http://www.artipot.com/authors/9199/nir-dotan/ Latest articles by Nir Dotan from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/377459/tips-and-techniques-for-a-strong-basketball-offense.htm Offensive plays in basketball is all about scoring or, in other words, shooting the ball through the hoop in a strategic manner. Offensive moves in basketball consist of a series of continuous actions that may include passes, drives, screens, fakes and cuts that are all intended to set up a shot. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:15:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377459/tips-and-techniques-for-a-strong-basketball-offense.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377447/everything-you-need-to-know-about-basketball.htm Basketball has been one of the most sought out games that is being played ranging from the youth to the elderly. This team sport is a fast paced game that keeps your adrenaline pumping the entire time you're playing this sport. Many people play this game for recreation and just have fun. But to others this game can be too confusing because of the many rules any regulations. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:54:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377447/everything-you-need-to-know-about-basketball.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377434/smart-tips-for-new-sports-bloggers.htm The blogging phenomenon has taken the internet by storm and if you are a sports fan who just discovered the joy of blogging, then read on and find out how you can turn your sports blog into a success. First, look for other blogs that are similar to yours in terms of topic. Choose the good ones and make an effort to link them to your blog. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:33:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377434/smart-tips-for-new-sports-bloggers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377433/the-palming-violation-the-answer-or-the-problem.htm Some say that great players are the ones that win championships. Others say that the truly great ones make those around them great as well. Both statements are true. However, it is safe to say that a player is truly great if certain rules that apply to the game of basketball are changed by him, in response to his style of play. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:32:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377433/the-palming-violation-the-answer-or-the-problem.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373468/the-revolutionary-world-of-blogging.htm Since the turn of the century, more and more people have turned to blogging as a source of lucrative income and a way of sharing one's thoughts with everyone else in cyberspace. The universality of blogging has been so rampant due to the way it allows people to be uninhibited and express oneself honestly and creatively. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:18:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373468/the-revolutionary-world-of-blogging.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373465/three-simple-guidelines-to-starting-a-sports-blog.htm Are you thinking about starting a sports blog? Or maybe you've already set up an account at a blog site complete with a catchy name? Thinking of a good name can be a real challenge but the work is just beginning for you if you are serious about creating a successful sports blog. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:12:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373465/three-simple-guidelines-to-starting-a-sports-blog.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373464/the-different-forms-of-blogging.htm Everybody is getting into the blogging mania. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:11:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373464/the-different-forms-of-blogging.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373462/baseball-basics-for-beginners-and-parents.htm Baseball is a great sport for children. Aside from developing a child's physical abilities, it also teaches about team work and discipline all while children are having fun. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:08:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373462/baseball-basics-for-beginners-and-parents.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373461/describing-a-perfect-offensive-team.htm The National Basketball Association Finals 2009 is one of the best showcases of offensive firepower that the world has seen in a long time. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:06:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373461/describing-a-perfect-offensive-team.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373459/basketball-superstars-the-team-concept-and-winning.htm Basketball is a sport of grace and skill. However, it is not just about talent. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:04:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373459/basketball-superstars-the-team-concept-and-winning.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373458/keeping-track-of-time-in-basketball.htm Time is money. In everyday life, it feels as if it is always fleeting, always running away from us as if we need to catch it, like the way Cleveland plays as NBA blogger Sherman Mazur Describes them. In basketball, time is no different. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:54:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373458/keeping-track-of-time-in-basketball.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373457/the-stuff-of-true-winners.htm What is it that makes up true winners in the NBA? No, it's not pure heart, because if so, Dwyane Wade and Miami Heat would have made it all the way. It's also not just about having the perfect offense, because then, Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets would have made it passed the conference finals. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:53:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373457/the-stuff-of-true-winners.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373456/habits-to-avoid-for-a-successful-basketball-offense.htm If you observe successful basketball players, you would notice that these athletes have developed good playing habits. Every basketball player that is just starting to learn the game should be the same. While cultivating good habits, a player should work on getting rid of the bad ones. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:52:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373456/habits-to-avoid-for-a-successful-basketball-offense.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373455/answers-to-satisfy-a-foul-inquiry.htm In every sport, there are times when physical contact is too much, hindering players from making moves they want to make out of force, rather than skill. Basketball is no exception. In basketball, fouls are called when there is unnecessary contact made between opposing players. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373455/answers-to-satisfy-a-foul-inquiry.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372881/being-safe-while-playing-basketball.htm Like any sport that calls for fast moves, there is always a risk of injury to basketball players. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:06:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372881/being-safe-while-playing-basketball.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372880/safety-reminders-when-playing-baseball.htm Undoubtedly, baseball is one of one the nation's favorite recreational sports. Over 40 million people in the United States participate in baseball and softball leagues. Unfortunately, about half a million baseball players get injured playing the sport and are treated in hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms and surgery centers every year. