How do I become good enough for a basketball team?
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Start running a lot. I mean like 2 miles like 5 times a week. You need conditioning first. Then between your runs you could do Mikan drills. http://www.hoopsu.com/files/mikan_drills.html These drills will help hone your offensive skills. Also practice mid range shots more than any other shot. Three point shots are fun to do, but limit practicing it. Your brother should be strict because coaches are that way. Also work on your side to side movement, the quicker your side to side movement is, the better defender you'll be. For tryouts though, endurance is critical, thats why you need to condition yourself with running. You should also lift weights a few times per week if you can. It is not imminent you do that, but it would help. Then you should also study offenses. Most teams run a variation of the Motion offense. There are so many sets for the motion offense though, just try to learn it before you get to the coaches.
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Play as much basketball as possible. I mean alot of basketball. To get to the NBA, you have to have three thrings...Natural ability, strong work ethic, and lots of luck. And being over 6 feet doesn't hurt at all.
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Things needed for a basketball competition:\n\nEither gym space or outdoor court space\nball\nteams\nsomething (like pinnies) to distinguish the teams or players\nreferees\ncompetition rules\nprizes awarded?\nage groups?\nan attitude of fun and team spirit helps too\n\nThese are the things that initially come to mind. Would need further details to answer more thoroughly. (Is the competition "games" or various drills ie, foul-shooting, layups, etc.)\n\nHave fun and good luck!
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http://www.guidetocoachingbasketball.com/\n\nstart here.  click the links and learn what you can about skills, drills and strategies.\n\nPractice playing.  If you cant get in a game, practice by yourself: shooting and dribbling and passing against a brick wall.\n\nif you have the money, order a fundamentals dvd.  make sure the coach who produces the video is a good college or pro coach or former player.\n\nmost importantly, the NBA playoffs are gong on now.  WATCH the game as the pros play it.  and listen to the commentary.  basketball is 50% physical and skilled and 50% mental.  and any real player will tell you the same.\n\nGood luck.
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SHOOTING\n\nPractice shots that you'd take in a game. Stand still, catch and shoot. Stand still, catch, dribble and shoot. Catch while on the move and shoot. Catch while on the move and fake or just go right into the dribble and then shoot. And, creating off of fakes (while a pivot foot is planted). Make sure you square up to the basket when shooting. Both feet should be pointing at the basket, and your body should square up to it. Make sure your power is coming from your legs, not your arms. Remember to follow-through on your shot. Practice like crazy. And be intense. Don't be lazy, work hard. If you half-heartedly practice getting shots off, they won't be very effective when a tough defender is near you in a real game.\n\nPASSING\n\nBe alert. Fire quick passes that peole can handle. If someone cuts, and you fire a pass at them, make sure you're leading them to where they're running with the pass, so they don't have to slow down to catch it. After you pass, keep moving, so you're of some use in the play. If it makes sense, cut hard to the basket after you pass, in the hope that your teammate can fire a quick return pass that results in a layup because your defender relaxed for a second after you got rid of the ball. And when your teammates have the ball, create passing lanes, so they can hit you with a pass. Use your hands to create targets. If you cut, have a hand up so the passer can hit it.\n\nDRIBBLING\n\nDribble with your head up. If you have to look down while dribbling, it means you haven't practiced enough. Dribble all over town until you get used to it. Watch good point guards - they're looking forward and around while dribbling, not down. Get down low if you have to. but make sure you're seeing the floor while dribbling, or else unless you create something for yourself and score, you probably aren't helping the team. Learn to dribble with both hands. Obviously one hand will be stronger than the other, but make sure you can at least pull off basic moves with your weak hand (like driving and finishing a layup or passing with it). Watch good players and what they're actually doing with the ball and their bodies while they're dribbling the basketball.\n\nREBOUNDING\n\nYou need to box out. Most players don't know how, or just don't do it. If the shot goes up and you don't box out, the other team has just a good a chance of grabbing the board as you do. Boxing out is absolutely essential when you're on defense, or else you're going to give up lots of offensive boards. Great rebounders always box out. You should know where your opponents are while playing defense, and when a shot goes up you should instinctively face the basket while boxing the closest opponent out. Boxing out also makes it easier for your teammates to grab the rebound in case you can't. It always helps.
