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How to be a better offensive basketball player
Tips To Improve Your Offensive Game
Tips To Improve Your Offensive Game
In order to be an effective offensive player at any level, you must have a firm grasp on a couple incredibly important traits. They might not always be flashy or popular things, which often means it goes overlooked, but they are absolute fundamentals for any aspiring athlete. No matter how big, fast, or strong you are, you won’t be able to out run, dunk, and dribble everybody and these details will help you build an overall more well-rounded game.
Take CoachUp’s tips with you to practices and games from here on out, you’ll most definitely see an improvement in your game over time. For most situations and scenarios, it isn’t the flashiest or the strongest player that gets the most playing time, but instead the most fundamentally sound. Remember, you can always get better!
Practice Your Shot
Work with your shooting form, starting with your feet to get a firm foundation. Learn to shoot with your fingertips and get good rotation on your shot. No matter your age, ‘shoot’ the basketball and don’t just chuck it or aim! Practice, practice, practice — the more it’s reactionary and instinctual than purposeful math, the better.
To perfect your shooting technique, practice shots within just a few feet of the basket, then gradually increase your distance from the basket to the wing, to the elbow, etc. Practice lay-ups with proper form from both sides of the basket as well. Don’t forget about free-throws, either! In games and practice, don’t be afraid to look for shooting opportunities, but don’t force bad shots.
(Related: Read about improving your shot here.)
Become A Good Dribbler + Ball-Handler
Dribbling and ball-handling are fundamental skills for almost any offensive move with the ball. Practice dribbling drills and moves for at least fifteen minutes every day.
(Related: Read about your ball-handling skills here. )
Learn the Triple-Threat Position
The triple-threat position is so incredibly important for keeping your defender on their toes. A viable triple-threat will have you pivoting to face your defender to have the option of shooting, passing or dribbling. You control the defender, so don’t limit your options by holding the ball in just one spot.
Be A Good Passer
Bad passing and turnovers will destroy a team faster than anything absolutely anything else. Make crisp bounce passes as they are harder to intercept. Avoid long cross-court passes unless your teammate is wide open and it fits your offensive scheme. Give your teammate a good pass so they can easily catch and transition into the triple-threat position.
(Related: Read about the point guard position and their responsibilities here.)
Court Awareness
The keys to better court awareness can be broken down to three main points! Always know where the ball is, keep your head on a swivel, and never, ever turn your back on the ball. This means paying attention at all times, staying weary of back-door cuts, possible passes, or broken plays to take advantage of. Learn find an open areas on the floor for easy, high-percentage shots.
Go Hard For The Offensive Rebound
Many easy baskets are scored on second and third chances, so stay at it no matter what. Get in the habit of following your own shot as well. Many times, if your shot is too short or hard, it will come off the rim right back towards you. Depending on the style of play your team has, you may attack rebounds more often than others, but weak side rebounds are often there for the taking. Again, you might be surprised to find out that those hard-working players will find the floor more often than those more technically skilled.
(Related: Read about becoming a beast on the glass here.)
Get The Ball Down The Floor Quickly
Fast-break whenever possible to beat the defense down the court, but play under control at all times. At all costs, avoid turning the ball over! Obviously, you can’t score if you don’t have the ball, so don’t be afraid to slow it down and get into your half-court set if that feels more appropriate. Remember, you must be quick, but never hurry.
(Related: Read about running the fast break here.)
Avoid Too Much Dribbling
Too much dribbling allows the defense time to reset — quick passing and cutting is the key to smooth offensive basketball. When you receive a pass, consider not immediately dribbling, but instead going into the triple threat — it will make you a much more tougher assignment. Coach John Wooden told his players to end their dribble with either a pass or a shot — which may seem odd, but it’s actually incredibly sound advice. Don’t stop your dribble until you can do either of those things.
(Related: Read about improving your weak hand here.)
Move Without The Ball
Don’t stand still, set picks, make cuts through the paint, and go back-door on your defender. Too often, teams will play a very ball-dominant player and, typically, his teammates will end up watching him more than they’ll play. The style of offense you run may dictate some of this, but you should never stay in one spot on the floor for more than a couple of seconds because it allows the defense to guard you with little effort.
(Related: Read about moving without the ball here.)
Huddle Up
In the end, these aren’t every trait that you need to focus on during your training — no, in fact, this is just an incredibly small sampling. But, we’ve given you a couple ideas for each to build off of — if you find yourself further interested, check out the related reads under each section. Those specific articles will go into deeper detail than we’ve done here, so we strongly recommend checking those out.
However, if you’re still struggling with some of this, consider booking one of CoachUp’s private trainers to help you out. Our team’s advanced knowledge and expertise will help you get out of any bind, drama, and last-second situation with confidence — so what are you waiting for?
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How to Improve Basketball Moves and Individual Offense
By Don Kelbick
Individual offense is often called one-on-one basketball
moves. I prefer to call it individual offense due to the fact that basketball
is a team game. In teaching players individual basketball moves, often the
wrong message can be sent. Players get mixed messages when they come to
practice after a summer of working on individual skills and we ask them to
integrate those skills into a team concept.
Do we just teach the skills or do we want them to learn the
mentality as well? Terminology and
context that we use to teach can put things into perspective. We like fancy
names for drills and the things we come up with, but on this subject,
simplicity might be the best way to present it. How about calling this section,
"Here are the things you can do to score when you have the ball. " Then, you
can take those things and teach players where to use each skill and, most
importantly, what it creates, not only for him but for his teammates.
