that I would need when I start playing basketball for my middle school's team. Since I switched from playing soccer to basketball I'm pretty new to it and I was wondering what some of the things that you would need aside from a basket ball?
2006-10-17 09:41:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
you dont really need any endurance like you do in soccer, but you need to be able to explode out of places quickly in order to get into space. Also it wouldn't hurt being tall and able to shoot and dribble. GOOD LUCK!!
2006-10-17 09:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by sofa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need anything. If you are just starting, then you are a beginner simple as that, just learn the rules, learn how to dribble, work on your shot. Don't get wrapped up in "becoming good" that will come with practise. With soccer under your belt, you should be able to see the upcoming plays with ease. Don't worry about being tall or short, I'm 5'10, and I have never been blocked in the mens league, and I get about 25 points a game, so no worries, just go out there, be team player and have some fun...basketball is a fun game to learn.
2006-10-17 17:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Flames Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-some good, light weight basketball sneakers
-great basketball gear (shorts, t shirt)
-endurance- your going to be doing alot of running
-working out, staying in shape constantly
-working on your game as well (dribble, shot, deferense, offense)
there is so much to cover. my best bet is to especially look for open runs where girls (or guys) are playing and jump in. the more you are exposed, the better you will become. and at the end of the day, win or lose, HAVE FUN!!! basketball is a great sport
2006-10-17 17:20:34 · answer #3 · answered by wizeguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice,good durable light shoes and make sure your hair is out of your face.make sure u learn the basics dribble,head up control,focus,shooting,dont get into the habit of shooting with both hands, and my very very favorite DEFENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!EVERY coach wants a girl who will strait up just play good d! thats part of the reason i got to be on an AAU team. im 12 5' 3" and dont need to block or be tall to live up to my name!
but most of all just. have. FUN!!!!.
2006-10-17 17:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by playmaker781 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u need speed and control and u need to know how to block someone's shot. u need to know how to do at least one trick it helps in games to confuse the other team... learn to steal a ball, pass well, and stuff..maybe this is too general..lol well and u need shorts a t-shirt, sneakers, socks. wear sneakers that stay on ur feet and have good grip. stay on and good grip....STAY ON AND GOOD GRIP.
2006-10-17 16:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Sol 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