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How to become a better basketball shooter
8 Keys to Becoming a Great Shooter in Basketball
This article was written by Basketball HQ co-founder Kyle Ohman. Coach Ohman is a skill development trainer, high school basketball coach, and camp director/instructor worldwide. Kyle also has a background in playing as well. He was a 1,000 point scorer at Liberty University and was ranked the 19th best shooter his senior year by Fox Sports. After college, he played professionally in Europe.
1. Mental Toughness as Shooter
Confidence
Has the confidence to take and make shots when open
Judges themselves on taking a good shot, not whether they made or missed the shot
Short Memory
Realizes that the only shot that matters is the next shot
May miss a few shots in a row, but doesn’t keep you from shooting the next quality shot that comes their way
Fight Through Fatigue
Can make shots at the end of the game when tired because they stay mentally engaged and practice great shooting fundamentals
Desire to Take Big Shots
Actively looks to take the big shot at the end of a game
Wants the ball at the end of the game and trusts their shot
2. Basketball Shooting Fundamentals
Shot Preparation
Down ready to shoot before the ball gets there
Comes into their shot the same way every time (muscle memory)
Great balance and footwork on every shot
Shooting the Ball
Catches ball in the shooting pocket with the wrist cocked
The ball comes straight up the body
Shoots the ball in one smooth motion
Uses legs correctly to help improve shooting range
Follow Through
Lands in the same area as they jumped from (unless purposely fading away or drifting to get the shot off)
Hand in the basket until the shot is made or missed
Doesn’t practice poor habits like kicking a leg out
3. Shot Selection
Quality of Shot
Understands the difference between a high and low percentage shot
Understands personal shooting strengths and weaknesses
Avoids shooting the shots that they are weak in, i. e., step back, hang dribble, etc. (this list is different for each shooter)
Trust Teammates
Is willing to give the ball up early in a possession to get it back later for a better shot
Heating Up
Knows when their shot is falling and how to be aggressive when it is
Knows when an easy shot is needed to get going or to get back on track
4. Basketball Game Flow
Time and Score
Understands when the ball needs to be moved around and when it is time for a quick shot
Momentum Score
Can make a big shot to answer the other team’s run
Can make a big shot to put the dagger into the other team
5. Game-Speed Basketball Shooting
Shooting Drills
Practices shooting at game speed and is ready for game shots
Types of Shots
Works on multiple types of shots
Doesn’t avoid weaknesses when training
* List of Basketball Shooting Drills
6. Move Without the Ball
Uses Screens
Primary Screens: Down screens, back screens, flare screens, ball screens
Reads their defender and then makes the appropriate cut to get open
Spacing
Creates a passing lane for the passer by sliding up or down on penetration and post feeds
7. Basketball Conditioning
Transition
Beats the defense up the floor for an open shot
Catch and shoot shot or rip through/shot fake one dribble shot
Use screens
Can run a defender ragged off of multiple screens
Pauses and reads defender before each screen
8. Exploits the Scouting Report Defense
Penetration
Can make the defense pay on an over-closeout
Efficient Use of Dribbles
Only uses 1-2 dribbles on penetration to get shot off
Can drive and kick if help defender steps up on penetration
Shot Fake
Recognizes scouting report defense and uses shot fake to exploit it
Use the shot fake to get past the defender and also to draw fouls
One of the words that can be closely associated with a great shooter is efficiency. There are many shooters out there that average a lot of points, but they are also averaging a lot of shots. These players are”volume shooters,” and they are rarely associated with winning basketball teams. Great shooters can take and make shots at a high percentage, which helps their team win games. They recognize that this is their “role” on the team, and they do their best to help the team win.
As you can see from this list, a great shooter is comprised of many different things. Some good shooters check off some of these points, but only great shooters have really mastered all of these different areas. If you desire to be a great shooter, look through this list and figure out which areas you are strong at and which areas you are weak at.
After this, it is up to you to spend time working on these different areas. Don’t avoid your weaknesses when you go to the gym to do your basketball training. You want to maximize your strengths as a shooter, but you also want to limit your weaknesses. The only way to do that is by spending time working on your weaknesses.
If there is one thing that you take away from this basketball article, take this. GREAT SHOOTERS ARE MADE IN THE GYM. Some shooters are more naturally gifted, but there has never been a great shooter in the history of the game that hasn’t put countless hours into their shot.
How To Develop Into A Great Shooter
By Joe Haefner
Home > Coaching > Drills > Shooting > 6 Shooting Drills To Do At Every Workout
When practicing, Stephen Curry must swish 5 out of 10 free throws.
Ray Allen is the first to the arena. Then he goes through a form shooting routine and progresses to 3-point shooting.
Great shooters have routines.
I believe the following shooting routine will help you develop into a great shooter or make you an even better shooter.
It...
Maintains and develops sound shooting technique.
Develops consistency in your form.
Improves confidence
And quite simply, it just makes you a better shooter.
For youth and high school players or players looking to fix their shooting form, these progressions can be used in a shooting workout.
For advanced players, it's a great way to warm up and refine your shooting technique. That way, you stay consistent. That's why guys like Stephen Curry and Ray Allen do the "boring" form shooting drills every day.
We also want to add a shooting progression that we rarely see taught... we believe that this shooting progression will help a ton of players.
Personally, I added these unique progressions to my workouts this last year and it has dramatically improved players that I work with.
The Hop or the 1-2 Step
In the shooting progressions below, a 1-2 step is used.
Even if a shooter we train predominately hops, I still use these progressions with the 1-2 step. I found that it was the best way for me to teach the proper rhythm and coordination of the entire shot motion.
Then when we progress to drills with game shots, the player uses the hop. As a result, they have better rhythm and coordination with their shot.
The 1-Hand Form Shooting Drill
Most of you have seen this 1-hand shooting form drill. Even though it is nothing new, don't dismiss the importance of this foundational drill. This reinforces good technique of the "release" portion of your shot.
For this progression, we focus on getting our feet about shoulder width apart or slightly narrower.
You should be in a strong, balanced position.
Make sure to check your feet and develop consistency on every shot. We prefer to slightly stagger our feet or slightly turn them. The anatomy is different for every one. You need to find what works for you.
Next, make an L with your shooting arm.
Focus on pushing the ball up and out. Your elbow should finish above your eyes.
Focus on pushing the ball through your fingers. Typically, you should either finish with your index finger pointing at the hoop or with your index/middle finger pointing at the hoop. Find what works best for you.
