I'm a decent center. But I want to try a PG position cause I can drive it in strong and time my layups correctly. Can anyone give me some help for being a stronger center and PG?
2007-06-20 18:13:37 · 12 answers · asked by Harrison 3 in Sports ➔ Basketball
Center: I can post up, so the hooks and inside scoring and in defense I need a lil bit of help on.
Point Guard: I'm a fast runner, can drive it in strong (I'm one of the best runners on the track team), and I can pass but I have no handles and I can't bust shots outside the key that well.
2007-06-20 18:28:56 · update #1
With the 'run-n-gun' and 'play at any pace' styles that NBA teams are moving towards, a speedy center/power forward is a incredible asset.
Are you sure you want to be a PG? It's a crowded field with guards; while a 'big man' is very valuable. Play the percentages and work on becoming a better 'big'.
2007-06-27 15:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like PG isn't a very good position for you at this time. It's still a good idea to work on your ball handling skills, no matter what position you play.
If you don't have much of an outside shot, guys are going to play off you and force you to shoot. Also, if you can't handle the ball that well, good defensive guards on the perimeter will strip you before you can make a good drive.
I would stick to the inside game and slowly work your skills until you are comfortable as an outside player. Work on ball handling, outside shooting and seeing the floor. If you can pass well enough to control the game from the center (think Bill Walton) you will be able to utilize a lot more skills than just posting up.
Also, if you are fast, a HUGE benefit to your team will be finishing on fast breaks. Most centers are not fast and can't get up and down the floor well. Work on finishing the break strong and wearing out your opponent.
In high school, our leading scorer was a power forward that was the district 800 champion. He made most of his points on fast breaks (beating his man down the floor) and he shot almost 60 percent from the field because so many of his shots were lay-ins.
2007-06-20 19:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Chris J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get better handles by dribbling the ball very low and fast with your fingertips. After doing this for a while you should feel a burn in your forearm and eventually develop strength and muscle memory.
Another exercise you could do is dribble the ball as many times as possible in a circular motion until you feel a burn in your upper arm. This exercise is kinda like the in and out dribble, but done many times to develop the necessary strength and muscle memory to dribble the ball at ease.
Seriously though, these two exercises helped me become a strong ball handler and these are the best so try them!
And it looks like you want to be the next Magic Johnson.
2007-06-20 20:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jauregui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
speed and quickness is always a plus on being a center and a pointguard and any positions. just remember that the center is the last defensive man, he is at the last interior defender so it is critical that you should develop a strong defensive skill, just a tip on running the point, point guards are the playmakers, they are the "driver" of the team's offense. so a guard should make good decisions with the ball, so practice your ball handling skills...good luck, hope it helped your game
2007-06-25 01:57:05 · answer #4 · answered by vj_blue_wiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At a basketball clinic I worked at, a guest speaker who started at UConn for four years came in and spoke to the group. He demonstrated drills like dribbling two basketballs at a time, going through the legs, around the back, etc. He was unbelievable. He told us that even someone who isn't blessed with any sort of athletic ability can become a solid player through hard work and fundamentals. My advice would be to constantly dribble the ball with your dominant and non-dominant hand. Being able to play defense and hand the ball will make you a servicable point guard at any level.
2007-06-21 01:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by mattevans111490 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please remember that a point guard needs to see the floor clearly, pass well and run the team's offense effectively as an extra coach on the floor. Your drives are going to be rare, beside running fast breaks. Are you able to defend a point guard well, containing drives and denying passes and penetration? It is certainly different than defending the post.
Make changes because they will help the team before making changes for your own sake.
Good penetration skills help at any position, as do good shooting skills.
2007-06-20 18:30:49 · answer #6 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're quick and you could set up your teammates yeah that would work out quick good at layups strength(because centers have a lot of strength)and good at passes you would be the best PG ever.
Good luck.
GO SPURS GO!!!!!!
2007-06-20 18:42:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
two opposite positions... but you said it yourself, you have no handles... PG needs to be able to take care of the ball. i'd stick with playing the C spot. develop your back to the basket game, and stay down on the block to grab some rebounds. if you really want to play a PG role, you need to work on your handles. you need to learn to dribble with both hands, but if you're big enough to play C, use your height and stay under the basket.
as a C, work on your lower body strength so you can establish your position in the post. play to your strengths... if handling the ball isn't your strength, then either work on it, or leave it to the real PG and concentrate on your C skills.
2007-06-20 18:34:51 · answer #8 · answered by earL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be a good dribbler and passer. Nice speed and quickness is also a plus.
Centers should also learn how to drive strong and finish layups aside from a strong post game.
Good luck on your game!
2007-06-20 18:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by aka_zidane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PG are mainly people small fast and good dribbler.
Center are people who are mainly the tallest and good at jumping up in the air.
2007-06-27 10:55:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