how to get skillz in basketball, want to be the best?
968363
play as much as possible...try to play with people who are better than you so that you will always have a challenge and continue to improve...meanwhile try looking for some basketball camps for the summer and go there, you can also buy a dvd called "Better Basketball" it helps trust me...so do these things and you WILL be the best
1059772
"Just remember that the best player is not the most skilled but one who makes the rest of the team better."\n\n\n\nSo basically teach the other players, trust them and let them make the plays. For example Steve Nash is the MVP but I think everyone will agree with me when I say that he is not the most skilled player in the NBA, I have yet to see him dunk, but hes the MVP mainly because he has the most ASSISTS with a high percentage from the field and puts up high numbers every game (not as high as Kobe, Lebron or Iverson). So basically teach the other players to make them better (and you may learn something as well), trust them and let them make the plays.\n\n\n\nIf you notice the Lakers are trying to make Kobe follow that quote. I think that most people see him as a ball hog and his coach is trying to change that. They made him sit out during one of the playoff games and it was to make him trust his team, let them make the plays and let Kobe see that his team is better than he thinks (he didn't sit out the entire game but he didn't get descent play time). They can't make him help the other players though, that's up to him. All you have to do is make the other players around you better that's when you become a better team and a better player yourself.
793105
Lots of things. Jump training, speed training, ball handling, and shooting. Run laps, Air Alert (you can find it online), dribble in your free time, and shoot hoops also.
639218
I think you should learn how to get your teammates involved. I know making buzzer beaters and shooting three pointers out of now where are cool but If you wanna win a title and get your name out there you need to learn on how to get your team to make more points and score ALOT. Maybe even more than you. Be there for your team but more importantly let your team be there for you.
432834
If you do not possess skill, concentrate on improving the accuracy of your pass, increase your fitness, play as a back, how to cut the ball without committing a foul, ho to shoot from all angels and positions. some skills you could gain by persistence and good training.
753049
good question, I was wondering that a while back and found this great site with hundred's of drills for every aspect of the game u can imagine.\n\nhttp://www.degerstrom.com/basketball/drills/\n\ngl Hope you become the next steve nash ;)
249654
depends how good you are  i would have enjoyed giving you a precise and complete answer had you given a bit more information as to your level of play now.\nbeing good at basketball is the same as being good at anything else: you work at it, you practice, you observe carefully those who do it better, you enjoy yourself when you play, you react when its time to react, you think when its time to think, etc.\nthe ball should be part of your hand...and you should be part of your team
2485
dont know how eh? you need Jesus, no but really get help!\n\n\n\ntips: \n1. dont run with the ball\n2. dont shoot like a retard\n3.develope your skills before trying to be great\n4. if you dont know how to play before you can drive....dont play\n5. really try\n6. put in effort\n7. practice\n8. play as a team player!
91846
Make sure you have the proper, comfortable stance and balance.\nSee the rim.\nExtend your wrist backwards.\nThe basketball should rest on your fingerpads.\nTry to keep your elbow in and under the ball\nUse your legs... the longer the shot, the more you use your legs.\nRaise the ball smoothly and in one, fluid motion.\nFinish high with your arm to get good "arc" on the shot.\nFlop your wrist with a constant, relaxed follow through to get that backspin for a "shooter´s touch".
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!
1050065
work hard always move at full speed never give up. stay in front of your man on defense keep your eye on his midsection instead of his head stay on the balls of your feet when on defense. always have your hands out on defense. when pushing the ball up court always have your head up. Dont dribble so much and make strong passes shoot when your open dont wait. Be aware on the court look for mismatches smaller guy defending bigger guy or slower guy gaurding faster guy. If a guy is shooting good that day try to give him the ball until he starts missing then start driving to the hoop.
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!
370191
Depending on the age of the kids, it varies. Because they're kids, I would start with a fun shooting drill. Perhaps "Miami" - Set up a shooting line and a rebounding line. Have the shooting line move from layups to the baseline to the wing tho the elbow.\nBall handling - Get a partner, dribble from baseline to baseline and back, pass ball to partner. Go through right, left, safety dribble (with offhand protecting the ball), and depending on age some hesitations and crossovers.\nPassing - Just get across from a partner and do chest and bounce passes.\nWork on defensive slides. Zig Zag pattenrn\nPositional instruction - Big men( layup drills, Mikan, teach them drop steps, power dribbles, pump fakes, going up with the ball, Do one-on-one post up)\nGuards - More shooting, one-on-one,\nOffense - Teach your plays \nHalf-court, run an offense against a defense. Controlled, possibly Make it - take it, or rotate every five possessions.\nAs season progesses, scrimmage more.(Always under control)\nBe Creative, be observant.  Does your team need to improve rebounding? Teach Box-out technique and make a drill. Offer incentives for defense not to allow any offensive boards.(like less conditioning).\nHave fun
492767
The best way of practicing before a game is to shoot around and do calf raises to make you faster and jump higher. All so do lay ups and practice your 3 pointers and jump shots
365322
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
502448
http://www.guidetocoachingbasketball.com/\n\nstart here.  click the links and learn what you can about skills, drills and strategies.\n\nPractice playing.  If you cant get in a game, practice by yourself: shooting and dribbling and passing against a brick wall.\n\nif you have the money, order a fundamentals dvd.  make sure the coach who produces the video is a good college or pro coach or former player.\n\nmost importantly, the NBA playoffs are gong on now.  WATCH the game as the pros play it.  and listen to the commentary.  basketball is 50% physical and skilled and 50% mental.  and any real player will tell you the same.\n\nGood luck.
367475
work hard on shooting,dribbling,passing the ball, working out,and being a good team player!!