I wanted to ask if I can get to the rim should I go for the layup.

Definately.... but concentrate on making the shot.. don't worry about drawing the foul.

I have a question. What is the difference between creating a play and forcing a play.

Lets talk about shooting first... forcing a shot is whey YOU go looking for a shot rather than the shot finding you because you were moving without the ball and found yourself open for a good look.

I think that forcing a play is when YOU are trying to do something that you are not comfortable doing.. or maybe just not good enough to do it?
(trying to attack a situation where your odds are not very good for success?)

I saw a freshman play in a high school varsity game.. he was short also... they wanted him to take it to the basket but NOT shy away from the Post Defenders because if they have space they will block your shot... take it to their body and you WILL get some of the calls and get you to the free throw line and your teammates also... since you will be getting the team to the bonus quicker.

Creating a play to me is more the player beating his man off the dribble and forcing someone to help out to stop the ball... that way you can kick it out or dump it to a post player.

Is there a specific example of what you tried to do that didn't work out well for you? OR is this just a general question? What is it that your coach wants you to do? What type of offense do you run?

Ken

well in interviews coaches and players talk about how they want to create shots for themselves and for their teamates.

I would say that as long as it is in your comfort zone thats fine... IF you can do that stuff..... I will use the Chicago Bulls as an example... as a coach I would love to see Derrick Rose attack the rim and create for himself or teammates... but I sure wouldn't want Brad Miller (7'0 center) doing that... its just not his strength.

Play to your strengths.

Clearer?

yes

today I had my second njb game. I was 3-8. 1 for 2 on 3s. I had no ft and had 7 points. I thought I did well knowing that most teams shoot 33%. I only had 1 turnover to 3-5 assists. Our team came back from an 18-2 deficit in the 1st quarter then coming back to win 53-47. I hit the 3 to put us only down 2. Then had a little bank hook to ice the win. I also blocked a shot and had 2 steals.

Congratulations and nice comeback! 1 turnover for a point guard is very good... since you are probably handling the ball a lot.. shooting % is good and hitting the big "3" had to feel good. " A little bank hook " ?????

Are you going to be the next Magic Johnson? :-)

Keep up the good work.

We run a 3 out 2 in. We do a lot of pick and rolls and just cutting to the basket.