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Well if you are trying to say why is every Basketball player tall that is not true at all. One player who is short for height is Allen Iverson (5'10 without shoes) and there have been shorter.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt's not so much that NBA players get tall rather tall player join the NBA. Not many people are that tall (6'4" and up), but those that are generally play professional basketball. They just happened to be on the taller side.
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∙ 15y agoit's not basketball players being tall, it's tall people playing basketball
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∙ 14y agoBecause basketball requires a lot of jumping, and jumping helps stimulate growth.
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∙ 14y agoNo, not necessarily. By stretching you can become taller though. But even to play basketball, you dont have to be tall. Theres still point gaurd! :]
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Does really basketball increase the height after playing?
yes
Can basketball increase you're height?
I think that playing sports/exercising will increase your height, or growth. Playing basketball requires you to run around, or even jump to score a basket which is a positive thing that may help you grow. I mean it doesn't help you increase your height from 5 ft tall to 6, but it does help you little by little.
Can i grow my height by playing basketball?
Though it might seem like playing basketball helps you grow taller since most basketball players are tall, that is not the case. Playing basketball does not affect your height any more then any other sport activity.
Can i grow my hide by playing basketball?
yes, u can grow your height by playing basketball. mostly, u must have seen people who play basketball are tall and fit. this is because basketball includes jumps.
Is there any possible ways to increase 5 cm to your height and now you are seventeen?
It is quite easy to increase your height when you are a teenager, best ways are playing sports like basketball , sprinting, hanging bar and do some stretching exercises as i know a yoga call Tadasana will help you more.
Height of Jr high basketball hoop?
7th graders should be shooting/playing on a hoop of standard height. Which is 10 feet.
Did the height of basketball hoop change?
No it did not change. The Height Of A Basketball hoop is 10ft.
What are some of the ways to increase your height?
When wanting to increase your height, there is no easy answer. Eat healthy and take plenty of vitamins, and be sure to stretch and exercise using the proper workout routines. Jogging and basketball are good examples of sports that will help.
What skills are required to participate in basketball?
you mainly need skills to play basketball although height is nice to dunk. sombody who is average height but has a lot of skillage can whoop sombody with height like shaq. also swagger is very important for playing basketball, if you dont have any swagger than u cant win anything.
How can you increase your height to improve your basketball game?
You can't really do that, but you can improve your game just by practicing. You don't need to be tall to be a good player.
What is the height of youth basketball hoop?
The height of any basketball hoop size will always be 10 feet
Can basketball increase your thinking ability?
that depends on your definition of "thinking ability". Basketball requires so much focus and attention when playing at a high level, So yes, it probably does.
