Basketball Player

October 17, 2008 by admin
Filed under Basketball

How can i become a basketball player that can rise above all competition on the court when i play?

I want to be a great basketball player that sticks out as the best on the court and i want to be a great player. Im a 5′7” guard in 8th grade and want to be a star player on my freshman team next year. How can i do that and become a great basketball player? Do i just practice for hours everyday or what?

The more you train, the better you’ll get.
When you are by yourself, shoot. Take heaps of shots from all parts of the floor out to the three point line.
Also, practice ball handling. Up and down the floor – cross overs, spins, behind the back etc. Keep your centre of gravity low so you can change directions quickly.
Fitness. Run. Run. Run some more. Stretch and work on your vertical leap.
When you get to practice with others concetrate on defence. If you can hold a 30 point scorer to just 10 points, it’s like scoring 20 for your team.
This kind of commitment to your personal training and playing really hard will impress most coaches and you will be a star player.