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First Practice for 4 Hours each day.\nThen Follow my routine.\nABout 8 feet away from the rim try to make ten in a row then when you accoplish that do five in a row freethrows\nand then 3 in a row Three Pointers (Nba) and then 20 in a row layups
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That really depends upon what aspect of your game you would like to improve.  Obviously, having a endurance comes into play, so I suggest including a cardio routine in your workout, at least 30 minutes per session to get your heart-rate up, and then 30 minutes after your session to cool down.\n\nAgility can be improved through stretching (20 minutes) and quick lunges and turns.\n\nAs far as your ball handling and shot making, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.  Don't forget to stretch before and after to avoid injury.\n\nAlso, there was a study conducted between two sets of students- one was given an hour every day, for two weeks to practice free throws.  Another was told not to touch a basketball for two weeks.  Instead, they were instructed to "imagine" shooting from the line, and to focus on every possible detail.\n\nThe second group ended up having better increase in percentage of shots made.\n\nThat says a lot for thinking about your game- think about it when you're not on the court.  Think about your drills,  your routines, and your technique.\n\nMost of all, have patience.  Micheal Jordan didn't become a superstar overnight.
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A freshman basketball team coach is probably looking for a few things, but the most important ones would be:\n\n1. Current Level of Skill\n2. Potential (Because eventually freshman play senior ball)\n3. Athleticism\n4. Teamwork!\n5. Attitude\n\nBasically, be humble, and do what the coach says.....and let your abilities talk for you. Something that seems to be overlooked so far is that the easiest way to make a basketball team is to absolutely lock people down with your defense. Defense requires much less skill than Offense, and therefore opens the door for hustle players to make the team as well. \n\nGood luck in tryouts.
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get under the ball, wait for the ball to come to you, \n\nBE nice with all the other players A and B teams, the better freinds you all are , the more, they'll want to play with you!!\nit should work
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u should have fun and make friends. Some pointers might be learn how to shoot right and just practice. And if u dont start its okay u might as well have fun. It depends on ur height. If ur tall center or powerforward. if ur medium height small forward or shooting guard. if u are short u play point guard. It all depends on how tall u are u can email me at buckswillmakeplayoffs@yahoo.com if u need more pointers
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I think you should learn how to get your teammates involved. I know making buzzer beaters and shooting three pointers out of now where are cool but If you wanna win a title and get your name out there you need to learn on how to get your team to make more points and score ALOT. Maybe even more than you. Be there for your team but more importantly let your team be there for you.
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The best place to learn how to play basketball is a rec center or JCC.  If you watch a couple times and practice a lot you could get good.  It also depends if you are coordinated.  Basketball is a fun and great sport, good luck.  P.S.  Work hard and you'll get really good
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esay, i play basketball at my high school. first be a good dribbler and a fast runner. also practice on the fakes, they work soo good, like the crossover. dribble between legs. \n\nall you got to do is: \nbe faster than the defender and learn the fakes and tricks. follow these and youll be scoring everytime
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well you have do develop speed and quickness. try running sprints often. also ball control is very much needed. this can be achieved by dribbling 2 balls at once this will give you great ball control. then of course your shooting. just shoot 100 shots per area on the court. If you use to be a 4-5 and can achieve this you will be a good 1-2
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Deffinatly play!  Number one it shows great detication, which will help for next year.  Also it will help you improve, you can't get any better if you just give up because your friends arn't on the team.  In my middle school for modified basketball we have an A and  B team and I was put onto the B team, and I hated it!  But I stuck thought it and played, and now I'm a starting point guard on my Highschool Varsity team.  So deffinatly stick with it no matter what, if you love the sport just practice a lot.
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The first guy who answered was retarded. If you want to get better you must\nA.)Practice your jump shot. Copy Jordan's. You must be able to jump in the air then shoot. That will enable you to do more difficult things like turn arounds, and fade aways.\nB.)Practice your ball handling. It may not always be fun, but unless you are 6 foot 8 you will need superior ball handling skills. You need a crossover and to be able to dribble with both hands.\nC.)Your inside game. The left handed lay-up will give you an edge because you will be able to go left or right. Work on hook shots, and floaters as well. \nD.)You must play people better than you and be willing to get your butt spanked for a while before you will learn little tricks they do and eventually surpass them through practice and hard work.\nE.)You must be in great cardio shape. Which means running a lot. Sprinting makes you faster.\n\n*Here's a little trick. Notice which foot your defender has closest to you and drive in that direction. They have less time to adjust that way. It's less effective to drive the other way unless you're gonna pull up and fade away, or your defender is slower than you.
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Keep your eye on the ball. Have precise timing. And be sure to wear good sneakers that hold your feet right.