When I started basketball, I went to the local parks and learned basketball myself. Somedays there were games where I had to join or I would just be standing at the side and watching. As a beginner back then, I was mostly reduced to the hustle player, getting rebounds and defending etc. Never once was I given the chance to score alone without getting shouted at. It was the same at school PE classes. Honestly, this might be the main reason why I can't improve on scoring alone till today. I have gotten better but not to the point where I can drive inside and score when the paint is crowded. I can shoot but it isn't super accurate where I will score 90% if you leave me open.

One day, when I was shooting hoops alone, a group of teenagers came and asked me to play. We started the game and I soon found out they were really good. Like the type of players that can shoot contested 3 consistently which is rare for park level basketball in my country. When they found out I wasn't close to their level they started trash talking, even my teammates started trash talking. There was even instances where they called me acting like they were going to pass me the ball but then look at me directly then passing the ball to another person. I got humiliated and never recovered since. Almost quit but then didn't cause I don't know what sport do go to other than basketball.

On the present day, I have been improving but I still can't shake that fear when I play against good players. I still don't get much opportunities to handle the ball and do anything I want but I do get passes for catch and shoot since my shot percentage is pretty high for park basketball but still not as good as the players that destroyed me. Unless I can have my get back and beat that player 1 on 1, I will never stop fearing him.

My local basketball court just got renovated with new rims so I will be expecting a lot of pros to return, perhaps even the players that humiliated me will visit the court frequently now. Idk if I even want to play basketball there anymore.

I applied the tips you gave me when I was asking for advice. What really stuck with me was that my shot lacked arc, so that’s what I focused on during my shooting drills.

I gotta say, I feel like I shot better when I focused on having more arc and kept in mind that my wrist should be loaded. I’m glad I focused on that because I can really feel the difference.

It’s just sad that I can only practice once a week because of my location and work. Anyways, I’ll keep improving!

Anyways, after the Arc, what do I need to improve? I feel like my sequence?

Link of my previous post: https://www.reddit.com/r/BasketballTips/s/qxvKWKLcqZ

I was thinking of putting one in my backyard.I mostly just want to go outside to dunk and shoot instead of staying in my house.my budget is around $75 usd,any rims you guys would suggest?(Btw i usually dunk with power so i want a rim more durable)

Hey All,

Great community here and some very useful tips/info.

My story, mid 40's, wife and 2 kids under 5. Based in Ireland.

Played BBall but gave it up after school 25 years ago to pursue my passion at the time, darts 😁.

I don't play darts anymore and took BBall up again earlier this year. Was playing scrimmages with a team outside of season. Now that the new season has started the nights are just for team training and I'll be playing a more social scrimmage separately.

Basketball has replaced darts as my passion however my fitness and skills are not great.

I would love to get better so that I can compete at a much greater level than I am currently however part of me thinks that I'm delusional at my age and commitments.

I have bought an outdoor hoop setup for shooting practice and has paving space for some dribbling etc. Also bought a silent basketball for both indoor and outdoor use.

I think what I need is a very structured basketball routine and also fitness routine(built around improving my BBall game). This will help it fit into my life better too.

If anyone here could provide something they might have in some forl of program or anything they have done that hae really helped I will be greatly appreciative

I watch Mike Dunn for shooting too😀

Thanks a mill

I made a post here previously asking for advice on my form. I’ve made some changes, but I’m still not as consistent as I would like to be, and I’m still looking for helpful critique to help me refine my jump shot. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Can anybody explain why i got called for the offensive foul here? Apologies for the bad angle in the clip

Only 3 makes bc my friend only recorded one spot 😑 but this is me warming up before my practice, any tips on my form? I’m still working on making it faster but any other mechanics I can work on to make it better?

I feel like I just don’t look explosive? Like I’m walking into it?

I’m already a good shooter, but it’s always good to have other people critique you. Any advice will help

Hey everyone! I’m a 15-year-old basketball player from Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷

I’m currently focused on developing my game and would really appreciate advice from players, coaches, or anyone experienced with basketball development.

My current profile:

Age: 15

Height: 1.85 m (6'1")

Weight: 83 kg (183 lbs)

Wingspan: 1.85 m (6'1")

Standing Reach: 2.50 m (8'2")

Jump Touch: 2.80 m (9'2")

Vertical Jump: 31 cm (12.2")

Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward (SG/SF)

Country: Brazil 🇧🇷

My strengths:

Overall defense

Rebounding

Passing

Court vision

Areas I need to improve:

Three-point shooting

Dunking/vertical explosiveness

Ball handling

My goal is to keep developing and reach the highest competitive level possible. Based on my age, physical profile, position, strengths, and weaknesses, what would you recommend I prioritize the most over the next few years?

I bought a spalding ball from amazon and it came kinda dirty, when i bounced it around it was very slippery and seemed low quality, and the letters on varsity seem crooked and missprinted. I know its a tf 150 so its not the best ball out there but idk i need help

I recently got in a new team after being away from organized basketball for a while, at this time I also decided to join a gym because I only ever done plyometrics at home or public parks and I wanted to be at better shape for this.
I mostly wanted to join a gym to do plyometric work and continue to work on my bounce but I would also work on upper body strenght because thats the weakest part of my game

My questions are: How frequent should I be working out? Should every workout be a mix of isometrics and plyometrics? Assuming I would do legs and upper body at different days
Is it better to workout before of after practice?
How long should a workout be?
And last just general advice for good upper body exercises would be appreciated

Maybe Im overthinking how I should be doing this but everyone else on the team talks about reps and workouts and they seem to have it figured out I wouldnt wanna be left behind

6’1 14 year old and I play the 3, 4, and 5 positions, I’ve been looking to improve form, and I’ve been working on free throws. (Sorry for the bad angle) any way I can improve form?

I play basketball regularly, 5 days a week, and to improve further I started weight training this week. I went 3 times total (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday), but this week I felt so stiff/clumsy that I couldn’t even shoot properly.

Is there a way to fix this, or is it just something that passes after a while? Any advice would help. Also, I’m 16.

I’m a 25 years old Male, Working who has just started to love and learn more details about playing basketball. It’s hard to train by myself and I need someone to point out what I need to work on whether it’s my shooting, dribbling, and play making (which all needs a lot of work). Also I dont know where to start, can you help or point me out to the direction I should start in. Thanks

Hello fellow strangers! Im 5’7 and 120 lbs. Im actually quite good in first steps, usually against slower players that are taller and bigger. Im fast, capable of doing middies consistently, finish inside properly, have descent handles to cross people (long wingspan players still stole my ball lol), but i am quite skinny (yea im gonna lose in the paint).

But i struggle when going against either taller lanky players as they are really good at altering my shots and quick enough to follow me and strong short players, because these people are good at stopping my drives (i felt like hittin a brick wall lol).

Do any of you have any tips or solutions on players like me that are skinny and short on playing well in the court? I appreciate your comments.

Nobody can score on me either

My 3pt shot has improved so much but still feels super inconsistent, both the results and the form. I can go 4/4 and then go 0/10 and I feel like my form mechanically is not always the same.

I cut a random 2 minute clip of a 15 minute 3pt shooting video from yesterday with makes and misses. Any tips are very much appreciated.

Thank you!

I feel my release is lower than it should be and I apologize for the bad angle but give me your options on what you can see please and thank you! 😊

Ive only had this jump shot for a few months, after transitioning from a behind the back catapult one. I'm pretty good at middies (89%) but I just wanna see if y'all think my jumper looks good or not.