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How to play basketball better

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How to play basketball better

Success on the court requires learning the fundamentals of basketball. Basketball shooting fundamentals will be one of the first things you will learn. But there are several keys to success on the court that you will have to learn, practice, improve and perfect. The main keys to success on the court are dribbling, body control, ball control, shooting and both a good offensive and defensive techniques. Dribbling: you will keep your weight over the balls of your feet, control the ball with your fingertips and use your wrist and forearm for better control. Shooting: you will stand with your feet shoulders width apart, your weaker side foot slightly forward, your weaker hand stabilizing the ball and your stronger hand positioning the ball will you push up and forward with your hand and forearm toward the net and releasing with a final push from the wrist. Foot Control: you will need to continuously keep your weight on the balls of your feet, this gives you additional control of your body to maneuver and advance against your opponents. Your coach will teach you how to play basketball better by running drills during practice, but it is up to you as to how far you will allow these practices and techniques to take you in the sport. Practice is for the purpose of giving you the tools to improve, if you only work these tools during practice you will not be able to take full advantage of everything you are learning. Play a little every day both by yourself and with others when possible. You will learn a lot from your teammates.

   

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4/5/2011 7:38:22 AM
Yashima said:

Thank you!

~Coach Lok You;re Welcome!


4/6/2011 6:11:25 AM
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If you are a basketball player, you know that basketball requires commitment, discipline and perseverance. There are lots of skills that you need to work on to play basketball better. You have to be physically and mentally prepared and you have to keep on practicing to improve your performance in the game.



10/17/2011 3:59:56 PM
ellicia said:

i really lovee basketball andd i want to KNOW more abou it !


12/10/2011 1:25:15 PM
Emers said:

This helps a lot thanks!!!




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