The alignment of the elbow has an impact on where the basketball travels when going for a shot. It is a shooting motion that keeps the elbow under the ball and promotes accuracy toward the rim of the basket. For players learning the game, elbow position can sometimes explain why shots miss left or right, even when the release feels on point. It is also important to note that other body mechanics may also play a part in missed shots.
Published on Feb 16, 2026, 5:32 AM Category: Basketball
For decades, mental health has carried stigma across professional sports. Athletes were expected to perform without showing weakness. Admitting to anxiety or depression was seen as failure. This silence fueled suffering in locker rooms and homes. Kevin Love was among the first wave of NBA players to speak openly about mental health, and in 2016,
Simone Biles is an American artistic gymnast. She is the most decorated U.S. gymnast in Olympic history with 11 Olympic medals, four of which are gold. She has also won 30 World Artistic Gymnastics Championship medals, the most by any gymnast. Biles has competed in three Olympic Games: Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021),
American football stands as America’s most popular and lucrative sport, with the NFL generating around $18.6 billion in annual revenue by 2022. But its origins are far more humble and surprisingly global. Let’s journey from chaotic campus scrimmages to mega‑stadiums and cultural phenomenon status. From Mob Games to College Scrimmages (1820s–1869) Mob football & the “Boston
Published on Aug 5, 2025, 1:35 AM Category: Football
In 1895, William G. Morgan, the physical director of the YMCA in Holyoke, Massachusetts, noticed a need. Businessmen were becoming too competitive in basketball at an older age. Morgan wanted a game that was less competitive yet still athletic and social. So, he developed a new indoor game which he called “Mintonette.” It used a
Published on Jul 29, 2025, 1:06 AM Category: Volleyball
This press release has been picked up by: Globe & Mail / MarketWatch / YahooFinance ISNation Reaches Major Media Outlets at Super Bowl LIX ISNation, a sports community and coaching platform dedicated to transforming the world of sports, has partnered with Tarvis Consulting, a leader in tech strategy and industry insights, to build a pioneering
ISNation will be sharing our platform and mission on the national stage February 5th at Super Bowl LIX’s Radio Row! With our coach and brand ambassador Danny Wuerffel (former NFL Quarterback and Heisman Trophy Winner), we will be live on multiple shows and podcasts. Please see the pictures for the show schedule and be sure
Published on Feb 5, 2025, 3:35 AM Category: Featured, News
Athletes reaching the top of their respective sporting discipline can often hit a roadblock in performance. This often leads to them adopting an ‘everything to lose’ mindset. Characterized by the pressure to perform when met with high stakes from previous sporting achievements, athletes can be plagued by overbearing messages that place overwhelming expectations upon their
Published on Jan 22, 2025, 8:22 PM Category: Mental Wellness