When you properly shoot "up and out" and "push through your fingers", you will get the proper backspin on the ball.
I even recommend shooting at a wall to focus on proper mechanics. Then once you develop consistency with your feet and your follow through, move to the basket.
Summary of Emphasis Points:
Feet - Shoulder width apart.
Feet - Slightly staggered and/or turned.
Strong and stable position.
L with arm - start from this position.
Up and Out - push up and out through your fingers.
Shooting Workout - 10 wall shots and 50 shots at basket.
The 1-Hand Form Shooting Drill - 10 wall shots with good technique
Do not progress until you have shot 9 out of the last 10 wall shots with sound shooting technique. It's okay if this takes you some time. The key is sound shooting technique.
The 1-Hand Form Shooting Drill - 50 shots at basket
10 shots from 5 spots around the basket. Distance is 3 to 5 feet from the basket.
Make 8 out of 10 shots from each spot. If you do not use good technique on a shot, the shot does not count.
***VERY IMPORTANT***
You can use poor shooting technique and make shots close to the basket. As you move further from the basket, the poor shooting technique will be exposed. And you will miss more shots.
So it doesn't matter if you can make 10 out of 10 with poor technique. If you're worried about making shots, don't shoot at the basket. Technique is the most important thing here.
Once you develop good technique, then worry about making baskets.
Youth players should use proper ball size and lower goal heights for shooting drills.
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One Hand Form Shooting Drill - With Guide Hand
Next, we work on adding the guide hand to the shooting release.
Since athletes have a tendency to use their guide hand, we do not have guide hand touch the ball in this progression.
This is highly important because when you overuse the guide hand, a lot of players will miss to the right and the left. If you can eliminate shooting to the right or left, you will automatically make more shots.
Emphasis Points
Guide hand near the side of the ball. Do not place guide hand in front or behind basketball.
Fingers on guide hand pointing upwards.
Keep guide hand still.
Do not touch the ball with the guide hand.
Shooting Workout
1-Hand Form Shooting Drill - 30 shots
Shoot 10 shots from 3 spots. You should be 3 to 5 feet from the basket. Make 8 out of 10 from each spot before progressing to next exercise.
1-Hand Form Shooting With Guide Hand - 50 Shots
Shoot 10 shots from 5 spots. You should be 3 to 5 feet from the basket. Make 8 out of 10 from each spot before progressing to the next progression.
The next shooting drills are highly important to the shooting development process.
HOWEVER, the shooting drills that teach things like rhythm, coordination, fluidity, arc, and proper shooting release are often forgotten or neglected.
They are often misused or under-emphasized.
If you want to become a great shooter, I can not emphasize the importance of the following drills enough. They could literally be the difference between being a poor shooter and a great shooter.
Rick Penny taught me these crucial shooting progressions that literally changed the way I taught shooting.
We will cover what we call Tuck, Set, and Go (or Release) and shooting progressions to teach the shot motion.
If you don't understand these terms... Tuck, Set, Go... please read this article...Get Instant Results With This Shooting Fundamental That Nobody Teaches (Stephen Curry Uses This). It goes into great detail about these concepts and the importance of them.
If you are serious about becoming a great shooter, it's absolutely vital that you read the shooting article.
This progression is called Set to Go. This focuses on the top half of the shooting motion.
As discussed in the previous shooting article, as soon as the ball reaches approximately the shoulder position, shooters extend their legs.
If you study great shooters like Stephen Curry, the ball actually starts coming up before you extend your legs.
However, if you try to consciously do this, it can screw up your rhythm and coordination.
So we use this as a progression to develop the coordination of extending your legs to shoot as the ball passes up through the shoulder position.
Set To Go Drill
The shooter starts a few feet from the basket.
In the set position, the players arm angle is approximately 90 degrees and the ball is positioned near the shoulder.
Once the shooter is ready, the player extends their legs and shoots at the same time in one fluid motion. The shot is like a free throw as there is little to no jump with this progression.
We will shoot 5 to 10 shots, then take a step back. We usually do this until we reach a step in front of the free throw line.
Also, make sure to take your time and do it right on every repetition. If you build a bad habit by being sloppy, it will take you ten times as long to fix the bad habit. So be smart and get in the right position prior for every shot.
Emphasis Points
Start from shoulder on each shot.
Extend legs and shoot at the same time.
Keep ball close to shoulder.
One fluid motion - no pauses or hitches.
Shooting Workout
1-Hand Form Shooting Drill - 20 shots
Shoot 10 shots from 2 spots.
1-Hand Form Shooting With Guide Hand - 20 Shots
Shoot 10 shots from 2 spots.
Set To Go - 40 shots
Shoot 10 shots from the distances of 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet, and 12 feet.
First, develop sound shooting technique. Second, as soon as you can make 28 out of 40 shots with sound shooting technique, progress to the next shooting drill.
Additional Teaching Points and Possible Errors
This is not the entire shot motion that we teach. It is just part of it.
We're building our shot from the top down.
Also, here are some errors that we see.
Rushed Shots
When skipping this Set To Go shooting progression in the past, we noticed that some players developed "rushed shots". If they jump and bring the ball up at the same time, this forces the upper-body motion of the shot to be too quick. On average, not always, this results in more shooting inconsistencies.
Ball Too Far From Shoulder and Body
You don't want the ball too far from the shoulder as that will create a catapulting motion with your shot. You want your shot motion to go up and out with little motion backwards. Watch the video below for further explanation.
(Apologize for the noise in the videos... I just moved to Florida a few weeks ago and I still need to find a new gym and video crew!)
(NOTE: Want to get more playing time and become the standout player on your team? Take your shooting and scoring skills to the next level with complete shooting workouts designed by our basketball experts. Download our FREE Breakthrough Shooting Workout to get your copy.).
Shooting Off The Pass
After the shooter starts to get the proper rhythm and timing, you can start shooting from the pass just like a game.
The 15 Year Old Who Took 3 Months - Take Your Time!
Recently, I worked with a 15 year old boy. We used these exact same progressions. It literally took us over three months to get to the point where he was consistently using the correct form in game settings and making a high percentage of shots.
And he worked on his shot 4 to 5 times a week.
Also, do not rush through the progressions and give them too much to think about!
This is one of the biggest mistakes I made when I was in my 20s. I would give them too much information. At times, it would create paralysis analysis. I still have to check myself on this.
Give them bite-sized chunks of info. Focus on fixing one thing at a time. That's why we organized this in progressions. Focus on one progression. Perfect that progression. Create the proper shooting habit, so they don't even have to think about it, then move on to the next progression.
