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Feedback on my shooting form?

guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:25:51 GMT

Your form is good . You were making your shots, and that's a plus . Just do what is comfortable. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That applies here . But, work on your speed to get your shot off quicker. It is kind of slow , but since it is above your head it looks like it'll be hard to block for some players.

Height

guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:22:30 GMT

My guess is to just stick with what the doctors say .

Don't let your lack of height limit your development .

Work on your guard skills, and be an incredible point guard. Then, just imagine when you do grow. You'll be like how they talk about Kevin Durant. A big man in a guard's body . It will basically make you unstoppable .!

Basketball Advice?

guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:20:09 GMT

I think you're scared of failure which is common with all athletes. But you struggle through failures to reach success. Just go to the park , or join a rec team so you can get use to playing a defender. Or, a gym membership . Use your time to play better players and your game will elevate .

d-fence

guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:18:19 GMT

Well, give them no SPACE . Move your feet, play your hardest. Even if they score, you'll get better over time . Stay low, keep your feet wide and stay active .! You'll frustrate a tall player who is guarded by a small, tenacious one .!

Verticle Jump?

guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:15:36 GMT

Lifting weights doesn't stunt your growth . That is a myth .!

But , at that height, you should not worry about your jumping ability. You should train to perfect your shot, and ball handling . Work on your guard skills, and get quicker. You'll be hard to stop because you're so small. Use it to your advantage, and not an excuse .!

Just think when you DO GROW, you'll have amazing guard skills. Just think about Lamar Odom or Kevin Durant. Set your standards high, and put in the work .!

One way however that is probably the easiest to jump higher is to just jump .! Work on your form and technique, because you will jump higher. Practice jumping, and using a jump rope will help you on your speed and quickness and your jumping ability at the same time and your endurance .!

Hope I helped .!

need help!!!!

guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:12:01 GMT

Hey man , size plays a part in basketball, but it isn't everything.!

We can't help you improve your game, but YOU can . Just get a ball, find some space, and practice . Practice dribbling, getting comfortable with both hands, then develop a crossover.

Get a go to move where you can create space and get a shot off. Don't worry about opinions. Going through failure time and time again will make you a better player. Everybody goes through pain and struggle to reach success.

Don't worry about them . Ask your coach too during summer ball what to work on if you make the team. Because he controls your playing time on the team and what you need to work on to play for the team, not the "great" players.

Driving and getting into the paint

guest — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:07:15 GMT

Well, work on your speed. Jump roping will help that, and sprinting short 20-30 yards .

Also , add some pump fakes, jab steps, head fakes, anything to create space. The moment your defender reacts, you should have a counter move to get by them . You see Paul Pierce isn't the fastest NBA player, but he knows how to score by having an array of moves .

Get stronger, quicker, and work on your ball handling. The more effective you are as a ball handler, the better your crossover and control of the ball will be. And it will make it easier to get into the lane, and score or pass to your big man .

I say watch CP3 or Tony Parker or Deron Williams on Youtube . Footage of their game shows what they do to be great point guards.

Also, you need to get a respectable jump shot. Once the defender starts guarding your shot, you basically control the defender from then on. They think you'll shoot, and you'll pump fake and get into the lane.

Last, get a floater or runner. You need to be able to get a shot off over taller defenders. If you watched Game 6 of IND/MIA you probably witnessed Dwayne Wade keep his dribble low to split double teams, and finish with a runner or floater .

Work hard .!

Re: Player Skill Development: The Next Generation

guest — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:44:57 GMT

What's this about???

Re: Too late to start???

guest — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:44:11 GMT

It's never too late to start. But if you have a desire for basketball, like playing in college or if your fortunate enough, the NBA, then you have to work hard obviously. Do well in school. And perform in games, and obviously WIN. Hard work gets you far.

Re: tha haters

guest — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:42:37 GMT

I love when people downgrade me, or don't think I'm up to par. It makes me want to work harder, which I do. It's even better when they say you can't shoot, and you work on it, and hit several threes on them and have them coming up to you after the game asking how you got so much better & how can they do that. lol, I laugh at those people haha