HELP: how to improve in each aspect of basketball?

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my dream is to go as far as basketball can take me. I didnt make varsity this year but I never give up. I cant and I wont. Dont see a reason too. Each year I get cut I see guys who i feel i have surpassed make it. but I cant dominate in front of the caoch. I plan on going to a D2 school and hopefully be a walk on then transfer to D1. My mind is already set on that. For the most part, there are things I am good at and things I could use plenty of work on.

dribbling- I can kind of dribble. I even mix a few of my friends up whenever we play. However when I watch some of my favorite dribblers like the harrison twins, austin rivers, cp3 etc dribble, its like comparing a the handles and ball control of a center to a point guard. if you have ever played 2k and tried doing moves with the center you would know what I mean.

strength- probably my biggest issue. Im 6 feet and weigh like 155 pounds. I have really skinny arms and legs so i do get tired pretty fast. although im skinny i have a gut. i dont know why. literally my arms and leg is just with some tissue around the bone. I really dont have much muscle at all.  due to this im afraid to drive because if someon jumps into me it, i cant still maintain control of the layup.

defense- now in my opinon im pretty good at defending people. even people with crazy handles. the only reason people still score is because since they are alot faster they can go right by me and since im weak they send my body out of the way and get an uncontested layup. usually i know what people are going to do on defense. im more focused on keeping up with them.

shooting- im starting to become more consistent with my shooting stroke but it still isnt there yet. even before tryouts all the other guys noticed how much better i got. however when the tempo is picked up i tend to jump and almost hold the ball to long before i release. i need to get it more fluid like. but shooting isnt the main problem. its just being more consistent

passing- how exactly do you become better at this? I watch alot of hoopmixtape and see a bunch of crazy passes but you cant replicate those in a game. I can even do behind the back passes but how can i get better at this?

footwork- i know that if i improve this, faking people out when i dribble will be alot more easier

layups- is there a trick to getting better at them and making more contact layups?
I think thats it. Overall I believe  I have the potential to be really good, i just need to get stronger and faster and jump a tad bit higher so i can start dunking. Will builiding up strength give me better handles. I practice a lot but dribbling just feels weird sometimes because im so weak and at times the ball hits the off part of my hand instead of hitting my fingers where its suppose to.

also dont just say practice practice. I really took the time and thought about each aspect and really want an in depth anaylsis and some knowledge please.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Here we go...your custom made basketball workout plan from me to you...

Strength and Athleticism - 3 Days Per week(Mon, Wed, Fri OR Tue, Thur, Sat)
I suggest mixing in some core exercises as well..any simple core workout will do just search google
Day 1
- Deep Squat w/ 3 second hold and explosion up 4x6 85% 1RM
- Bench Press w/ 3 second hold and explosion up 4x8 85% 1RM
- Power Clean 3x5 85% 1RM
- Pull Ups 5x until failure
- Push Ups 4x25
- Bodyweight Split Squat w/ 5 second hold and explosion up 3x15

Day 2
- Deadlift 4x5 85% 1RM
- Push Jerk 3x6 85% 1RM
- Medicine Ball Slams 4x10 heaviest weight available/able to do
- Bodyweight Pistol Squat 4x5
- Squat Jump 3x10
- Dips 4x10

Day 3
- Overhead Squat 3x5 85% 1RM
- Cable Pull Downs(Lat Pull Downs) 3x8 85% 1RM
- Leg Press 3x8 85% 1RM
- Plyo Pushups 5x10
- Pull Up Holds 2x until failure
- Burpee to Pull Up 3x12

Skill Workout - 4 days per week(Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri)

Dynamic Warm Up(find any old dynamic warm up on the google)
Quickness
- Horizontal Line Jumps 2x10 seconds
- Vertical Line Jumps 2x10 seconds
- Quick Feet Line Taps 2x10 seconds
- One Foot Horizontal Line Jumps 2x10 seconds
- One Foot Vertical Line Jumps 2x10 seconds
- Foot Fire 2x10 seconds
Jump Rope (find some jump rope drills online)

Stationary Dribbling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Y_6VBAGIY

Moving Dribble Drills
- Full Court Sprint and Back
- Full Court Crossovers
- Full Court  Between the Legs
- Full Court Behind the Back
- Full Court Cross-Betweens
- Full Court Freestyle

Two Ball Dribbling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSMilNFMGTY

Shooting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkLjuk2HSh8

Finishing
http://www.pgcbasketball.com/finishing-moves-workout/

Passing
- Wall Passes

Defense 
- Defensive Slides Zig Zag
- Defensive Close Out
- Defensive Slide Block to Block

Geri · Answer

Allright man let's see here. as it's apparent the aspect of the game you lack mostly is strength
Now than the first aspect of becoming stronger is weight gain. Check this out to help you here: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRCjBzWZwBM&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLT0820MYcA-gVIkUwuTDHj_h0Qu8pyuMD
The other thing you will be doing is of course strength workout . Now then judging by your physical parameters you play GUARD(6 feet) so then this workout right here is awesome 4 guards:
http://youth.usab.com/training-room/strength-and-conditioning/The-Definitive-6-Week-Guard-Workout.htm

now then when it comes to making contact layups there is not particular drill. you just practice you layups(always remember to use both hands) and that will give you confidence. Contact is all about confidence, that you can get in there and make it happen and that will only come by practicing. Do some jumpers and some layups after you finish practice. A nice drill that will enhance you shooting and layups is to shoot, go get the ball and then finish at the rim. Remember to do both sides.

Now last but NOT LEAST is handling & passing. Now I'm a guard to(I'm 6 feet and i weight 175 pounds) and i am telling you, ball handling & passing are the most crucial skills for a guard. Sure consistent shooting is a bonus, but a great guard has great handles, vision and overall speed. so then:
1) http://youth.usab.com/practice-time/ball-handling/Learn-Fundamentals-of-Dribbling.htm
2) http://youth.usab.com/practice-time/ball-handling/8-basketball-power-dribbling-drills.htm  
These drills will improve your handling and this video can show you some preety sick moves and crossovers 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRebD-uH2yM

As for passing i dont really know. Im a natural passer personally and i just do power passes against the wall but thats it. It really come naturally to me so i cant really help you there, but learning the fundamentals is really important so there you go this should be helpful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B_YRzGbuek
here are some basic drills
http://youth.usab.com/practice-time/passing/The-Steve-Nash-Passing-Series-Drill.htm

I hope I helped you will this material. Remember never quit and work hard. Only then will you be able to PLAY HARD AND SUCEED

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HELP: how to improve in each aspect of basketball?

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