There are only 60 new professional basketball players, who are scored every year. Why aren't you the one in the end? Start by honing your throwing, defending, and team-playing skills from now on and as much as you can. Practice, practice, practice. Eat, sleep, dream and feel the game. Once this is in your blood, you may well be ready to play with the world's basketball players.
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Method 1 of 3: Hone Your Skills
Step 1. Learn all the rules of the game until very memorized
The better you know a sports game, the better you will play it, knowing what to expect and how to solve the problem at hand. You can ask anyone who knows the game, you can also search for information from the internet, ask the coach, and join the team. Play, play and play more until it becomes a part of your life.
Understand that basketball is a physical and mental sport. Both are very important. If you're lacking in one area, focus on improving that area without forgetting the other areas. For example, if you need to practice dribbling, but have just finished dribbling, dribble all the way to the edge of the court
Step 2. Get your body in the best possible shape
Go to the gym and start exercising. Fewer players can beat the greatest talent if they can run faster and have longer endurance. Michael Jordan was once quoted as saying the best players are good goalscorers, best defenders "and" good team players. To be all three, you have to be in good shape. Here are some exercises that can help you:
- Push-ups. Lots of push-ups and in different positions, such as fingertip push-ups. You will be very surprised how well you can hold the ball if you have strong fingers. It's even possible if you think you don't have a palm big enough to hold the ball, it can be done if you have stronger fingers.
- Core exercise. Work on your core strength with abdominal crunches, leg lifts, plank exercises, lower back extensions, etc. If you have a strong core, you will be able to take a big chance and still be able to finish the match to the end.
- Jump rope. Looks like an easy activity, but it's useful! Jump rope as fast, as long and as hard as you can. The better you do, the faster your feet will move on the court.
- jump. Improve your vertical jump, if you are fast, agile and can jump, you can get even more rebounds than even tall players. Most super tall players don't use their best on the rebound because they don't have to. You can beat them if you work hard.
Step 3. Herd like crazy
If you've ever found yourself concentrating or focusing on dribbling, then you're not good enough to be a pro. You need to be able to feel where the ball is at all times, have perfect control over it, and be able to do anything with it at any time
- Spend plenty of time dribbling the basketball. Try dribbling on and off the court or wherever you are training. Push yourself to dribble faster, lower, harder, and even more out of control. You will be able to improve your movement on the court and your ability to play at your best.
- Don't let the ball touch the palm of your hand. Touch the ball with your fingertips, especially when dribbling.
Step 4. Practice your shooting skills
Check out the best shooters in a game and emulate their actions. Position your right hand holding the back of the ball, while your left hand is on the side of the ball, guiding it. Try practicing lying down and shooting your basketball straight into the air, so that it falls back into your hands. You can do it for hours listening to music, or just lying down. The ball should be able to feel part of your arm, extending to the elbow.
Take free shots until you can do them in your sleep. There's no reason you should miss a shot without a defense. Practice shooting when it's cold or when it's dry. After running through the line and getting so tired you couldn't see clearly, it was a good time to take a free shot
Step 5. Use "BEEF" when shooting
This weird acronym is everything you should have in mind when shooting. Here's more:
- B=Balance (Balanced). Make sure you are balanced when going to shoot.
- E=Eyes (Eyes). Eyes on the basket when it is about to shoot.
- E=Elbow (Elbow). Keep your elbows in front of your body when shooting.
- F=Follow Through. Be sure to follow your shot; suppose your hand is like reaching for a cookie jar while shooting. Maybe you don't have elbow strength, but you can try.
Step 6. Add a "C" to your "BEEF"
C stands for concentration and awareness. This is the most important part when shooting. Focus on where the ball is going, not paying “obviously” who is around you or whether you should shoot or should you pass. “Consciousness” seems to be “secret” and “deceptive” & the difference is very thin; this is called “unconsciousness” in play (like flying in autopilot mode). This way, you'll know the other players and their options and how to play, but don't show any physical or conscious concern when "hearing the move". Choice becomes instinct when you practice it and put it into practice.
Avoid thinking too much about "mirror free" or worrying about what's behind you when you're free. Maybe you need to fish a little, not dribble in a straight line, then expand your peripheral vision to see the area without focusing on it all the time. Peripheral vision can be learned and developed by using it as a skill that can be directly practiced
Step 7. Try throwing with one hand
To shoot with one hand properly, the first thing to do is make sure you flex your hands for strength and your hands to touch and spin the ball ("English").
