to be the greatist basketball player what do i gotta do?
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work hard on shooting,dribbling,passing the ball, working out,and being a good team player!!
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5 star basketball camp is the place for u. But, u really have 2 be at the top of ur game
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I dont know what is wrong with you. If you are physically and mentally fit to play the game, I dont see the reason why you're having such a big problem. Its all in your head. If you got game, you dont have to brag about it. Let your game do the talking. My Dad once said, you dont ask for respect, you earn it. By showing that you are a really great baller, respect will come. But not being a great offensive player, makes you a great player. You have to have all the necessary skills to play on a TEAM. Your problem was, you always get picked last? That's fine because they dont know you yet. So, show them that you belong by being a chamistry type of player. Look to pass before you shoot. Look to rebound before you run for a fastbreak and most of all, the most important thing in all of team sports, RUN RUN and RUN. Dont be lazy. If I'm wrong with my advice, I'll give you 50 points from me.
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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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focus on executing simple fundamentals - these are the only things you can consistently control in a game.  See yourself in the flow of the game starting from \n1. rebounding or stealing the ball to gain possession - anticipate and screen out. \n2. offense - ball handling, passing, shooting\n3. defense - moving your feet, seeing man and ball, communicate, anticipate, help and recover. \n\nthe cycle repeats over and over so see yourself doing it like an olympic skier sees the course before skiing down it.
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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 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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They need to play defense really good till they sweat their body offf. They need to pass the ball around team work" play as a team and win as CHAMPIONS. They need to get their shots out there. No matter what they will win .......horrraaayyyy\n\nLaker FAN FOR LIFE always will be #1
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what!  go!  Take some claritan and get on the court!  Be a team player!
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The number one way to become a better dribbler is to dribble. Like while you are at home doing nothing get your rock take it outside and just dribble, crossover around the back to the point where these things become second nature. Also work on keeping the ball low. If you watch the best ball handlers cross someone over, the ball is very lowwhen they cross it in front of someone. A good tip is to cross right by the persons foot, instinctivly they will try to reach but if you are low enough, and coming at the right angle they will just end up looking silly. Another tipp is dont be afraid to use your body. Keep it between the ball and the defnder. Either with them on your hip or if you are strong enough on your shoulder/arm. \nAnd as far as keeping in shape, that goes hand in hand with the number one way to get that handel tight, RUNS RUNS RUNS. Go play fullcourt for at least three or four hours wit until you are tired and then play two more hours just play yourself iinto basketball shape.
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Look if you really want to go pro then all you got to do is believe in yourself, and allways look to improve your game. Look at Kevin Garnett, do you know how hard he works during the offseason? he works his @$$ off because he wants to be better than what he already is.
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First of all, it's great that you're out there playing every day after school... you'll never get better by sitting at home playing NBA 2K6 or whatever the latest version is.\n\nThis might not be easy (but few things that are worthwhile ARE), but ask the coach to show you some drills you can practice to improve the weaker aspects of your game... \n\nBelieve me, it is in the coach's best interest to help you improve, since you'll eventually be playing for him (we hope!).\n\nIf you're an exceptional rebounder, that's great! There are way too many players out there who don't play a good all around game because shooting is THEIR only skill. And they're a dime-a-dozen. \n\nCoaches consider good rebounders to be worth their weight in GOLD!  Forget Dennis Rodman, ever hear of a guy named Bill Russell?\n\nIf shooting is the weakest part of your game, then practice your shooting...\n\nBut don't worry about practicing 20 foot shots... if you're going to be a center, you need to be a proficient offensive player around the basket. Ask the coach to show you the proper way to shoot turn around jump shots in the low post position. \n\nAlso, work on being able to shoot with EITHER hand. If you can shoot with either hand while you're in close to the basket, it'll be a HUGE advantage for you in game situations. This way, you'll be able to shoot no matter where you are in relation to the basket (sometimes, you'll find that the only way to get a shot off is by shooting with your "off" hand, especially under the basket, in traffic). This will also enable you to get a lot of shots off without having them blocked.\n\nBut as I said, don't worry about outside shots, you can practice those once you get proficient around the basket (and they'll come easier once you develop a bit of a touch).