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I wanted to know some personal experience tips people got. Some tips several people told me are:
1: When you're defending a person with the ball, put your body from the person to the hoop
2:They can eye/shoulder/leg fake you but can never hip fake you
I really need to start looking at the hips when I play D... can't ever seem to remember it while playing and it's so basic.
[QUOTE=bobbyflay]I wanted to know some personal experience tips people got. Some tips several people told me are:
1: When you're defending a person with the ball, put your body from the person to the hoop
2:They can eye/shoulder/leg fake you but can never hip fake you[/QUOTE]
3: when defending a player without the ball, position yourself so that you can keep one eye on your man and the other eye on the ball- by using peripheral vision. You'll always know what's going on and can pick off passes.
4: quickly realize which hand is ur opponents dominate hand and force him to drive to his off hand.
5: when your opponent is dribbling- if the ball is in their left hand it's the perfect time to attempt a poke away. time it, when the ball leaves their hand take a quick poke and then back into position. some people can't react fast enough or don't have the same moves to protect the ball when it's in their off hand.
Sometimes I drive wide, instead of hip to hip. Why? I dont know.
If a player is right handed try to block they're jump shot with your left hand and the opposite if they are left handed
basic but if a player is only a threat when driving give them a bit more room to block of there drive or if there a 3 point slinger get all up in there grill
also i find if im playing against a good player and they are in the triple threat position i leave my hand in there face to block there vision which really annoys people
if your going to give someone an ally off the backboard, make sure you lay it off gently and don't give a chest pass.
Taking charges can hurt:hammerhead:
[QUOTE=DevDaAllstar]If a player is right handed try to block they're jump shot with your left hand and the opposite if they are left handed[/QUOTE]
Why exactly?
[QUOTE=shlver]Why exactly?[/QUOTE]
I think this is more suited to a post up situation, think of a right handed player posting up and doing a right hand jumphook on a right handed defender. The hook is going to provide space for the right hand against a same handed opponent but a lefty can get inside and block the hook if you know what i mean..
Take this image(too big to paste in here): [url]http://thehullabaloo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Loyola.jpg[/url]
If the defender were to try and block that hook with his left then he could face the opponent and go in front of his body for the block whereas if he uses his right like he has chosen to he is forced to go over the body to get anywhere near the shot at release.
I guess it can be applied to when you're being driven on aswell, if a right hander drives right and the defender tries to block the layup right handed he would have to get around the body of the player or give up the drive and try and swat in onto glass etc.. whereas a left hander, providing they're in a decent stance, is nearly symmetrical to the person driving and can block the shot without going over the body or having to give up space like a right hander would.
:cheers:
[QUOTE=AJ2k8]I think this is more suited to a post up situation, think of a right handed player posting up and doing a right hand jumphook on a right handed defender. The hook is going to provide space for the right hand against a same handed opponent but a lefty can get inside and block the hook if you know what i mean..
Take this image(too big to paste in here): [url]http://thehullabaloo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Loyola.jpg[/url]
If the defender were to try and block that hook with his left then he could face the opponent and go in front of his body for the block whereas if he uses his right like he has chosen to he is forced to go over the body to get anywhere near the shot at release.
I guess it can be applied to when you're being driven on aswell, if a right hander drives right and the defender tries to block the layup right handed he would have to get around the body of the player or give up the drive and try and swat in onto glass etc.. whereas a left hander, providing they're in a decent stance, is nearly symmetrical to the person driving and can block the shot without going over the body or having to give up space like a right hander would.
:cheers:[/QUOTE]
Oh I see. Thanks for the explanation.:cheers:
[QUOTE=AJ2k8]Taking charges can hurt:hammerhead:[/QUOTE]
yeah but dont ***** out man up and take it on the chest
[QUOTE=richi]yeah but dont ***** out man up and take it on the chest[/QUOTE]
Amen to that:cheers:
getting open off the ball is not easy.
[QUOTE=AJ2k8]I think this is more suited to a post up situation, think of a right handed player posting up and doing a right hand jumphook on a right handed defender. The hook is going to provide space for the right hand against a same handed opponent but a lefty can get inside and block the hook if you know what i mean..
Take this image(too big to paste in here): [url]http://thehullabaloo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Loyola.jpg[/url]
If the defender were to try and block that hook with his left then he could face the opponent and go in front of his body for the block whereas if he uses his right like he has chosen to he is forced to go over the body to get anywhere near the shot at release.