I also would limit playing games while you're developing the form. It's not that your form can't be developed during the season or while playing games. It's just more difficult and takes more time as they are more likely to go back to their old shooting form.
For a 10 year old, this could take two years to develop.
For a committed player with good shooting technique, it might take a few weeks.
Just be patient and take your time.
Beginner Workout
1-Hand Form Shooting Drill - 20 shots
1-Hand Form Shooting With Guide Hand - 20 Shots
Set To Go - 40 shots - 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet, and 12 feet
Tuck To Set Drill - 20 reps each leg
Tuck To Go - Start With Ball - 30 Shots Each Leg - Start At 10 Feet
Shooting Off The Pass - 30 Shots Each Leg - Start At 10 Feet
Intermediate Shooting Warm Up
For the intermediate and advanced players, we use a condensed version of this to warm up. It also hones the proper shooting technique. When I've neglected this warm up, players can get sloppy with their technique and miss more shots. This is why we do this at the beginning of every shooting workout.
Think of it as sharpening the tool prior to using it. Here, we are sharpening the shooting technique prior to shooting game shots.
This will probably only take 5 to 10 minutes at the beginning of every workout.
1-Hand Form Shooting Drill - 10 shots
1-Hand Form Shooting With Guide Hand - 10 Shots
Set To Go - 20 shots - 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet, and 12 feet
Tuck To Set Drill - 10 reps each leg
Tuck To Go - Start With Ball - 20 Shots Each Leg - Start At 10 Feet
Shooting Off The Pass - 20 Shots Each Leg - Start At 10 Feet
Advanced Shooting Warm Up
1-Hand Form Shooting With Guide Hand - 10 Shots
Set To Go - 20 shots - 3 feet, 6 feet, 9 feet, and 12 feet
Tuck To Set Drill - 5 reps each leg
Tuck To Go - Start With Ball - 10 Shots Each Leg - Start At 15 Feet
Shooting Off The Pass - 20 Shots Each Leg - Start At 15 to 18 Feet
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How to become a more accurate basketball player: step by step
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, basketball will always keep you 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. Start playing 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.
Here are 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 immediate results and are too demanding of both the coach and the child.
Leandro Barbosa
This attitude is initially wrong and can lead 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 trainer 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.
Today, 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. Maxim Gordienko
A basketball player must prepare his physical and spiritual body
A future basketball player must be ready for the game both morally and physically (it is important to jump high).
He should not be very upset when he loses 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 who plays 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 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 dribbling and passing. To repel attacks, forwards and center players come into play.
The movement of the forwards is distributed along the phalanxes, and the post 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 performance 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 his result. You need to understand that more than 50% of success depends on the player, on his diligence and desire.
The coach can only give an inaccurate answer based on the athlete's physical ability. 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 a good height, 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 list 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 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.
Basketball. Jordan, Magic, Chamberlain. How to become an NBA legend?
Michael Jordan
White people can't jump? Is it possible to become a great basketball player with bad dribbling? Is it possible to be a point guard and a center at the same time? How to become an icon for several generations? The answers to these questions are given to us by the legendary NBA players who influenced the development of basketball. Read about them at Sportbox.ru
Bill Russell (NBA player career 1956-1969)
Attack has been what has distinguished the NBA since its inception. With the advent of George Micon, many clubs realized that basketball is a game of big ones, although before that it was believed that basketball was just an exercise in speed and accuracy for ordinary athletes.
Centers were a piece of goods, lucky coaches used their advantages to the fullest, and the kids had only to take in quantity and tirelessly bomb the opponent's ring.
So both sides were doing the same thing: scoring points, only in different ways.
Russell showed that defense and team play can be the key to success. 11 league titles (most) in 13 years with Boston is just a number compared to his impact on basketball. The center of the "Celts" became the first who made block shots correctly, that is, covered the throw before it reached the highest point of the flight path.
Long before Rodman, Duncan, and Garnett was Russell, who is still the second-highest rebounder in the league. Russell relied on his ability to read the game, and not just on athleticism, which helped him in many ways to become the first African-American coach in NBA history.
And, of course, without Russell there would be no confrontation with Wilt Chamberlain, the most significant duel of centers in the history of basketball.
Larry Bird (1979–1992)
A player who directly rivals Russell for the title of the greatest person to wear the Celtics jersey. A nondescript boy, pale as death, who grew up in the wilderness of provincial Indiana. Apart from height, Larry didn't have any data to become a basketball player. Slow, no jump, no muscle mass, a mediocre dribbler, a poor athlete, Byrd found his way to influence the game.
And before him there were players who skillfully attacked the ring, but the concept of a pure sniper took root only after the appearance of Byrd. The 33rd number of the "Celts" was the first to show that dominance is possible solely due to phenomenal accuracy.
50 percent sales from the middle distance, 90 from the free throw line, 40 from behind the arc - all this at the same time and for many years.
Over the course of his career, Bird has surpassed Michael Jordan in assists, three-point accuracy and rebounds (average 10 for someone who can't jump, right?). Probably the most popular white player.
Due to his sniper talent and unparalleled leadership qualities, he opposed Dominic Wilkins, Isaiah Thomas, Julius Irving, Michael Jordan and, of course, the basketball player, the competition with which began even before both hit the NBA - with Magic Johnson.
Magic Johnson (1979-1996)
There is a category of players whose performance can be surpassed, but whose style cannot be copied, Erwin Magic Johnson is the epitome of this type. The 206cm point guard co-wrote with Larry Bird the most popular college final in basketball history.
The game between Michigan State and Indiana State, in which the Magic led his team to victory, was the impetus for the development of the scouting system.
The process has become more complex and progressive, scouts have begun to use video surveillance systems more often, they have begun to pay more attention to the statistics of starting basketball players.
In his first season, Johnson was named Rookie of the Year, NBA Champion, and Finals MVP. The only case when a debutant of the league managed to do this. At the same time, long before LeBron James, Magic showed that the future of the game lies in universalism.
Throughout the season, Johnson periodically played in all positions, the apogee was the sixth match of the final series, when instead of the injured Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Johnson started at the center position.
Then he scored 42 points, made 15 rebounds and distributed 7 assists.
Through his effervescent acting and rivalry with Larry Bird, Johnson caught the attention of the media, who realized just how lucrative sports broadcasts could be.
Interest in the league from ordinary people, advertising, coverage of basketball - Johnson made an invaluable contribution to all this, who, thanks to his cheerful disposition, talent as a showman and unique style of play, brought the league to a new stage of development.