The Myth of the Triple Threat
Ever since I was young, I have heard about triple threat,
triple threat position, be in position to shoot, pass, or dribble. While it is
true that you have to be prepared, the reality is only one of those actions is
a threat. When was the last time that your defensive game plan was to leave the
shooter alone and guard the dribbler? How about, "this guy can really pass,
make sure you play him and if you have to leave a shooter to do it, then leave
the shooter"? That would, and should, never happen. For that reason, I believe
that the 3 threats of a triple threat position are SHOOT, SHOOT, SHOOT!
New Triple Threat: SHOOT, SHOOT, SHOOT
First and foremost, nothing happens on offense without the
threat of a score. When your defense thinks that you can score on every touch,
it forces him into very uncomfortable positions. Attacking and constantly putting
pressure on your defense will force him to break down over the course of a
game. It will destroy his help intentions, making additional opportunities for
your teammates, and have a negative impact on his offense.
Shoot, Shoot, Shoot means every time you catch the ball, it
immediately goes into shooting position. The ball goes right into your shooting
pocket, your knees are bent and you are in an athletic position. Shoot, Shoot,
Shoot means every time you catch the ball, you face the basket. It sounds
elementary (of course you face the basket!) but how many times have you seen
players turn their back to the basket? How many times do you see players face the
corner or the top, cutting off large portions of the court from their vision?
Shoot, Shoot, Shoot means every time you catch the ball,
your eyes go to the rim. By looking at the rim, from any position, allows you
to see everything that happens on the floor.
Shoot, Shoot, Shoot means every time you catch the ball,
your feet get in position and your footwork improves. You get quicker because
you are in better position. Your pivoting violations (like traveling) go away
because your feet have more of a purpose.
Lastly, shooting is a skill that can't be a second
thought. You might be able to
recover FROM a shot, but YOU CANNOT RECOVER TO A SHOT. You can think shot and recover to a pass, you can think shot
and recover to a dribble, but you can't go the other way. How many times do you
see a player get a pass in the corner and start looking for someone to pass to?
Everyone on his team, every one in the stands starts yelling, "Shoot, Shoot!"
While he is looking for some one to pass to, he didn't notice that he is wide
open. Eventually, he gets around to shooting the ball and it NEVER goes in.
That is because you can't recover TO a shot.
So, every time you catch the ball, your first thought is
SHOT, your second thought is SHOT and your third thought is SHOT! Now that is
really a triple threat.
Addendum by Joe Haefner
When you first read the "Shoot. Shoot. Shoot." mentality, you might think it sounds a bit crazy. I know that I did.
But after I saw Don teach it and incorporate it, I thought it was genius.
After using it for over a decade, I would not teach any other way now. My player's are just better. They're more confident and more assertive.
This is an example of how you can introduce it to your players and it also helps clear up some misunderstandings if you have any:
After introducing the new triple threat, you can ask them, "What happens to your feet when you think shot?"
After a few player responses, you can say, "Yeah. You aggressively face the basket. You turn as fast as you can under control."
After that, you can ask "Now, why is this important?"
This is usually where you might lose them. If you're lucky, you might have a few bright players that figure it out. So if they don't answer in a 5 seconds, you can say to them, "If you turn slowly, it allows the defense to get set and you lose your initial advantage."
"If you aggressively turn and face the basket like you're going to shoot the ball, it puts pressure on the defense. If they do NOT sprint out to defend and it is a good shot for you, you can shoot the ball."
"Now by thinking 'Shot. Shot. Shot' and getting into your shooting position as quickly as possible, the defense has to cover more ground to contest your shot. Now the defense has to rush out and defend you. If the defense is flying at you at a fast speed, you have the advantage because their momentum is coming towards you and it will make it difficult for them to guard the drive. "
Next, I'll ask them, "If you Think Shot, what happens to your eyes?"
Most groups usually get this one right away, "Your eyes are looking at the hoop."
"Yes. And when they're looking at the hoop, this does a couple of things for you. Eyes are one of the greatest weapons for fakes and the defense might jump and create a driving or passing lane for you."
"Two, if your eyes are up, you can see what?"
"Yeah. You can see the whole floor. You can see the defense. You can see your teammates."
"Now should you still think 'Shot. Shot. Shot' if you are outside of your shooting range?"
"Absolutely! Even if you would never shoot the ball because it is a poor shot for you, just by looking like you are going to shoot the ball will put more pressure on the defense and pull them out of position. Defenders instinctually will fly out of position if you look like you're going to shoot the ball even if you're a terrible shooter from that spot. "
As you can see, this mentality can be a great tool to instantly make your team better at offense.
How to Use the Dribble
The most overused, needlessly exercised and mismanaged skill
in basketball is the dribble. It has become something to do while you have the
ball. It doesn't need to have a purpose; it doesn't need to have a direction.
Just catch it and put it on the floor. That is why the American game has become
so ugly and why our kids don't have a firm concept of quality offense.
I believe the purpose for putting the ball on the floor is
to get closer to the basket. Just like the "Shoot, Shoot Shoot," mentality that
helps you be aggressive on the catch, when you put the ball on the floor you
should think one thought, "LAYUP!"