I guess it can be applied to when you're being driven on aswell, if a right hander drives right and the defender tries to block the layup right handed he would have to get around the body of the player or give up the drive and try and swat in onto glass etc.. whereas a left hander, providing they're in a decent stance, is nearly symmetrical to the person driving and can block the shot without going over the body or having to give up space like a right hander would.
:cheers:[/QUOTE]
Exactly
Dam, I made a super huge post, but I'm too lazy to make it again(connection dced). Keep the tips coming guys(need help playing against college/mid 30's guys in gym)
Questions: How do you guard taller,stronger, and faster guys? I have to sprint to keep up with the other team's point guard who just jogs lol. My friends and I have a hard time with the people(we're 14-16 years old).
[QUOTE=DevDaAllstar]If a player is right handed try to block they're jump shot with your left hand and the opposite if they are left handed[/QUOTE]
I started doing this after I read this post and it works so much better than I though it would. I'm a small guy, and get less than a block a month is seems like. But now, I get like 3-4 blocks per game. Thanks for this tip. It is really helping me out.
[QUOTE=bobbyflay]Dam, I made a super huge post, but I'm too lazy to make it again(connection dced). Keep the tips coming guys(need help playing against college/mid 30's guys in gym)
Questions: How do you guard taller,stronger, and faster guys? I have to sprint to keep up with the other team's point guard who just jogs lol. My friends and I have a hard time with the people(we're 14-16 years old).[/QUOTE]
Skill will trump athleticism most the time (in my experience at least).
I grew up always playing with older, and better players and I learned that having:
a) Hustle
b) High IQ
c) Good core fundamentals
Has allowed me to be able to guard those more athletic than me, and bigger than me. The other important factor is timing. I stand only 6 feet but I am a big threat to block any shot because I have decent hops, but a good knack for timing. Just from playing with bigger people a lot.
My main advice, and I tell this to everyone who's looking for advice, is to make sure that you continue to play with people who are faster, stronger, and even better. Now I enjoy going somewhere every once in a while where I know I'll dominate. But for the most part I try to seek out really tough competition because that's where you will learn the most, and the quickest. But so long as you love the game and have the will to get better you will catch up, and you'll catch up quick!
Hmm.. alright I'll continue getting my a** kicked to learn. I'll try to master the basics by the end of the summer to join high school basketball.
Another Question:How to be more involved during a game where your role is fullfilled? I mostly played point guard/shooting guard during middle school. Now... There are these guys that shoot 75% of their field goals, and the people who handle the ball mostly are the guys who are the tallest. In pickup games, it seems that I'm guarding the guy who gets the ball least on the other team also(who happens to be closest my age and the shortest also). I'm 5'7. I can beat most of the people I play with in 1v1 around like 11-3. In a pickup though... I get the ball around 2 times in a 15 minute game. I feel so useless lol. Also, in a pickup game my reaction is 3x slower for some reason. A guy who saw me shooting jumpshots told me to shoot more(how can I shoot if I get the ball only twice a game)? Dang, it's too hard.
[QUOTE=bobbyflay]Hmm.. alright I'll continue getting my a** kicked to learn. I'll try to master the basics by the end of the summer to join high school basketball.
Another Question:How to be more involved during a game where your role is fullfilled? I mostly played point guard/shooting guard during middle school. Now... There are these guys that shoot 75% of their field goals, and the people who handle the ball mostly are the guys who are the tallest. In pickup games, it seems that I'm guarding the guy who gets the ball least on the other team also(who happens to be closest my age and the shortest also). I'm 5'7. I can beat most of the people I play with in 1v1 around like 11-3. In a pickup though... I get the ball around 2 times in a 15 minute game. I feel so useless lol. Also, in a pickup game my reaction is 3x slower for some reason. A guy who saw me shooting jumpshots told me to shoot more(how can I shoot if I get the ball only twice a game)? Dang, it's too hard.[/QUOTE]
What you are doing isn't useless if you're winning. If you lose and you don't do anything, then yeah, that's useless. But otherwise, feel good that you're contributing to the win (if you are). Everyone wants to be Kobe and drop all 15 points in a game to 15, but sooner or later smart people realize that they're not scorers. If everyone in the NBA wanted to be top scorers, it would be pretty ugly to watch. Just look at the Lakers. Kobe's the top scorer. What do the other guys do? They have to find other roles like rebounders and defensive specialists.
Just because you aren't shooting the ball or getting alot of touches doesn't mean you have to chill on the offensive end. You have to cut, move without the ball, set good picks and roll to the basket. You're not going to get the ball alot so go for offensive rebounds. Your teammates will appreciate your hustle if you're truly giving it.
