How can I develop good basketball skills?

I аm рlοttіng οn joining mу school’s basketball team thіѕ fall; I’ve permanently bееn tοld thаt I hаνе pretty ехсеllеnt skills, bυt I know thаt I’m nοt ехсеllеnt enough tο play οn thе team bесаυѕе thеу аrе аll very competitive аnd experienced. Sο whаt саn I dο tο improve mу basketball skills? Thank уου!

6 Comments

  • T Bagger says:

    If you are white learn to shoot.

    If you are black this is a trick question.

  • Teresa says:

    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 excellent) 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(except u already are in shape). Also ive been involved an hour a day just shooting in my driveway and i feel like ive gotten soo much better..and its rising my confidence as a bball player.

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

  • Black Mamba says:

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

    Mind a lot of NBA basketball because you’ll certainly 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 reckon more quickly.

  • Rick says:

    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 vital . . . I honestly do. But we’re talking about practice, man. What are we talking about? Practice?”

  • fadi says:

    it depends on what position you wanna play.

  • Jennifer M says:

    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 excellent to go!

    excellent luck!