Michael Jordan (1984–2003)
You must have done something very important if your name has been the standard for all basketball players in the world without exception for a quarter of a century. Books, treatises and doctoral dissertations are still being written about Jordan.
With the advent of Jordan, the very principle of basketball has changed, largely because of him, the term competitiveness began to be considered not just as competitiveness, but as a pathological, at the level of psychology, thirst for rivalry.
Jordan instinctively wanted to outperform everyone: teammates, rivals, those who questioned his ability, which is also why he still hasn't quit the Bobcats.
The change also happened because Jordan cut off the careers of those who could most likely make their greatest contribution to the development of the game - Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Reggie Miller.
The list of those left without championship rings because of Michael can be continued.
The revolution in the world of sports fashion is also for Michael, signature sneakers were produced before him, but only Jordan managed to make a separate culture out of this. Records, victories, the principle of preparation, lifestyle - all this is imitated by the current basketball stars, and the more they try, the more unattainable Michael's figure becomes.
Wilt Chamberlain (1959–1973)
Wilt Chamberlain was like a rare natural phenomenon. It arose at the dawn of the 60s, and the league immediately had to change the rules. At least five of them were rewritten solely in order to somehow limit the degree of Chamberlain's influence on the result.
There is no one like Wilt and there never will be. With all the limitations and peculiarities of the 60s and 70s in basketball, there will no longer be a person who would average 50 points per season, simply because he wanted to.
100 points in one game is like a symbol. Unlike archrival Bill Russell, Chamberlain was obsessed with records and individual achievement.
He was cramped in the framework of basketball, he played volleyball, jumped in height and length, ran long distances. And almost everywhere he achieved the highest results.
Chamberlain was perhaps the first among the NBA players to openly lead a social life, appear in public in defiant costumes, act in films, record music, and actively participate in advertising.
Everything that professional players take seriously now, Chamberlain did just for fun, whether it was statistics or life off the court. Even those who try hard can't outdo Wilt.
After all, hardly anyone can (and will) squeeze the live Arnold Schwarzenegger instead of a barbell, and this is how Chamberlain prepared for filming in Conan the Destroyer.
Anton Shatrov, Sportbox.ru
3 ways to become a professional basketball player — Sport and Fitness 2021
Only 60 new professional basketball players score each year. Why not you in the end? Start by honing your shooting, defense, and teamplay skills as best you can. Practice, practice, practice. Eat, sleep, dream and feel the game. Once it's in your blood, you may be ready to play against the world's basketball players.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Sharpen Your Skills
Step 1. Learn all the rules of the game until you have a complete understanding of
The better you know a sports game, the better you will be at playing it, knowing what to expect and how to solve the problem. You can ask anyone who is familiar with the game, you can also find information on the Internet, ask the coach and join the team. Play, play and play more until it becomes a part of your life.
Understand that basketball is a physical and mental sport. Both are very important. If you're missing one area, focus on improving it while keeping others in mind. For example, if you need to practice dribble but have just finished dribble, dribble all the way to the sidezone from the center of the court
Step 2. Get your body in the best shape
Go to the gym and start exercising. Fewer players will be able to beat the most talented players if they run faster and have more stamina.
Michael Jordan once said that “the best players are good scorers, best defenders” and “good team players”. To be all three, you need to be in good shape.
Here are some exercises that can help you:
Push-ups. Lots of push-ups and in different positions, like fingertip push-ups. You will be very surprised how well you can hold the ball if you have strong fingers. It's even possible if you think you don't have a big enough palm to hold the ball, it can be done if you have stronger fingers.
Basic exercise. Work on core strength with crunches, leg raises, plank exercises, lumbar extensions, etc. If you have a strong core, you can take risks and still be able to finish the match to the end.
Skipping rope. It seems to be a simple task, but it is useful! Jump rope as fast, as long and as hard as you can. The better you do this, the faster your feet will move across the court.
Jump. Improve your vertical jump, if you are fast, agile and good at jumping, you will be able to get even more rebounds than even taller players. Most super tall players don't use their full strength on the rebound because they don't need to. You can beat them if you work hard.
Step 3. Herd like crazy
If you've ever found yourself concentrating or focusing on dribbling, then you're not good enough to be a pro. You must be able to always feel where the ball is, have full control of it and be able to do whatever you want with it at any time.
Spend a lot of time playing basketball. Try to dribble on and off the court, or wherever you practice. Force yourself to dribble faster, lower, harder and even more than ever. You will be able to improve your movements on the court and improve your ability to play.
Do not let the ball touch your palm. Touch the ball with your fingertips, especially when dribbling.
Step 4. Practice your shooting skills
Look at the best shooters in the game and imitate their actions. Place your right hand holding the back of the ball, and keep your left hand to the side of the ball, guiding it.
Try to practice lying down and throw your basketball straight into the air so that it falls back into your hands. You can do this for hours listening to music or just lying down.
The ball should be felt with part of your arm, reaching to your elbow.
Take free pictures until you can take them in your sleep. There is no reason why you should miss a roll without defense. Practice shooting in cold or dry weather. After running through the lines and being so tired you couldn't see anything, it was a good time for a free shot. when shooting. Here's more:
B = Balance (balanced). When you are about to shoot, make sure you are in balance.
E = Eyes (Eyes). Looks at the basket as she is about to shoot.
E = Elbow (Elbow). Keep your elbows in front of your body while shooting.
F = Completion. Be sure to watch your shot; Let's say your hand seems to reach for the cookie jar while shooting. Maybe you don't have elbow strength, but you can try.
Step 6. Add a "C" to your "BEEF"
C stands for concentration and awareness. This is the most important part when shooting. Focus on where the ball is going, not paying attention "obviously" to who is around you or whether you should hit or pass.
"Consciousness" seems "secret" and "deceptive" and the difference is very subtle; this is referred to in the game as "unconsciousness" (e.g. flying in autopilot mode).
In this way, you will know the other players, their possibilities and ways of playing, but you will not show any physical or conscious anxiety when you "hear the move." Choice becomes instinct when you practice it and put it into practice.
Don't think too much about mirrorless and don't worry about what's behind you when you're free. You may need to fish a little, rather than dribble in a straight line, and then expand your peripheral vision to see an area without focusing on it all the time. Peripheral vision can be learned and developed using it as a skill that can be practiced directly
Step 7. Try throwing with one hand
also touch the ball and rotate it ("in English").
