I'm a short person. How can I be a more effective basketball player? Develop a good fadeaway jump shot? Learn to shoot off of screens like Reggie Miller? Learn to create space with my dribble to fire a fadeaway jumpshot like Allen Iverson? Continue driving to the hoop? (I get blocked all the time) Learn to dribble better? Focus on defense? Work on my overall fitness and endurance? Any hints would be appreciated! Thanks!
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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.
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work hard always move at full speed never give up. stay in front of your man on defense keep your eye on his midsection instead of his head stay on the balls of your feet when on defense. always have your hands out on defense. when pushing the ball up court always have your head up. Dont dribble so much and make strong passes shoot when your open dont wait. Be aware on the court look for mismatches smaller guy defending bigger guy or slower guy gaurding faster guy. If a guy is shooting good that day try to give him the ball until he starts missing then start driving to the hoop.
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Well I am point gaurd for my High School Basketball team. Not to brag but i think i am kinda good. But you can't learn to dribble over night. My advice would be to practice at home before the game, go to a park or somewhere where there is a basketball net. Try and dribble with out looking down at your ball. then try walking with out looking down then try speed walking and thena jog but dont go to fast. You wnat to make sure you are mastering the walk before you can speed walk. then master that then master the jog and the run. Once you have mastered all that then you need to do the tree. What that is is where you run and switch hand that you are dribbling in keep doing that. have some friends help you if you can. But i hope this helps..... Good luck at the game!
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There are several factors in shooting, such as your height, strength and experience.  I'll assume you are five feet or more and you cannot make anything.  First, start off about 2 feet from the basket at a 45 degree angle Either side, doesn't matter.  Next, start putting up the ball off the top corner of the painted square on the backboard closest to your side.  this will help with lay ups and with your confidence that you can make the basket.  Start with the ball where it is comfortable, either at your shoulder (shooting hand side, of course), or where I do, at the forehead.  Your off hand (non-shooting) should be on the ball for support so you don't drop the ball, but should not help in any way putting the ball up.  Your shooting elbow should be as straight up and down as you can, do NOT let your shooting elbow move outside your body.  Your aim should be as follows:  if you are right handed, your right eye, right arm, and right leg should all be pointing in the direction you want to shoot.  Next, bend your knees, then, in one fluid motion, rise up from the legs and come off the ground while at the same time extending your shooting hand.  At the peak of your jump (it doesn't have to be very high) your shooting arm should be fully extended and at the very end, flick your wrist to get rotation on the ball.  Back up a few feet when comfortable but keep the same angle on the backboard.  Try both sides of the basket.  When you are confident enough, move directly in front of the basket about 8-10 feet away (15 feet is the free throw line).  Keep the same aim with your body--hand, eye, leg.  This time, however, instead of looking at the backboard, this time you will look directly at the front of the rim.  Why the front and not the back?  Simply put, the rim is forgiving in front, but not the back.  if you overshoot when you are aiming at the front, it goes right in.  if you undershoot, it will hit the rim but, because of the rotation on the ball that I hope you have, it will have a tendency to roll in.  Aiming at the back of the rim is a popular way of shooting, but it is less forgiving than the front.  Hopefully this helps.  just remember, your eye, the ball, your shooting hand and shooting side leg should all line up to the spot where you want the ball to go.  keep your elbow straight and try not to let your off hand help the ball up.  And, as always, flick that wrist for ball rotation.  it will only help.  if you would like to see a picture perfect shooting technique, rent the movie "Hoosiers" and watch jimmy chitwood shoot.  its perfect.  good luck.
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the only way to get a better jump shot is to shoot them constantly for hours.  Remember to snap your wrist, point your arm high into the air for a better arc, and just practice!
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if u master the fade away spin move u'll be unstopable believe me!!! practice it every day!!\nalso learn to do a pull up jumper!!\nif u can do it fast off the dribble it will be hard to block!!!
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do either a fake shot pass dribble and or maybe even do a hesitation dribble....that works evertime and then after doing it bust you butt down the court to get a good shot!!!!
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Jus lift weights b4 practice. Do this 4 awhile then jus go out there shootin. Keep ur hands under the ball and ur elbow str8 with the goal. I was in the same boat ur in. I did this and now i can shoot from ne where on the court. Even try shootin longer shoots than u think ur capable of, U will b surprised
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Practice, practice, PRACTICE!!  The only way your going to get good at something is to practice.  And being aggressive isn't learned... it's just something that comes from inside.  You've got to love the game your playing so much that you want to get good and you don't want to lose.  But my best advise is to practice, and play as much as possible.  You can't play aggressive without fouling... that's called playing it safe, and no one wins by playing it safe.  That doesn't mean go out and start hacking everyone... just play smart.  Your going to have to get in shape.  Basketball is my favorite sport, I've loved it since I was old enough to carry a ball on my own and learn to dribble it!!!  But practice.
