughts on the topic or a similar experience you had. "It works because you aren't negating what the other person said. You are saying 'yes' and adding to it," Wood says. "Extroverts don't see this as an interruption, but as adding to the conversation. You need to jump in like a rabbit."
Chat At Work
No, we're not talking about instant messaging. Find the spot at work where people tend to congregate and jump into the water-cooler chitchat, recommends Wood. Set a goal that you'll go to the break room, bench or wherever it may be on Tuesdays for five minutes. (Shooting for Tuesday rather than Monday will keep you from agonizing over the weekend.) Start small and each Tuesday do something to be more social and friendly with your co-workers. If there's someone that you've found some common ground with, ask them if they want to grab lunch with you.
End On A High Note
When you do go to lunch with a co-worker or new friend, try to skew the conversation toward positive stories as much as possible. "If you spend 15 minutes talking about your car breaking down, there will be a negative association with you," Wood says. Instead, talk about a fabulous meal you enjoyed at a new restaurant in town, or your favorite yoga studio. It will make you seem more likeable while your friendship is still in a budding phase. "Fledgling relationships can't handle negativity," says Hartman. While there's nothing wrong with a little bit of griping (bad moods happen to good people, after all), make an effort to always switch it to a positive topic toward the end of the meal. It can be as simple as, "It was great talking to you, let's do this again." Remember, like the sweet finish of dessert, the last thing you say will linger in the memory of the other person.

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I eat to much dinner at one time.

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If I´m unhappy with a grade, retake as soon as possible.

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Do you find test retakes effective?

Retake tests, when used sparingly, can be a valuable tool to help certain students succeed

Alexandra gasped in horror as I placed the fractions test on her desk.

"D minus! Mr. Barnes, I promised my mom I would raise my math grade this quarter!" I patted Alexandra's shoulder and moved on, thinking about how hard she had worked and how little support she received at home. Her mom worked long hours and rarely helped Alexandra with homework. Should I let her retake the test?

Rescued by a retake?

Many teachers dislike retake tests because they can devalue grades. How does one make true assessments of a students' learning if they're allowed to retake tests when they do poorly? Teachers worry that students will not work their hardest if they count on being rescued by a retake if they fail. Finally, allowing retakes is seen as opening Pandora's Box, creating a cloud of whining students and pleading parents demanding second chances whenever they dislike a grade.

These are valid concerns and I understand teachers who value valid assessment above second chances. I suspect that some teachers avoid retakes for another reason. These teachers like their assessment simple - no room for exceptions and no messy extra points in their grade books.

A little extra work

My opinion is that assessment should be slightly messy - students aren't just numbers in a grade book. Retake tests are a valuable tool that can help certain students succeed. I believe they should be used sparingly, not on every assessment but on important tests where mastery is essential. They should not be given universally, but offered quietly to students with grades of C or below. I average the original test score and the retake together to avoid inflating grades. When other students or parents plead for retakes, I carefully explain why I feel they don't need one.

Retake tests are extremely helpful to a small group of my students each year. I often meet with them at recess to review the material and discuss study habits that might help them improve. I contact parents to encourage their involvement. Most importantly, I remind students that doing better is possible with some extra work.

Alexandra's mother was disappointed by the D minus but agreed to work with her every night until the retest. Alexandra and I met at recess for a week with a few of her most fraction-phobic classmates. She got a B on the retake and brought her math grade safely back into the C range. Best of all, she stopped saying that she hated math and actually raised her hand during class a few times. It was extra work for everyone involved, but wasn't the result worth it?
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Be more positive with negative situations.

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Yoga and meditation teacher Sarah Bernier Olin shares some tips on how to focus on positive thinking when you are stressed out or overtired.

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I want to do better than just a 3.5

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3.7 GPA: Is this good? Colleges you can get into with a 3.7

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What is a 3.7 GPA? Is it good or bad, and what colleges accept a 3.7 GPA? Find out what schools you can get into.