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Pre-Reading For The Crossover by Kwame Alexander (Who is Michael Jordan,…
Pre-Reading For
The Crossover
by Kwame Alexander
In basketball, what is a crossover?
A crossover is a dribbling technique where the player switches the ball to the opposite hand while changing directions. It is also known as the "ankle breaker" for its confusing effects on opponents.
Question: Why do you think Kwame Alexander named this book
The Crossover
?
Video:
NBA Best Crossovers (YouTube)
Instructional diagram of a crossover
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Who is Michael Jordan, and what is he most famous for?
Michael Jordan, as a player on the Chicago Bulls
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Michael Jordan is a former professional basketball player and coach. He won many awards, including two Olympic gold medals, six NBA Championships with the Chicago Bulls, and five NBA Most Valuable Player awards.
Video:
Michael Jordan's Best Postseason Plays
Starred in the movie
"Space Jam"
with Bugs Bunny
Who was Horace Silver, and what is he most famous for?
Horace Silver (1928-2014) was an American pianist and composer. He was one of the most influential jazz artists of the 1950s and 1960s.
created a style of jazz called "hard bop"
Video:
Horace Silver playing Señor Blues (YouTube)
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