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:06:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372880/safety-reminders-when-playing-baseball.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367321/calling-the-finals-a-clean-block-or-goaltending.htm The National Basketball Association Playoffs is one of the yearly anticipated sporting events. It showcases different players from different teams, all vying for that one prize: to be crowned NBA champions. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:29:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367321/calling-the-finals-a-clean-block-or-goaltending.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365290/looking-healthy-and-slim-the-right-way.htm For most people, one's weight plays a huge role on their outlook on life. It affects the emotional, mental and physical aspects of a person. People who are overweight experience low levels of self-esteem and end up feeling sorry for them, leading to social exclusion. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:31:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365290/looking-healthy-and-slim-the-right-way.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365287/slim-down-with-healthy-cooking.htm People who are who are overweight usually have a slow metabolism, which is the process that converts sugar into energy for the body's use. If you are trying to control your weight, you must feel there are so many restrictions in your diet. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:24:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365287/slim-down-with-healthy-cooking.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365286/healthy-slimming-tips-for-your-diet.htm In this day and age, society has gravitated towards the ideal of having a slim body. Because of this, people spend so much time and money on various work-outs, diets and slimming pills. Although there isn't anything wrong with trying to stay fit and slim, what you should keep in mind is that your diet and workout should suit your lifestyle. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:24:08 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365286/healthy-slimming-tips-for-your-diet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365263/what-is-professional-tile-cleaning-all-about.htm Many people have never had their house tiles professionally cleaned. Some people might not know that a professional tile cleaning is even possible. To keep your floors as clean as possible it is important that all floors, including tile floors, be professionally cleaned on a regular basis. For tile floors, this is only once every two to five years. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:23:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365263/what-is-professional-tile-cleaning-all-about.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364324/the-fitness-combination-to-a-slimmer-future.htm The trend of living a healthy life has slowly been catching on with majority of the people today. Most especially in the adolescents who are bombarded with pictures, movies and videos of celebrities looking extremely buff or very sexy, this trend is really gaining popularity. Because of this, people have begun to hit the gym, take different active classes and a lot of other... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:50:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364324/the-fitness-combination-to-a-slimmer-future.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364322/healthy-methods-to-lose-weight-and-stay-slim.htm Weight has a big effect on the way that you live our life. It affects the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of a person. Overweight is one of the most common cases that allow people to feel vulnerable about themselves. Shedding pounds can be a challenging action for anyone. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:49:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364322/healthy-methods-to-lose-weight-and-stay-slim.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364320/slimming-down-to-keep-away-diseases.htm The number of people who are overweight in the United States is increasing at an alarming rate and consequently, so is the number of people suffering from weight-related diseases like diabetes. If you or someone you know is at risk of diabetes, losing weight is one of the best ways to cut the risk significantly. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:47:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364320/slimming-down-to-keep-away-diseases.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364318/slimming-yourself-away-from-temptations.htm Cookies, cakes, burgers, French fries, these are just some of the unhealthy snacks that we have a hard time resisting when it comes to dieting. It is hard not to think of eating these unhealthy yet tasteful treats when we are at the brink of continuing a diet. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:46:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364318/slimming-yourself-away-from-temptations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364316/the-skinny-on-slimming-supplements.htm With all the supermodels and celebrities looking extremely sexy and sometimes overly thin, the masses have decided to follow suit. With this sudden surge in demand to become the thinnest of the thinnest, many companies decided to feed on this by creating products that will cater to this market. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:45:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364316/the-skinny-on-slimming-supplements.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364313/the-advantages-of-staying-slim-and-healthy.htm In our generation today, people are constantly on the move and are busy with their lives. However, in spite of their busy schedules with work and trivial tasks, a lot of people still make it a point to exercise and stay slim and healthy. This is because physical appearance plays a significant role in succeeding and being accepted in society. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:43:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364313/the-advantages-of-staying-slim-and-healthy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363423/the-three-most-common-slimming-mistakes.htm We've all heard of, and probably experienced first hand, many failed attempts to lose weight. Some succeed only to gain back more pounds after a few months. Others feel they are doomed to being fat because nothing seems to work for them. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:33:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363423/the-three-most-common-slimming-mistakes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363422/eating-carbohydrates-to-stay-slim.htm Carbohydrates is a very tricky thing nowadays. With the advent of the internet, people have become misinformed when it comes to how carbohydrates work within the human body. Different and catchy terms such as the glycemic index, complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates have become so misconstrued that different unhealthy diets have been created on those misconceptions. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:33:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363422/eating-carbohydrates-to-stay-slim.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363419/be-fit-and-active-to-stay-slim.htm When it comes to staying slim, the key is to stay active and exercise. Exercising is one of the main components in losing weight the healthy way and it also releases endorphins that make you feel good and happy. Some people find exercising to be a tedious process and find it difficult to make it a part of their daily routine. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:31:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363419/be-fit-and-active-to-stay-slim.htm