- Line your arms up parallel to the black line on the ball. Use your finger and hold the ball “in the middle” using only your finger. Make sure you can see the light through your finger. This is the ideal position.
- "Touch" includes shooting harder or softer depending on the situation and from which side of the basket you are shooting due to ball control issues. "flexibility" requires not being stiff or too long.
Step 8. Practice spinning the ball and using hands that you don't use often
Place your "free hand" on the side of the ball, realizing that the other hand may have different control, then shoot (with the CBEEF technique) making sure most of the power comes from the hand you're writing with.
- If the twisting technique is something new to you, it will take some practice and experience to see how it affects your shot. The effect of this will depend on your touch and which side of the basket you should shoot.
- Practice turning on both sides of the basket. If you're at least a little "ambidextrous" (using both hands), work both hands as strength vis--vis "off the hand" for outside shots (on the left basket).
Step 9. Do exercises to improve every aspect of your game
All the practice you can get will help you to become a great player. Practice doesn't make perfect, but perfect practice makes perfect. Here are some exercises to get you started:
- Superman training. If you have a field, it's better, if not, you can predict the distance. On the court, start at the line under the basket and run in a perpendicular line (the line near the free throw), then go down and do 5 push ups. After that, stand up and run back to the starting line position, running to the next perpendicular line (line of the field). Get down and do 10 push ups and continue the same for each line on the court. Again, it's a good idea to do at least 10 free throws after practice when you're tired.
- Killer Training. This is a full field practice, back and down. If you're really not in good shape, start with 4-6 "down and back" in 1 minute 8 seconds (starting running from 1 line to the next line and back to starting position). Sounds like a fair amount of time until you run 48.8 meters. Once you've built up enough stamina, try 13 down and back in 68 seconds. Again, shoot at least 10 free throws when you're exhausted.
- Friends practice. Invite a friend to pick up a basketball and start from the corner of the starting line, you control it. If you feel comfortable, keep your hands behind your back. Make him dribble diagonally across the court and you force him to change direction when he tries to dribble onto the court. You'll need to learn how to "shift" on the pitch to get ahead of your opponent and face an opponent who is holding the ball.
Step 10. Always be a confident team player
Look at people in free positions and pass the ball, even when you want to shoot. The better your team, the better you will be too. You don't have to be a shooter, but also a team player. Don't monopolize the ball, eventually your teammates and coaches will be annoyed and you will be labeled as a selfish player, risking everything to be on the bench.
And whatever you do, never lose confidence. If you're a shooter, shoot until you get your touch or beat! If you're playing a big D, clear your mind until you can anticipate your opponent's moves. Eat a meal that's rich in carbohydrates and protein, take a breath, and do it again if you're feeling down. There is no easy path to success
Method 2 of 3: Start Your Career
Step 1. Start as early as possible to play in teams and attend camp training centers
There are babies who are practically born with a basketball in their hands, and it is they who grow up to be professional players. It is best to start as early as possible to gain as much experience as possible. Start early and the game of basketball will run in your blood.
Being in school and in the community is great, but consider attending training centers such as the Five Star Basketball training center, National Basketball Academy, and Elite Hoops basketball. For a few hundred dollars each season, you'll be teaming up with the best in class and taking your skills to the next level
Step 2. Be the star of your school's basketball team
In order to get the attention of the university level (next level), you should try to be the golden dot on your school's basketball team. This doesn't mean that you become a footballer; the truth is, "no" being part of the school basketball team won't work for you. This means taking risks, taking opportunities, building strengths with your team, and making them work.
In addition to being a great player, you also need to be a player who can be coached and can work with. If you prevent others from playing well, you will not be recruited. If you have weaknesses, coaches try to improve your skills, but your nature prevents them because you don't want to listen, you won't be recruited either. Hone your skills as a player, but also hone your abilities to be a team player and in a person who is also learning
Step 3. Improve your skills
If you are the best basketball player in the world, you may be able to get rid of the bad grades, but most universities are also looking for players with good academic grades. Your grades don't have to be all A's, but you do need to prove that you can go to school and play basketball at the same time. This applies to both high school and university. It is your academic grades that allow you to play basketball.
And the higher you rank, the more chances of getting a basketball scholarship (or any scholarship, it doesn't matter). You will be a role model and a student who will be recruited by any school
Step 4. Increase your basketball IQ
When a coach talks about a player who steals his attention, it's not just about his aiming ability, his dribbling ability so that it doesn't touch the floor. They also look for players who have a high basketball IQ; that is, not only are they good at playing, but also understand how to play in complex levels of the game. They're constantly thinking about all the ways to make the next shot, how to overcome obstacles, and they have composure and keep it at a steady, steady tempo. There is more to basketball than just basketball itself.
