Get yourself kitted
In general, there isn’t much you’ll need to get started, but it’s critical to invest in a decent pair of basketball shoes, as the incorrect pair can lead to injury. Because the sport calls for a lot of running and leaping, proper support and cushioning are very important. High-top shoes give additional ankle support, although they are a little heavier to wear when playing. Mid-top shoes are a lighter option, but the ankle support is less than ideal. Choose the ideal pair for your needs based on your position and the level of competition you’ll be competing in.
Warm–up
Before beginning a basketball game, it is a good idea to warm up. Warming up decreases the risk of injury and is an effective strategy to improve your performance. Basketball is a fast-paced sport, so getting a good warm-up and some exercises before the game is recommended. Before you begin, a proper warm-up should boost your heart rate and include some drills.
Get in shape
Basketball is a physically demanding activity, therefore it’s important to be in top physical shape. The better form you’re in, the more stamina you’ll have and the faster you’ll be able to react to the ball and opponents. This will also aid in the prevention of harm. Basketball will improve your cardiovascular fitness if you run, and sports like yoga will improve your speed and adaptability.
Practice
Practice is the only thing that can replace it. Only by putting forth the effort to enhance essential abilities like passing, dribbling, and shooting can a player truly hope to progress. Mastering the fundamentals of basketball, especially as a novice to the sport, is critical to your progress and enjoyment of the game.
Dribble with your weak hand
Be careful to practice dribbling with your poor hand until you can control the ball with each hand equally well. Consistently dribble with your head straight, not down, so you can see what’s going on around you and only dribble as quickly as you can while maintaining ball skills.
Shooting
Try shooting from a range of positions each day to improve your accuracy. It’s critical to understand your basketball shooting range. Keep your sight on the rim of the hoop throughout the entirety of your shot and always sustain your follow-through to preserve your technique.
Jumping
Jumping is a crucial movement in basketball that is sometimes ignored, but it should not be. Basketball players need to be able to leap high in order to gather rebounds, block shots, and shoot. This movement should be improved through vertical leap exercises, which will increase your general basketball skill as well as the height you can reach.
Don’t dribble too hard.
When dribbling, one common mistake is to believe that you must bounce the ball as hard as possible. Knees bent, back straight, and head up during dribbling. Dribble slightly above your knee level, and note that bouncing the ball gently and in control is preferable to bouncing it too forcefully on the floor.