Align your arms parallel to the black line on the ball. With your finger, hold the ball "in the middle" with one finger. Make sure you can see the light through your finger. This is the ideal position.
"Touch" involves shooting harder or softer depending on the situation and which side of the basket you are shooting from due to ball control issues. "flexibility" requires not being rigid or too long.
Step 8: Practice spinning the ball and using hands you don't use often
Place your "free hand" on the side of the ball, realizing that the other hand may have different control, then shoot (with the CBEEF technique), making sure that most of the power comes from the hand you write with.
If the twisting technique is new to you, it will take some practice and experience to see how it affects your shot. The effect of this will depend on your touch and on which side of the basket you have to shoot.
Practice turning the basket over on both sides. If you have even a little bit of "both-handedness" (using both hands), use both hands as strength against "out-of-hand" for outside punches (in the left basket).
Step 9. Practice to improve every aspect of your game
All the practice you can get will help you become a great player. Practice does not lead to perfection, but flawless practice leads to perfection. Here are some exercises to get you started:
Superman training. If there is a field, it is better, if not, then you can guess the distance. On the court, start at the line under the basket and run on a perpendicular line (the line near the free throw), then come down and do 5 push-ups. After that, get up and run back to the starting line position, run to the next perpendicular line (field line). Crouch down, do 10 push-ups and do the same for each line on the court. Again, when you're tired, it's a good idea to make at least 10 free throws after your workout.
Killer training. It's full field practice, back and forth. If you are really not in good shape, start with 4-6 "down and back" in 1 minute 8 seconds (start running from one line to the next and back to the starting position). Looks like enough time to run 48.8 meters. Once you have enough stamina, try down and back 13 times in 68 seconds. Again, when you're exhausted, make at least 10 free throws.
Friends are training. Invite a friend to take a basketball and start from the corner of the starting line, you control it. If you feel comfortable, keep your hands behind your back. Make him dribble diagonally across the court and you will make him change direction when he tries to enter the court. You will need to learn how to "switch" on the field in order to get ahead of your opponent and collide with an opponent holding the ball.
Step 10. Always be a confident team player
Look at people in free positions and pass the ball even when you want to shoot. The better your team, the better you will be. You don't have to be a shooter, but also a team player.
Don't monopolize the ball, eventually your teammates and coaches will get irritated and you'll be labeled a selfish player who risks everything to be on the bench.
And whatever you do, never lose confidence. If you are a shooter, shoot until you succeed! If you're playing a big D, clear your mind until you can't predict your opponent's moves. Eat foods rich in carbohydrates and proteins, take a breath and do it again if you feel bad. There is no easy way to success
Method 2 of 3: Start Your Career
Step 1: Start Playing on Teams and Attending Training Camps as Early as Possible
There are babies who are practically born with a basketball in their hands, and it is they who grow up to be professional players. It's best to start as early as possible to gain as much experience as possible. Start early and basketball will be in your blood.
Being in school and in the community is great, but consider going to training centers like the Five Star Basketball Training Center, the National Basketball Academy and Elite Hoops basketball. For a few hundred dollars each season, you'll team up with the best in class and take your skills to the next level
Step 2: Become the star of the high school basketball team
To get the attention of the university level (the next level), you must try to become a gold point on the high school basketball team.
This does not mean that you will become a football player; the truth is, no, being on the high school basketball team is not going to work for you.
It means taking risks, seizing opportunities, building on your team's strengths and putting them to work.
In addition to being a great player, you also need to be a player you can train and work with. If you prevent others from playing well, you will not be hired. If you have weaknesses, coaches try to improve your skills, but your nature gets in the way because you don't want to listen, you won't be accepted either. Hone your skills as a player, but also hone your ability to be a team player and a person who also learns
Step 3. Improve your skills
How to become a better basketball player: 10 steps
Does the special attitude towards the “stars” of the team undermine the motivation of the rest of the team members? The researchers looked at the pay of NBA stars compared to their lesser-known teammates.
In general, if some team members receive what others see as undeserved rewards, this will have a negative impact on performance: team members will not work hard enough if they are overlooked.
But if the attitude towards the "stars" is justified, then this will not harm the efficiency. The stars are changing. Leaders are under scrutiny and are expected to perform much better.
Improving throws from close range and from under the ring
In principle, nothing new, this is where all throwing training in every sports school begins: they teach you to throw from the backboard, while the ball must touch the upper corner of the “square” drawn above the ring. The ball should softly touch this corner (remember the reverse rotation of the ball when shooting) and bounce into the basket
In order to focus the thrower's attention on the aiming point, you can stick a dollar sign or a picture of the sight there. Remember: the shield is your best ally, be sure to learn how to bounce off it.
Practice clean throws from under the basket and clean throws with a rebound from the shield from the second "antennae".
So, we understand. A clean throw is a shot that drops the ball into the basket without touching the ring itself. To achieve such a throw, you need to throw very softly, with reverse rotation, finishing with a brush. Such throws require the maximum concentration of attention from the basketball player and a change in the trajectory.
So, we make 5 throws from under the ring in a row, 3 of which must be clean. If it's very easy, then add the number of throws up to 10, trying to get everything clean. Throws can be made with a rebound from the backboard, but the ball must not touch the ring hoop itself.
Challenge yourself - and pass this test with honor!
Steps
1 Remember the BEEF (Balance, Eye, Elbow, Follow-through) rule when shooting basketball and follow the ball to improve accuracy.
Make it a habit to use this throwing technique, especially during practice, to achieve automaticity during the game. If you do not work out technically correct throws, bad habits appear, which are often difficult to correct.
If you don't know throwing technique, you need to work it out!
2 Relax and focus on the basket. Focus on the back of the rim when doing a jump shot or free throw
When shooting from under the basket, focus on the part of the backboard behind the basket where the ball should bounce.
3 Pick a good moment to throw, then take it. Find the right balance between throwing too much or not enough
By gaining confidence in a roll, you can also develop the ability to know/feel when you can make a successful roll.
4 Do not sway. Keep your balance when shooting basketball. Do not lean sharply to one side or the other. A sense of balance (both front-to-back and side-to-side) is critical to all throws and results in stability.
5 Accompany each throw. Follow along, as this is one of the moves that will help you see why you hit or miss.
6 Jump naturally. Avoid a sharp jump, it should be done easily and naturally. You need to smoothly jump straight up and make a throw at the top of the jump, while smoothly releasing the ball from your fingertips.
"Jump, Swing, Throw" is an easy way to remember this technique.
