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Nets 2012™ asked in SportsBasketball · 9 years ago

help playing basketball?

I am 14 and i play at the gym with much older and bigger guys. im only 5'1 and very skinny. But i have a really good shot and i'm very fast and have quick hands. Can you give me any tips to get better at bball?

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  • 9 years ago
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    Being short is a BIG advantage. Dont worry about rebounding, there are 4 other guys on the court to do that. Instead, work on a couple of things. First, your instincts. When you have the ball, you need to learn how to know when to do something. If someone is overplaying and you have your dribble, pump fake and side step for a good shot. Thats basically just you IQ of the game. Nothing really physical you can work on. Next, is work on shooting. You say you have a good shot but you NEED to practice. Go online and get some shooting drills. The only other thing you can do is just play. Play pick up games as much as you can. The best way to learn is by making mistakes and to just experience. JUST KEEP PLAYING, DONT STOP.

    Source(s): experience
  • shenk
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Play basketball for certain. It's extra a laugh than gambling a online game or looking a sport whilst you'll be able to honestly be doing it your self BQ: NBA Live 07, NBA Live 08, NBA2K10, NBA2K11 BQ2: Normally vigor ahead, repeatedly vigor ahead BQ3: Upset! Rockets .

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Learn how to flop like the masters James Flopden and LeFlop James.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Grow

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  • 9 years ago

    just keep playing. that's about all you can do. be sure to have a strong drive so you can take it in on bigger guys.

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