Everyone has happened to be the last player chosen during recess, gym matches, or to stay on the pitch without the slightest idea of how a basketball match takes place and what its rules are. However, there are a good number of players who started without knowing what he was doing and still contributed to the victory.
Steps
Step 1. Learn the basics
All you need to know is that your team wants to throw the ball into the opponent's basket and at the same time prevent other players from getting close to their own half. Don't touch any opponent, unless he does; if you move while in possession of the ball, you must dribble and not stop until you can shoot or pass. Don't be afraid and keep an aggressive attitude.
Step 2. Don't stop
If you keep moving, you are more likely to get the ball; even if there is nothing else you can do, hold the ball so that your team has possession of it.
Step 3. Play to the best of your ability
While Personal Score is the most important stat, you can contribute to victory by capturing rebounds. Whenever a player shoots for a basket (be it a teammate or an opponent), make sure to jump to recover the rebound and allow your team to play offense and score.
Step 4. Pass the ball
If you're just starting out, chances are you're not a "sniper" with a shot. Passing is one of the most important fundamentals in modern basketball; throws the ball with a rebound towards a free teammate, so that he can make a basket.
Step 5. Start small
If you are able to score when you are close to the basket, that's great; if you are smart, you can calculate the rules of physics involved in this athletic performance, properly use the scoreboard and the force to pass the ball through the underwire.
Step 6. Don't let any emotion show through
Sometimes you can fool your opponents by making them believe you are about to make a move thanks to a well-calculated feint; in this way, you give your comrades time to take a stand.
Step 7. Leverage your reputation
Maybe you think you don't have one because you are just a beginner; you can instead behave as if you do not know what you are doing to induce the opposing team to think that you are "poor" and to mark yourself little; as a result, you have more freedom of movement to shoot for a basket.
Advice
- Work out. The method described in this article allows you to quickly become good, but to be a player exceptional you have to practice.
- Practice shooting. Start from a position close to the basket and keep backing up as you become more comfortable with the ball.
- Use the ground pass to your advantage. If the ball follows a high trajectory, the opponent can jump and catch it easily; the rebound pass is a very effective way to get past the defender quickly.
- Basketball players love to get the ball (obviously), but if you want to be picked on the team or invited to play again, try to pass it to the captains a few times; they will appreciate your lack of selfishness. Everyone wants to shoot, but only do it when you are not marked and close to the basket.
- Never look in the direction of the teammate you are about to pass the ball to; otherwise, you "inform" the opposing defense of your next move.
- If you're playing with friends and miss some shots, don't be discouraged; it can happen to anyone and there is nothing you can do to change that. Train more frequently and get back on the court!
- Ask the experts and professionals to help you. Even if you are not their friend, they are certainly flattered by your request, as you make them feel like true "masters".
- Take advantage of the board. Aim for the small square and hope the ball enters the circle.
- Don't panic. If your opponents are trying to steal the ball from you, keep possession until a teammate breaks free to receive the pass.
- Beginners usually shoot directly at the basket; in this case, it is necessary that the ball follows a negative parabola, that is with the concavity facing downwards, so that it has the best angle to fall into the circle.
- Check that the ball is inflated to the correct pressure.
Warnings
- Don't touch an opponent when you mark him if you don't want to be awarded a foul.
- Do not walk never with the ball in hand without dribbling; you would commit the infraction of "footsteps" and anger your comrades for your stupidity.
- If you are in possession of the ball, dribble, hold the ball in your hands and start dribbling again, you are committing an infraction.
- Do not walk outside the perimeter of the court, otherwise you lose possession of the ball.
