Tips For Girls

Recently women are getting into the sport basketball. Plenty are eager to learn the game. Here are some easy tips for girls who are interested to learn basketball:

How to Dribble

Dribbling is very important in basketball. If a player does not dribble, he will be charged traveling and then the posession will be turned over. So, one must know the fundamentals of dribbling.

Dribbling is very easy. First, stand straight and hold the basket ball. Then, dribble in fornt of yourself using both of your hands. One must practice the use of both hands in dribbling and not just using one’s dominant hand. When you are already familiar with dribbling, practice again but this time, dribble without looking at the ball.

Lastly, when you know how to dribble by just standing, you should start practicing how to dribble while moving. Start first by walking ,and then eventaully run and dribble at the same time. Practice and perseverance is the key.

How to Pass

It is necessary to pass the ball for a play to be done, specially if you are not a good shooter. A team is called a team because there are five members in the court and not just one, not just you, so start practicing how to pass a ball. There are different types or styles of passing a ball. The basic are the bounce pass and the chest pass.

To do a chest pass, first , position your dominant leg forward and target the player to whom you would pass the ball, place the ball if front of your chest and snap your wrist, make sure that you give enough force so that the ball will surely arrive at your teammates hand. The same thing is done in bounce pass except that instead of passing directly to your teammate, you will let it direct the floor and estimate so that when you snap your wrist, and the ball bounces, the ball will go to your teammate.

How to Score

how to become a good scorer

One must be confident to become a good scorer. One should believe in her capacity and capability in shooting that ball.In order to be confident one must practice, study and prepare so that when one is actually in the game less she will not be that nervous. Remember being nervous could have a big effect in the game. Always believe in yourself, be optimistic and you will be rewarded.

have a quick shot release

Shooting the ball against a good defense is the proof that you are a good scorer. In order to do that one must create a space for you shot. And ha a quick shot release.

Accuracy is a must here. One should practice shooting faster than usual, remember practice makes someone better so work on it and for sure you will be a better scorer soon.

how to finish plays

Great players finish the game…Finishing plays requires focus and determination. If you drive to the basket and someone will block you or bump you, you should still be in focus on shooting the ball and not into the one who had bumped you.

For you to become a great player you should practice with players that would make you out of focus in that way you will be able to learn how to deal matters under pressure.

Return from Tips For Girls to Resources

Would you like to contribute something?

The thousands of visitors who visit this site would LOVE to see what YOU have to share...

Return from Tips For Girls to Best Basketball Tips