How to Be a More Competitive Basketball Player

24.01.2010 | Author: Jon "blitzer" Moreno
A lot of people love to watch and play basketball. However, there are some who play it not just as a hobby but as a profession. Thus, they devote more time to practice in order to become really successful in their craft.

If you happen to be one of them, then you know exactly the demands of this sports, which may include chasing a loose ball, shooting the ball accurately, and trying to stop a fast and aggressive player. All these basketball demands entail good physique and the right kind of practice. Now, if you are new to this game and want to become a more competitive player, then here are some sports tips for you.

Improve your ball handling. Simple running and improved cardio capacity are not enough to make you handle the ball better. You need to practice ball handling drills over and over to be a top-flight ball handler. Here’s one important drill for you: stand at one end of the court while holding one basketball in each hand. Then start walking forward toward the opposite baseline. While doing this, you need to bounce the ball in your right hand first, then your left hand second. Continue doing this and when you feel more comfortable doing the drill, try to fashion down the court faster. You’ll see, in no time you’ll be able to bounce both balls with equal skills while sprinting down the floor.

Shoot the ball accurately. Focus on your form when shooting. But how to do it? Well, this is where muscle memory comes in. If you keep doing the same form when practicing, chances are you’ll get more used to it until shooting with the right form becomes more natural for you. Remember – “Shooters are made – not born.” So, practice shooting with the right form more.

Handling the ball better and shooting it accurately will really help you play basketball like a pro. To learn more sports guide and sports tips, check out www.cupkid.com.

The author has more sports tips on his site at www.cupkid.com. Within the same site are some basketball tips, wrestling guide and much more.

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