By thinking lay-up, your dribble becomes aggressive and
purposeful. Never do in 2 dribbles what you can do in 1. When you put the ball
on the floor, your dribble should be long, hard and to the basket. Separation
from your defense is accomplished with the ball and if you can't separate with
the first dribble you won't separate at all. Your line should be straight at
the basket. Getting your defense to step backward is key to any offensive move.
And, just like shooting, you can't recover to a shot. How
many turnovers have you seen created because your player goes on the dribble,
looks to pass, and the defender plays the pass? If it is not a turnover it
becomes an off balance, poor attempt at the basket. If your player intended to
take a lay-up and the lay-up is defended, he can always pass off. However, it
doesn't work the other way.
Improve Quickness by Playing the Angles
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
If you can get your footwork to go in a straight line to the basket, your
player instantly become quicker, due to more efficient footwork, faster
(definition of speed is mass/distance) and more aggressive. The more he
deviates from a straight line, the more of an advantage the defense gains. If
"North" and "South" indicate direct lines to the basket, then it stands to
reason that any time you make an "East – West" move, you should recapture
"North – South" as quickly as possible. That is a very obvious concept in
football. A running back runs parallel to the line of scrimmage looking for a
hole. Once he finds the hole, he turns his shoulders and hips up the field and
goes. In other words, if you make a crossover move, get pointed directly back
to the front of the rim as quickly as possible.
Teaching players that you beat the defense with your feet
and you separate with the ball will help keep your dribble efficient and
effective.
Get the Ball Where You Can Score
Putting yourself in position to score means starting and
finishing your move to get the ball in your range. Whether you V cut, L cut,
come off a screen, etc., you have to receive the ball in a scoring area. Players
must mentally condition themselves that they are working to get the ball in
their scoring area, not just get the ball. By getting the ball in your scoring
area you immediately put your defense at risk. He must now react to what you
do. If you are aggressive, he will always be a count behind your move.
On your catch think "Shot!" If his hands are down, if he has
stepped off and you are in your range, let it go. The next time you get the
ball, think "Shot!" If your defense is not sensitized to your shot, he will
step up, play a little more upright to stop your shot (if not, let it go
again). As he comes up, put the ball on the floor think, "Lay-up!" and beat him
straight line to the basket.
The effectiveness of any basketball move starts and ends with
the immediate possibility of a score. If you are not in a position to score or
don't have the mentality that makes you strong and aggressive, any offensive
moves will not create what you want.
The Secret to Shot Fakes
A shot fake is a shot not taken. Everything is the same as a
shot, the ball is in your shooting pocket, your body is in a shooting crouch,
and you are square and facing the basket. You just don't let it go. Shot fakes
are very effective in the realm of individual offense. One of the aspects of
effective offense is controlling the defense, putting the defense at risk and
forcing it to react to your offense. Within your "Shot, Shot, Shot" mentality,
shot fakes do a great job of forcing the defense to play in an uncertain manner
and as a reactor, thereby putting the defender a step behind the offense. This
is another reason why whenever you catch the ball, it immediately goes into
shooting position. When you are a threat to score, and do it immediately on the
catch, your defense must play the shot right away leaves him vulnerable to
anything else that you throw at him.
This is not to be confused with a pump fake. I am not a fan
of pump fakes. First, I don't believe that you can fool a defense (at least a
good one). Unless your pump is exactly the same as your shot, in form and
rhythm, the defense is not going to bite. But more importantly, a pump fake
takes you out of your good shooting position. As you move the ball and your
body through the pump fake, you add moving parts to your shot that will hurt
its consistency. It also forces you to take more time, due to the recovery from
the pump, to get your shot off. These things will have a negative effect the quality
of your attempt.
I have found it much more effective to sell your defender
that you will shoot if he gives you the chance and then let him try to adjust
to stopping your shot. This, again, is done by your "Shot, Shot, Shot"
mentality and the appropriate attack when you get the ball.
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How to become a professional basketball player?
The main basketball player of Soviet Russia Alexander Gomelsky once said that basketball is a game of the 21st century. Who invented basketball? This magnificent game was invented by a physical education teacher at the American College of Springfield at the end of the 19th century. This game perfectly reflects the modern reality thanks to the competitive spirit, rhythm, speed and emotions. Basketball is a combination of speed, power, willpower and intelligence. Basketball helps everyone develop regardless of gender and age. Basketball is a unique sport that is great for women.
One of the main advantages of the game is the positive impact on the player's health due to physical activity of varying intensity. In one game, each participant runs 7 kilometers, makes more than 20 jerks at high speed, and also makes many jumps. This active game is a kind of simulator for the respiratory tract, digestive system and endocrine glands. Playing basketball has a positive effect on the player's vision and the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Needless to say, with basketball you will always stay in shape?
Basketball master class by Dmitry Bazelevsky
Basketball should be practiced from an early age
Basketball is a great sport that everyone can do. Starting to play basketball to achieve professional goals should be from early childhood. For the development of the child, both physically and mentally, he should be involved in individual and team sports.
Sport helps to develop spiritually, fight against complexes, the young player begins to realize his physical abilities and gets used to a disciplined order. Such a team sport as basketball helps to get along in human society, make friends, teaches responsibility not only for oneself, but also for the whole team, develops the spirit of competition. Basketball develops not only physically, but also helps to adapt in society, to feel like a part of the whole world.
