I play Lacrosse and was wondering what i could do to increase the speed of my shot?
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you can improve your ball speed by practicing with a more heavier ball also by doing repetitions with wait on your arms
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You need to run is all. Use a running resource, like Runner's World. They have training plans for all sorts of goals. The one you probably need for lacrosse is the 5K training plan to get a nice base of endurance. \n\nCheck this out:\nhttp://www.runnersworld.com/category/1,5034,s6-51-184-0-0,00.html\n\nAfter you get a nice base of endurance, throw in some Fartlek runs:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fartlek\n\nThese fartlek runs can make you faster. What makes you faster is activating/strengthening your fast twitch muscle fibers. Another really good way to make you faster: try runnning up hills as fast as you can, then WALK back down. Repeat 5-10 times. \n\nDo some plyometric exercises.\n\nAs for upper body strength, try the following exercises: pull ups (overhand grip), situps, push ups, etc. Try some dips and some bicep curls. Try some forearm curls.\n\nAlso for forearm strength, this is what I did: I took a broom by the bottom of the handle (opposite from the brush) and lifted it with my wrist. \n\nArm strength will help with checking and shots, also.
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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.
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go to brianenos.com and go to the forums and do a search. You will find all sorts of programs to improve your shooting. I really recommend buying a timer with as many fancy functions as possible and then use it.
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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.
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Assuming your talking about Basketball...\nLay on your back and "shoot" the basketball up in the air with little or no bend of your arm. Try to make the shot as straight as possible and have the ball land back in your hands without moving. I did this when I was playing B-ball back in High School. Did the trick with strengthening my wrist as well as control.
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Do uphill biking exercises, this will improve not only your jumping ability but also your quick step acceleration.  By attacking uphill on my bike, I was able to jump about 6" higher and my speed was mostly unmatched on most courts I've walked on to.  You want to do 1-2 hour uphill biking for about 3 or 4 times a week.  You'll definitely see an improvement in your ups.  \n\nA side note: To dunk a ball, you've also got to be able to get a good grip the ball.  Its much harder to dunk if you can't palm the ball.  Dunking takes a lot of energy, I find that layups are just as effective even though it isn't as flashy, but you'll stay in the game for much longer.
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Endurance exercise can help improve both speed and strength. Do each of the follow for minute and march in place for a minute keeping the knees lifted inbetween each move.\n\nPretend Jump Shot - lead with the left foot first and then the next minute lead with the right\n\nShuffle back and forth three steps to each side and stay low like you are almost squatting\n\nQuick Feet - the legs wide run in place as fast as you can while staying lower in a squat-like position\n\nJump Rope\n\nLateral Leaps - pick up the right leg leap to the right and then back to the left\n\nTire Jumps - leading with the right foot step forward like you are stepping into a tire and then bring the left foot forward, right foot back and left foot back. be sure to really pick up the feet (remember up over the tire) and pick up the pace to a run and than switch the next minute so your left foot is leading
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overall: after every game, ask your coach bout your mistakes and how you can improve. shooting: you have to do a lot to improve..oh, ask your coach/friends on how to bend your hand too.(different people, different positions so try all of them then use the one that you think is best!)  talking to your coach: write what you want to say somewhere that you can see, then give it to her or read it out.\ni hope it helps!!
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The first guy who answered was retarded. If you want to get better you must\nA.)Practice your jump shot. Copy Jordan's. You must be able to jump in the air then shoot. That will enable you to do more difficult things like turn arounds, and fade aways.\nB.)Practice your ball handling. It may not always be fun, but unless you are 6 foot 8 you will need superior ball handling skills. You need a crossover and to be able to dribble with both hands.\nC.)Your inside game. The left handed lay-up will give you an edge because you will be able to go left or right. Work on hook shots, and floaters as well. \nD.)You must play people better than you and be willing to get your butt spanked for a while before you will learn little tricks they do and eventually surpass them through practice and hard work.\nE.)You must be in great cardio shape. Which means running a lot. Sprinting makes you faster.\n\n*Here's a little trick. Notice which foot your defender has closest to you and drive in that direction. They have less time to adjust that way. It's less effective to drive the other way unless you're gonna pull up and fade away, or your defender is slower than you.
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lots of practice, depending on age you can also get into a weight training program to increase strength. If you can hit the ball the extra strength should be able to amplify anything you do. If I recall you step, turn your hips, swing with upper body. You can try to really over exaggerate those motions.
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Bulk up a little if you want to be a power forward.  Also work on your quickness and jumping ability.  You are going to have to work harder to jump higher since you are at a disadvantage in height.  The extra mass (muscle of course) will help you to box out the taller players.  \n\nGood luck.  Work hard.
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Just improve your dribbling skills and your jump shooting because they will be your great weapons when you play basketball. Dribbling so that you can slash to the basket with your speed and blow by the defenders since you are small. Shooting is another way to score if you don't have an opportunity to drive to the basket. Just watch Earl Boykins play and you will realize the same thing dude.
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the only way to get a better jump shot is to shoot them constantly for hours.  Remember to snap your wrist, point your arm high into the air for a better arc, and just practice!
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Increasing your speed is one of the most athletic challenges the human body can endure. Try running in a pool for awhile. After that gets too easy, put weights on your ankles and run around the pool again, worked for Michael Jordan.
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I would search online for a New board for your specific gun. It will increase your speed by a good amount.
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really depends on your skill level, and your understnading of different techniques.\n\nfirstly, do you have a personal coach< if yes, ask them to show you how to make an angle adjustment.\n\nIf your ball is going light (outside the pocket) you need to move outside on the approach, conversly, if you ball is going heavy or crossing (inside the pocket) you need to move your approach position inside towards the higher number boards.\n\nanother thing you could try is extending the point on the lane where your ball lands, if you normally place your ball at approx six feet down the lane, try to extend that further out to about 10 feet, this will shorten the lane and increase the break point of the ball down the lane.\n\nYou could also try not lifting with the fingers as much, or not putting as many revs on the ball.\n\nDropping the wrist down a touch will also reduce the amount of hook and rotation on a delivery.\n\nhope this help