I am planning on joining my school’s basketball team this fall; I’ve always been told that I have pretty good skills, but I know that I’m not good enough to play on the team because they are all very competitive and experienced. So what can I do to improve my basketball skills? Thank you!
Practice a lot and keep trying to improve. You have to work hard. With time, you’ll make a lot of progress. Try doing drills.
Watch a lot of NBA basketball because you’ll definitely get more knowledge about the game and a higher basketball IQ and everything. Observe the players closely and try to do what they do. You’ll also learn a lot of new moves from watching. Watching NBA basketball also helps you have better court instincts so you can think more quickly.
#1 by T Bagger on August 22nd, 2009
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If you are white learn to shoot.
If you are black this is a trick question.
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#2 by Teresa on August 22nd, 2009
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well i am also a girl trying to go on the high school basketball team and I did have previous experience(but it wasnt necessarily good) anyways if you have a hoop and a basketball then u should know what to do!! SHOOT!! DRIBBLE!! and SHOOT AGAIN!! invite some friends and play against them. Work on ur shot, and most importantly u have to be able to run. So run a mile or two a day to get in shape(unless u already are in shape). Also ive been practicing an hour a day just shooting in my driveway and i feel like ive gotten soo much better..and its increasing my confidence as a bball player.
So basically i’m telling you to PRACTICE.
Because practice makes PERFECT.
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#3 by Black Mamba on August 22nd, 2009
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Practice a lot and keep trying to improve. You have to work hard. With time, you’ll make a lot of progress. Try doing drills.
Watch a lot of NBA basketball because you’ll definitely get more knowledge about the game and a higher basketball IQ and everything. Observe the players closely and try to do what they do. You’ll also learn a lot of new moves from watching. Watching NBA basketball also helps you have better court instincts so you can think more quickly.
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#4 by Rick on August 22nd, 2009
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practice, practice, practice..thats all i can say!
we’re talking about practice, man. I mean, how silly is that? We’re talking about practice. I know I’m supposed to be there. I know I’m supposed to lead by example . . . I know it’s important . . . I honestly do. But we’re talking about practice, man. What are we talking about? Practice?"
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#5 by fadi on August 22nd, 2009
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it depends on what position you wanna play.
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#6 by Jennifer M on August 22nd, 2009
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i’m in the exact same situation as you!
what you do is play basketball every day, and what you do every time is:
- run while dribbling for about 4 laps non-stop
- shoot from different angles
- practice the lay up from both the right and left side
- try get a partner and practice defending
and you’re good to go!
good luck!
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