Jeremy Lin
Don't force your child to do a particular sport, let him try everywhere and then decide what he likes best. This is what American psychologists advise to do. In American schools, there are great opportunities to make a basketball career from childhood. There are high-quality trainings, and in order to get into the team, they conduct tests for children and thus reveal true talents. If your child sees himself only in basketball, then you need to find him a qualified coach. Many parents want to see the result immediately and are too demanding of both the coach and the child.
Leandro Barbosa
This attitude is inherently wrong and can give rise to a number of problems, such as the refusal of a small athlete to play sports because of too much work. First of all, you need to see each class as a lesson in spiritual development, and not a competition for the World Cup.
If you have already decided on a coach, then you should not load the boy with endless training on the field and immediately turn him into a basketball star. Until the child is 14 years old, let him spend on the field no more than four times a week. This is enough to hone the technique of the game.
Young children most often do not withstand many hours of training, and get mental disorders instead of world fame. A professional coach must himself understand what level of load should be given to the ward, so that it does not harm, but only benefit. Finding a specialist in this field is not easy. To date, training is mainly carried out by teenagers, as a competent coach needs serious payment.
Unfortunately, the financing of youth sports in our country is at a very low level. Having found an adult trainer, you should not rejoice, older people are not the best option for active training. How to choose an average parent who does not understand anything in sports a good coach for their child?
The first thing you should remember is that a basketball specialist should understand that the first positive results will not come soon and should not put pressure on a novice player. Parents should monitor the behavior of the coach in the classroom so that he does not in any way humiliate the personality of the children. In addition, a good coach must have the qualities of a psychologist, understand children and give them the right direction.
To understand if a coach is right for you, pay attention to your son's behavior after training. If he comes on a positive note, then it is worth working with the coach. If the boy is depressed, he has an emotional failure, then it is better to refuse such a coach and continue the search.
Basketball seminars. Author: Maxim Gordienko
A basketball player must prepare his physical and spiritual body
A future basketball player must be ready for the game both mentally and physically (it is important to jump high). He should not be very upset when losing and should clearly understand that this is the result of a bad game or a dysfunctional team. Basketball helps a person to perceive defeats and rejoice in victories. Basketball is a kind of life, because every person experiences such feelings throughout his years.
A child playing basketball since childhood will not only have an athletic physique, but also a hardened heart and will go through life easily, experience less stress than his peers. Basketball communication with peers. Sometimes life problems arise on the field, with which children learn to fight and win from childhood.
Parents who dream of dedicating their child to professional basketball athletes have to decide what is more important for them, sport or education? Many want teenagers to spend more time in the gym, as it is more interesting for them there than at school, and a sports career with multimillion-dollar fees warms the soul. Basketball is one of the most expensive sports, so parents see it as a chance to get out of poverty. But even professional athletes say they lost a lot by dropping out of higher education.
Therefore, you should not deprive your children of the opportunity to get a higher education, because sooner or later they will still understand what a mistake they made. Suddenly, a sports career fails, then children may not be left with their lot. The best option is to combine sports with study.
The most important qualities that every professional athlete has before reaching adolescence is coordination and internal balance. Children should also be able to pass, throw, catch the ball, drive it, run without the ball and hit the basket. Without coordination, there can be no question of the profession of a basketball player.
Vince Carter
How does a young basketball player learn?
First, the child is introduced to the basic rules of the game and techniques. Such an acquaintance does not happen in one lesson. Before the start of the lesson, all athletes warm up, run around the hall, stretch, pass the ball to each other, take turns hammering into the rings to work out the throws. Then individual fragments of the game are taught.
Throw, attack, defense situations are simulated. At the first stage, the main focus is on the acquisition of the player's physical endurance, which serves as the basis for doubling the load. After the basketball player has mastered the basics of the game, the coach moves on to teaching more complex techniques. One of the elements of basketball includes martial arts as a means of attack and defense. Children will learn new ways to catch and pass the ball. Every competent coach should pay special attention to specialized tasks. The emphasis is on team play, creating a special atmosphere between team members. The competitive spirit is growing. After the basketball players have learned all the tricks of the game, special emphasis is placed on the game. The time of victories and defeats begins.
Dwyane Wade and Lebron James
Every professional basketball player needs to know what role each player plays. The playmaker is the main player on the team. Usually they are the best basketball players on the team. His role is excellent ball handling and passing. To repel attacks, forwards and center players come into play. The movement of the forwards is distributed along the phalanxes, and the center player is directly in the center.
Few people want to become a center player, since it is he who has to withstand all the attacks of opponents. Such a player can score the highest ratings for a brilliant game. In order to win, the actions of each player must be clearly coordinated with the team. You should not set yourself the goal of gaining the best statistical data, because without attaching importance to game combinations, you can easily lose ground.
The player must be prepared for the fact that the coach will change the composition, either by adding more forwards, or by post players. Such tactics help to confuse the enemy and win the game even against the strongest team. Defense tactics is one of the main techniques, and is divided into zone and personal.
When a team beats a zone defense, the players try to cover their opponent. During personal defense, the player blocks a specific opponent, who at that moment is trying to take the ball out of his hands. The pressing technique suppresses active players and is used throughout the playing area, regardless of the size of the playing field.
Blake Griffin
Team play scores are based on a number of metrics such as points, rebounds and blocks. Subjective indicators have a significant impact on the winnings of a team. These indicators include shots, passes, dribbling and feints. Throwing on the area of the ring is an important part of the game and serve as the main indicators to get the most points.
