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10 Basketball Tips Guaranteed To Get You More Playing Time
- Ask the coach what you can do to help the team.
This is probably one of the most important things you can do, because it shows you are committed to do whatever it takes to help the team succeed. If you put the team in front of your personal goals, you will be a player that all coaches and teammates love to have.
At the end of the season, remember to ask the coach what you need to work on during the off-season to contribute to the team the following year.
- Play to your strengths.
Not everybody can be the scorer, so do what you're good at. If you try to do things that you are not good at it, you'll find yourself on the bench. If you're great at rebounding and playing defense, do those things when you're on the court. Do what you can do, not what you can't do. Strengthen your strengths and work on your weaknesses in practice.
Players have made millions of dollars playing according to this philosophy. Can you say Ben Wallace or Kyle Korver?
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- Always hustle and work hard.
Besides helping you improve, a coach will notice this and pick you above somebody else who may not work as hard. Don't be afraid to get your butt on the ground and dive after some loose balls.
- Take charges.
When you take a charge, it provides a defensive stop, gets your team the ball, and puts an additional foul on the opposing team. Not to mention, it can affect the
other team psychologically because they will be hesitant to drive the ball in fear of picking up another foul.
- Play tough defense.
If you can shut down opposing players, it doesn't matter if you can shoot or dribble. A coach will often find a reason to get you on the court.
- Always box out.
Nothing will get you to the bench quicker than not boxing out. Coaches understand the importance of rebounding. If you do it well, you'll rapidly increase your chances of playing.
- Take good shots.
A good shot is an open shot that you can make a high-percentage of and nobody else on your team has a better scoring opportunity. If you take bad shots, you'll be on the bench.
- Make the extra pass.
Coaches love it when you make the extra pass. You will also find yourself getting more passes from your teammates, because they recognize and appreciate your unselfishness. Basketball is so much fun when played unselfishly. You also win a lot more games, too.
Don't be too unselfish. If you have a good shot, you can take it.
- Sprint to the front of the huddle.
Any time you get in a huddle, always sprint to the front and make eye contact with the coach while he is talking. The coach will notice this and know that you care.
- Be a great teammate.
If your teammates like you, they will be more likely to play better with you. A coach may notice the chemistry and get you in the game. Why do you think teammates of Kevin Garnett play better?
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TerSiera B says:
8/5/2008 at 6:11:36 PM
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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Basketball player says:
9/25/2008 at 3:23:58 PM
Brakethrough Basketball rocks!
thanks a lot!
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Matthew Mcdonnell says:
9/25/2008 at 4:11:29 PM
Thanks for the tips, Hopefully i can put them into play the next time im on the court.
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Aketzali Lopez says:
9/25/2008 at 8:06:06 PM
This we'll improve me in my skills and get the attention of my coach thanks for the tips
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aniket says:
9/26/2008 at 4:55:56 AM
hey these tips have opened my eyes.i m really thankfull to u:-)
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EM C will ball says:
9/27/2008 at 8:57:40 PM
I am in 9th grade and these tips will help my coach notice me and i'll make the team, thanks!!!!
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derek moses says:
11/15/2008 at 10:31:14 PM
Hi I trying to make a high school team called new rochelle. Got any tips
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b=ball player says:
11/16/2008 at 12:30:43 PM
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
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Joe Haefner says:
11/17/2008 at 10:11:04 AM
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
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Joe Haefner says:
11/17/2008 at 10:16:15 AM
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.
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Jane V.W. says:
12/8/2008 at 9:06:30 AM
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?
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Joe Haefner says:
12/8/2008 at 6:37:12 PM
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.
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player# 40 says:
12/21/2008 at 9:56:00 AM
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
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Jim says:
12/21/2008 at 3:02:58 PM
I used this tips and im getting more playing time and the coach says Im the teams best player.
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