7 Make sure that the trajectory of the ball is an arc every time you throw it. The height of the arc varies, depending on the player. Some players shoot with a high arc while others shoot with a lower arc. If you use the correct throwing technique, make them consistently and hit, then the arc is correct.
8 Relax while making free throws. Concentrate on the basket and bend your knees slightly. Follow the same steps as usual. This will help you stay focused on your goal. Avoid excessive and unnecessary movement. Make only the movements necessary to throw and hit.
9 Practice all kinds of throws. Learn to shoot from anywhere on the court within your range. By doing this, you become a more versatile player.
Aim for the following goals: 90 percent or more lay-up shots, 70 percent or more free throws, 45 percent or more non-free throws, 30 percent or more 3-point shots. These tasks can be modified for beginner players.
10 Forget misses. Don't take them too personally, keep calm and keep exercising. In fact, this skill is very important in order to become a top player
Increasing your height by straightening your posture
This can help even if you haven't grown in years. All you need is to straighten your posture. To do this, we need to systematically perform a few simple exercises to stretch the spine. And yet - these exercises are a good prevention of scoliosis and other similar diseases.
How to be the best basketball player according to nba legends - Sports 2021
You play pickup truck with your friends every week, but you seem to be keeping up.
You have worked hard at the gym gaining weight to improve your fitness but nothing is working. The best way to improve your skills on the court? Gathering tips, tricks and training suggestions from some of the best pros in the sport.
Whether your speed, stamina, marksmanship or mental toughness increase, we have some options to help you master your pickup skills.
Here is your basketball textbook:
Passing
Jason Kidd - former NBA guard, Milwaukee Bucks head coach
Back at 34, Jason Kidd had one of his best seasons, joining the greats Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson as the only players averaging at least 13 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds per game. Kidd shares some tips on how to place pinpoint passes and achieve your personal triple-double: strength, speed and stamina.
Skill Pass
“I've always felt that passing doesn't work as much on passing as it does waiting: what does the eye see, and can the mind convey it to my body? What does this guy like to do? Does he want to go right or left? If I see someone going backdoor, can I get it to him so he can catch and finish?
Hand-eye coordination
“How do you work on sight and passing? Try to throw an out in the field (batter's).
If you're playing out with a buddy, if you see that he doesn't like the ball inside, can you pounce on the inside corner on the plate? I think it's good for anyone who has a son or daughter.
Can you throw pitches to an 8 year old consistently where you know he or she can hit him? Can you throw the ball so that it is in their sweet spot? It's not very easy to do."
Gym
“I do a lot of leg workouts with 30lb dumbbells, legs, calves and knees and I sit between each set. I am a big fan of Pilates to keep you strong.
I can take an hour or 30 minutes to stretch and work on my flexibility and abs. I don't run much, but I try to swim five times a week.
I also play one on one with a good friend, not to hit him, but more to chase him, stay in front of him and put your feet up.”
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endurance
Kobe Bryant is a devoted NBA legend, Los Angeles Lakers
When he was at his peak, Bryant was the NBA's leading scorer. Over the years, Bryant became overwhelmed by a routine that combined Olympic lifts with track work. He shared his secrets with the same intensity every time you got into court.
air conditioning
“You want to enter the coming season in top shape. My setup comes from running, whether on the track, on the field or on the court itself, just doing suicides or sprints.
Regardless of your program, the key is to push yourself to the level where you are struggling. You cannot gain confidence without going through it.
You're going to have to feel some pain, you're going to have to feel like your lungs are on fire, something like that.
consistency
“If you watch me work out, it doesn't look like I overdid it. This is an everyday thing. You must observe your program religiously."
Gym
“During the season I focus a lot on weight training, building up my strength levels as the season progresses. Pure deadlifts, deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, back squats, stuff like that. In the off-season, it's about being stronger and also more flexible. Then obviously you want to get on the court and work on your skills. I shoot 750 to 1000 people a day.”
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shooting
Cuttino Mobley - former Houston Rockets, Clippers guard
The former Clippers and Rockets guard was one of the best 3-point shooters in the league during his playing days. Here's how to strengthen your own long kick.
Warm Up
“Start at the rim, almost like a shot shaped jump pad, and shoot about 100 shots inward, then start moving on. It will just be muscle memory from repetition.”
Correct Form
“Shut your elbow and line it up with your knee, and don't shoot at the edge, don't shoot at it. Place some air under the ball to give it a chance to enter. Imagine that you are throwing an apple out of a basket.
Grasp, go into the basket with your release and follow with your index and middle fingers. This is what your form should be: up, pull the apple out of the basket, then back off.
You don't want to lean back when shooting; you just want to go up and down in the same place.”
At the gym
“Do as many push-ups and pull-ups as you can. Your jump is made from your triceps and wrist strength. You don't have to lift all those weights to shoot."
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Speed
Leandro Barbosa - Phoenix Sun Guard
Leandro Barbosa, the "Brazilian Spot", previously won the Sixth Man Award in his career, in part because he turned out to be faster than anyone in the NBA. His experience will help improve your speed.
Football
“When I was a child, I used to play football without shoes on the street. I don't have as many ball handling skills as Steve Nash, but my job is to just knock the ball off the free kick. Football has really helped me develop my fast legs.”
Gym
“I don't do a lot of upper body materials, but I do leg presses, Romanian deadlifts and some other lower body work every day. I also try to do the exercises while I have my shirt on.
People say it can be bad for your knees, but I do a lot of exercises with it to keep my legs strong. Sometimes I'll just go behind the locker room.
Then when I take it off, I really feel the difference.”
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Morale
Gilbert Arenas - Former Washington D.C.
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Redirect your energy
“My confidence got hurt when I got into the league (Arenas was drawn 31st overall in the second round, he was expecting a promotion), but when I saw the old tape, I realized it was just basketball.
I put all my frustrations and energy into basketball for two weeks.
I did it and I need to play and I just decided that (my intensity) is what got me going (the team) and that's what will keep me going. "
Find a learning partner
“You need someone to challenge you because he keeps you informed. He is going to make you work for what you are doing. You need such a person.
The psychology of game winners
“When we play pickup games, I won't shoot the ball until it's the last shot,” Arenas says.
“I'm the only one who's going to go through all this until we lose or win. I've been doing this for the last three years.
You must have this mind: if you don't, you must live with it. So many shots like Michael Jordan, he missed three times as many."
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Special Exercises for Teaching Basketball Techniques
I offer a set of special exercises for teaching the technique of basketball elements. The exercises are aimed at developing the basic techniques in basketball, as well as developing speed and agility on the basketball court. We will divide these exercises for basketball into 2 categories:
The 1st category of exercises and relay races will focus on honing the most common techniques used in basketball.
