Help me with basketball - Page 2

coolking49 · Jun 30th, 2010, 11:22:29 AM

Amazingly, i am in the same situation, yet I am still starting on my school team. I live in a gated community, and they wont let me put up a hoop, and they dont have one at the clubhouse.

If you have a hoop in school (like I do), every time you have an opportunity, shoot some hoops. Dribbling is extremely important, so practice that at home. Also, run. Alot. Stamina is key to playing well.

Also, if you have practice, dont slack off. Work your hardest, even if others dont.

Lastly, your playing style will change. If you shoot alot, that will change. be a passer, or a post up player. If you dribble well penetrate the lane then dish it out or lay it up. I find having two threats is vital to being a good player, other wise you must dominate your defender at one thing to win.

Goodluck

Metalheadz · Jul 8th, 2010, 9:15:36 AM

What I do is that I take my basketball, lie on the floor, and shoot at the ceiling. Working on dribbling oughta be easier, since you can do it almost anywhere. Practice outside or in your garage is one of my favorite places. Do you have a hoop at school? You could probably stay after and practice alone there.

As for finding someone to play with you, instead of 1-on-1, you can have little contests involving dribbling and ball handling. Seeing who dribbles fancier is one kind of practice. :P

Have fun!

jwoozie · Jul 11th, 2010, 1:57:16 AM

The drill Lakers was referring to is called the Mikan Drill.
And here's something most people overlook when they're shooting around: use this time as an opportunity to enhance your ball handling skills.
Let's say you're working on your 3 point jumper, every time you shoot and chase down your rebound, work on a different dribble move as you get back to the line. Also, spin the ball to yourself at different angles to work on a quick release and proper footwork.

Jun 30th, 2010, 11:22:29 AM	#26
coolking49 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,700 India	Amazingly, i am in the same situation, yet I am still starting on my school team. I live in a gated community, and they wont let me put up a hoop, and they dont have one at the clubhouse. If you have a hoop in school (like I do), every time you have an opportunity, shoot some hoops. Dribbling is extremely important, so practice that at home. Also, run. Alot. Stamina is key to playing well. Also, if you have practice, dont slack off. Work your hardest, even if others dont. Lastly, your playing style will change. If you shoot alot, that will change. be a passer, or a post up player. If you dribble well penetrate the lane then dish it out or lay it up. I find having two threats is vital to being a good player, other wise you must dominate your defender at one thing to win. Goodluck __________________ 1985, before the Iowa-Michigan game, Coach Fry sent a guard out to long snap during pregame punting warmups just to mess with Schembechler, then turned his back while the guard wildly snapped the ball over the punter's head, off the turf, and into the second row. Schembechler, watching the display, asked Fry, "You're not going to let that guy long snap today, are you?" Fry responded, "Coach Schembechler, I don't plan on punting." Go Hawkeyes

Jul 8th, 2010, 9:15:36 AM	#27
Metalheadz Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9	What I do is that I take my basketball, lie on the floor, and shoot at the ceiling. Working on dribbling oughta be easier, since you can do it almost anywhere. Practice outside or in your garage is one of my favorite places. Do you have a hoop at school? You could probably stay after and practice alone there. As for finding someone to play with you, instead of 1-on-1, you can have little contests involving dribbling and ball handling. Seeing who dribbles fancier is one kind of practice. :P Have fun!

Jul 11th, 2010, 1:57:16 AM	#28
jwoozie Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 401 Merced	The drill Lakers was referring to is called the Mikan Drill. And here's something most people overlook when they're shooting around: use this time as an opportunity to enhance your ball handling skills. Let's say you're working on your 3 point jumper, every time you shoot and chase down your rebound, work on a different dribble move as you get back to the line. Also, spin the ball to yourself at different angles to work on a quick release and proper footwork.