| If you want to be good at basketball a lot of | | | | typically resulted in a great pass and a follow up |
| practice is required as well as a love of the game. | | | | score. Obviously these are highly paid professional |
| The main thing is to have the determination to | | | | athletes but anyone can improve their game |
| succeed and a willingness to give the effort that | | | | through determination and effort. |
| is necessary. | | | | Balance is another aspect of the game that is of |
| Confidence is extremely important in this sport as | | | | great importance. True, there have been a few |
| it is with any other and you have to believe in | | | | exceptional players who seemed to be able to |
| yourself and your ability to do well. Then comes | | | | regularly make their off-balance shots but that |
| the work. | | | | usually does not happen. Getting into a rhythm |
| Running is a good exercise to prepare to play | | | | and flow makes your game come much easier |
| basketball because you need speed and | | | | and allows you to be most effective. |
| endurance to compete effectively. Running the | | | | When you find yourself open and are prepared to |
| length of the floor takes a lot of stamina and | | | | take a shot, aim high and keep your wrist back. |
| body strength and anything you can do to | | | | After you release the ball keep your hand and |
| improve in those areas will be beneficial. | | | | fingers open and extended until the ball goes |
| Passing is an essential element in the game so | | | | through the basket. |
| learning to quickly get the ball to someone who is | | | | It is fun to watch professional players |
| in a better position to score is crucial. In order to | | | | demonstrate that technique. |
| do this one needs to be so familiar with their | | | | The game of basketball is fast-paced, fun and |
| teammates that they can anticipate where certain | | | | exciting both to watch and to play. Learning the |
| players will be on the court at any given time. | | | | techniques and fundamentals that will improve |
| Think about John Stockton who played for the | | | | your game will make it all that much more |
| Utah Jazz for so many years and his uncanny | | | | rewarding. |
| ability to find Karl Malone consistently which | | | | |