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I’m 11 years old. I’m a post player (forward). I don’t think I’m that good at basketball, and I can tell my coach doesn’t think I am either. I’m one of the worst players on my team. I feel like I always screw things up. I don’t get much playing time I only play about one quarter each game. I don’t have a hoop at home so what should I practice while I’m at the gym, and what should I practice at home? How do I become really good? Thanks!
7 Responses for "How Do I Become A Good Basketball Player?"
Practice hard.
well if your good, all you need is heart. Have the heart to never give up or give in.
everyone is talking about practice, everything you do, people will tell you to practice. But is that the real answer, is that really what you have to do to get better at something? I agree not, i think one must need passion and the heart to continue after a hard days work, and even if non of your shots are going in, or dribbling not good, just have the heart to never give in and never give up. Im not saying that basketball is all about dribbling and shooting. If you fall 7 times, get up 8
get rid of your friends. Practice
Stop watching TV. Practice
Stop sleeping until you HAVE to wake up. Practice
Stop doing everything you normally do, and use that time to practice and practice means everything from working out, to learning the proper mechanics of the games.
When you think you have practiced enough that day, practice some more!!!
You have to practice everything from dribbling to defense. You have get a presence for the court and where the hoop is. Watch some training videos. Dribble with your finger tips and practice with your opposite hand twice as much as with your dominant hand. Develop a jump shot that is consistent. Use the proper form… Watch a shooter like JJ Reddick (Doesn’t play a lot but has a sweet jumper) or Larry Bird (Arguably the best jump shot)
Stretch so you can be as fast as possible.
Do plyometrics so you can jump as high as possible.
PRACTICE nikka!
try, try, try, and try agin into u get better. It takes time.
practice dats all u can really do.
Practice makes perfect may be trite, but it’s also correct.
If you do not have a natural talent beyond an average person the low post is a good place to be. It’s a good spot for “garbage men” or “garbage women” in that you can pick up the trash (the ball) when it’s flying around. You can work on rebounding and make sure you get to every loose ball. When opposing centers and forwards get the ball play tough defense, try to tie it up, or get it loose. Work on boxing out people to get rebounds and timing yourself to block shots.
If you can become a strong defender or a great rebounder then focus on those skills. Ben Wallace is a great example in the NBA because he has absolutely no talent at anything on the offensive end. He’s there to rebound and play some defense – that’s it. When you’re younger everything seems to be judged by how many points you score, but basketball is a lot more than that. Defense, in every sport, is the key to winning.
Hustle beyond what other players do – run the floor hard, get on the court for loose balls, keep up with the player you are defending. There are a lot of intangibles in basketball that can even the playing field between those naturally gifted with ball-handling or shooting skills and those who do not have all these talents. Practice everything but focus on rebounding and defense. Run like the wind and give your all every single second when you’re in the game. If you’re outcompeting your opponents (and even teammates) you’ll be gaining respect and playing time.
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