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Basketball is a sport that requires being in good physical condition, being able to shoot with both hands, and having quick feet on the court. For tips on how to play better basketball, Tamica shares 5 key elements: Dribbling, passing, rebounding, shooting, and defense. 4-year varsity basketball player Tamica Goree shares some advice for playing better basketball.<br>
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Tamica Goree Tamica Goree is one of the most successful players. Her humble attitude, competitive spirit, and passion to learn set her apart from the competition.
Tamica Goree Share 5 Tips For Playing Better Basketball Prioritize ball control Identify and improve your weak spots Practice at game speed Improve your physical fitness Work on your lower body shooting mechanics
Prioritize ball control Developing stronger dribbling skills is the easiest way to become a better basketball player. To work on this skill, start in a centered athletic position: keep your nose behind your toes and your hips loaded without leaning your body forward. The key to ball handling is balance: keep your body static and in an athletic position, and move the ball around your body. When handling the ball, dribble aggressively and to the side of your foot, maintaining a bounce height that reaches between your knee and hip.
Identify and improve your weak spots To become a better player, you need to focus on improving your weaknesses. For example, if you struggle at the free-throw line, dedicate more time in your practice sessions to improving your free throw percentage. Are you comfortable dribbling with your non-dominant hand? If not, use dribbling drills to improve your ball handling with that hand. To become an elite player, you'll need to identify and eliminate your flaws so that you're well-rounded in all aspects of the game.
Practice at game speed Any player can use good form during solo dribbling or shooting sessions, but it can be challenging to maintain that form during a game when the pressure is on, and fans are cheering in the stands. If you excel during daily practice sessions but dribble poorly and take bad shots in a real game, there's a good chance you're not practicing at game speed. When practicing your basketball skills alone, pretend that defensive players are guarding you to help you mimic the pace of a game.
Improve your physical fitness Basketball players need good endurance to run the court for an entire game. Even if you master fundamental basketball skills, you can’t use these skills to help your team if you're struggling to keep up after five minutes of play. To build endurance for the court, you need to go on light runs, hit the weight room to gain some muscle, and perform wind sprint drills on a daily basis. Implementing these endurance-building exercises into your daily routine will increase your stamina on the court.
Work on your lower body shooting mechanics A great shooter relies on solid mechanics, and every part of their body must work together to form the foundation of their shots. Every good shot begins in the lower body. Begin by pointing your toes in the same direction, first squaring them with the rim, and then working through practice to find the most natural stance for your body. Your legs give you power and consistency, so load your lower body by pushing the arches of your feet into the floor. Keeping your knees behind your toes, concentrate on letting power and energy flow from your feet up through your hips and glutes.
