I'm a senior in high school and im gonna try out for my school's varsity basketball team. Its preseason right now and were just scrimmaging alot. I've tried out the last 3 years and i've been sadly cut each time. I know i can play the game. Ive been playing since i was 5. I know what a good pass is, i know where a good shot should be taken, i know how to make a good play; I just can't execute on the court. Basically i freeze up and make the dumbest mistakes possible making myself look bad to the coach. Sometimes i play very well and the coaches are impressed but other days im just horrible. The fact that i havent been consistent in the past is the reason ive been cut. How do i make my game consistent?
2007-09-28 13:30:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Basketball
Practice, practice, practice. I know when I'm in a new situation, it takes me a while to get comfortable. For example -- shooting in a new gym or playing with new teammates. Usually, once I get a feel for the game I'm fine. The more you play with your potential teammates, the better off you'll be.
2007-09-28 13:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by wdx2bb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone can have bad days offensively but a good defender doesn't have to score at all to have a good game. When your trying out guard the best player out there and shut him down. No matter how bad you are playing offensively you can always play good defense and rebound. The things coaches hate the most are turnovers but if you do turn it over then make up for it on the defensive end, coaches love that.
2007-09-28 13:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by nateh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can cover up some of your mistakes with extra effort and hustle.
So you just let someone blow by you on defense? Instead of giving up, chase him down, shout for help, just don't quit on the play.
Blew a wide open shot? Well don't just stand there sulking! Chase down the rebound!
Someone just blocked your shot? Don't stand there looking like an idiot, keep your eye on the ball so you can get it back.
Anyways, the point is that even if you make a mistake, don't have a loser's attitude and just give up. If you coach isn't an idiot, he'll appreciate the extra effort you're putting out and take that into consideration.
2007-09-28 15:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by EmperorNam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I gotta commend you for trying out ALL four years despite not making it the first three. That's pretty damn cool, kid.
To work on your consistency, practice. It's as simple as that. Play against good competition to hone your skills and work on your confidence.
To work on your nerves...hell, this is your 4th crack at this. If you're not used to the pressure of the tryout process yet then I dunno what to tell you.
What you need to do is play within yourself and your set of skills. You say you know when to take a good shot, so take it. Play your game. If you try to play the way the coaches want you'll never make it if that's not your style. If you do somehow make it, you won't be happy.
2007-09-29 10:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by psyduck702 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just gotta take more shots. take 10 shots each spot. try to get a higher percentage each time. Work on your ball handling with different drills so you don't lose the ball. Practice using your ball handling moves and accelerate through them. Consistency comes from repetition.
2007-09-28 13:35:02 · answer #5 · answered by febesons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you only play basketball on a Set of time?
if you play everyday, morning, lunchtime, after school with friends,or shoot around by yourself, then theres no way you would "choke" that much.
freshman,sopmore, jr,
1-2-3 years and if you aint learned from your mistakes...your better of playing volleyball, bowling, golf, swimming...
2007-09-28 15:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by s2k5i0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