Passing is also a key part of the game and leads to victory. To get decent points, you need to remember the rules of the game of passing. Deceptive moves with the body or the ball aimed at distracting the opponent are called feints. The concept of dribbling refers to the player's ability to drive the ball around the hall.
To become a worthy sportsman you need to have a strong will and diligence. If you skip workouts, be lazy and not train your body, then you will not achieve significant results. Each champion has to wake up early in the morning, do a warm-up, diet and follow all the instructions of the coach.
The coach, in turn, must attract the interest of every future basketball player, make sure that the game is only a joy, not a burden. This game requires a great desire to learn and in order to enter the first real game you need to train and train sparing no effort.
Everything must be approached with common sense
Every parent, bringing his child to basketball, immediately begins to wonder when he will achieve the result. You need to understand that more than 50% of success depends on the player, on his diligence and desire. The coach, on the other hand, can only give an inaccurate answer based on the physical abilities of the athlete. It often happens that a child has amazing physical data, but does not want to work. The probability of such a player becoming a champion is not great. The opportunity to become a champion is for someone who, having no abilities, trains tirelessly and as a result achieves what he wants.
Of course, we must not forget that height and complexion play an important role. There is an opinion that it is better for an athlete who does not have the height of Gulliver to forget about basketball. With good growth, you can easily shoot balls into the basket, eliminate the opponent's attack and take possession of the ball while defending the ring. But players with small stature are distinguished by high speed and agility, and they also know how to throw the ball perfectly over long distances. You should also not forget that basketball promotes growth, so today you were in the lists of athletes of short stature, and tomorrow you got up from the ranks of tall ones. One of the main qualities of the future basketball player is the character of the war, the core, the will to win. This game seems to be very easy at first glance. But getting to know her better, you will understand that everyone can play carelessly, and only the elite can play professionally.
3 Ways to Become a Good Basketball Player
Playing basketball requires skill by nature, but you can become a good basketball player if you properly prepare your body, train with the right exercises, and master the mental aspects of the game. Good basketball players work hard and train to be the best on the court, and they have qualities that coaches appreciate.
Steps
Method one of 3: Improving your attacking play
one Improve your ball handling skills. Some experts say that good ball control is the most important skill in the game. You don't need to think too much about dribbling if you practice a lot. A good way to improve this skill is through dribbling exercises.
Practice dribbling around the ball. In this exercise, you use one hand to dribble the ball in a circle around your right leg. Then switch to the other arm and leg. Practice dribbling between cones or chairs.
Try a figure 8 dribble in which you dribble through your legs and out of them using the figure 8 movement. Flip the ball from one hand to the other. Practice dribble with two hands to make it easier to change direction on the floor.
Dribble suicide exercises improve your drilling ability. Start with a baseline. Sprint the ball to the nearest free throw line and back. Then dribble to the center line and back. Then dribble to the furthest free throw line and back. Finally, dribble to the other side of the court and then back.
Start at one end of the court. Dribble the entire length of the court and perform a simple or jump shot. Get your own bounce and do the same by moving to the other end of the court. Do it three times as fast as you can.
2 Improve your passing ability. Passing is a skill that basketball players must master. There are two main ways to get through. The first is the chest pass, where you throw the ball to your teammate without bouncing. The second is the bounce pass where you drop the ball once when you throw it to your teammate. This is the most difficult pass for a defender.
Players working on passing ability may want to play a rebounding game that does not use dribbling at all so they can focus more on passing. Practice passing with both hands. This will give you more control over the ball.
Add your weight to the pass by taking a step. This will improve the speed and control of the ball. Aim at the hands of teammates when passing to them. Pass the ball to a specific team member rather than throwing the ball in the direction of their voice.
Your thumbs should point down at the end of the pass and you should complete it. Otherwise, the ball will be harder to catch because it won't have proper backspin.
It is not necessary to pass the ball at high speed. Don't forget the easy pass. If you are too crafty, you can create more staff turnover.
Don't jump when passing. If you do this, you won't be able to land with the ball, so it will be more difficult. Move towards the ball when it is passed to you. This makes it harder for the defender to intercept him. Try to catch with both hands.
After you have learned the basic passes, try to learn more difficult passes such as the overhead pass and exit pass.
3 Improve your shooting . Shooters get a lot of fame and they are obviously very important to the game. But you don't want to end up in a situation where people block your shots or you lose sight of them. This will take you to the bench.
Use your fingertips. This will help you maintain proper control of the ball when you throw it.
Bend your legs at the start of the shot and stay small. Then jump up and straighten your legs, straighten your body and raise your arms up. When players start shooting while standing upright, they can lower their shooting percentage. Legs are critical when shooting. In fact, you should play the entire game with your knees bent for the most part.
Take pictures at a higher percentage. Don't always try to take sneaky shots. Figure out which shots are difficult for you to capture and focus on the easier ones. Overnight, because of this, you will become the best shooter.
Point your elbow towards the middle of the rim and hold it and your middle finger as you perform. Complete the throw as if you were putting your hand into the frame. Proper completion also means that your fingers should hang down rather than being together or pointing.
At the end of the shot, fully extend the arm with the elbow back. And keep your elbow above your eyes as you release the ball.