Remember that you can be a difference maker. Since you're shorter than most of the other guys, how about running the pick and pop alot to create a mismatch? I assume you're a good shooter, so when you set the pick on your team's primary scorer, your shorter defender shifts onto him, and he can make a decision to drive on the smaller man or kick it out to you for a shot. Go for steals, but make smart gambles. There's no excuse to be lousy on defense but the point of this is, do what it takes to win, not what it takes to shine. I don't know about you, but I've been in situations ranging from me being the top scorer/player on the worst team imaginable to role playing and staying on a court for countless games. Staying on the court was infinitely more enjoyable than losing EVERY TIME (for me at least).
[QUOTE=bobbyflay]Hmm.. alright I'll continue getting my a** kicked to learn. I'll try to master the basics by the end of the summer to join high school basketball.
Another Question:How to be more involved during a game where your role is fullfilled? I mostly played point guard/shooting guard during middle school. Now... There are these guys that shoot 75% of their field goals, and the people who handle the ball mostly are the guys who are the tallest. In pickup games, it seems that I'm guarding the guy who gets the ball least on the other team also(who happens to be closest my age and the shortest also). I'm 5'7. I can beat most of the people I play with in 1v1 around like 11-3. In a pickup though... I get the ball around 2 times in a 15 minute game. I feel so useless lol. Also, in a pickup game my reaction is 3x slower for some reason. A guy who saw me shooting jumpshots told me to shoot more(how can I shoot if I get the ball only twice a game)? Dang, it's too hard.[/QUOTE]
Get involved by setting picks for the ball handler, once you do that roll to the rim or spot up and call for the ball.
Get offensive rebounds.
Talk to guys and get them to set u up w/ a baseline picks and free urself up on the same side w/ the ball, might get a pass. When you get that pass, you'll be open make the best of it and be aggressive and make a play. Take good shots and make them, they'll keep an eye on you next time.
Don't just scream for the ball, get involved.
If you are more of role player, you are always going to have those games where you don't get a lot of touches or do much to effect the game... sometimes it works out that way and it is frustrating when you lose. If you win... there is always another game.
So... either you can continue to be a role player and be frustrated sometimes... or you can start taking the steps toward becoming the focal point of a team AKA the main ball handler... and that takes a lot of practice. I know for me, I was never comfortable being the main ball handler for a while... I'd get on a team that wasn't very good or just didn't have anybody that could handle the ball real well and make plays... and I'd want to do it, but I just wasn't good enough. Now, I have the ability to do it because I've practiced, studied the game, and now am confident enough in my ability to beat defenders and make good decisions. You are still going to have bad games, but at least you know it's on you and maybe sometime during that game you start deferring to others because you are having a bad game... trust me, it's better than having an uneventful game as a role player.
From experience tho... like these guys have been saying, going for offensive boards, cutting... just hustling your ass off... you rarely ever have those uneventful games because you are constantly in the mix. For me... I haven't been able to do any of that due to injury. When I play, I'm either the main ball handler (and just basically the guy who brings it up court and tries to set people up without doing anything too strenuous) or simply being a spot up shooter. Being a spot up shooter is the worst cus every other game can be uneventful.
Alright, thanks for advice. I'll try to communicate better and hustle more. The bad thing is I didn't go to basketball camp($150 for 3 days is just BS) so I don't know the competition yet. One of the guys who was a bench player from the camp played at the gym today. He was making 80% of his 3 pointers :O He was also excellent at setting picks, cutting, passing, and many more. He just met me and already understands how to play with me(it takes me about a week with someone to communicate efficently with them). Dam them for being so pro.
Another Question: How do you communicate efficently with people in basketball?
[QUOTE=bobbyflay]Alright, thanks for advice. I'll try to communicate better and hustle more. The bad thing is I didn't go to basketball camp($150 for 3 days is just BS) so I don't know the competition yet. One of the guys who was a bench player from the camp played at the gym today. He was making 80% of his 3 pointers :O He was also excellent at setting picks, cutting, passing, and many more. He just met me and already understands how to play with me(it takes me about a week with someone to communicate efficently with them). Dam them for being so pro.
Another Question: How do you communicate efficently with people in basketball?[/QUOTE]
I guess it's different for everyone. It goes both ways; I've played pickup with people and we meshed right from the start, and I've played with people who were total dumbasses on the floor. I'd say 80% of the time the people you play with are neither, they're just people you play with, win some and lose some.
