Basketball brob.....?

Question

have been playing basketball for about five years (on a team) and the positions that I have been playing where: Defence: I know that this is weird but I was the point gaurd for defence only. and on Offence: I played under the basket. Well I played those positions for four years, now I have to play point gaurd, but I don't really know how to. Dose this make sence? one of the other coaches tells me that I drop my head when I dribble the ball. how do I stop that. and my worst habbit is that I am used to reacting (reacting on defence is good but not so good on offence) and my mind gets confused for offence, because on offence you have to think.
cons:
not thinking on offence,
I am almost the shortest person in the whole league,
dropping my head on offence,
and having a team with only three other players that are OK,

pros:
I am the best dribbler on the team,
I am quick,
am the star defence player (not that I have anyother choice),
can set really good picks,
etc.
help!

oh yeah did I say that I am 4' 11 1/2"????
I said that I am short, so going to the hoop is easier said then done.

Answer 1

To play the point guard position, you must realize that you got to make everyone else around you better. To do that you got to pick apart the defence, which is done by driving the lane, and drawing the double team, and then dishing it out to the open man. You need to realize that if you don't start picking your head up when you drive to the lane, your opponet is going to pick your pocket every time, because you are watching the ball not your opponet. When you drive to the lane you got to pay attention to everything thats going on around you. You don't necicarlly have to think a lot on offence, you just got to know it. You know what i mean, you got to know what your teams offence of sets are. My advise, is to study the plays your coach has for the team. Finally i must say Height does not matter, look at Earl Boykins, he is 5'5" in a league were he has to guard people that are 6'3", hard work and dedication are the two things that seperate the good players from the great ones.

Answer 2

Practice dribbling down the whole court quickly while keeping your eyes focused on the goal you are going toward, if you are a good dribbler like you say you are, you shouldn't have too much of a problem you will just need practice. Point guard is the most important offensive position and requires thought, you just need to practice and walkthrough it until it comes natural. Your height will not matter too much if you are playing point guard. If you are quick and a good dribbler, then try driving to the basket and dishing or going for a lay-up.

Answer 3

I have been told that "It's not the size of the DOG in the fight; it's the size of the FIGHT in the dog" that matters. Blaming your lack of success on your size is an EXCUSE - not a REASON.

If you know WHAT you're supposed to do at any given moment in any given situation, then it's not a question of thinking; it's a question of the proper reaction to the moment. If you're having to THINK while you are on the court during a game, you're in trouble.

If you're dropping your head on offense, you're really not sure of your ball-handling ability. There are "blinders" available that don't allow you to look at the basketball while dribbling - I suggest that you ask your coach to order a pair or two and for you to use them in practice. (I know this is "old school" but, hey, it works!)

If there are four GOOD players on your team, and they are on the floor at the same time and your team is still struggling, then it's a matter of chemistry between the individuals AND not a question of talent.