How can I improve my 3 pointers?
137834
frst get 2 a gud coach & get ur shootin action ryte\nnext start from da near shots & get ur free throws perfect   (u knoe witout jump)\nthen start practicn\n\n\nall this wil take at least a month if ur a starter\nanyway u gotta perfect ur shootn action b4 startn 2 practice
885725
First of all...congrats on trying out for the team! That's great that you're willing to try something new.\n1) you have to dribble the ball when walking (bounce the ball) if you take more than to steps without dribbling then its a travel\n2) get the round thing through the round thing! \n3) there are 2 hoops. one is for your team and the other hoop is for the other team. make sure you know which direction you're going.\n4) you can't stop dribbling and then start dribbling again...its called a double dribble\n5) There are five people from your team on the court at a time. ask your coach what the different positions are that he would want you to play.\n6) Each shot is worth 2 points, unless it's outside the three point line which means its worth three points. Free-throws are worth 1 point.\n7) there are four quarters in a game. The different times of them vary a little.\n\nThere are a lot more rules, but it would take me a long time to explain all of them. I hope you make your team. Remember, coaches like it when you show them that you work hard and do what they tell you to. Just work hard and have fun!! DON'T GIVE UP!!!!
113981
Keep practicing but also play in as many pick up games as you can.\n\nMake sure you you shoot from different spots on the floor and work on different moves as well.\n\nGet a friend and play some one on one to get used to faking.\n\nTry and get some pointers from someone who you know that is a good player or a coach.
478740
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
232002
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.
858977
If your folks can swing the cost, Point Guard College is one of the best things you can do to increase your PG skills.  The college deals with the mental part of the game as well as the skills.  It is structured like no other bball camp you've ever attended or will.  We sent our daughter, and it was amazing.  She came home with 40 pages of notes and was dog tired, but it took her already good skills to a whole new level.  (BTW, she just signed a full ride basketball scholarship, so she knows the game.)  As for drills, aside from on the court, in your bed, make sure that you are throwing a tennis ball up in the air and catching it (both hands).  It is great for hand-eye coordination.  Also, buy or make some glasses that hide the floor from sight.  It forces you to keep your head UP looking at the court and team, an absolute necessity for a PG.  Good Luck!!  \n\nPoint Guard College link:  http://www.pointguardcollege.com/
350212
Lay flat on the floor with your feet flat on the floor bent at the knees, take the ball in your hands in shooting position and practice shooting toward the ceiling.  The goal is for the ball to return to your hands in the original shooting position w/o having to move your hands from position.  You should have perfect rotation and perfect form in this process.  Do a hundred with each hand each night.  I improved my free throw percentage in college from 50% to 85% in one year.  It also strengthened my shot.
881874
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.
68495
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.
750024
try a match up 2-3 zone where instead of guarding an area like a regular zone you guard any PLAYER WITHIN the area. doubtful they will put more than one player on the right wing, for example, or 2 players on the left lo post. this will protect your big guys a bit form extra running, since you are lacking in big guys, and utilize your man to man d which you said seemed to work. also, guys will not get "lazy" guarding spots on the floor. if no one is in your area you help on nearest man, giving him freedom to cover another player if needed.\ndont think full court d is good, gives guys reasons to not get back. have guards pick up 3/4 or better at half while others get back to paint. if you have good wing and guards you could go "small ball" and then pick up 3/4 or half after MADE or MISSED, bringing back your big guys after quick blow. good luck!
559850
Offensively, you need to pass the ball a lot.  Mostly use isolation plays with the player who is best at ball-handling.  Sometimes you should have the biggest player come to the perimeter to set a screen for your best shooter.  And sometimes you just need to feed the big man and let him work the lane.  The key is to have a lot of ball movement.  Everyone needs to keep running and moving.\nDefensively, you should play a 2-1 zone.  You should have two smaller players on the perimeter and stick on those sides until you get down low.  The big-man will be down low to stop any drives and get any rebounds.  The big key here is all players must converge to the ball.  When the ball is on the right side of the court, all players need to be on the right side of their zones.  This zone takes practice to master.  If the opponents find holes in your zone multiple times, match up man-to-man with them by size.\n\nThese should give you a start and using those bases you should be able to branch off from there.
1145551
work on your stick skills and make sure that you can pass and catch pretty good with both hands and shooting with both hands wouldn't hurt to be good at for attackmen
644118
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.
1102535
Your local rec center.  There will be places to shoot around alone, or play with different types of competition.  Also try renting a couple of basketball tip dvds from your local blockbuster if you need induvidual skill improvement.
1050065
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.
524446
have to dribble at all times when you are moving and you have the ball.  If you stop dribbling you have to stop moving or pass it.  Two points for each basket....unless outside the line....that's 3 pts.
749130
There are alot of things you can do to help your game. Do some dribbling drills where you are on both sides of the court looking at the rim only. Do straight dribbles with both right and left hands, making sure the ball does not go above your waist. Then do between the legs down the court with your head facing the basket and still looking at the rim. Every dribbling drill you do, you should ALWAYS be looking at the rim. The reason you look at the rim is because it helps you with your court vision, giving you the ability to see the whole floor and not miss your teammates when they're open. You should be low on your dribbles all the time. Then go up and down the court going between your legs backwards, the same way you go between your legs frontward, do it backwards.  Then go behind your back up and down. MAKE SURE YOU  ARE LOOKING AT THE BASKET! Then take 3 dribbles to the right and go between the legs and dribble to the left (with the left hand) and do the same thing down the floor, LOOKING AT THE BASKET. Those are just some things to start out with. You can email me and I will help you out a little more. But if you cannot look at the basket while you are doing some of these drills, you will not improve your dribbling skills. You must use all three lanes when doing these drills also. Start on the left side of the court and then go to the right side and finish off in the middle and watch your court vision increase.  \nAs far as shooting goes, you need a partner. It is okay to shoot by yourself sometimes but you need to have a partner that can get your rebounds. The one thing I suggest by yourself is to shoot a lot of free throws and dribble from the timeline to second hash mark line where you set up for free throws and shoot from there. Then do the same thing, this time shoot from the 3rd line. But shooting you need a partner. \nGOD BLESS YOU and good luck this year