Basketball is a great game for men, women and children. People of every race, age, and sex can enjoy the fun and excitement of a basketball game. Get everyone together so you can show them what you’ve learned. Maybe you are wondering, what moves? If not, continue reading to find great tips about basketball.
Your balance is an important aspect to consider when you are shooting. You’ve seen the pros fall out-of-bounds and shoot a basket up to 300 feet away, however, this isn’t proper technique. Taking a shot when you are off balance will probably lead to a turnover. By focusing on balance in your shot, you will develop the consistency needed to be a great scorer.
Bounce Passes
Bounce passes are important in the game of basketball. Good bounce passes need to hit the other player waist length when they receive it. A useful tip is to have the ball bounce roughly 3/4 of the distance to the recipient. There are other variables to consider though.
Successful free throws require you to be mentally and physically strong. You can practice for hours on how to make the shot, but if you over think things or get distracted you will miss every time. Relax and concentrate on your basket to increase your free throws.
Observing what the professionals do can be a great way to improve your game. Go to professional games in person and/or watch them online or on TV. You’ll learn that every player is skilled at certain things and that can help you to know what you can do to get better.
Catching Passes
Work on catching passes frequently. You want to practice catching perfect passes and bad passes. During the game, not all passes will go where they’re intended. Therefore, it pays to practice catching passes that are a bit off-target.
If you want to take jump shots, don’t build your arms up too large. While muscle strength is good to have in any basketball position, it is possible to have too much for perimeter play. There have been instances where great shooters bulk up so much that it adversely affects their shooting percentage.
Want to trick the other team? Try using a back pass! Hold the ball using your dominant hand. The next step is pull the basketball behind the back. The last step is to flick your wrist in the direction you want the ball to move. This is a very useful trick to confuse the opposing team.
Play games against yourself in and out of season. You may not always be able to find someone to play with you. That’s fine. You can still get a lot accomplished with solo games. Go to the free throw line and work on your shots. There is always something to practice.
Core Muscles
Children who aspire to become great basketball players in high school must engage in physical fitness activities that focus on the core muscles. Core muscles include hips, abs and the lower back. These muscles form a bridge across the lower and upper parts of your body. When the core is weak, it is difficult to coordinate the movements of both halves. A strong core provides a center of force that can be tapped through the legs while running and jumping during games.
Bad passes can be avoided with the right hand signals. Passing is tough, especially if you and your teammate are not in sync with one another. Avoid this with hand signals that let you know if the player is open to receiving the pass. Without a signal, you should not attempt to pass the ball to a player.
Now you should be prepared to play with heightened confidence. You may even know information now that your friends do not. Drill as much as you can but remember that playing basketball should be fun. Winning or losing, you’ll have a great time.
