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how can I possibly get better in the game of basketball?
like what are some things I should practice on like routines.
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Hecht’s Answer
Hey Marvin, as a someone who has played basketball for a while here is what I can tell you.
First, get in the gym and be healthy. What separates D1 athletes from D3 athletes in basketball is how strong and physical the game is. Focus on workouts that will help you become more explosive, box jumps, squat light and go down slow then explode up are two good ones I have done to increase my vertical. Core strength is very important, don't forget to finish every workout with some ab workouts. Make sure you are stretching, what I do is before every workout I do some yoga, Childs pose and down dog into cobra. Then I get an exercise band and lay on the floor and stretch out my hamstring. Finally make sure you're eating healthy, if you put bad food in your body you are not going to be as sharp, quick, and you'll get tired super fast.
Secondly, find a trainer. If you can afford one invest, if not then go on YouTube and go to your court and practice drills you see on YouTube. Just playing pick up won't sharpen your skills like training will. The three most important skills to have are finishing layups through contact, a mid range pull up, and a Catch and shoot three. These are the most common shots in the game and if you practice and are able to master these skills, you'll take your game to the next level.
Third, your player IQ. How you read and play the game is just as important as your skills. Being able to understand how to move without the ball, how to facilitate, how to think ahead, cutting after you pass the ball, reading defense and knowing how to counter them are all very important parts of the game. Having a high player IQ is essential to taking your game to the next level.
Finally, confidence. No matter what you should always think every shot you have is going in. Never walk with your head down. If you miss, move on to the next shot. Don't let other people get in your head and mess with your confidence. Even if you don't think you're as good as the coipition, never let it show and play your game! Being confident lead to comfort on the court and playing comfortably if when everyone plays best.
First, get in the gym and be healthy. What separates D1 athletes from D3 athletes in basketball is how strong and physical the game is. Focus on workouts that will help you become more explosive, box jumps, squat light and go down slow then explode up are two good ones I have done to increase my vertical. Core strength is very important, don't forget to finish every workout with some ab workouts. Make sure you are stretching, what I do is before every workout I do some yoga, Childs pose and down dog into cobra. Then I get an exercise band and lay on the floor and stretch out my hamstring. Finally make sure you're eating healthy, if you put bad food in your body you are not going to be as sharp, quick, and you'll get tired super fast.
Secondly, find a trainer. If you can afford one invest, if not then go on YouTube and go to your court and practice drills you see on YouTube. Just playing pick up won't sharpen your skills like training will. The three most important skills to have are finishing layups through contact, a mid range pull up, and a Catch and shoot three. These are the most common shots in the game and if you practice and are able to master these skills, you'll take your game to the next level.
Third, your player IQ. How you read and play the game is just as important as your skills. Being able to understand how to move without the ball, how to facilitate, how to think ahead, cutting after you pass the ball, reading defense and knowing how to counter them are all very important parts of the game. Having a high player IQ is essential to taking your game to the next level.
Finally, confidence. No matter what you should always think every shot you have is going in. Never walk with your head down. If you miss, move on to the next shot. Don't let other people get in your head and mess with your confidence. Even if you don't think you're as good as the coipition, never let it show and play your game! Being confident lead to comfort on the court and playing comfortably if when everyone plays best.
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Paul’s Answer
Hi Marvin:
Coaches have always reminded me that you are an athlete first, and your sport specialty second.
Many individuals only concentrate on the fundamentals of their sport and do not focus on their total fitness.
So, get into the weight room, and build up your strength, run laps and sprints on a track to build stamina, and do stretching drills to work on flexibility.
Focus on developing the overall athlete, so you will have peak performances, when you play in a game of basketball.
Coaches have always reminded me that you are an athlete first, and your sport specialty second.
Many individuals only concentrate on the fundamentals of their sport and do not focus on their total fitness.
So, get into the weight room, and build up your strength, run laps and sprints on a track to build stamina, and do stretching drills to work on flexibility.
Focus on developing the overall athlete, so you will have peak performances, when you play in a game of basketball.
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WAYNE’s Answer
I used to play and I'm not expert, but look back at what some of the greats did. Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. First on the court to practice and last to leave. To become great at something, you have to give it your all.
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Joel’s Answer
Visualization drills and consistent practice. focus on skills more than the game. really focus on what you are good at and round out the areas of improvement. Cardiovascular Endurance and strength are key components. two times a week some stressful intervals. perhaps pyramids. 1 minutes on 1 minutes off....increase each by one minute to 6 minutes.
eat well, sleep well and relax... consistency will be your Ally!
eat well, sleep well and relax... consistency will be your Ally!
Paul Goetzinger MPA
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Paul’s Answer
One thing that John Wooden (former UCLA coach) stated that a person needs, in order to succeed in basketball and life is Conditioning, which is part of his Pyramid of Success.
This means being ready for the basketball season by preparing yourself physically and mentally.
This goes beyond basketball fundamentals, it means getting out on the local track and running laps, doing sprints and working on your speed, getting into the weight room and lifting weights to maintain your strength.
Dribbling, shooting, and other skills for basketball will be useless if you are not conditioned physically. If you tire quickly, then you may not be able to outrun or lose an opponent to get open for a jump shot, so you might be a great shooter, but what good is being a great shooter if you cannot get open? In contrast you might be able to get open for shots, but if your arms are not trained, or are not conditioned, and you are not able to shoot the ball effectively, then you will not be helping the team either.
So, being physically and mentally fit, and as well conditioned as a Decathlete, is something that I recommend for success in the game of basketball.
This means being ready for the basketball season by preparing yourself physically and mentally.
This goes beyond basketball fundamentals, it means getting out on the local track and running laps, doing sprints and working on your speed, getting into the weight room and lifting weights to maintain your strength.
Dribbling, shooting, and other skills for basketball will be useless if you are not conditioned physically. If you tire quickly, then you may not be able to outrun or lose an opponent to get open for a jump shot, so you might be a great shooter, but what good is being a great shooter if you cannot get open? In contrast you might be able to get open for shots, but if your arms are not trained, or are not conditioned, and you are not able to shoot the ball effectively, then you will not be helping the team either.
So, being physically and mentally fit, and as well conditioned as a Decathlete, is something that I recommend for success in the game of basketball.