4 Prepare your body. Athletics distinguishes a good skill set from an impeccable skill set. Speed, quickness, verticality, strength, and endurance can turn any skill into a lethal one, simply by giving you a physical advantage over your opponent. You need to do training drills that train your body to be designed for attacking basketball, not just drills that you could do for fun. Coaches are looking for players who are willing to work hard to achieve physical fitness, such as those who have an explosive first step or who can jump 2 feet (0.61 m) into the air.
Use a pre-planned workout. There are many basketball training programs available to help you get in shape and improve your endurance. Even 45 minutes three times a week can make a big difference.
Some training programs offer drills such as skipping rope, sprinting from the free throw line to the net and shooting on goal, shooting for one minute from multiple positions on the court, and gliding defensively.
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Method 2 of 3: Improving your defensive play
one Keep your feet moving. A good defender must move quickly and keep moving. If you stand on the court too long, you won't be able to do it.
Imagine that you hit the paint. Ask yourself, how many of your footprints will you see on the court? You want to "paint the floor" by moving around a lot and being everywhere. Increase your defensive activity and you will become more effective.
Try to get every ball.
Don't watch the ball - watch the other player. Otherwise, fake balls can fool you. Maintain eye contact with the player you are guarding. Keep the player away from the baseline and force him or her towards the front of the rim.
2 Stay low. Good defenders bend their knees. They spend most of the game on the move and crouch low. They must also keep their head lower than the head of the person they are guarding.
When defending, keep your feet wide apart and your legs bent. Move your feet constantly. It will be easier for an attacker to get around you if your legs are together or crossed.
Keep your nose lower than the nose of the person you are guarding. This way you can quickly react to your opponent's movement.
Standing upright can cause the defender to lose balance. Feet should be at shoulder height, knees slightly bent.
3 Place your hand on the ball. If you're careful, you can use this technique to better defend yourself without hitting the player you're protecting.
If the opponent is holding the ball on the throw, put your hand on the ball. This will make it harder for them to throw the ball.
If your opponent has the ball below his midsection, place your hand on top of the ball. This will make it harder for them to shoot.
4 Become the best pick-up . Remember how good you are, you are only one player in five. The bounce of the ball can determine the outcome of the game. Your team cannot score if they don't have the ball.
Move to the inside position so you have a better chance of getting the ball.
Don't stand straight. If you crouch, you will have more jumping power and be more likely to have the ball. When you jump for the ball, keep both arms as extended as possible.
5 Improve your defensive form. Defenders need to run a lot and stay low in order to properly guard another player. Defensive endurance training will improve the game.
Doing a wall sit is a good way to improve your defensive form. All you have to do is find a wall and sit down as if you were sitting in a chair (but without one). Stand with your back against a wall. Slide down the wall until your knees are at a 90 degree angle to the floor. Hold the position for about 60 seconds before starting.
Try jumping rope with two legs and go as fast as possible. Track time and count your jumps to track your progress. Sounds simple, but jumping rope is a great way to improve your basketball fitness. This is because it improves stamina but also agility.
Try agility exercises. Start with a baseline on the right side. Run to the upper right corner of the free throw line, move to the left corner, return to the starting line and move back to where you started. Then go to the right corner and do the same. Boys should be able to do this in 10–14 seconds, and girls in 11–15 seconds.
6 Try lower body strength training . Lifting weights will improve your overall body strength, which is good for defense when you need to rebound or block shots. However, you want to diversify the exercises.
Do squats. Grab a dumbbell, place your feet on the ground and lower yourself as low as you can, keeping your thighs parallel to the ground.
Attempt lunges and steps up. Using a barbell or dumbbell, place your lead foot on the ground with your torso straight. Rise up onto the box and then lower yourself back down or lunge forward with each foot.
7 Try upper body strength exercises. These exercises are divided into push and pull. You can use the bands to help you by putting your foot or knee in a brace when you do things like pull-ups or pull-ups if you find it difficult at first.
Use a barbell or dumbbells to perform the bench press or shoulder press. To perform the bench press, lie on a weight bench with your feet flat on the floor. Unlock the bar and lift it with straight arms. Lower it to the middle of your chest, and then push it up, locking your elbows. Do not tear your buttocks off the bench. Try doing this in sets of five reps.
Use a barbell or dumbbells to perform the biceps curl. When performing the biceps curl, you should stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your elbows close to your body. Make sure your palms are facing forward. Then bend the dumbbells until the biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells stop at the shoulder. Now lower the dumbbells to the starting position and repeat. .
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Method 3 of 3: Raising Your Basketball IQ
one Master the rules. Sometimes younger basketball players forget the rules of the game. If you don't know the rules by heart, you will create problems for your team. A good way to learn the rules is to join a club team as a youth or in the summer between seasons.
If the attacking team has the ball over the half-court line, they have 5 seconds to move the ball over the half-court line, otherwise they lose the ball. Knowing this rule will help you prevent employee turnover.
The offensive team cannot return the ball over the half-court line if it has gone over the half-court line or has lost the ball. These are the rules that smart basketball players know.
2 Learn the game. You must understand everything you can about your position and court strategy. You will get more playing time if you are a strategic player in addition to strong technical skills.
You can find many tutorial videos on YouTube.
Review your past and competition games. What worked? Something went wrong? After the game, sit down with your coach. Together, try to come up with one area that you need to improve. Then work on that area in practice.
Find a mentor. You can ask a basketball coach or find a good basketball player who is willing to teach you.
