I know the whole hands up thing and i'm not afraid to get smacked or to fall...but im afraid of fouling out of the game.
I have been playing basketball for 5-6 years...im good on offense but not aggressive enough on D
2007-01-13 07:45:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
Defense is the key to winning games. You must be very and very light on your feet. Defense is like a chess match, you want to think a few steps ahead. Even though your opponent has the ball, the defender has the power to force the opponent where to go, when to pass and when to shoot. When people try to drive on you, keep your hands STRAIGHT up and put a body on your openent. once again, be light on your feet. Also, try trapping opponents against the boundry lines to put more pressure. If you know your opponent feels only comfortable driving right, literally INVITE them to go left so that they have to take a uncomfortable shot.
Whenever i played a basketball game, i pride myself on defending the best scorer big or small. The first rule that i made for myself is that i would smother my opponent defensively BEFORE they get the ball. If your defense can prevent my opponent to even get the ball, then i have won.
Remember, work hard, stay light on your feet and stay focus. Love the game. You can do it! Good Luck!!
2007-01-13 08:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just try not to flood your mind with fear. My coaches call me the "defensive gem" because I'm so good at defending. When the rebound comes, just push the other girl back with your butt and box out. If you are a guard, run in for the rebound. Don't be afraid of fouling out. Your coaches will then know what to teach you in practice, like how to take a charge. Stand perfectly still, hands straight up and let her run you over. You can't do anything about them calling the fouls on you, but make a noise when your pushed like ahh or oww. You'll be a great basketball player if you tell your coaches the issues you have with playing the game. They can work with you one on one.
2007-01-13 08:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by otter7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont worry about fouling out of a game, if you are worried about that then you are not playing that good of defense, take charges, dive on the floor after loose balls, play physical defense but dont foul, you have been playing for 5-6 years i am sure you know what a foul is, so just play hard and aggressive
2007-01-17 02:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by timbird00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make smart & quick moves on defense, only reach for the ball if ur sure u wont foul. In the post area keep ur opponent away from the basket.
2007-01-13 12:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by jarron_mckinley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stand strong for a charge
2007-01-13 07:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swing your hips get in there face dont let them shoot if they put the ball in front of you grab it
2007-01-13 07:54:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good advice above...also always be sure to stay on your toes..never on your heals.
2007-01-13 10:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by prekinpdx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