I just turned 13 and I love basketball. I can do tricks ending in lay ups or close range shots but in the YMCA gym.. I can barely get in a freethrow by jumping.. I hate that.. Is there anyway I can get better at shooting a basketball because I have good form and position but still.. I have to resort into bad form in a game so I could get in a good 2 pointer which I would probably miss. Is there any way, if so, please define and I was wondering, do weights stunt your growth?
2007-08-09 18:30:08 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
First of all, using weights a lot will stunt your growth, especially during your age right now. I would focus more on aerobic exercises like running, biking and jumping rope - things that can also help you in basketball(for example, jumping rope really improves your jumping ability and speed).
As far as shooting, I would suggest learning from the pros. Try to use the shooting positions of Ray Allen and Allan Houston - both of them really have nice form. And another great shooting aid, especially for free throws, is Dr. Tom Amberry's method.
Here's his website:
http://www.freethrow.com/index.htm
And you can look for his video online or maybe at your local libraries. OK, good luck.
2007-08-09 18:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by Adel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm 14 and I love basketball. I have found that a good aid to help you gain a higher shooting percentage is to try the perfect jumper system. It's great. It takes some time to getting use to. It's real easy to put on too. All you have to do is just snap it on your rim, and you are good to go. It makes the rim smaller so you have develop good form and good arc to your shot. When you use it for a while and tkae it off, you notice a huge difference in your shot. It helps develop muscle memory, so you'll shoot better. And on the weights subject, I don't really know if it does stunt your growth. I don't think it does. Because I've lifted weight for the past couple years all year long. And I've grown about 4 to 5 inches. Good luck I hope my advice will help you.
2007-08-09 18:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by MavsFan4Life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, everybody is right. Practice, practice, practice and play as much as you can. My kid went to a nationally ranked bball camp, played varsity and AAU for years but when he was 13, he sat on the bench. It took a lot of work to be a starter. The camp recommended 1000 shots a day, and keeping a chart to track percentages. Their motivational speaker said that dedicating yourself to doing better will give you the edge over the ones who don't. For ex., he said don't sit in front of the tv, do pushups. Don't walk if you can walk fast. Don't walk fast if you can run. (Of course, all of this hard work could make bball stop being fun!) Some of the upper strength things you mentioned will work themselves out over the next year or two. Just look at 15 yr olds, and you can clearly see that there's going to be a big difference. Good luck -- 13 was a bad bball year for my kid too, but it worked out great and eventually he was even getting calls from college coaches!
2007-08-09 18:50:14 · answer #3 · answered by Neonzeus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I played basketball in school, I was always told to keep my elbow in and bend my knees. Other than that, everyone really develops there own form or style of shooting. So I guess the best thing is to do the cleche......practice, practice, practice. I think that over doing the weights will stunt your growth only if you were to mess up your growth plate.
2007-08-09 18:54:57 · answer #4 · answered by buckeyesofohiostate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey...i am about to turn 14 but i have the same problem. But the thing is that i am a really good shooter i am just not good and actually playing with people or under pressure. I play at school but i didn't make the team twice. I am just not good at dribbling and handling to much. But i am good at free around shooting. Good luck man. Weights don't stunt your growth man...don't worry.
2007-08-09 18:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by Abel C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey man im 13 and basketball rules and ive lifted every other day for a long time and i grew 3 inches from last year to this year and now im 5'11 o yeah i just turned 13 too and if u wanna get a better shot u have to work your legs, chest and your arms your range will improve soon right now i can heave a two handed shot from full court and probly put it in so lifting helps
2007-08-09 18:38:28 · answer #6 · answered by gotta get PUMPED!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lifting too young will stunt your growth. You can't do much but get stronger to hit a jump shot. You should be able to hit a 2 from anywhere on the court at 13, if you're a boy.
2007-08-09 18:33:44 · answer #7 · answered by its me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Flick your wrist or use your thumb. Just pick up the ball and start shooting. Aim towards the back of the hoop and arc the ball high like an upside down U into the basket and they will drop like flies.
2007-08-09 18:40:33 · answer #8 · answered by X3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using your legs. Make a jump shot! the added boost/power from your legs will help. And yeah, you should practice a lot too. Find the good balance between jumps/leg power and wrist action.
2007-08-09 18:39:34 · answer #9 · answered by e-man 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep on practicing because practice makes perfect. And no, don't worry, you still have a lot of years to grow taller.
Hope I helped!
2007-08-09 18:35:04 · answer #10 · answered by aseel_princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