Alexis asked:


I am planning on joining my school’s basketball team this fall; I’ve always been told that I have pretty good skills, but I know that I’m not good enough to play on the team because they are all very competitive and experienced. So what can I do to improve my basketball skills? Thank you!

Chaz

6 Responses to “How can I develop good basketball skills?”

1. T Bagger on December 7th, 2009 6:56 am

   If you are white learn to shoot.

   If you are black this is a trick question.

2. Teresa on December 10th, 2009 2:38 am

   well i am also a girl trying to go on the high school basketball team and I did have previous experience(but it wasnt necessarily good) anyways if you have a hoop and a basketball then u should know what to do!! SHOOT!! DRIBBLE!! and SHOOT AGAIN!! invite some friends and play against them. Work on ur shot, and most importantly u have to be able to run. So run a mile or two a day to get in shape(unless u already are in shape). Also ive been practicing an hour a day just shooting in my driveway and i feel like ive gotten soo much better..and its increasing my confidence as a bball player.

   So basically i’m telling you to PRACTICE.
   Because practice makes PERFECT.

3. Black Mamba on December 11th, 2009 1:01 pm

   Practice a lot and keep trying to improve. You have to work hard. With time, you’ll make a lot of progress. Try doing drills.

   Watch a lot of NBA basketball because you’ll definitely get more knowledge about the game and a higher basketball IQ and everything. Observe the players closely and try to do what they do. You’ll also learn a lot of new moves from watching. Watching NBA basketball also helps you have better court instincts so you can think more quickly.

4. Rick on December 14th, 2009 3:36 pm

   practice, practice, practice..thats all i can say!

   we’re talking about practice, man. I mean, how silly is that? We’re talking about practice. I know I’m supposed to be there. I know I’m supposed to lead by example . . . I know it’s important . . . I honestly do. But we’re talking about practice, man. What are we talking about? Practice?”

5. fadi on December 14th, 2009 9:28 pm

   it depends on what position you wanna play.

6. Jennifer M on December 16th, 2009 5:55 pm

   i’m in the exact same situation as you!
   what you do is play basketball every day, and what you do every time is:
   - run while dribbling for about 4 laps non-stop
   - shoot from different angles
   - practice the lay up from both the right and left side
   - try get a partner and practice defending
   and you’re good to go!

   good luck!