Title:

7 Areas in Improving Your Basketball Game

Word Count:
397

Summary:
Becoming a better basketball player doesn't happen over night. It involves serious
work, discipline, dedication, and the love of the game to become the player you
want to be. So to help you out on your way to become a better basketball player in
the future, here are 7 areas you need to improve:

Keywords:
sport, basketball, basketball plays, history of basketball, basketball court
dimensions, basketball tips, rules of basketball, basketball positions, how to play
basketball, basketball moves, basketball layouts, basketball offense, basketball
tricks, basketball dribbling, basketball defense, high school basketball rules,
basketball conditioning, ncaa basketball rules, basketball fundamentals, basketball
passing, basketball playbook, basketball drill, basketball kids, basketball
shooting tips, college basketball rules, the rules of basketball, basketball
basics, basketball skill

Article Body:
Becoming a better basketball player doesn't happen over night. It involves serious
work, discipline, dedication, and the love of the game to become the player you
want to be. So to help you out on your way to become a better basketball player in
the future, here are 7 areas you need to improve:

Speed and agility - There are many exercises you can do to improve your speed and
agility. One of the most effective is the "suicide". Start at the base line and
sprint towards the free throw line, touch the floor and go back. Sprint and touch
the mid-court line and back. Sprint and touch to the farthest free throw line and
back. Sprint and touch the opposite base line and back. Do this several times and
will definitely improve your speed. You can also use other sprint training
techniques.

Jumping - Improving the strength and power of your legs will improve your vertical
jump. Do squats, step ups, and lunges. Jumping and hopping drills are effective as
well.

Strength - Weight lifting is an effective tool to become strong and increase muscle
mass. If you play the position of forward and center, you definitely need to
improve in this area.

Stamina - Stamina training such as road running is effective to build up the heart
to go to distance during the game.

Dribbling - This skill can be improved by using different dribbling techniques and
drills. There are 3 dibbling techniques: natural dribble or relaxed dribble,
control dribble or dribbling low to maintain possession under a defensive pressure,
and speed dribble or dribbling at a maximum speed. Different drills include up the
ladder, squeeze the bananna, ball slap, rhythm drill, drop step, pass and catch,
hot potato, sit dribbling, spider, dribble 8, figure 8, one leg, ball drop, and
around the world. These drills aren't only applicable to ball-handlers. They apply
to all positions to increase ball handling capability.

Shooting - Improving your shooting skills involves correct jump, body form and
power. This can be improved by constant practice. Shooting the ball for several
times using one form increases the chances of making the shot. Bottom line is, if
you want to improve your shooting you should practice, practice, and practice some
more.

Defense - Improving your defense is as important as improving your shooting and

dribbling ability. There are different ways to do this: cone drills, stadium
stairs, defensive slides, and jumping rope.