What are the benefits of playing basketball?
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Learning teamwork & building good character. It keeps you in shape & helps you with problem-solving. It also gives a healthy competitive appetite. You learn that putting aside petty differences off the court to work towards something bigger than yourself. You learn to help & be there for your fellow teammate. There's many benefits with lots of sports.
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Sorry, but no. It will increase your leg power. In basketball, that will probably translate to better stability when it comes to boxing out for a rebound and may even give you slightly better footwork overall. To increase your vertical leap, the proven technique is to try doing depth jumps or jumping down from a height. Or even any other exercise that involves isolating your calf muscles can help even slightly.
492767
The best way of practicing before a game is to shoot around and do calf raises to make you faster and jump higher. All so do lay ups and practice your 3 pointers and jump shots
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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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Maybe you should learn and tell your friends something important: The purpose of basketball is to make baskets and not dribble!\n\nI've never heard of that need to play basketball, it's just silly. If your guys dribble to much then they just suck at playing basketball and you should play elsewhere pal.
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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!
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The action in the sport. Baseball can be boring, football is too much like being raped in jail, hockey is for aggressive criminals, and boxing is for people who don't mind getting their asses kicked. Basketball is interesting and if played correctly won't cause pain. If feels good to hit a jumpshot. If feels even better to dunk the ball and crossover someone.
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Basketball!\n\n* fun\n* body excersize\n* making you a tall fella\n* grows companionship
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well your lucky because I play basketball.you can not jump over the free throw line,bend your knees ,hold the ball tight,keep your  eye on the sqaure on top of the hoop and just shoot.simple as that.I had a game today so you are really lucky!
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WHY PLAY SPORTS\nTop 10 Reasons why tots, children and teenagers (not to mention adults and seniors) should play sports * * \n\n10. Slows the aging process, reduces the risks of injury, improves the ability to recover from illness and injury while decreasing susceptibility to physical disorders.  \n\n\n9. Establishes a healthy pattern of lifetime physical activity.  \n\n\n8. Establishes transfer of training which helps negotiate a variety of physical environments.  \n\n\n7. Aids sleep and muscular relaxation while adjusting to and coping with stress and tension.  \n\n\n6. Improve cardiovascular fitness, weight control, and appearance.  \n\n\n5. Can become competent in a positive activity that also develops self concept, aids self-esteem, and learning about self.  \n\n\n4. Learn social interaction while being exposed to leadership opportunities.  \n\n\n3. Increases the growth of bone and muscle in children, not to mention osteoporosis prevention in adults.  \n\n\n2. Learn news skills.  \n\n\n1. It's fun! * * Sport is taken in the broadest context and includes fitness, recreation, dance and instructional physical education.\n\n-unpredicktaboh-
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It's tough to tell you specifically what you need to do other than play as much as possible. To help your physical shape and jumping ability, you should try plyometric exercises. You can look them up online for specific exercises. They are excellent for explosive power which you need for basketball. As far as shooting better, the key is repitition. You don't necessarily need picture-perfect form, but you do need to perfect your form. Not every good shooter in the NBA has textbook form. In your spare time, shoot about 100 jumpshots a day. Also work on ballhandling and layups with BOTH hands. The more you do it, the more comfortable it will become to you. And a small, but important tip - watch plenty of COLLEGE basketball. They are more fundamental than the pros. Pay attention to how they dribble, pass, and defend. And I know you don't want to hear practice, but that really is the key. The more you play, the faster you will improve. Repitition is the key to success in basketball.
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I think most athletes would say that practicing or playing a sport is much more enjoyable because, even as in my case if my favorite team Duke Basketball wins, I will celebrate but when I train to run a mile and work for months, then if I win or even just improve my time, it means so much to me since I have invested much time and effort and have even made sacrifices.\n\nEven people who play casual basketball, baseball, volleyball, or whatever sport they like, feel satisfaction when they see progress in their game from practicing and of course they get fit to a certain extent.\n\nNow some people really love a team.  They do have a lot of fun and make friendships through their love of sports and perhaps they may have more fun than a casual player.\n\nBut there is nothing like becoming a champion and receiving the respect and applause.  Most spectators dream of being the star who they watch or of marrying them perhaps.
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I used to have the same problem as you. My varsity coach noticed that I lost energy while playing for a long time at the start of the season. Every practice I would have to do running drills that will get me into shape. I did a lot of side stepping drills, running suicides, and jumping rope. According to my coach, jumping rope increases your agility on the court. It helped me a lot. After awhile, you'll notice a change in your game play and energy as long as you keep up with your footwork drills.
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Help you function as a team member/player=will help in life as you get older(jobs,helping others,etc.).\nWill keep you fit=if you have good coach(s)-will teach you proper ways to work out...\nYou'll be more active/healthy=keeping you fit well into college...\nWill help keep you away from the everyday boredom/trouble a teen goes through these days
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I love the game because no matter where I am I can find a pick up game or someone to play some one on one with.  Also it is pretty easy for someone to learn how to play.  It is great for cardio, works on your hand eye coordination, and it's just fun.\n\nI love to watch basketball to see guys in the NBA do things I can only dream of doing.  It is a game of skill, and often has much more style then other sports.\n\nIt truley is a GREAT game!
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Your personal ability to get around the court.
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The key to success in basketball is stamina.  Even if you can't shoot you need to be able to run up and down the court for 45 minutes.