i'm not that strong and i weigh about 160 pounds so i really can't post anyone up
2007-03-27 04:53:00 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
dont you have a coach?, or is this a pickup game at the park? do what your coach wants you to do and stop asking people on yahoo answers for coaching advice!
2007-03-27 05:16:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sure. I have similar issues - I'm about 4 inches taller than the rest of my team, but I'm totally not C material - I'm strong, but I'm a shooter. There are a couple things to do:
1) Be in constant offensive rebounding position. You don't have to post up, but with your height just get between the guy guarding you and the basket and be ready to get the rebound. Emeka Okafor of Charlotte does this - he averages 14 ppg without having any plays called for him.
2) This move takes some practice, but a good drop step (whichever foot is closest to the basket becomes the pivot foot, and the other foot steps towards the basket and then away from it) will open up a hook shot or a short fade-away jumper with plenty of space to hit the shot.
3) If you are a good shooter, you can really stretch the defense. Catch the ball in the post, pull it out towards the 3-point line. If your guy follows you, drive past him and just lay it over the top of him (Don't charge). If he doesn't just turn around and shoot the EASY jumper.
4) When you catch the ball, pump fake a lot. The guy will jump, especially since you are taller most likely, and just step a little under him to shoot and it will be a shooting foul and you get two free throws.
Good luck! Big Daddy is right - it's really more about footwork than strength.
2007-03-27 05:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by Beast8981 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you're 6'4 at age 15 then you're more than likely taller than the average player. I would encourage you to exploit all mis-matches in the low-post. A mismatch doen's necessarily occur because you have a smaller player on you. A mismatch occurs when you have someone on you who doesn't know how to use his/her body. Chances are good if you learn how to use your body (even at 160 pounds) right now then you'll become quite a force in the low-post. Since you have a game today I would say in the near future to try and imitate the turn & drop-step move.
In the near future please watch as much tape as you can on anyone you like in terms of low-post play. Your foot work will be very important in terms of success in the low-post. When you can, play against "men". Not boys....but men or older teenagers who are stronger than you. This means the next time you play a boy your age you'll be used to being pushed around by someone much stronger.
Now here's the danger of playing in the low-post so much. If you plan on going to a Division 1 school (College) and actually playing basketball for them then you need to play your normal position you want to play in college as much as possible. Still know how to play in the post but don't spend the majority of your time on it.
If you want to go to a Division 1 School:
1. Workout like a crazy man/woman.
2. Keep your grades up - 3.0 or better
3. Stay out of trouble with the law (don't laugh)
4. Don't be Kobe Bryant - ballhog, selfish, arrogant, but do play with balanced confidence (Hopefully you understand what I mean)
5. Be a team-player
2007-03-27 06:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by Asaph23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the post moves are not really in strength but rather in proper foot work. When I used to coach, I used to teach my players 3 basic post moves. One is the drop step in the middle with a mini-hook. The other is a drop step in the baseline with a power-dribble and possibly using some up-fakes. The last is a face up and shot a 7-8 foot bank shot. All of these don't require much strength for you to get into proper position to make a shot and certainly very effective and what you will see most coaches teach their players, specially in the high school level. So for the game, focus in your footwork and getting good 4-5foot shots. If it gets blocked or you missed it, it is ok as long as you stay focus in your fundamentals.
2007-03-27 05:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by Big Daddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just turn to the bucket and keep the ball high, you will get fouled more than likely, but if the D is dumb enough to let you shoot...go for a little kiss off the glass
2007-03-27 04:58:32 · answer #5 · answered by tmapes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it strong and draw the fouls kid. learn a baby hook shot, fade away jumper and use the head fake. keep the ball up high so the other guys cant snatch it away from you down low.
2007-03-27 05:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it up sturdy. end on the rim and make the loose throw. in case you get blocked bypass up sturdy lower back next time. don't be scared. you're a huge toddler. you will help your group and your individual sport via being a sturdy loose throw shooter.
2016-12-08 12:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
until u gain weight or get stronger, use ur speed. and make sure when u practice, use ur weakest hand. get good with both so u can score with either one and have moves going to each hand. and then they should have a hard time stopping u. good luck!
2007-03-27 05:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
KNOW YOUR OPPONETS IF AT ALL POSSIBLE ALWAYS GO UP STRONG. AT YOUR AGE AND WITH YOUR SIZE YOU NEED TO WORK ON FREETHROWS, I SEE ALOT OF FOULSHOTS IN YOUR FUTUIRE. ALSO PASSING IS A GREAT SKILL FOR SOMEONE AT YOUR LEVEL. GOOD LUCK TODAY.
2007-03-27 05:03:09 · answer #9 · answered by primetimes_spike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do like the Lakers stars do and stick your elbow in the opponent's throat.
2007-03-27 05:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by martino 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