The Crossover Moves

A crossover dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other, to make a change in direction.In a typical example the player heads upcourt, dribbling the ball in (say) the left hand, then makes a wide step left with a good head fake. If the defender is deceived, the player can then switch to dribbling with the right hand and pass the defender. The crossover can allow the player an open short jumper or a clear path to the basket.

There are three basic types of crossover:

• Normal Crossover: In a normal crossover the player quickly changes direction while switching the ball to the opposite hand. This move relies primarily on speed.

• Half Crossover: In a half crossover, a player brings the ball from one side of their body across their chest and back to the original position in one movement. The move is often done with a head fake and a step towards the opposite side of the original position to make it more "believable". A variation of the move may include the player doing a normal crossover after the half crossover to cause further difficulty for the defensive player.

• Killer Crossover: In this move the player fakes in one direction, generally with a wide step and a head fake and usually from a standstill. The player then switches the dribble to the other hand between his legs and moves in that direction. This is one of the most effective methods of escaping a defender who is guarding closely. It is also popular in streetball because it can cause the defender to lose balance and fall in trying to react too quickly.

• Behind the back Crossover Behind the back crossover is the same as the usual crossover except the ball is dribbled behind the player. Another version of this move is called the "Wrap Around" where the player cups the ball and wraps it around to the other side slaping themselves in the rear end with their follow through.

• Double Crossover: This move can be considered a feigned crossover. The offensive player crosses the ball over (as with a normal or killer crossover) then quickly crosses the ball back to its original position. The double crossover is not aimed at breaking free of the defender so much as causing confusion and breaking the defender's balance. This move can also be replicated going between the legs or behind the back.

• Ankle-Breaking Crossover: When a crossover move is performed and the defender trips over himself and falls down.

The original crossover move has been used by all five positions on the court, but particularly by point and shooting guards. Oscar Robertson was known to do the move as early as the 1960's as well as Dwayne Washington while playing for Syracuse during the early 80's, but Tim Hardaway is credited with popularising the killer crossover in the NBA, while Allen Iverson has popularised the double crossover.

And now I will show you the NBA player that in my opinion is good doing crossover,check this out :

1. Allen Iverson 

2. Derrick Rose

3. Deron Williams

Some Place for Refreshing

I will share some place in the world that possibly and good to refreshing ok here we go :

1. Peak District,England

The Peak District is an upland area in central and northern England, lying mainly in northern Derbyshire, but also covering parts of Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and South and West Yorkshire.

Most of the area falls within the Peak District National Park, whose designation in 1951 made it the first national park in the British Isles.An area of great diversity, it is conventionally split into the northern Dark Peak, where most of the moorland is found and whose geology is gritstone, and the southern White Peak, where most of the population lives and where the geology is mainly limestone-based. Proximity to the major cities of Manchester and Sheffield and the counties of Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire and South and West Yorkshire, coupled with easy access by road and rail, have contributed to its popularity. With an estimated 22 million visitors per year, the Peak District is thought to be the second most-visited national park in the world (after the Mount Fuji National Park in Japan),though the Peak District National Park Authority believe these figures are incorrect or unsubstantiated, estimating around 10 million people visit annually.

Peak District

 2. Scandinavia

Scandinavia is a region in northern Europe that includes Denmark and two of the Scandinavian Peninsula's countries, Norway and Sweden. In common English usage, Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland are sometimes wrongly grouped with Scandinavia. The term Nordic countries refers to Denmark, Norway and Sweden as well as Finland and Iceland, and associated territories.

Scandinavia extends to the north of the Arctic Circle, but has relatively mild weather for its latitude, owing to the North Atlantic Current. Much of the Scandinavian mountains have an alpine tundra climate. There are many lakes and moraines, legacies of an ice age about ten millennia ago. The vast majority of the human population of Scandinavia are Scandinavian, belonging to the group of Germanic peoples. The northern regions of Scandinavia are home to a small minority of Sami peoples.

Despite many wars over the years since the formation of modern nation-states, Scandinavian nations and peoples have been politically and societally close. Constellations and alliances, however, have shifted over the centuries. For all of the fifteenth century, Scandinavia was united in the Kalmar Union. In the nineteenth century a new political union was proposed, but it did not take place when Denmark was denied key military support by Sweden in a conflict with Prussia. Today, the nations cooperate mainly in the European Union or the Nordic Council.

The Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish languages are linguistically classified as North Germanic languages (also called Scandinavian languages), while the Finnish and Sami languages are classified as members of the Finno-Lappic group of the Uralic lingual family, not related to the Scandinavian languages. Danish, Norwegian and Swedish form a mutually intelligible dialect continuum, which is a defining characteristic of Scandinavia as a modern societal and linguistic entity.

Scandinavia

3. Scotland

Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba, Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈalˠ̪apə]) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. In addition to the mainland, Scotland includes over 790 islands including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.

Edinburgh, the country's capital and second largest city, is one of Europe's largest financial centres. Edinburgh was the hub of the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, which transformed Scotland into one of the commercial, intellectual and industrial powerhouses of Europe. Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, was once one of the world's leading industrial cities and now lies at the centre of the Greater Glasgow conurbation. Scottish waters consist of a large sector of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, containing the largest oil reserves in the European Union. This has given Aberdeen, the third largest city in Scotland, the title of Europe's oil capital.

