Does anybody have tips for shotput or discuss?
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Kay, for shotput, if you don't have much upper body strength that won't help.  Try to condition. Some people may say "oh, throwers can be fat, 'cause they don't have to run", but don't buy that.  The real winners in throwing are the ones who are athletic and keep themselves in good shape.\n\nFocus on technique, there are websites out there that might help if you search.  Also, if you're on a team ask your coach.\n\nKeeping the shot close to your neck, exploding forward, and not trying to actually "throw" the shot but to "put" or "push" it forward (but at a good angle to achieve lift) might help.\n\nIf you've mastered the basic standing throw, then try different techniques.  Some people like "gliding" (look it up on wikipedia under shotput if you're not sure what that is), but there are other things you can try as well.\n\nDiscus:\nFollow through with your arm, and stay low until you release.  Keep the disc flat.  If you're at the point where you can do a South African (a half spin) then work on your footwork and form, not just throwing it.  Once again, technique will help.  \n\nIn general, in throwing. the more force you get behind your throw the better, but you have to direct it the right way as well, which is where learning the form helps.\n\nDISCLAIMER:  I am not an expert or even a very good source.  Ask former or current athletes, coaches, or consult the Web for better tips.  Good luck.
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If you have a coach with you, tell him to look at your form and see if he notices if you are doing anything wrong. Everybody will go through slumps every once in a while. to get out of it, just keep shooting and shooting and soon enough you will start to make shots again. the main thing is try not to worry about it, because if you think too much, you are more likely to do something wrong.
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Personally, I had the same problem. What worked for me was first getting real comfortbale dribbling, beause if you're going for a left handed lay-up you have to dribble, in most cases, with your left hand. Then practice just that. Doing running lay-ups like you would during a game. Start out with warm-up lay-ups until you get comfortable then go faster. It took me about a month to get consistant with it, so i'd say about a month. you'll do fine. Goodluck!
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There really is no "effective shot". Too many factors involved. I could have a super fast slapshot and it could get blocked before reaching the net. I mean people are saying wrister, slapshot, snapshot... but what about a redirection? Talk about what a goalie has less a chance of reacting too. If you want to be silly about it a shot at an open goal is the most effective!
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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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The best way to get better at a sport is practice!  Find your weeknesses and work on them till they get better. So lets say you aren't that great at dribbling...What you have to do is set up a set of cones in a row and/or curving around (to represent players) and dribble around the outsides of the cones while keeping control of the ball.  If you have shooting problems, just keep shooting for a few hours and you'll get it.  I suggest for a shooting problem to start off trying to make 5 shots in a row without missing.  If you miss you should start back at 0 and work up to 5 again.  Do this with lay-ups and once you master those, move on to free throws.  then back 2 steps, then back another 2 steps.  Keep doing that untill you reach 2 steps past the (invisible three point line) if you are on your driveway or just past the regular three point line.
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F#kc that, don't relax, you need to focus, right now you are choking, when you shoot layups you need to go up like no one is around you and just focus on getting the ball on the glass. You need to play with confidence and under control....You will be fine.
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Set up shots, and other situations that may require some skill to do.
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http://www.guidetocoachingbasketball.com/pst%20ply%20wrkt.htm\n\nhttp://www.betterbasketball.com/basketball-post-video/\n\nhttp://www.hoopskills.com/postplay.html
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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.
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you have to wait until next session begins--!!!  arrogant and annoying pool players????--i,ve never met any like that!!!!!--try a bca team--you,ll get home earlier too---apa matches take way too long---have fun!!!---------ooooops i forgot to mark my pocket!!!!
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say hello to my little friend, 'pressure'.\n\nMissing wide open shots, poor coaching decisions...
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driving on a fast break its best to pick up and get the goalie up then shoot when they fall. if you've got heavy d from behind a quick screw or t shot is perfect. but experiment with what feels best for you. i know a few people that cant make a traditional wet shot to save their life, but have created their own versions that work well for them.
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ok thats a really nice starter gun now for you tips. \n\n\n1st. i would suggest walking the field. learn your surroundings\n2nd. dont be afraid to move up aggresivness is very important\n3rd. use angles. at some angles you can move without the other team seeing you\n4th. just practice. practice makes perfect.\nI would also suggest going to pbnation.com and pbreview.com. the forums have lots of helpful stuff
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How you practice is the Key.  Make sure you can keep you mind on what your doing.  Line up at the targets don't just hit balls.\n\nA good practice session can be an hour\n20 minutes range\n20 minutes putting\n20 minutes chipping
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Each player is allowed 1 time-out lasting up to 1 minute long per match. This can be done after 1 point if desired, but that would seem a waste! \n\nThe 4 basic shots are forehand drive, backhand drive, porehand push and backhand push. Drives are usually top-spin shots while pushes impart backspin (underspin)
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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.