Part of a high basketball IQ is "never" getting out of the game. Even if the referee cancels the shot and doesn't approve it, you are immediately back on the pitch for the next game. Players with high basketball IQs overcome every obstacle with dignity and respect for others on the court at all times
Step 5. Request notification of scholarship info
If you are really lucky, opportunity may come your way. Otherwise, you have two basic choices:
- Talk to your coach. Does he have any acquaintances in the university environment? Does he think you are a potential? What do you have to do to get notifications?
- Write a letter to the coach at the school you want. Show your interest in their program, explain “why” you are interested and why you think you will be a valuable asset to their program. Give them a video and invite them to see you play. Be sure to include your contact information for further discussion.
Step 6. Start playing at university level
Players very, very, very rarely appear straight from high school to the NBA. Most of them finish university in 4 years. This is when you start playing with high caliber opponents and can really hone your skills under pressure. It's up to you at a time like this whether you want to finish college or try to become a professional player before your academic career is over.
In college it's a good idea to be a coach on vacation, stay at the training center, always, always and always play and stay fit. Even though the game season doesn't last all year long, if you take it seriously, you can
Method 3 of 3: Becoming a Pro
Step 1. Consider getting an agent
If you are really very good and are seriously shaping up to be a professional player, consider getting an agent. They have the connections you need to make your name known and potentially be part of next year's draft. They will put your name on it and hope, money in your pocket.
Some say, if you get an agent during your college career, you "lose your college skills"; even if your name is not in the draft. Consider this carefully before you jeopardize the next years of your life
Step 2. Attend the training center before the draft period
With an agent behind it, you may be able to sign up for a training center before draft for NBA level. There, you will make many connections and make your name and face recognizable. If you can handle the pressure, this may be the exposure you really need to become a pro.
It also gives you the opportunity to get feedback on the draft position, who saw you, and what your potential is. The only thing you can do in a situation like this is to stay calm and play your best
Step 3. Registered
There are two drafts. One on one, players have been selected by the team, as well as one on one as well. In other words, you have “one” chance to get into the draft. If you're willing to accept this challenge, great. Otherwise, you can either become a free agent and leave, or not play in the NBA at all.
- If you don't mind that, you can negotiate a salary or contract term, making it shorter if you decide to leave as soon as possible. However, not taking what has been offered to you is very rare.
- If you're in the second round of draft picks, you probably won't be able to advance into opening night. Know what your function is and what the conditions are before you assume.
Step 4. Alternatively, play in D-league or abroad
If you are not selected in the draft or you are not happy with the outcome of an event that has already taken place, you can play in the D-league or abroad other than in the NBA. D-Leagues are pretty much the same as minor leagues and you could, in theory, get pulled out of the NBA.
Overseas, however, is a very different story and a very different machine. Your agent will help arrange an interview with the subject and you can be picked up somewhere exotic (or not so exotic) for the year ahead. If you're willing to move, this can be a pretty interesting game
Step 5. Know that being a little surprising can look professional in any sport
Your chances of making it a pro in any sport are not good enough. Sure, it's possible, but the odds aren't always on your side. In fact, about 1% of all varsity players (men and women, although to a lesser extent most men) can become pro players. That means, apart from you and 99 others, only 1 person is chosen. If you don't succeed, you are on the right track.
Many talented basketball players can still live with their passion as a coach, teaching in a training center, or playing in different countries and different leagues. Just because you can't become the pro player you wanted to be, doesn't mean you have to give up on your career
Tip
- Immediately after running or dribbling, take a free throw. This will help you to be able to throw better after several ups and downs on the court.
- Drink plenty of water before and after the game.
- One of the most important aspects of basketball is control, learning how to do tricks, and moving the ball wherever you want. Be creative and don't be afraid to throw from 3 points. Try to control the ball with both hands, it's easy.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help! Everyone needs help at one time or another.
- Frequently watch NBA and other pro league basketball games; this can help you learn new moves.
- Juggling can improve your hand skills, hand-eye coordination, deep perception, peripheral vision, muscle-nerve balance, controlled speed, and concentration like a free shot in a basketball game.
- Always motivated for the match. Listen to uplifting music, then play it in your head as you compete.
- Always warm up before and after a match.
