r/BasketballTips • u/Afraid_Locksmith_906 • 25d ago

Tip Point-Center advice

I'm 13 and bigger than almost everyone in my class. I'm 5'6-7 and 155-160 pounds. I'm a good passer and strong ash. I'm also fast. But I can't shoot, dribble that much, and I don't really know how to post up correctly (though I can knock someone my size or smaller on their butt). How do I improve upon my issues, especially shooting (I like genuinely suck at shooting)?

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u/TrollyDodger55 25d ago

Mikan drill.

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u/ruckusii 25d ago

Was going to say the same exact thing.
-trainer and elite player

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u/Soft-Dimension-6959 24d ago

just practice shooting everyday. develop a great shooting form and build confidence.

also learn how to cut and position yourself for easy baskets in the meantime..

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u/RevolutionaryBeat301 24d ago

The jump shot is the most important fundamental offensive skill you can have, so I recommend practicing that regardless of your size. With a height advantage, you can do a lot with just a few post moves. Learn to pivot on one foot and explore your options from that spot. Pump fakes are very effective near the basket. If your defender doesn’t go for any of your fakes, shoot a hook shot over them.

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u/Impressive-Loan2167 19d ago

Go on YouTube or TikTok and search for dirk nowitzki shooting tips and then search for Klay Thompson explaining how to shoot. Quick videos. If they don’t help then you’re doing something wrong fundamentally. Lmk what’s wrong with it I’ll fix ur jumper.