how can i get better in basketball?
830471
PRACTICE!!!\nThat's the ONLY way your gonna get better.
185905
I say you go to some bball camps and do some workouts over the summer. Play some pick up games and anything that will improve your basketball ability.
634389
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.
67949
what do you mean? you are not good enough so you would like to get better for next year?\nif so, you should start by getting in really good shape. coaches always like players who are in good shape. then work on your fundamentals like passing, dribbling and DEFENSE. definately defense.  after you master that, then you can work on shooting.  most coaches would choose a defensive player over an offensive player any day
865544
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.
612743
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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First Practice for 4 Hours each day.\nThen Follow my routine.\nABout 8 feet away from the rim try to make ten in a row then when you accoplish that do five in a row freethrows\nand then 3 in a row Three Pointers (Nba) and then 20 in a row layups
740796
make sure you got the basics down like dribbling, shooting, and defense. if you got the fundementals, than you can own anyone who comes down the block
1112667
Before you shoot from a few feet away, try shooting under the basket and hitting it off the backboard. Make atleast ten shots in a row(if you miss one, start over) and move a little farther(like a step or something) and try not using the backboard if you are not comfortable with the distance. Repeat this and you will see improvement in your shot and control of the ball.\n\nGreat Luck to You.
650095
shoot the ball 1000 times every day, work on your passing.  also you got to be smart, if your a shooting guard your probably smaller than most other players so you have to make up for your size by shooting and being smarter than the other players.
576880
first, strive to be ambidextrous (ability to dribble with both hands). then learn the Spin Move, Pivoting, Thru The Legs, Windmill, Butterfly, Spider, Etc. Basics are all the same. Juz Pass the ball more often & avoid too much body contact with opponents. we're not professionals anyway. Let the Centre or Forwards do the scoring job.
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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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well most of the nab's best shooters spend hours shooting so spend around like 2 hours just shooting. Throw the ball off the backboard and try rebounding it. also practice layups like around for 30 min layups are so easy but people tend to missem\nTRY this link it has drills and many great ways to practice and has videos to show you how to do them\nhttp://www.coachesclipboard.net/VideoClips.html\n\nalso try this link it has everything from teaching you how to jump higher to shooting\nhttp://insidehoops.com/gym/
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...
814263
You want simple drills such as dribbling around cones, practicing shooting with your left foot in your spare time, one on ones with your mates, and you need to do some continuous and circuit training to get your general fitness up...as for controlling the ball at high speeds try some fartlek training...this is running at different speeds over different terrain!
940657
Well get a rope ladder and lay it on the ground, then go down the ladder stepping in and out of the holes. do this up and down 5 times, 3 sets. Lunges will help ur power to the rim and in itself will surprise defenders. dribbling, just dribble around ur block and do one arm dribbling drills like going around each leg with one arm for 5 minutes a piece. these alone should greatly improve ur foot work and agility. shooting, shoot free throws after ur tired, this will better prepare u for free throws during a game. goodluck!
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1. shoot 500 jumpshots everyday.\n2. Do drills for the position you play.\n3. develop a signature move.\n4. develop good mechanics.\n5. Do not practice alone; get someone to gaurd you.\n6. be dedicated.