If the other people are cool and are the team type, then you shouldn't even need to ask about how to communicate. It'll be natural and you'll just play off each others strengths.
If they're the not so cool type, then I'd say whatever. They're not going to change for 1 pickup game and you'll probably forget about them when the day is over.
Basically, if you want to communicate effectively just call out picks, be unselfish and just play for the team. I find that actions speak louder than words so if your teammates got a good position in the post, give him the ball. Sooner or later you'll be finding each other with sharp cuts and once you start winning games and staying on the floor you'll all feel confident on what to do.
See it's the exact opposite for me... unless I play with friends on my team, then most of the time it's just a sloppy game because nobody knows what each others strengths are and I can't tell you how many people dribble with their head down and don't see things. I'd say almost 80% of the time I am at least somewhat frustrated if I am not playing with at least a couple friends... those games where everything goes well are few and far between.
On shorter guys the up and under/Rondo move is the way to go. If they don't jump, easy shot, but if they fall for it, you can lower your shoulder into his chest and pull off a nice under move going into the paint.
Excellent advice from everyone so far. I guess it's because I'm too shy or something because everyone keeps telling me to take more shots/handle ball more/take more risks.
Another Question: How do you excell at playing point guard?
I just saw the competetion of the high school basketball. To be blunt...THEY SUCKED A$$. Only about 10 of them are decent. There's already a great shooting guard and one of my acquantiences play small forward really well. I'm a little better in terms of skills for their point guard, but he's better at communicating/spotting plays.
To be a good PG you have to be able to set up plays, run the O, and not turn the ball over. If you can do those... then you will start for most teams, and if you can shoot, then you will definitely start. It definitely helps to be quick so if you get a switch you can take advantage and so the quicker PG's can't blow past you... but there are plenty of starting PG's at multiple levels who aren't necessarily the best defenders (AKA Steve Nash, Jose Calderon, Derek Fisher).
Yea just try to 2 or 3 plays that you are really uncomfortable with a game... things that don't feel natural. Obviously you don't want to be dumb and go 1 on 5 or do something that doesn't make sense, but just work on the stuff you'd like to be better at. I think I already said all that... but it's good to reiterate ha.
[QUOTE=bobbyflay]Excellent advice from everyone so far. I guess it's because I'm too shy or something because everyone keeps telling me to take more shots/handle ball more/take more risks.
Another Question: How do you excell at playing point guard?
I just saw the competetion of the high school basketball. To be blunt...THEY SUCKED A$$. Only about 10 of them are decent. There's already a great shooting guard and one of my acquantiences play small forward really well. I'm a little better in terms of skills for their point guard, but he's better at communicating/spotting plays.[/QUOTE]
First off you have to have the ball on lock. Great handles.
Ability to push the ball up at any moment fast to take advantage of the defense.
Vision + know your players and their abilities, where and when they want the ball.
Composure and leadership when team is struggling and not letting up when you're up.
See where the mismatches are, let your teammates know what the play is and get them the ball where they can do work. Often times I'll let my teammates know how exploit their defenders, I'll notice their defenders fall for shot pump fakes or they don't know how to guard the pick and roll, whatever it is.
Remember just because you don't get the ball doesn't mean you can't get offense boards, set screens, go back door, and when you get the ball call for a pick and when they roll hit them off. They might do the same next time around for you. Other people can't make you obsolete only you can. Do all of those things and lock down your player, get boards, call out screens, and steals- you'll be essential to whatever team your on.
alright. The advice helped me well. Today I just focused on being helpful as much as possible with the "all star guys" (my friend who's 14 but super buff that can bench like 150 even though he's like 140 pounds). It worked out quite well. I had like 5 rebounds/6 points/2 blocks per game and more.
Another Question:How should I adjust my shots now? Since I'm growing, I have to adjust my shot. When I was short(5,2), I had a high arc/made 75% of my 3's, 80% of my jumpshots, and 80% of my layups.. Now I have a medium arc which makes me have less swishes/hits the rim more, 25% of my 3's....(pissing me off but for the sake of my shooting form),50% of jump shots, and 90% of my layups. I became 2x better in my ballhandling/understanding of the game. Should I just continue only shooting jumpshots/layups until I become stronger to use the shooting form on a 3 pointer or kind of force my shot a little(so mad of shooting 3 pointer bricks using shooting form).
you need to get stronger to shoot the way you did when you were shorter? I don't get it. If you use your legs enough and release on the way up, you shouldn't have a prob w/ HS or college 3.