Different coaches have different philosophies and systems. Define yours so you can adapt to it. Maybe they don't want point guards to take more than three turnovers in a game. Whatever their personal rules are, you will benefit from learning them.
Watch professional and other high-level games to find out how best to play. Use the knowledge gained in your game.
3 Understand your role. Don't focus solely on scoring. One mistake young players make is that they focus on scoring. Focus on how you can add value to your team. Maybe you, for example, are a great passer.
If you can't shoot through three points, don't try too hard. You must pass the ball to a partner who is better suited for this role.
Maybe you are an excellent catch and throw player. Then focus on it. If you're a center, you want to spend your time practicing rebounding and setting drills, not dribbling. Thus, figuring out your role will also help you choose the right exercises.
4 Be mentally strong. Basketball is an intellectual game, not just a physical one. Some experts say that the mental aspects of the game make up 70%. Coaches are looking for players with mental toughness.
Put in 100% effort. Basketball is a game about dedication and perseverance. Don't be afraid to be critical. Here's how you will learn.
Coaches need passionate, driven players who want to improve and work hard to get better, and who have a desire to prepare to win, not just a desire to win.
Be aggressive. Coaches are looking for players who are aggressive and focused on and off the court. They need someone who will dive to the floor if there is a free ball and constantly put pressure on other players, acting as a defender.
5 Be a team player. Sportsmanship is one of the most important aspects of basketball. So far in sports you can only advance alone. You need to be humble and willing to listen to your coach and teammates if you want to improve. Being a team player also means winning with grace, losing respectfully, and putting in the effort to become the strongest player you can be.
Great players improve their teammates when they are on the court.
To be a good team player, pass more often, run into the open to help a teammate who is surrounded by the opposing team, help block, help with rebounding, etc.
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Q: How do I become a basketball player? Ryan Tremblay Basketball Coach Ryan Tremblay is a basketball coach and holder of national sports licenses and STACK Basketball. With over 30 years of experience, Ryan specializes in basketball coaching, social media marketing and website design. Ryan created National Sports ID as an age/level verification platform for young athletes and STACK Basketball to inspire young athletes to become adults and basketball players. Ryan was an all-decade first-team basketball player in Bergen County and was one of the top 20 scorers in county history with 1,730 points. He attended Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship, where he was on three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time all-capital, state, and all-conference point guard, as well as a three-point leader in school history, earning him an induction into Caldwell University's Athletic Hall of Fame. Ryan Tremblay Basketball expert's answer. Listen carefully to your coaches and teammates to learn as much as possible. You should also make regular strength training and conditioning a priority. If you work hard, it will pay off in the end!
Question: How can I be a reliable point guard? To find open teammates, you need to be able to handle the ball and have a good view of the court when dribbling.
Question: What are the best workouts for jumping higher in basketball? Anna11527 You can do squats, stretches, jumps, wall squats, running. You can do almost any exercise with your legs and it will make them stronger.
Question How can I play smart offense? Try to quickly plan what your attacking move will be so that the opponent cannot anticipate your move. Don't dribble in the same place for too long, as this will limit the time available for a quality shot. Always see if a teammate has the best shooting position; if so, pass the ball to them. Developing a pass-first mentality will help your team in offensive play.
Question Which direction is best to shoot from? Aim for the back or basket? It depends. When someone is ready to block you, you need to aim at the shield. When you have enough room to shoot, aim for the ring. Practice both to get a feel for distance and technique.
Question: How do you shoot the ball when a defender blocks it? Turn around and throw it to a teammate. If that doesn't work, try tricking your protector. Dribble right (or left), then dribble left (or right!), then shoot. The defender will not understand where you went.
Q: Can short people shoot with one hand when the net is high? Yes, a short person can shoot alone into a really tall hoop. However, it depends on your skills.
Question: How can I become a better shooter? Anna11527 Look at the basket. Imagine the ball is coming in. To hit, place one hand on the basketball and the other on your back. Use your fingertips to spin the ball as it enters. Also point your elbow to the middle of the rim. Aim for the back.
Q: I am 12 years old, 5'9" and a great natural shooter. What should I do to work on jumps and blocks? Anna11527 To jump, stretch your legs, squat and run. For blocks, play against someone about the same height as you and try to block their punches.
Question How can I use my small height to my advantage? Become the best shooter and excellent ball player. Short players must make up for their lack of height by improving their attacking play. Getting to the rim will be difficult because your height puts you at a disadvantage and allows other players to change your shot or completely block it.
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This means paying attention at all times, staying weary of back-door cuts, possible passes, or broken plays to take advantage of. Learn find an open areas on the floor for easy, high-percentage shots.
At all costs, avoid turning the ball over! Obviously, you can’t score if you don’t have the ball, so don’t be afraid to slow it down and get into your half-court set if that feels more appropriate. Remember, you must be quick, but never hurry.
Too often, teams will play a very ball-dominant player and, typically, his teammates will end up watching him more than they’ll play. The style of offense you run may dictate some of this, but you should never stay in one spot on the floor for more than a couple of seconds because it allows the defense to guard you with little effort.
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can take those things and teach players where to use each skill and, most
importantly, what it creates, not only for him but for his teammates.
When your defense thinks that you can score on every touch,
it forces him into very uncomfortable positions. Attacking and constantly putting
pressure on your defense will force him to break down over the course of a
game. It will destroy his help intentions, making additional opportunities for
your teammates, and have a negative impact on his offense.
