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PostPosted: 20 May 2015, 19:12 

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Hey guys,
I've posted on here before and gotten great feedback thanks. Anyways this upcoming year I am going to be taking on a much bigger role. I will be the main scorer as well as the leader being the only returning starter (varisity basketball). So far I've been working all spring with out schools shooting Machine and developing my off hand handles as well as getting stronger and becoming a better finisher. What I'm asking is
1) what are the best skills to develop to succeed on varsity as a scorer ( I am a guard)
2) what other things should I be developing and how
3) would you recommend any drills or specific lifting programs
4) any other advice?

Thanks I know it's a lot a appreciate anything you can give me

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PostPosted: 21 May 2015, 13:09 
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1) what are the best skills to develop to succeed on varsity as a scorer ( I am a guard)

It somewhat depends on what you're good at. For example, if you are a finesse player that really struggles with contact, then getting 8 points a night at the free throw line might be tough.

But generally speaking, here are the ways you can score:
- outside shots (3s)
- mid range shots (pull up jump at 15 feet)
- finishing near the basket (lay up, reverse lay up, floater, rondo move, etc)
- free throws (getting fouled and getting to the line)
- put back rebounds
- fast break shots (beating the other guys down the court)

If you are a strong guard, you could literally get 10 points a game simply by getting to the free throw line and anticipating misses for put back rebounds. However that might not be your game??

You can also get easy points just by running hard on the fast break and pick up a couple easy baskets each game.

So just with rebounds, free throws, and fast breaks... if you can manage 2 put backs, 4 free throws, and 2 transition break out lay ups... that can be 12 points a game. And that doesn't include any outside shots and finishing moves in the context of your offense.

So I suggest picking a few areas where you will focus on getting your points (it's important to know your strengths and play to them).


2) what other things should I be developing and how

I think it would be best to ask your high school coach. I don't know if you are good at defense, moving without the ball, etc.

But from a scoring standpoint, if you can hit an outside shot or if they take that away drive to the basket and have great finishing moves, and hit your free throws... you will be tough to stop.

3) would you recommend any drills or specific lifting programs

Simple body weight exercises... lunges, squats, push ups, pull ups, planks. Focus on good form.

4) any other advice?

here are a few good articles with advice.
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/players/10-basketball-tips-playing-time.html
https://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/players/lendway-scholarship.html
https://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/coaching/big-rocks-first.html?filterreviews=newest

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PostPosted: 21 May 2015, 16:45 

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Keep working hard with that positive attitude.

1) The more comfortable you are with your off hand, the better. I'd work on that a lot in the off-season.

2) Speed, agility and quickness. Search for some speed, agility, and quickness drills on Youtube and find some that fit with you. Anything you can do to improve in those areas will help your overall game.

3) There's really no substitute for shooting A LOT of shots on a daily or every other day basis. Set up a round-the-world scenario with rotating spots. X amount of shots from each spot, ending on a make before moving to the next spot. I like starting closer in and moving out, eventually ending up shooting 3's. It helps if you can get a partner for this drill. Your partner should have one ball and you should be shooting one. Your partner is passing you a ball as soon as you shoot, then grabbing the rebound and keeping the drill moving. The more shots the better.

A good article on shooting:
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/shooting-confidence.html

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