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Can he make baskets from everywhere? If he can only shoot from straight on that's great because if you double team him into a corner he won't be able to make many if any from there. In other words keep moving him to where he is uncomfortable. Another thing to look at is his stealing. Is he sloppy? If so, you should be able to draw fouls. Fall if you have to. Just make sure the world knows when you have been hit. What you guys really need to do is work on your game. Stick to the basics. Stay away from the fancy. Your foul shooting is critical. Practice shoot these foul shots every chance you get. Next you have to work on getting the ball in. Practice many different ways to do it so your prepared for anything. Want to draw fouls? Work on your layups. You can get 2 points plus 2 more if you are fouled. Practice your passing. For this game stay away from the bounce pass because it can be easily stolen. More questions? Let me know. Good luck.
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do push ups and crunches, dont lift weights cause it will throw your shot off alot more. dont bulk up cause a point gaurd is supposed to be fast. heart and determination beat size and strength any day. "Pistol" Pete Marovich was 5'3" 90 pounds starting as an 8th grader on varsity and he could do it cause he pushed him self to be the best ballhandler and passer on the court at any givin time. oh yeah shoot 100 to 200 jumpers after every time you work out. just cause your a point guard doesnt mean you cant be a good shooting point gaurd
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1) If you play 4/5, wtf are you doing driving anyway? play on the block w/ your back to the basket.\n\n2) Practice driving from the right...duh.\n\n3) If you can hit from the outside, the D will have to play you closer out there, so it'll be easier to drive.\n\n4) work on your pull-up jumper. start to drive, then pull up and hit it from 10-15 feet. if you can do that, they can't stop the drive
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Everybody feels good after they make a shot right?\nOne way to help build your confidence in shooting is to start shooting no more than 3 feet away from the basket, shoot about 10 shots to help build on your confidence, then gradually move back until your very confident in your shot. If you start shooting 3-pointers and miss a couple your confidence level goes down but if your close to the goal and make those consecutive shots your confidence will increase.
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I played basketball when I was in high school and I won the Player of the Year Award. My suggestion to you would be that you completely focus on defensive drills. Simple things such as defensive slides (which I hated), boxing out, and closing out.  I know from experience that the best players in high school are always the best defensive players. Defense will get you respect from coaches and teammates. To me playing defense was more fun than shooting because you got the chance to embarrass your opponent by blocking him or stealing the ball from him.
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alright ive played basketball all my life and ive learned alot from my family and going to basketball camps and all that. soo i will help you out k . first with your shooting the best way to improve is practice keeping your arm at a 90 degree angle and follow through. just practice . play with someone better then you cuz one day you will be able to beat them. Also going to basketball camps in your area help you alot.
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Practice shooting as much as you can and from differnet spots on the court.\n\nYou need to be in good shape so running is important and you should lift some light weights for strength but not too much if you are just entering high school.\n\nPlay as much pickup ball as you can and also play some one on one with some good players that you may know.This is good for working on your moves.\n\nYou should know how to dribble and pass as well as shoot.\n\nDo you know any older players or guys already on the team?\nAsk them what you should be working on to make the team and you could also go the high school and ask the coach for some tips on things you should be working on after you tell him you are thinking of trying out for the team.\n\nDo you have a basketball hoop at your home where you can practice shooting jump shots and driving to the basket.\n\nI used to love to get in an empty or near empty gym and practice shooting from all different spots on the floor.\n\nDon't forget to practice your foul shots as well.\n\nIf you don't make the high school team on your first attempt try and get on some team in a league and keep playing as much as possible as there is nothing like playing to improve your game.\n\nGood luck.
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Do uphill biking exercises, this will improve not only your jumping ability but also your quick step acceleration.  By attacking uphill on my bike, I was able to jump about 6" higher and my speed was mostly unmatched on most courts I've walked on to.  You want to do 1-2 hour uphill biking for about 3 or 4 times a week.  You'll definitely see an improvement in your ups.  \n\nA side note: To dunk a ball, you've also got to be able to get a good grip the ball.  Its much harder to dunk if you can't palm the ball.  Dunking takes a lot of energy, I find that layups are just as effective even though it isn't as flashy, but you'll stay in the game for much longer.