The Kingdom of Scotland was an independent sovereign state until 1707, although it had been in a personal union with the kingdoms of England and Ireland since James VI of Scotland succeeded to the English and Irish thrones in 1603. On 1 May 1707, Scotland entered into an incorporating political union with England to create the united Kingdom of Great Britain. This union resulted from the Treaty of Union agreed in 1706 and enacted by the twin Acts of Union passed by the Parliaments of both countries, despite widespread protest across Scotland.Scotland's legal system continues to be separate from those of England and Wales and Northern Ireland, and Scotland still constitutes a distinct jurisdiction in public and in private law.

The continued existence of legal, educational and religious institutions distinct from those in the remainder of the UK have all contributed to the continuation of Scottish culture and national identity since the Union. Although Scotland is no longer a separate sovereign state, issues surrounding devolution and independence continue to be debated. After the creation of the devolved Scottish Parliament in 1999, the first pro-independence Scottish Government was elected in 2007 when the Scottish National Party formed a minority administration.

 

Scotland

Did you know food and nutrition for LeBron James?

You know LeBron James the two time NBA MVP?yeah he's look like above.As professional basketball player,he is also need a good food and nutrition.Now i will share the food recipe that LeBron James eat everyday.  

1. Jerk Seared Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients - Serves 6

• 6ea chicken breasts
• jerk spice
• 2 bunch broccoli rabe
• 2-3 yams (allspice, brown sugar, salt, cayenne)
• 2 cups diced pineapple
• ½ gallon apple cider
• 1 ea jalapeno diced small
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ½ juiced lemon

(Optional Chicken Brine)

For a quick brine bring together 2oz sugar, 1.5 oz salt, with 1 pint water - once dissolved, add ice to make 32 ounces total, when cold submerge chicken breasts for 3-6 hours. This will make your chicken breasts more juicy and flavorful.

Glaze Preparation

• Reduce apple cider to about 2 cups
• Add jalapeno, ketchup and lemon
• Simmer for 10-15 min
• Thicken with cornstarch slurry if needed

Meal Instruction

• Peel and dice yams large, steam till you can run knife through, then toss with a little brown sugar, salt, allspice, cayenne
• Heat nonstick sauté pan medium heat and sear diced pineapple till carmelized or lightly browned, reserve for service
• Steam broccoli rabe till tender and season with salt and pepper
• Heat skillet on stove medium heat; season breasts generously with jerk spice, salt and pepper. Sear in skillet with light oil; once browned on both sides finish in 375* oven about 10 min. slice and shingle to serve.

2. LeBron’s Game Day Eating 

Preparing for a game day takes more than just training and conditioning; it takes mental focus and a specific diet to maintain an athlete like LeBron’s energy. By concentrating on providing LeBron with a diet that is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and carbohydrates, I create the following menu:

Morning Tipoff

To give LeBron the energy boost he needs to start the day, I make a breakfast that is high in carbohydrates and fruit:

Breakfast

• Oatmeal with fresh berries
• Whole wheat pancakes with turkey sausage
• Orange juice, and a natural, fruit smoothie such as mango cream or blueberry super fruit

Midday, Metabolic Maintenance

On game day, the goal is to recharge and keep portions light in order to maintain LeBron’s metabolic balance, while also recharging the body:

Lunch

• A mixed green salad with dried fruit and cucumbers
• A half-sandwich with a side of fruit

Three Hours Before Game Time

In order to fuel up before making his way to the arena, LeBron eats a meal loaded with complex carbohydrates:

Dinner

• Lean meat such as Chicken or Salmon
• Brown Rice or Whole Wheat Pasta with Marinara Sauce

Final Game Time Prep

Focused on the game, LeBron meets with Mike Mancias to loosen up and shoot around on the court to get into the game time rhythm.  During this time, LeBron makes sure to stay hydrated and energized by drinking his favorite Vitamin Water and Smart Water.

3.  Blueberry Superfruit Smoothie Recipe

Instructions

2 cups frozen blueberries
1 each banana
1/4 cup dried goji berries (softened in warm water)
1 Ts salba seeds
1/2 cup acai juice
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup 0% greek yogurt
1 ts agave nectar
1/4 ts fresh ground cardamom
1 cup ice

Fruit can be bought fresh or frozen. Just add all the ingredients together and blend in blender (I use a Vitamix) till smooth. If you prefer your smoothies to be thicker, try adding more ice until you have reached your desired consistency. 

4. Blackened Mahi Salad Recipe

Quinoa Salad

1 ½ cups quinoa
1 ½ cups rock shrimp
1 cup diced cucumber
2 tsp minced garlic
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 juiced lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

• Cook quinoa and chill; I use a rice cooker with a 1 to 1 ratio of water
• Season shrimp and sautee in pan with a little bit of oil and garlic; chill once cooked
• Toss cooled shrimp (with any juices), quinoa, cucumber, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice and olive oil together in a mixing bowl
• Season to taste; keep chilled 

Tomato Salsa

2 diced tomatoes
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 juiced lime
2 tsp sugar
Tabasco, salt and pepper to taste

• Mix all of the ingredients together
• Puree half of the ingredients and mix back together
• Keep chilledBlackened Mahi

Mahi

3 lbs Mahi
blackening spice

• Clean mahi and cut into 8 oz pieces
• Heat skillet on the stove using high heat
• Dredge mahi pieces in blackening spice
• Using high heat sear the fish with oil or fat until the seasoning is charred
• Place in an oven pre-heated to 375° for 3-5 minutes

Baby Squash

1, 1 lb baby squash cleaned, trimmed and halved
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

• Heat sauté pan on stove top to medium heat
• Using 2 tsp oil sauté squash
• Once the squash us cooked half-way through, add the garlic
• Finish with salt, pepper and parsley