Having a good foundation is key when shooting the ball. You have seen some crazy shots made by professionals, but these shots aren't going to be based on fundamentals. This kind of improvisation is the result of years of practice and loads of ability. If you are able to improve your sense of balance, then you will find that your percentage of successful shots improves.
Do not only practice zone defense plays. While much of the game is played in zone, the opponent can flip to man-to-man coverage, changing everything and surprising you. If you are unprepared, you may lose the match fast.
Would you like to learn how to fool your opponent? The back pass is perfect for this. You want to grip the basketball with your strongest hand. The next step is pull the basketball behind the back. Finally your wrist should be flicked towards where you want the ball to go. This is a very useful trick to confuse the opposing team.
Keep your eye on the ball. You develop a good feel for the game around you, making it much easier to quickly react to your opponent. Keep your eyes open for areas that are open.
Be aware of what your feet are doing and where they are. Placing even a single toe atop the baseline while holding the ball will result in you being ruled out of bounds. Not dribbling when you take more than a few steps will result in a walking call as well as a forfeit of the ball. You can't move a foot when you take a charge, pick or screen either, or it's a foul.
To improve your dribbling skills, practice dribbling with your weaker hand. By being able to easily dribble with two hands rather than one, you have a huge advantage over your defenders. Tie the main hand you use behind your back so that you have to use the weak hand. Your weak hand will soon develop better dribbling skills.
To rebound off your fellow player's free throws, use sly feet. Use your feet to slip around the opposing player below you, then get into position for a rebound off the rim. Now you can achieve a proper rebound and not commit a foul.
To avoid turning the ball over to the other team, make sure that you're dribbling hard. The ball returns more quickly to your hand when you do this, giving the opponents fewer opportunities to steal it from you. If you are being closely guarded, you should cease dribbling and pass the ball to an open member of your team.
Now are you prepared to take on the game and show off your skills? Consider first practicing the pointers in this article. Get energized, motivated, and excited and then get out on the court! You will see the improvement with your skills after using this advice.
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