Things I've learned:
1) Do NOT reach in to strip the ball unless you're 100% sure your hand is flat against the ball. A bunch of co-workers and I were playing at night after work about a decade ago in a decently lit park. My friend tries to strip me from the side on a layup attempt as I'm going up. He instantly falls to the floor screaming "my finger! my finger!" We figured he had jammed his finger really bad (I felt his hand hit the ball and then my thigh as I picked my knee up to jump). Nope. He turns over and his middle finger is bent at a 90-degree angle right at the middle knuckle, with the bone protruding through the skin. We had to rush him to the hospital; his finger still isn't able to bend fully a decade later. This was because he slapped at the ball with his hand coming down sideways, not flat against the ball, and he must have hit my thigh. I rarely reach in for strips for this reason.
2) Do NOT go fully over the back of someone for a rebound and extend your arm over their shoulder in an attempt to back-tap the ball to yourself. I did this in a YMCA league when I was like 18, and my hand was under the ball, about to tap it backwards, with my arm/elbow bridged over the opponent's shoulder. My opponent managed to yank the ball straight down with two hands really quickly before I could tap it. If I didn't retract my hand from underneath the ball in time, my elbow would have been bridged over his shoulder as he pulled down, and probably would have come right out through the skin on the other side of my arm. Needless to say, I'm VERY careful about tapping from over the back since then. :oldlol:
[QUOTE=OldSchoolBBall]Things I've learned:
1) Do NOT reach in to strip the ball unless you're 100% sure your hand is flat against the ball. A bunch of co-workers and I were playing at night after work about a decade ago in a decently lit park. My friend tries to strip me from the side on a layup attempt as I'm going up. He instantly falls to the floor screaming "my finger! my finger!" We figured he had jammed his finger really bad (I felt his hand hit the ball and then my thigh as I picked my knee up to jump). Nope. He turns over and his middle finger is bent at a 90-degree angle right at the middle knuckle, with the bone protruding through the skin. We had to rush him to the hospital; his finger still isn't able to bend fully a decade later. This was because he slapped at the ball with his hand coming down sideways, not flat against the ball, and he must have hit my thigh. I rarely reach in for strips for this reason.
2) Do NOT go fully over the back of someone for a rebound and extend your arm over their shoulder in an attempt to back-tap the ball to yourself. I did this in a YMCA league when I was like 18, and my hand was under the ball, about to tap it backwards, with my arm/elbow bridged over the opponent's shoulder. My opponent managed to yank the ball straight down with two hands really quickly before I could tap it. If I didn't retract my hand from underneath the ball in time, my elbow would have been bridged over his shoulder as he pulled down, and probably would have come right out through the skin on the other side of my arm. Needless to say, I'm VERY careful about tapping from over the back since then. :oldlol:[/QUOTE]
Damn, that's some scary schittt ! I don't want even to think of that.
[QUOTE=OldSchoolBBall]Things I've learned:
1) Do NOT reach in to strip the ball unless you're 100% sure your hand is flat against the ball. A bunch of co-workers and I were playing at night after work about a decade ago in a decently lit park. My friend tries to strip me from the side on a layup attempt as I'm going up. He instantly falls to the floor screaming "my finger! my finger!" We figured he had jammed his finger really bad (I felt his hand hit the ball and then my thigh as I picked my knee up to jump). Nope. He turns over and his middle finger is bent at a 90-degree angle right at the middle knuckle, with the bone protruding through the skin. We had to rush him to the hospital; his finger still isn't able to bend fully a decade later. This was because he slapped at the ball with his hand coming down sideways, not flat against the ball, and he must have hit my thigh. I rarely reach in for strips for this reason [/QUOTE]
Common sense tells you not to try to strip the ball from somebody flying at you for a lay-up or going full speed, attacking the basket. Most people just jump to try and block the shot or just get out the way. If anything try to go for the strip when someone's on the way up underneath the basket
madness stories O_O Yeah, when I was shorter I would shoot with both hands. Now I'm doing the right shooting form. It's more consistent because if I shot the way I was before, I would sometimes get like 10/10 shots in a game and get 2/15 shots in another one.
