Justin D. Johnson

Justin is a PhD student at Stanford University and has been a basketball youth coach for over ten years. He is passionate about sports, cinema, astronomy, and sharing knowledge.
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How Much Physical Contact Is There  In Basketball?

Basketball is one of the fastest growing sports, with a fan base of over 2.2 billion people and growing. To the inexperienced eye, basketball can seem like a rugged physical sport, with the nature of the game being so competitive

What Are The Benefits Of Weight Training In Basketball?

As basketball is a physically demanding sport that requires strength, endurance, and speed, many people wonder: should basketball players lift weights? Weight training offers several benefits to basketball players like better speed, decreased likelihood of injury, and enhanced overall performance.

The Definitive Guide For The Best Women’s Basketball Shoes

With women sports becoming increasingly popular worldwide, up-and-coming women athletes need to maximize their performance with the best equipment possible. Specifically, women’s basketball shoes are such a saturated market it can be easy to get lost in the vast market

What Is Charging In Basketball?

It can be challenging to determine how certain fouls can be called because basketball is a swift sport with many moving pieces in a small space. The distinction between a charging charge and a blocking violation is one of the

What Is The Post In Basketball?

“The post” in basketball refers to the position taken by any player standing between the low and the high posts in the paint to either attack the basket at short range (if they’re playing offense) or defend it (if they’re playing

What Is A Field Goal In Basketball?

I get it. Basketball terminologies can be a bit confusing, especially as a newbie in the sport. This is especially true for those like me who just watched their first basketball game last week and are just beginning to learn

What Is Charging In Basketball?

It can be challenging to determine how certain fouls can be called because basketball is a swift sport with many

What Is The Post In Basketball?

“The post” in basketball refers to the position taken by any player standing between the low and the high posts in