Any tips on playing shooting guard in basketball?
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By me being a shooting guard, tht's easy. You don't have to be the best shooter on the floor to be a star. It would help, but that's all of it. Just work hard on ball handling, speed, and watching the court. \nWalk around with a basketball EVERYWHERE you go; just dribbling, crossing, all kinds of stuff. \nAnd, with your speed, just do Suicides, timing your runs, and do leg exercises. It only doesn't help your speed, it helps your jump. So, you won't just have to play the top, you can get down with the big guys and grab rebounds. \nWith watching the court, you just have to click with your teammates and know how their game is on the court. You have to know exactly how they come cross the court, how they like their passes made to them, and KEEP EYE CONTACT!!!!! Most important! No matter what, you have to have eye contact on your teammate so that the passes are on point. Also, to watch for players running for the ball, what I do is look my opponent DIRECTLY in the eye, if I see one of my players starting to make a cut, look at them and hit them with the assist.\nBasically, that's all the tips I can give you on that. If you need anything else, hit me up snoopdapimp06@yahoo.com
1094911
Make sure your shooting hand is over your elbow.  Here is a good drill.  Assuming your are right handed, stand on a straight line with your right toe lined up on the line.  Act like your shooting and shoot the ball in the air.  It should land on the line, meaning your shot is straight
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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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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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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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get a basketball, go to a basketball, then practice dribbling from one end to the other, then practice shooting.  You should not shoot with both hands.  If you are a right handed, you would use ur right hand for power and your left hand to guide the ball. and vice verca if you are left handed.  Then to better catch the ball, u need a 2nd person to help u with that.
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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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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
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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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Good. Finally. Another short basketball player like me. I'm only 5 foot. What you need to do is get your legs and arms working at the same time. Also, with your hand starting over your shoulder, try and get your follow through looking straight at the hoop. Just try the motion continuously, then use a basketball. Also, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE taking 3-pointers and then half-court shots.
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When shooting, \nplace your non-kicking foot next to the ball, then follow through and land ON YOUR KICKING FOOT. \nSounds stupid; hard to do. \nI broke a 50lb. planter doing this and I'm 5'4" and 95 pounds. That should tell you how powerful this kick is. It gives you less aim, but MUCH MORE POWER. Practice for about an hour, and you should have it down. \nBest wishes and good luck with your game.
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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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I would say try to move around on offense, and try to get open where you know you can make a shot. If you don't have a nice touch or are not a 3 point shooter, obviously it does you no good to get open there. However, if you get open within your range, how could they not pass to you? Also, make smart choices. If you teammate has a better look give him the ball. Always look for who has the best shot or the weakest defensive matchup against them.
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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
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The best thing to do is improve your ball-handling skills. Once you have confidence in your dribble you'll be better able to scan the floor while on a fastbreak. Things tend to slow down for you when you're not nervous about losing control of the ball. Keep in mind, also, that you don't have to run full speed. Run fast enough to remain in control. Try also to work on a fake move. One of my favorites is the fake-pass layup. If you can master this move you will have great success with fastbreaks. \n\nIf your problem is more related to the actual layup, remember to take your time and practice adjusting the ball when you pick up your dribble. This will throw the defender off and give them less of an opportunity to block your shot. If you fully extend yourself, and the defender comes over your back, be prepared to call a foul.
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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!
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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.