The 2nd category of exercises will help you develop agility and speed on the court, you will move and think much faster when you master all the described maneuvers.
Basketball technique drills:
Stances and movements
Catching and passing the ball
Dribbling
Double step
Retrieving the ball
Basketball basic move video training
Basketball Speed Drills:
Super Shuttle
Zigzag
Shuttle with ball transfer
Square
Exercises for basketball
While playing basketball, the player needs to constantly accelerate and quickly jerk in different directions at distances from 1 to 20 meters, the basketball court will not allow for more. So great results in the 100m do not always lead to the same success when trying to run into a fast break. Much more important will be the ability to quickly "switch" between running forward and backward, left and right. Combining agility training with classic speed training will have a huge impact on your playing ability. As a result, you will not only be able to cover the distance from one ring to another much faster, but you will also be able to direct the remaining energy to perform other specific basketball elements, such as a jump, feint or throw.
Standing and moving
Rope jumping in motion.
"Shuttle" running backwards.
"Fraction" in place, on signal - acceleration.
Tunnel relay (players stand in a column one at a time. Players take turns to crawl under the feet of the whole team).
Relay "Skiers" (standing on two sheets of paper, the player moves forward. Option: you can move by rearranging the sheets).
Relay "6-9-12" ("shuttle" run: odd players in the team arrange the cubes at a distance of 6, 9 and 12 m, even ones collect them).
Relay "Face to face" (move, standing facing the partner on his feet).
Relay "Cuttlefish" (movement in emphasis on the hands behind, the ball on the stomach).
"Kangaroo" relay (jumping on two legs to the conditional line, holding the ball with your feet, throwing into the ring, jumping back in the same position).
The outdoor game "Mirror" (move in pairs, one of which is the leader, in different ways, facing each other, and repeating all the actions of the leader).
Outdoor game "Pair leapfrog" (movement in pairs, jumping over the back of a leaning partner).
Outdoor game "Day and Night" (at the signal "Day!", the players perform basketball movements, at the signal "Night!" they freeze. Whoever moves is out of the game).
Relay - cuttlefish (ball on the stomach, hands point-blank behind) Game - double leapfrog (jump over the partner's back)
This game requires 2 people. From the start line to the conditional obstacle, move by jumping over each other. Then a turn and in the opposite direction.
Catching and passing the ball
Throw the ball up, clap in front of the chest (behind the back, in front of the chest and behind the back, push up, crouch, turn 360 °) and catch the ball.
Hold the ball over your head, release it behind your back, turn around and catch it.
Legs apart, ball behind the back; with a rebound from the floor, move the ball under your feet forward.
Passing two balls on the spot and on the move in pairs.
Passing the ball while lying on the back of one of the partners.
Passing the ball at a short distance between partners at maximum pace.
Passing the ball in opposite columns.
Running in a circle in a clockwise direction, passing the ball to a neighbor; on a signal to change the direction of movement.
Passing the ball in motion in threes with a change of place (“eight”).
Passing the ball in threes with a screen 3 x 3, 4 x 4.
Pick Up Object Relay (toss the ball up and collect as many objects from the floor as possible).
Passed - sit down relay (the captain is located opposite his column and passes the ball to the players who must catch the ball, return it to the captain and sit down).
Outdoor game "Race of balls in a circle" (players are arranged in a circle, having previously calculated on the "first-second", the balls are with the captains of the "first" and "second"; on a signal, the balls are passed to the players of their number until they hit the captain).
Outdoor game "Ball in the center" (players form a circle and pass the ball to each other; two drivers try to intercept the ball).
Mobile game "10 passes" (players are combined into two teams, each of which tries to make 10 passes in a row between its players, the second team tries to intercept the ball and start passing it between the players of its team).
The mobile game "Shtander" (the leader throws the ball up, calls any of the names of the players (at this time the players scatter), shouts: "Stop!". The one whose name was called must catch the ball and, without leaving the spot, try to hit ball to a nearby player).
Simple drills for basketball without dribbles, turns with the ball, etc.
Technique of passing the ball to a partner with two hands from the chest and passing with one hand from the shoulder
The simplest and at the same time reliable way of mastering the ball is considered to be catching the ball with two hands. The preparatory phase of the exercise for basketball goes like this: if the ball flies towards the player at chest or head level, you should stretch your arms towards the ball, with fingers and hands that are not tense, forming a kind of funnel, somewhat larger than the girth of the ball. The main phase: at the moment of contact with the ball, you need to grab it with your fingers, bringing your hands together, and bend your arms at the elbow joints, thereby pulling the ball to your chest. The final phase: after receiving the ball by the player, the body again moves slightly forward; the ball, sheltered from the opponent by spread elbows, is taken out in a position of readiness for subsequent actions.
Catching the ball with one hand. When the game situation does not allow reaching the flying ball and catching it with both hands, you should catch the ball with one hand.
Preparatory phase: the player extends his arm in such a way as to cross the flight path of the ball (the hand and fingers are not tense). The main phase: as soon as the ball touches the fingers, the hand must be taken back - down, as if continuing the flight of the ball (automated movement). Finishing phase: the ball must be supported with one hand, then firmly grasped with both hands so as to be ready to proceed immediately.
Dribble - Basketball drills
With chisel lining, hoops.
In place with a squat.
With one hand in an emphasis lying.
Jumping forward on one leg.
On the wall with one hand and alternately with both hands.
In pairs towards each other from the sidelines of the court, exchange balls in the center.
During the "shuttle" run.
In the direction indicated by the teacher's gesture, stop on signal.
With the pronunciation of the number that the teacher shows with his fingers.
In groups of 5-6 players within the 3-second zone, each trying to knock the ball away from the other player.
On the gymnastic bench.
Sitting on a gymnastic bench, moving forward.
While changing from a column of one to a column of four.
With transfer from behind, stop, continue dribbling.
Relay race.
Relay "Snake" (driving the ball "snake" between pins in pairs, holding with free hands).
Train relay (the first player circles the ball around the post, comes back, the second one joins him, then they continue to dribble together, then three, etc.).
And the most mobile exercises for basketball are the well-known Salki with dribbling” (the driver with the ball tries to touch the players running away from him with his hand. The driver is forbidden to walk with the ball and throw the ball at the players).
