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1. //H.E.A.L.T.H.M.A.N PROGRAM - Home//. Web. 24 Aug. 2011. [|http://healthmanbasketball.org].


 * Adults should check with their doctor before taking up basketball.
 * Be aware that basketball is a fast-action game with lots of running, jumping, pivoting and twisting, so injuries and accidents can happen easily.
 * Basketball puts a lot of stress on the legs, especially the knees and ankles, and puts pressure on tight shoulders.
 * Protect yourself by becoming strong and flexible, as basketball is a very physically demanding game.
 * Warm up and stretch your muscles and joints before hitting the court. Also cool down and stretch after playing.
 * Make sure you have plenty of fluids on hand and rehydrate regularly.
 * Don’t overdo it (this will depend on your age and condition). Mix it up with other low impact sports.
 * While playing in a full team competition is great, you can also have fun and benefit from a small space, a basket and a game of one on one.
 * [[image:http://chrisbgp.wikispaces.com/i/anchor.gif width="11" height="12" align="bottom" caption="Anchor"]]Basketball teaches you about being a good team player and can be a great social sport.
 * Adults should check with their doctor before taking up basketball.
 * Basketball puts a lot of stress on the body and injuries can happen so warming up, stretching your muscles and joints, and cooling down is important.
 * Make sure you have plenty of fluids on hand and rehydrate regularly.
 * Athletes learning to excel go through three stages
 * each stage must be coached in a different way
 * players need to learn the right habits