Started Playing Baskerball, can you guide me?

hi
exams are over and i am in, i started playing basketball.
Amazing game. i am 6 feet exactly, tiny as compare to professionals
Please give me some tips and tricks and some links for video tutorials.
thanks

 

I play all the time, and honestly its all about practice..Some basic tips

Always look to cut to the basket..Meaning, when you dont have the ball dont stand still, run towards the basket, and someone will gun the ball to you, this leading to an easy layup..

Don't settle for shots, making layups and cutting to the basket is what wins games..People get caught up in shooting, and trying to make fancy shots, but being able to get to the basket for a easy layup is true skill..

Play defense, make the person your sticking tired, so when your on offense they're tired, thus leading to easier baskets for you..

Always look up when dribbling, don't look at the ball..Pass the ball around atleast 3 times before shooting, don't hog the ball, unless you wide open for the shot.

Also, go strong to the basket when going for a rebound..Getting rebounds is so important and being 6'' you better get them..Almost everyone at the park will get mad if your on there team, and don't get them boards...

 

This may sound basic, but learn all the fundamentals first. The most important aspect in my opinion is ball handling. You can do some pretty sick crossovers and make your defender look real bad with some practice.

 

Don't forget to practice all the time. Play the game whenever chance you get.

 

Don't dribble too much. It makes the court slippery

Col

 

WoW, DEv0115, really nice tips, and basket ball is just like Love, I cant stop playing when every i get extra time nowadays.
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