I am 6'0 tall and I have 43 inch legs. I can run a 40 yard dash in 4.49 seconds but on the basketball court I am not quick. I am faster in a straight line but in terms of basketball my footspeed is not faster than them.My man to man defense is not good when I play quicker guards. I know Barry Sanders was quick because he had a low center of gravity with his short legs. Is it my Long legs that is slowing me down on the basketball court?
2007-05-11 08:27:11 · 5 answers · asked by legend 1 in Sports ➔ Basketball
No I think it will be alright in the long run. You just need to work on your foot speed. Check into a speed clinic or such in your area.
2007-05-11 08:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by SoccerClipCincy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have long legs also, but im naturally slow. Terrible defender, but a great shooter (It has it's advantages =]). To me, it was never my foot speed, though. It was because i'm light and get knocked around...Just constantly focus on your footwork while practicing..? Typically i don't have trouble with people flying past me, so, i am not sure wether it is a disadvantage or not, but, i just know i would rather keep my shot and long legs than be a great defender.
2007-05-11 08:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jake S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
work on your eye foot coordination. grapevine. knee ups or whatever you call it. do suicides
2007-05-11 08:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by the phoenix suns rock the house 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO,definitely not.
2007-05-11 08:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-05-11 08:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by Cavs in '09 ♥ Hurry Back BEN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