So, you want to become the greatest basketball player in this side of the planet? Well, in order for you to become the best then you need to train very hard, play hard and practice as often as you can.
You need to hone your basketball skills. You need to be proficient when it comes to rebounding, ball handling, ball stealing, defense, screens & picks, passing, boxing out, blocking the shots of your opponents, foot work and of course, you need to be able to jump high. Here are surefire tips on how you can achieve all of that.
1.) Dribbling – You need to practice dribbling one hand at a time. Start practicing using your weak hand. If you are a lefty, then practice your right hand and vice versa. Dribble the ball and begin moving it between your legs, around your back, over the shoulders with high & low bounces and powerful and fast bounces.
2.) Plyometric Exercises for Basketball – This is going to be your jumping workout. Plyometrics for basketball will help you unleash your maximum potential that will help you attain your maximal jump height and better your overall game. This will help you make cool dunks and whooping blocks.
3.) Shooting – When you are practicing your shooting skills, make it a point that you practice shooting on one spot first and when you start hitting at least ninety-percent of your shots, it is just then that you can move on to another spot. You also need to train how to fake a shot, lays ups, jump shots, fade away shots and so on.
4.) Sprints – Running sprints is a great way to boost the release of your human growth hormone or HGH. With this activity your muscles will get bigger, you become stronger and faster.
5.) Leg Press & Squats – This exercise will strengthen your lower body; thus help you be better at your defense.
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