High dribbling technique
Dribbling with a transfer behind the back
Dribbling is a technique that allows a player to move the ball around the court with a wide range of speeds and in any direction. The dribble allows you to get away from a tight defender, get the ball out from under the shield after a successful fight for the rebound and organize a swift counterattack. With the help of dribbling, you can put up a barrier to a partner or, finally, distract an opponent who is guarding a partner for a while, in order to then pass the ball to him for an attack.
In all other cases, dribbling should not be abused, so as not to reduce the speed of counterattacks and not to disturb the rhythm of the game. The dribbling is carried out by successive soft pushes of the ball with one hand (or alternately right and left) down and forward somewhat away from the feet.
Double step
After a partner pass.
While running nearby, take the ball from the teacher's hands, throw after a double step.
Dribbling, double step, passing the ball to a partner instead of throwing.
Throws into the ring in pairs, triples, fours after a double step.
Passing in a pair of two balls in motion with a double step and a throw into the ring.
Dribbling, passing back to a partner who takes a double step and throws into the ring.
Team competition (players attack different rings after dribbling and double step, counting team hits aloud).
Double step and ring shot
Retrieve the ball
Passing the ball in a jump in pairs, located on both sides of the backboard.
Rebounding balls in pairs (players try to pick up and throw the ball into the ring).
Outdoor game "Fight for the ball" (players stand in circles and pass the ball to each other. Several drivers move between circles and try to intercept the ball. The one who caught the ball announces a change of circles. The one who was left without a circle becomes the driver).
Outdoor game "Get rid of the ball" (players are united into two teams that stand on opposite sides of the area where the balls are located. The task of the players is to throw all the balls to the opponent's area).
Methodology for teaching the basic move in basketball to elementary school students
Exercise for developing speed - Super Shuttle
- Starting position - on the front line under the ring - Start moving to point "A" in a protective stance 27 - 904 and a quick dash from “A” to “B”, we pay attention to minimizing the turnaround time -From point “B” with an added step in a protective stance, move to the starting position -Jump and touch the shield (well, or to the ring). -Again in a defensive stance, move to "C" -Turn and jerk from "C" to "D" -With an added step in a defensive stance, return to the starting position -Jump and touch the shield or ring
Exercise for training - Zigzag
- Place 4 markers, it can be absolutely
any things: chips, balls, stones, etc.
The main thing is to spread them on the same line at
a distance of about 3 meters from each other -Now stand in the middle between the first and
with the second cone, measure 3 meters to the side and
be sure to put another marker
(after that you will need to put 3 more markers). - Perform a dash to the first marker - then
in a defensive stance we move to the left - when you get to the marker
- an added step in a defensive stance to the right - After the last marker we perform a short jerk (3-5 meters)
Such exercises for basketball as a zigzag must be performed 6-8 times, a break is the time until you reach the start.
Exercise - shuttle with the transfer of the ball
-So, we start the movement from the front line (START). The ring is on your left. -Dash to point "A" and receive a pass from the coach (partner) -Immediately give the pass back, turn around and dash to the end line "B" -At point "B" jump out and touch the backboard, net or rings -After landing, we run out to the perimeter again, we get a pass and return it back -Again, a dash to the ring, a jump, we return to the coach, we receive a pass and now we don’t give it back -Turn around and perform a quick dribbling to the ring and finish with a lay-up or dunk.
Exercise square - psychological training in basketball
These exercises for basketball should be performed for 60-90 seconds. Then you can switch roles. For starters, 2-3 sets will be enough, and then move on to 4-6 sets with a 1-2 minute break. If you are training a group of players, then change them every 60 seconds.
e., step back, hang dribble, etc. (this list is different for each shooter)
Move Without the Ball
There are many shooters out there that average a lot of points, but they are also averaging a lot of shots. These players are”volume shooters,” and they are rarely associated with winning basketball teams. Great shooters can take and make shots at a high percentage, which helps their team win games. They recognize that this is their “role” on the team, and they do their best to help the team win.
The only way to do that is by spending time working on your weaknesses.
I found that it was the best way for me to teach the proper rhythm and coordination of the entire shot motion.
The anatomy is different for every one. You need to find what works for you.
And you will miss more shots.
It goes into great detail about these concepts and the importance of them.
On average, not always, this results in more shooting inconsistencies.
Create the proper shooting habit, so they don't even have to think about it, then move on to the next progression.
It also hones the proper shooting technique. When I've neglected this warm up, players can get sloppy with their technique and miss more shots. This is why we do this at the beginning of every shooting workout.
In one game, each participant runs 7 kilometers, makes more than 20 jerks at high speed, and also makes many jumps. 
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. 
The pressing technique suppresses active players and is used throughout the playing area, regardless of the size of the playing field. 
Each champion has to wake up early in the morning, do a warm-up, diet and follow all the instructions of the coach. 
A nondescript boy, pale as death, who grew up in the wilderness of provincial Indiana. Apart from height, Larry didn't have any data to become a basketball player. Slow, no jump, no muscle mass, a mediocre dribbler, a poor athlete, Byrd found his way to influence the game. 
It arose at the dawn of the 60s, and the league immediately had to change the rules. At least five of them were rewritten solely in order to somehow limit the degree of Chamberlain's influence on the result. 
You can ask anyone who is familiar with the game, you can also find information on the Internet, ask the coach and join the team. Play, play and play more until it becomes a part of your life. 
You will be very surprised how well you can hold the ball if you have strong fingers. It's even possible if you think you don't have a big enough palm to hold the ball, it can be done if you have stronger fingers. 
You must be able to always feel where the ball is, have full control of it and be able to do whatever you want with it at any time. 
Make sure you can see the light through your finger. This is the ideal position. 
Looks like enough time to run 48.8 meters. Once you have enough stamina, try down and back 13 times in 68 seconds. Again, when you're exhausted, make at least 10 free throws. 
Make only the movements necessary to throw and hit. 
Over the years, Bryant became overwhelmed by a routine that combined Olympic lifts with track work. He shared his secrets with the same intensity every time you got into court. 
In the off-season, it's about being stronger and also more flexible. Then obviously you want to get on the court and work on your skills. I shoot 750 to 1000 people a day.” 
This is what your form should be: up, pull the apple out of the basket, then back off. 
I also try to do the exercises while I have my shirt on. 
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The one whose name was called must catch the ball and, without leaving the spot, try to hit ball to a nearby player). 
The driver is forbidden to walk with the ball and throw the ball at the players). 
Several drivers move between circles and try to intercept the ball. The one who caught the ball announces a change of circles. The one who was left without a circle becomes the driver). 
