I signed up to go to basketball camp and I have never played on a "real" team, what should I expect?
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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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I'll be frank with you: Don't bother unless you have a lot of scouts and college coaches hounding you right now. Most future pro players in any sport are usually spectacularly good at a young age. They show so much natural ability that even if they had an off-night, it would still carry them to a great game. If you find yourself singlehandedly blowing out basketball teams at the JV and Varsity level, there's a good chance you're going to the NBA. If you make basketball look easy, you're going to the NBA. If you're not painfully exceptional at your age, don't bother! Go study, learn a skill, it will pay off more than playing basketball all day trying to fulfill a stupid dream. I know people tell you not to give up your dream, blah blah blah, but come on. If you've ever coached young kids, you're well aware that there are rare exceptional talents that are born naturals, that learn fast.\n\nMoral of the story: Just play basketball for fun, and get your friends/teammates to do so too. Too many kids spoil a fun game because of the potential to make money in the NBA. My friends had such bad attitudes about basketball, and it ended up so that none of them even played community college ball. Unless the local newspaper is going gaga over you, don't even begin to get dreams of the NBA. Hard facts, have fun man...\n\nMight I suggest investing more time into football, baseball or maybe even soccer if you're not going to be tall? Basketball is a very size-discriminatory sport!
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sure there is more attention to you, as people must think a freshman making a varsity team is really good. however, the coaches know what you've got, and they wouldnt have put u on the team just to make u feel bad. They know you will contribute to the team. just do what you always do; furthermore, as much attention may be drawn to you, people know that you're only a freshman. dont worry about what other people think. play ur game
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after playing division I basketball, u prolly won't get drafted by an NBA team\nafter college, ur best bet is to play in the NBA devlopmental league or the euro leagues\nfrom there, u can very well make it as a professional\nremember ben wallace went undrafted as well
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I would think either the teams really are even and you should consider bringing a friend to even them up or maybe they just don't want you to play. You should be able to tell by body language or how you're being treated by the person you're asking. If they seem concerned about helping you get in the game, they want you to play; if not, find something else to do.
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I went to ABCD camp, that good, also Nike basketball camp, Hoop Mountain Central and 5 star are all good. nba players were in at when they were younger
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Try this link it is for basketball camps in NYC\n\nhttp://www.summeroncampus.com/main/ProgramDetail.asp?ID=909
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Hey man, we like brothers. I am not exactly skinny, I'm about 170-180lbs. I was on my school's rec. basketball team. I didn't miss one practice. It was fun. I would join and see how it's like. It doesn't matter how much you weigh. Look at Robert Traylor. He was a big man and he played in the NBA for the Cavs. He's a free agent now, but it doesn't matter. He still played the game, and he was successful. If you love the game, then have fun playing it. I'm 13 and in middle school and next year, I'll be going to my high school, and I plan on joining the Fottball team, the basketball team, and the baseball team. I even plan on joining the track team for shotput and discus. All because I love playing sports. I'm a very competitive person. So, join you're basketball team, and DON'T QUIT IT IF YOU JOIN. If you quit, you'll be picked on for quitting and wasting the team's time. So if you feel that you can do it, than join and do it. Best wishes man! PEACE!
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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.
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I love the game of basketball beyond what most people do.  I follow high school, college, and pro.  I played two years of Junior College basketball, and I've coached.  From the time I turned 14 til the day I turned 18 I played 8 hours a day during the summers.  Currently I am 8 autographs shy of having the Top 50 of All-Time.  My favorite autograph is a 16x20 of Larry Bird and Julius Erving-"Dr. J".  Other than God, family, and friends-basketball is my love.  If you love to play, I hope you put in the time to become the best you can be.  I
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First of all...congrats on trying out for the team! That's great that you're willing to try something new.\n1) you have to dribble the ball when walking (bounce the ball) if you take more than to steps without dribbling then its a travel\n2) get the round thing through the round thing! \n3) there are 2 hoops. one is for your team and the other hoop is for the other team. make sure you know which direction you're going.\n4) you can't stop dribbling and then start dribbling again...its called a double dribble\n5) There are five people from your team on the court at a time. ask your coach what the different positions are that he would want you to play.\n6) Each shot is worth 2 points, unless it's outside the three point line which means its worth three points. Free-throws are worth 1 point.\n7) there are four quarters in a game. The different times of them vary a little.\n\nThere are a lot more rules, but it would take me a long time to explain all of them. I hope you make your team. Remember, coaches like it when you show them that you work hard and do what they tell you to. Just work hard and have fun!! DON'T GIVE UP!!!!
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Things needed for a basketball competition:\n\nEither gym space or outdoor court space\nball\nteams\nsomething (like pinnies) to distinguish the teams or players\nreferees\ncompetition rules\nprizes awarded?\nage groups?\nan attitude of fun and team spirit helps too\n\nThese are the things that initially come to mind. Would need further details to answer more thoroughly. (Is the competition "games" or various drills ie, foul-shooting, layups, etc.)\n\nHave fun and good luck!
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Hey Malu,\nContact the coaches at the schools you are interested in going to and someone there will tell you what you need to do. Usually they want a highlights tape and one game tape. If they are impressed with what they see they will send a scout out to you or you will be asked to try out at the school. If that doesn't work out you can always try to walk on... this means you try out for the team and if you make it you won't be on scholarship your first year but possibly starting your sophomore year.
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I think you guys should have lunch or hang out together in a team building activity outside softball.  I am serious..this will help build morale.  Maybe, hang out at a bar or watch an inspirational movie...like the a baseball movie..The Rookie or Bad News Bears. Also, set up a practice and work on your weaknesses.  I totally understand what you mean..except I was in a basketball team.  It is important to have fun...but when the losses pile up..its tough!  You just have to play your best and your teammates have to trust each other.  Good luck.
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Never in a regular season game
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Scouts come and watch games and stuff. If you're talented they'll offer a scholarship. When you get to highschool try out for the team all years and such. That's really the only way.
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One suggestion is, If you don't want to be on the team, you could do badly in try-outs and not make it. \nIs it that you just don't like basketball, or you don't like sports at all? Maybe if you played another sport, they would be ok with it. Or, join another activity and get involved. Your parents just may want you to find a hobby, and they may think that basketball is the best one for you. If you can show them that you are dedicated to another activity/sport, I'm sure they will understand. Good luck!