I am 5'11 1/2 and i would like to know how to play down-low offensively vs. a taller/stronger opponent
126395
Go between their legs!! :)
94714
Set a high screen with either your 4 or 5.  Then have the big player roll off the screen taking the pass up high.  have her pass to either wing as you attack the basket.  This is the classic Hi Low screen and roll play which has been used for years.  If neither big Gal can pass, you can also try a back door cut to the area of the floor where the double team comes from.  This area should be vacant unless the defense rolls to that area of the floor.  Then your 3 has to recognize the defense and move across the floor to the open area.  You can also play the two man game where the point dishes to a player moving behind them moving in the opposite direction which will probably result in a reach in foul as the trap comes off the ball handler.  Do this enough and the other team will have to sit players or be forced to remove the trap.  I could give you several more options, but without seeing your girls play or their dribble/ball handling skills its tough to make specific play designs.  The basic safety net of any offense is to have your big man back the other center toward the basket then come back to the ball handler to recieve the high pass.  Just be sure the wing players recognize this and make an easy handoff or short pass for the big player once she has the ball.  Don't be tempted into having the trapped player make a jump pass across the floor, as it is likely to be deflected or make for a difficult catch.
640675
Without seeing you play, or perform even drills it is impossible for anybody on this board to tell you what position that you would be best suited to play. Alot would also depend on the type of defense your team plays. I you in an even front (4-3, 4-4, or even 6-2) or do you play an odd front (3-4, 5-2, or even 5-3). Does your team play an attacking 1 gap style or a more read and react 2 ga pstyle. \n\nWe don't know how strong or quick you are. We don't know the leve lof competion or size of the players in your league and team. On all but the biggest of HS football programs, 6 ft , 230 lbs is large enough to play Defensive line, OL or LB. \n\nBe aggressive, continue to work out, and havew faith that your coaching staff will put you in the best position to succeed and have your team succeed.
400592
I would slow things down.  I have a friend who is a great dribbler, but many times he tries to do too much and goes 100 mph.  Dont always look to beat your defender with the dribble.  Protect the ball and make smart passes.  Use your dribbling skills as a weapon, but dont always break out the skills. If you watch the good dribblers, for instance Iverson.  He wont break players ankles all the time, sometimes he will do simple old school dribbling, like just with one hand nothing fancy.  He will then break out a good move.  The defenders never know when it is coming and that makes it much harder to defend.  Use your skills wisely and they will be much more effective when you finally use them.  Ball possession is key in b-ball so make sure you are doing the smart thing instead of trying to make your defender look like a fool all the time.
372393
make sure you got the basics down like dribbling, shooting, and defense. if you got the fundementals, than you can own anyone who comes down the block
57606
Depends what you like to do.  First of all, do not stand right on the baseline.  If you are a defensive player, stand a couple feet back from the baseline.  If you are aggresive and can take the ball off the rise, stand closer to the baseline.   There are times that you do take a step inside the baseline after you hit a shot, but you have to know when.  Watch the pro's.  They know where to stand.  Even if you are aggresive, you have to step back sometimes.  Even Federer is caught 8 feet behind the baseline sometimes.  Only extremely stubborn players never back up.  Stubborn players are not smart players and will lose a lot of matches to people they shouldn't have.
326253
When I play pick-up games with my friends, I like to work the post too.  I just usually do double-pumps, spins, and just kick it out when I can't get anything going.  Just try sweeping hooks and they should help.  A fadeaway turnaround is good when you don't want to get blocked.  It's a good move to have but I would say work on your hook shot because that thing comes in handy.  How tall are you and what level do you play (h.s., college, street, etc.)?
632992
Based  on your size and speed I would suggest Offensive Tackle and Defensive End.  I am 5'8" 165 and run a 5.1.  I'm a frosh and play D tackle and guard.
186320
Sounds like, since you don't have the height, you need to make sure you get in a clear space so no-one bigger is in front of you. It's good that you are quick. So visualise and practice seeing yourself in a clear space and then practice until you get so good with putting your shots up that you don't need to be near the basket and your team knows that if they give you the ball in a clear space it will be just up over and in - another 3 pts from the 3 point Ace shooter king!