\nBut DO practice free throw shooting. If you become a good offensive player around the basket, you'll find yourself at the free throw line more than you think. Especially if you're a good offensive rebounder!\n\nAsk the JV coach to work out with you one time after school...he'll be able to tell what your strong and weak points are, and then give you some exercises to improve your weak points. \n\nThe earlier post was also correct about upper-body strength. You will NEED this big time as a center.... the coach can put you on a weight workout routine (probably every OTHER day, not every day), but make sure you stick to what he tells you, and don't cheat, because you'll (all together now, kids) ONLY BE HURTING YOURSELF .... very good, kids.\n\nAlso, DO run a lot... but rather than running a mile every day (not that there's anything wrong with that), work on sprints.  \n\nBasketball is not a marathon, it's a game of starting and stopping. And it's the starting and stopping that tends to wear you out, especially if you're a big guy. \n\nIn practice, basketball teams run what they call 'suicide' drills... in this drill, which is a running drill, the players line up along one of the end lines... they then do the following:\n\n1) run and touch the nearest foul line (or a spot on the floor even with the foul line, this way the players can be spread out more)\n\n2) Run back and touch the starting line (end line)\n\n3) Run and touch the mid-court line\n\n4) Run back and touch the starting line\n\n5) Run and touch the foul line at the other half of the court\n\n6) Run back to and touch the starting line\n\n7) Run to the far baseline on the other end of the court\n\n8) Run back and cross the starting line.\n\nIf you don't have an actual court available, you can do this in your yard, or in the street (make sure there's not too much traffic of course!).\n\nThe distances to these points are: 15 feet to the nearest foul line, 47 feet to the mid-court line, 79 feet to the foul line furthest from the starting line, and 94 feet to the other end line.  And if
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If you are taking longer shots toward the basket, then you will want to learn a jump shot. You jump then shoot the ball before you land. One hand holds the ball steady and the other pushes it toward the basket. You will also want your hand that pushes the ball to fall down giving the ball a rotation. \nIf you are taking higher percentage shots or shots closer to the basket, you will want to learn how to do post up moves. Plant your pivot foot (the foot you can't move) Depending on what foot you hold use the other foot to maneuver around your opponet and make a move for the basket. \n\nYou can also gain position on your guard by backing up toward the basket and then turn and shoot a quick jumpshot, or if you are close enough bank it off the glass for a layup.\n\nLayups are very important in basketball. You must be able to lay the ball on the glass so that it falls right into the basket. It is the highest percentage shot that can be done besides the dunk.\n\nWhen you pass the ball you want to either bounce it to a teammate or throw it. These throws need to be at least chest high. If you bounce it make sure that you aren't bouncing it from too far a distance.\n\nDribbling the ball is very important. You can't move down the court or anywhere on the court without dribbling the ball as you walk or run. If you pick up the ball after dribbling you can't start dribbling again. If you do it is called a double dribble and will result in a turnover to the other team. \n\nIf you catch a pass from someone you can move one foot and the other becomes the pivot. You can dribble anytime you want to even after using your pivot as long as you haven't dribbled yet.\n\nHave fun practicing! :) Watch the NCAA tourament and you will learn alot about ball handling and plays that can be run. Pick and Roll, Give and Go. All these things you should be able to watch and get a better understanding for. :)\n\nHope some of these things helped :)
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Depending on the height of your teammates, you'll probably play forward or center. And depending on your teams offense, you might not even have a center.\n\nYou should practice:\n1) Posting-up\n2) After you catch the ball posting-up, try dribbling backwards and turning and shooting with the ball over your head.\n3) Practice hook shots and bank shots with both hands.\n4) Watch your feet and make sure you don't travel, many big guys under the hoop travel.\n5) Defensively, just keep your man away from the basket. Being able to block shots, block out for rebounds is an obvious plus.
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First of all, you need the talent and the body. If you don't have that, you're almost screwed. Next comes the work ethic. If you have time, go practice dribble moves, shots (not just jump shots, but catch and shoot too), cuts, etc (all the fundamentals for basketball). If you don't have the time, find time. Then play against people who are better than you. Ask them for help too.
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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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You need to want it more than anyone...\n\nGet up and practice when everyone is sleeping...\n\nLift weights, run sprints, practice your free throws, focus mainly on your hamstrings and calves when you work out...\n\nPractice taking off for your leaps with your strong foot...\n\nIE explode to the hoop...Make your strongest step your last step, you will get it soon enough...I never thought I would, but it happens...\n\nPractice while you are young enough. Time flies, and then you can't play anymore...keep your head up, do your best. its worth it.