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Kevin
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Kevin asked in SportsBasketball · 8 years ago

How to play more "serious"?

When I play basketball, sometimes I need "hustle." I feel like i'm not fully concentrated on playing basketball. Like when I go for a rebound, I know I could've jumped higher, or I could've saved that loose ball, or gave it a little more. But how do I give it a little more? I feel bad about this and I feel lazy. I see my friends hustling after rebounds against like freaking seven footers when they're five feet tall(no i'm exaggerating) and i'm standing there. What should I do to motivate myself?

Also how do I play against taller and heavier players in pick up games? The normal strategy would be to take charges and use speed, but i'm playing outdoors and it's really slippery so both kinda don't work.

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  • 8 years ago

    You gotta have heart man you gotta want it more then them when I play basketball I put my heart and soul in to it don't be scared first off I have a friend who is 5 feet flat I'm 6 feet my friend are 6 feet too like me but this guy rebounds on us sometimes its just his heart also box out look at how the great rebounders played the game Charles Barkley shaq etc

  • 8 years ago

    Watch Rajon Rondo plays.He's a true point guard.I'm not saying that its only for point guard but you'll learn from him.He can score,Rebound with his size,Assists with his excellent court vision,can defend and always making a good decision.Have a good timing with the ball.They're taller but you can outrebound them for perfect timing like rajon rondo's iq with the ball.Yes,I'm a rajon rondo fan because I like the way he play and his basketball iq is very hood.

  • 8 years ago

    Say I can, I will, I must. Believe in yourself. Play every game like its your last. Put your heart in it man!

  • 8 years ago

    You should give more focus too your game.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    You should focus to your game.

  • 8 years ago

    I believe in Manny's answer.

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