10 Basketball Tips Guaranteed To Get You More Playing Time

Hey I'm an 8th grader at Reeltown High School and I'm playing for the varsity and sometimes i start but i wwould like to be better than and i am and i think that you tips will make me be a better player

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Thanks for the tips, Hopefully i can put them into play the next time im on the court.

This we'll improve me in my skills and get the attention of my coach thanks for the tips

hey these tips have opened my eyes.i m really thankfull to u:-)

I am in 9th grade and these tips will help my coach notice me and i'll make the team, thanks!!!!

Hi I trying to make a high school team called new rochelle. Got any tips

Last year I wasn't so good at being a team player I didn't listeen or pay attention I was making the team look bad and my coach was so dissapointed I want to be on the team this year but I don't know ifthe coach will pick me what do you think I should do

Hi Derek,

I would do everything provided in the tips above and work on your skills. You can check out tips and drills to work on your skills at this link: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/basketballfundamentals.html

Hi bball player,

I would talk to the coach before practice and tell him that you recognized what you did last year was wrong and that you want to be a better TEAM player. Tell him that you'll do whatever you can to contribue to help the team win. Ask him what you think your role could be to make the team. If he tells you, make sure to do those things to the best of your ability. If he knows you care, it'll help tremendously. Also, do everything mentioned in the tips above.

Keep working on your skills and maintain a positive attitude no matter what. If you don't make the team, keep a positive attitude and work hard in everything you do. You'll surely come ahead in the most important game called LIFE.

Thanks for the tips. I'm in my senior year and have only played b-ball for a half a season as a junior. I worked hard all summer at camps and at home and now I feel that I'm good enough to contribute to the team, the only thing that I lack is game experience. I was frustrated at one of our latest games when I was benched through the entire game. I didn't let the coach know how I felt and tried not to look dissappointed, even though she put in some girls whom I know that I'm more skilled than. should I tell the coach how I feel, or just let this one go and work hard at practice so she will notice me?

Hi Jane,

First of all, I must state that it's very difficult to jump into a program as a junior and get playing time as a senior. Very few players can pull this off.

I would talk to the coach. I would set a meeting to talk to him/her. State that you would really like to play and you were wondering what you could do to get playing time.

Do not compare yourself to other players. Only concentrate on what you can do better.

Unfortunately, the coach has to what she/he believes will help the team win and not all of the players can play.

Now, if the coach tells you that you may not get playing time, you should realize that players who do not play during the game can still make a big impact by getting the other players prepared for their games during practice.

Also, get to practice early and stay late. Work on things that coach tells you that you need to improve on. Study the plays, study the defenses. Be prepared as possible.

this is great i used to get all down that i only got 2 or 3 mins in i am now getting 8min or more

I used this tips and im getting more playing time and the coach says Im the teams best player.

im in youth fith grade upward basketball

im an 8th grader at mayfield high school and i play for the modified team and my coach is an asshole i rebound make shot get lots of assists when we scrimmige at practice but i only get 3 mins a game and sometimes i dont even play at all and the people tht do play give up points and dont defend can u guess y he isnt playing me thankj you

Ronny,

It's impossible to guess why he's not playing you. Coaches can have all kinds of reasons. The only thing you can do is ask your coach... "What can I do to help the team and contribute more? What do I need to do to get better?"

Show that you want to help the team. The coach will appreciate your good attitude and proactive approach. Go take the coaches advice and work your butt off. That's all you can do. Don't stop communicating with your coach. I know it's frustrating (I've been there). But your future is in your own hands and you can't blame the coach. That is life. I'm sure with some hard work and a positive attitude you'll succeed!

I am a freshman in high school and I start varsity because of these tips and I understand how people feel when they don't get the attention they deserve. Just follow these tips and the coach will notice you trust me. Thanks breakthrough basketball!!!!!!

On my football team i was our starter at linebacker, even though my back is a much better athlete than i am. The most important things that you can do to get more playing in any sport time are to always go your hardest because this one of the first things your coach will look at. Next, be a smart player. By this i mean always know what is going on around you and make decisions that will benefiet the team. Last, be consistent. A coach would rather have a player who can get you 13 points every gane than someone who will get 30 one night then 5 the next.

I am in the eighth grade, and I just made the ninth grade basketball team. I have never basketball before, but i am 6' 4''. could this have something to do with it? I am really not that good...

Hi Caleb,

It's great to hear you the made the team. I would like to ask you a few questions.

Do you like basketball? Do you want to become good at basketball?

If no, don't worry about it.

If yes, who cares if you are good or not or how tall you are. Hard work and efficient practice will increase your ability tremendously. We have many great resources on this website to help you. On the left hand menu, you can browse the "Player Tips" menu to learn how to improve your play.

We have a section for players at this link as well: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/players/players.html

my school team tryouts are in 12 days. The last time i have played basketball on a team was when i was in third grade. I am 12 and 5'5 and many people think i will make the team. I am not awful though i need lots more pracitce. I REALLY want to play on the middle school team but i am afarid im not gonna make it. Do u have any tips for improving in 12 days?

Hi Summer,

12 days is probably too short of a time frame to see any big improvements, but it does not mean you can not improve. I would go to the gym and work on your ball handling and shooting every day. Spend an hour working on skills. Spend an hour playing pick-up games working on your skills.

We have a lot on ball handling and shooting at these two links: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/ballhandling.html

http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/shooting.html

Don't forget to master making lay ups. It could be the deciding factor on whether you make the team or not: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/layups.html

I encourage you stay active in multiple sports throughout the year. You don't want to play all of these sports at the same time, but during the sporting season. For example, play basketball in the winter, soccer in the spring (or fall), swimming in the summer, martial arts in the fall. That way, this helps you develop into a great overall athlete which will get you much further in whatever sport you might concentrate on as you get older.

If you want to make the team next year, spend some time during the offseason working on your basketball skills. I think you could make a tremendous amount of progress by talking to a few coaches and have them help you with a long-term plan to get better. Talk to a successful high school or college coach in the area. The fact that you would ask them would make a great impression on them and be a good thing for you in the future. Especially, if you are trying out for that same high school or college team in the future.

At your age, you probably don't need to spend more than 2 or 3 times a week practicing. If you find as you get older around age 15 or 16 and you want to concentrate on basketball, spend more time playing basketball. Possibly, 4 to 6 times a week.