By looking at the rim, from any position, allows you
to see everything that happens on the floor.
That is because you can't recover TO a shot.
You aggressively face the basket. You turn as fast as you can under control."
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When you put the ball
on the floor, your dribble should be long, hard and to the basket. Separation
from your defense is accomplished with the ball and if you can't separate with
the first dribble you won't separate at all. Your line should be straight at
the basket. Getting your defense to step backward is key to any offensive move.
The more he
deviates from a straight line, the more of an advantage the defense gains. If
"North" and "South" indicate direct lines to the basket, then it stands to
reason that any time you make an "East – West" move, you should recapture
"North – South" as quickly as possible. That is a very obvious concept in
football. A running back runs parallel to the line of scrimmage looking for a
hole. Once he finds the hole, he turns his shoulders and hips up the field and
goes. In other words, if you make a crossover move, get pointed directly back
to the front of the rim as quickly as possible.
Whether you V cut, L cut,
come off a screen, etc., you have to receive the ball in a scoring area. Players
must mentally condition themselves that they are working to get the ball in
their scoring area, not just get the ball. By getting the ball in your scoring
area you immediately put your defense at risk. He must now react to what you
do. If you are aggressive, he will always be a count behind your move.
If you are not in a position to score or
don't have the mentality that makes you strong and aggressive, any offensive
moves will not create what you want.
When you are a threat to score, and do it immediately on the
catch, your defense must play the shot right away leaves him vulnerable to
anything else that you throw at him.
This, again, is done by your "Shot, Shot, Shot"
mentality and the appropriate attack when you get the ball.
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In one game, each participant runs 7 kilometers, makes more than 20 jerks at high speed, and also makes many jumps. This active game is a kind of simulator for the respiratory tract, digestive system and endocrine glands. Playing basketball has a positive effect on the player's vision and the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Needless to say, with basketball you will always stay in shape? 
Basketball develops not only physically, but also helps to adapt in society, to feel like a part of the whole world. 
Parents should monitor the behavior of the coach in the classroom so that he does not in any way humiliate the personality of the children. In addition, a good coach must have the qualities of a psychologist, understand children and give them the right direction. 
Basketball is a kind of life, because every person experiences such feelings throughout his years. 
Suddenly, a sports career fails, then children may not be left with their lot. The best option is to combine sports with study. 
After the basketball player has mastered the basics of the game, the coach moves on to teaching more complex techniques. One of the elements of basketball includes martial arts as a means of attack and defense. Children will learn new ways to catch and pass the ball. Every competent coach should pay special attention to specialized tasks. The emphasis is on team play, creating a special atmosphere between team members. The competitive spirit is growing. After the basketball players have learned all the tricks of the game, special emphasis is placed on the game. The time of victories and defeats begins. 
There is an opinion that it is better for an athlete who does not have the height of Gulliver to forget about basketball. With good growth, you can easily shoot balls into the basket, eliminate the opponent's attack and take possession of the ball while defending the ring. But players with small stature are distinguished by high speed and agility, and they also know how to throw the ball perfectly over long distances. You should also not forget that basketball promotes growth, so today you were in the lists of athletes of short stature, and tomorrow you got up from the ranks of tall ones. One of the main qualities of the future basketball player is the character of the war, the core, the will to win. This game seems to be very easy at first glance. But getting to know her better, you will understand that everyone can play carelessly, and only the elite can play professionally. 
Good basketball players work hard and train to be the best on the court, and they have qualities that coaches appreciate. 
Start with a baseline. Sprint the ball to the nearest free throw line and back. Then dribble to the center line and back. Then dribble to the furthest free throw line and back. Finally, dribble to the other side of the court and then back. 
This is the most difficult pass for a defender. 
This makes it harder for the defender to intercept him. Try to catch with both hands. 
Don't always try to take sneaky shots. Figure out which shots are difficult for you to capture and focus on the easier ones. Overnight, because of this, you will become the best shooter. 
Coaches are looking for players who are willing to work hard to achieve physical fitness, such as those who have an explosive first step or who can jump 2 feet (0.61 m) into the air. 
Increase your defensive activity and you will become more effective. 
Defenders need to run a lot and stay low in order to properly guard another player. Defensive endurance training will improve the game. 
Boys should be able to do this in 10–14 seconds, and girls in 11–15 seconds. 
To perform the bench press, lie on a weight bench with your feet flat on the floor. Unlock the bar and lift it with straight arms. Lower it to the middle of your chest, and then push it up, locking your elbows. Do not tear your buttocks off the bench. Try doing this in sets of five reps. 
Being a team player also means winning with grace, losing respectfully, and putting in the effort to become the strongest player you can be. 
Ryan was an all-decade first-team basketball player in Bergen County and was one of the top 20 scorers in county history with 1,730 points. He attended Caldwell University on a basketball scholarship, where he was on three championship teams. Ryan was a two-time all-capital, state, and all-conference point guard, as well as a three-point leader in school history, earning him an induction into Caldwell University's Athletic Hall of Fame. Ryan Tremblay Basketball expert's answer. Listen carefully to your coaches and teammates to learn as much as possible. You should also make regular strength training and conditioning a priority. If you work hard, it will pay off in the end! 
However, it depends on your skills. 
Short players must make up for their lack of height by improving their attacking play. Getting to the rim will be difficult because your height puts you at a disadvantage and allows other players to change your shot or completely block it. 