470720
I'm 5 ft. 11 and I can dunk like LeBron James without any problems at all. I recommend wearing weights at least three out of the seven days of the week. I wear a 20 lb. vest and 5 lb. weights on each ankle. I go through the day as usual but the weight that holds me down is a good exercise. Also try squatting with extremely heavy weights. Don't strain yourself too hard though. Once you get into a rhythem of these exercises, you will see the improvement.
306078
Try doing long tackles...Take a running dive at a tackle dummy. Concentrate on hitting the dummy at the waist line. Do high jumps...take a run at a basketball goal try to hit the backboard in the same spot every time. With a fellow player do shuck and jive...have you friend do sudden cuts and turns while you try to stay within 3 ft. Have someone throw a ball over your head or off to one side while you attempt to either swat the ball away or catch it. I used these to make the varsity squad as a 140 pound 5 ft 4 inch freshman who only did the 100 in 12 sec.
489460
With the dimensions you gave I would be quick to say FB.  You're short with good weight and ok speed, additionally it sounds like your strength is in your lower body.  Generally DE's are a little taller......(which doesn't speak of your ability)...and requires good upper body strength to fight off blocks.  Now that all of that has been said, probably the most important factor is which position have you had the most experience and success??  If neither then which of those two positions are you willing to learn??  The older you get...the more violent the game becomes.....the last thing you would want is to have your football career end early due to injury because of not knowing your position. 5'6....small target to hit....especially when running behind your pads....190 lbs....good weight....can dish out punishment when running the ball.....450 leg press......good strength to take defenders for a short ride.......my vote....FB!!  Good luck this year!!
632187
Be aware of what's going on around you. First off you need to make sure you are physically fit, and that you have some strength in you to take bumps when you drive or if you play down low. When playing smart, you have to know where everybody is, expect what players can do, and know when to be where. That would mean that if you have the ball and you drive in, and if you try to kick out, you need to make sure that the guy you're kicking out to is actually there and ain't jus' some puff of air. Think of it like Steve Nash, he plays smart offensively and gets everyone open. I ain't saying to be just like him, but that's playing smart. On defense, make sure you man up tightly, bump him, harass him, and know his moves. Expect the cross over, or know if he is pump faking or actually taking it. If he doesn't have the ball, make sure you chase him everywhere and see that he doesn't get open. While that may be smart defense, you also need smart team defense. If a guy is havin trouble guardin someone, lay off a bit to go help him if things get bad. If the dude kicks out, you can still go back to your man and cover him.
461050
At 6 foot 1 inch...stick to dribbling and shooting...dunking just isn't in your cards.
387384
coaches look for consistent players. im sure you've heard this a lot, but it is important that you keep your game steady. (ex. i have jamal crawford on my fantasy team who hits up to 35 points a game, but is very inconsistent, and thats why i dropped him). also, as much as they might look for height, they focus on skill more\n\nalso, they also look for other tiny things such as: not giving them attitude, giving them attention when they talk, trying your best, listening.. etc\n\nbtw thanks for your advice, and i have some more advice to give to you regarding ur other question. when you get the ball, get in a comfortable position and relax, like take a deep breath and remind yourself that you dont need to rush. next, since you are a good shooter, try this move: make a large step forward into ur opponent with ur right leg (if u are right handed) and pretend to drive, then back up and drain that sucka. becareful not to step too far though, otherwise ull be slow in pulling back up.
318704
a good thing to do is to try to get the defender off of their feet if they are as tall as you.. so pump fakes work really good... another thing to do is a drop set since you are so tall it will be easier to do this all you have to do is step back and turn toward the basket while clearing you defender out without fouling.. another good move is a little hook shot just turn toward the inside and lay it in
213784
all the things you said sound good. as well as develop a mid range pull up that way once you beat your man, or have him off balance its easier to get that shot off and you can pull it before you get to the cup where the help is. Once you get a few of those down the defense will start to step u to stop that, THEN it makes it easier to get all the way to the basket. The key is dont always do the same thing keep the defense off balance. Take a few shots you know you can hit like a mid to short range jumper or pull up, then once you get them thinking jumper, drive. Also if you beat your man, and someone steps up to block your shot that means someone else is open. So on that same note, once you get them thinking okay he's a shooter, then start passing, or get them thinking he's gonna pass and then shoot. KEep them guessing. But first you have to take what they give you and use it against them. \nAnd all that being said do the little things play defense and rebound first. Mkae them work so hard on the other end that they are too frustrated to try and stop you.