Why I'm so good in basketball?
405231
well wat the hell shud i know!  u only know better!
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.
1124303
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.
49974
The best way I know of is to alway's rember not to lookaway from the rimb or the hoopthat is. While you are shooting the ball focus on the hoop itself & not your rist because, when you are concentrating on your shot, your wrist will automatically lock in on your target. You already know how to shoot the ball,so your mind should really be fixed on the rim, not anything else should you be fixed on but that rim.Alway's rember thatyou should be  really enjoying this sport because it's one of the most fairest games ever invented. Everyone that play's Basketball realizes that everybody gets a chance at makeing a shot & that's what makes  it so great. So get back to that court & just enjoy what you are doing.
60783
you cannot learn basketball in a short period of time. to beable to just play street ball just play. the only way you can progress is by playing. you need to deff working on shooting. you dont need to be the best of anything, as long as you are alright at everything. you  may practice with many people instead of just one to begin with. working with others will make you learn the game better. learn to see the court, pass, shoot, play def., and pretty much everything. remember playing is the only way to learn...
486017
First key to becoming a good shooter is confidence you have to know you can make the shot or you never will. Second is patience your going to have the patience to keep trying even when it doesn't look like your getting any better. Then you have to have strength to keep going through the good times and the bad and then last is Practicing all the time every time. You have to be willing to practice as long as neccesary you have two want it more than anybody else. You have to shoot hundreds of times a day then everything will fall into place. Just remeber every day you aren't practicing somebody is and there getting better are you so if you two were to meet one day and both wanted the same position who would win???????? By the way you may be wondering why practice is last behind all of those other thing. Well if you don't have endurance how long are you going to keep practicing, if you don't have patience how many misses before you quit, and if you don't have strenght how many people are going to stop you?????????Worry about your foundation because it holds the rest !!!!! A basketball players foundation is his mind so hows your foundation???????
625678
When you do your shoot around try to feel the shot instead of aiming at the basket all the time. You need to establish the right rhythm so when it comes to the games it wont matter if there is a defender in your face or not. Rhythm is the key to shooting.
1077774
A lot of people think that they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.However,for whatever reason,they are either playing overseas or are sent to the NBA Developmental League.Jumpshots and dunks are good,but people skills are also required to make it in the National Basketball Association.
928360
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!
1013981
I'm 17 I just started playing when i was 14 and I'm already pretty good. I'm addicted to basketball that's why I'm better already than some of my friends who have liked far longer than me (not that i'm bragging). I can't dunk though hehe i'm only 5'7 and I don't really get to work out my legs regularly because I have to study.
561160
the good ones are thos who excel at something: i.e. dunks, handles, defense; but the really great ones are the multi-faceted streetball players: so make sure you can get to the hole whenever you want (speed) to and finish strong (power), at the same time have a decent jumper (stroke), and a decent one-on-one defense (lateral movement), to be really great.\nby the way, what position do you play anyway? if you play a guard, make sure you get the crowd in whatever signature move you do (make sure you have one), if you play center/pf make sure you have this intimidating aura to make players think twice about driving in the lane to you
970679
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.
585740
Sure.  And I think that if you are successful, that would make you even more of an overall success because of the height disadvantage.  Having to dribble around people who are heavier and just as fast as you while having to shoot over them has to be harder than a 7 foot freak who barely needs to jump to dunk.  All the more power to ya!
768175
I will not try to explain the mechanics of shooting the basketball here. However I will tell you to get a book on basketball fundamentals (overall) or just on shooting fundamentals.\nMy next tip would be to tape a NBA game featuring some of the best shooters and watch them at a slow speed to watch thier mechanics. Also work with a coach to learn these mechanics, maybe going so far as to taping yourself so you can compare.\nNext get a ball and shoot shoot shoot.\nGood luck.
727078
I bet you are probably the most over-hyped, over-rated, Least talented player ever on Yahoo Answers.  I have never seen you play but the one thing I know is that you're all talk.  You may talk big, but you have not proven one thing to me.  I have never even seen you make a shot, which brings up the question Are you even able to make a layup?  If not then you can't play ball.  \n\nI mean look at your question.  You made a whole lot of grammatical mistakes:\n\nCapialize all of the i's,\nspace in between 170 and cms,\nspace in between 43 and kgs,\nCapitalize the D in do,\nthe period after basketball should be a question mark,\nyou misspelled good,\nspace between comma and passing,\nand finally you did not end with a period.\n\nAll of these mistakes in your grammer leads me to believe that you did not put a lot of focus into asking the question.  How can I be sure that you have the same lack of focus on the court?  \n\nYou also have not proved to me that you are a team player.  From the question it sounds like it is all about you:\n"I am 170 cms"\n"do you think I can play..."\n"I have..."\n\nYou might just be a totally selfish player who only cares about himself.  \n\nOne more thing, You probably can't even do a 720 dunk.  I've seen a guy who wasn't even in the NBA and he could do a 720 dunk.  \n\nMY final advice:\n\nKid, you got a lot of growing up to do.
958421
The coaches are obviuosly going to look for talent but if you encourage people and have good spirit and play welll on the defense and offense youll be good\nalso make sure you dont get too slow, if someone is subbing in for you or the drill is done and its the next persons turn hustle off the court\nthe main thing is to show the coach that you hve what it takes to be on his team and that u will listen to him and gett better
136199
Why is this in basketball?