Another Question:How do you play better in one on one defence? My friends,who I play pick up basketball with, don't know/research about basketball concepts so they just think about blocking their man no matter what. This leads to the other person(who is usually more experienced and about 5-30 years older)using cuts/screens/manipulating my teammates/and other things. I try to defend the guy, but usually you can 85% of the time get past on one v one situations. My teammates don't rotate people also :O
[QUOTE=OldSchoolBBall]Things I've learned:
1) Do NOT reach in to strip the ball unless you're 100% sure your hand is flat against the ball. A bunch of co-workers and I were playing at night after work about a decade ago in a decently lit park. My friend tries to strip me from the side on a layup attempt as I'm going up. He instantly falls to the floor screaming "my finger! my finger!" We figured he had jammed his finger really bad (I felt his hand hit the ball and then my thigh as I picked my knee up to jump). Nope. He turns over and his middle finger is bent at a 90-degree angle right at the middle knuckle, with the bone protruding through the skin. We had to rush him to the hospital; his finger still isn't able to bend fully a decade later. This was because he slapped at the ball with his hand coming down sideways, not flat against the ball, and he must have hit my thigh. I rarely reach in for strips for this reason.
2) Do NOT go fully over the back of someone for a rebound and extend your arm over their shoulder in an attempt to back-tap the ball to yourself. I did this in a YMCA league when I was like 18, and my hand was under the ball, about to tap it backwards, with my arm/elbow bridged over the opponent's shoulder. My opponent managed to yank the ball straight down with two hands really quickly before I could tap it. If I didn't retract my hand from underneath the ball in time, my elbow would have been bridged over his shoulder as he pulled down, and probably would have come right out through the skin on the other side of my arm. Needless to say, I'm VERY careful about tapping from over the back since then. :oldlol:[/QUOTE]
Gosh man now I never want to play again :lol
I have done that second one but it was my finger that got bent. It hurt but not terribly... that finger feels a little off tho months later. I always think about getting a mouthpiece so I don't lose teeth out there... and wear goggles so I don't get Stoudemired out there. .. but then if think about all the things that can go wrong, you have like 30 pounds of gear on :oldlol:
[QUOTE=DevDaAllstar]Common sense tells you not to try to strip the ball from somebody flying at you for a lay-up or going full speed, attacking the basket. Most people just jump to try and block the shot or just get out the way. If anything try to go for the strip when someone's on the way up underneath the basket[/QUOTE]
Since people take it up with 2 hands, just keep your hand horizontal and reach up/down and try to knock the ball out of their hands. It works for me alot of the times and if not I'll contest. Usually though, I'll put my hand in the face to constrict vision.
Well, thanks for the tips everyone. I found out I had to adapt to every single situation. I spent a whole night sorting out my friends' weaknesses/strengths and how to play with/against them. It really helped out alot.
I must keep on training to compete against another pg(found out one of the guys from my school was also trying to get pg. He's much faster because he's like 5'4. He's good at making layups and creating shots. He has bad communication though). Trying to get my thoughts down lol.
Tell any other tips as you like. I'll update weekly on my training. (one more week of strength training then 3 weeks of endurance. 2 more weeks of pure fundamentals then 2 more weeks of recreating my style and some fundamentals).
Dang, can't take this strength training. It's making me slower(but stronger though). I can't wait until sunday so I can start the explosive/endurance training.
I seem to make people worse or something...My friends and I were playing 2v2(I'll be referring the 3 to 1 and 2 and 3). 1=fast but bad form and almost everything 2=balanced but not that great and great at the same time 3=super buff and plays great as a type of shaq but wants to play pg.When I teamed up with 2, he was like 5/15 and I was 4/6. 1 was 6/10 and 3 was 5/7. When I teamed up with 1, he had 1/10(unbelieveable...and they were mostly open layups)and I had 4/7. 2 had 6/10 and 3 had 3/4. When I teamed up with 3...(we usually get like 11-1)he had 2/5 and I had 2/3. 1 had 5/6 and 2 had 4/4. I think I have communication problems or something..I do perfect assists that let them penetrate the defence and 1 just fails and misses openly, 2 just misses all of his jump shots/3's and 3 just keeps hitting the rim.
Update: Beginning 3 week explosive training
strength training: pros-made me have more muscle/feel somewhat stronger/free throws are so much easier now
cons-made me somewhat slower/messed up my arc/
I feel that I have improved free throw shooting, basketball IQ, defence, and maybe more these 2 weeks of strength training. I somehow feel that I have destroyed my arc, but I'm working on it these next 3 weeks. The consequences are me missing more 3's/jump shots/more in and outs.
Edit:The purpose of this thread(for me) is to do a reference for in the future and for the community. I read several threads that wanted to do the same thing, but they never completed it.