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I play basketball and I'm afraid of shooting the ball in games ,but I'm money in practice. 1.I need to know what I can do to put up 15 shots a game? 2.What can I do to not be afraid of the opponent if he is taller than me? 3. How can I get open for my shots? please answer every question and in order or dont answer at all!!!!!!!!111

Public Comments

1. I kinda know where you're coming from, I'm only 5'7" and a shooter...all I can tell you is get aggresive! Move without the ball, off screens and such. If your man is on you and you don't see any place to go with the ball, pump fake, and go around him if he buys it, or try and draw a foul. If he doesn't buy it, you'll have to trust one of your guys to get open and give you an outlet. As far as moving without the ball goes, practice catching and shooting right away rather then stopping to spot up. If your teammate sees you have a lane and gets you the ball, be ready to grab it, and put it up with confidence!
2. its psychological you have to get over the hump once you have hit a few shots in games your confidence will go up and you won't even think about much you shoot you will just take whats there. if they are bigger than you cross them up and take them to the hole one time and then they will play off you and you will be over to then shoot over them(i know i'm 5'8) make a V cut fake a cut to the basket and then come back out and get the pass you should be open get a teammate to set a pick for you(off ball) good luck you will be fine just try to relax
3. 1. take good shots, if youre open jsut shoot it if you can make it. its just about your confidence. move without the ball, try to lose your opponent and get open. 2. use your quickness, if you have it, and use pump fakes. 3. if you have good dribbles, then just dribble away, step back jumpers, all you need is a little bit of space to get off a shot, unless the guys a lot taller than you.
4. hype ur self up befor a game , do it it helps maybe u dont get into situations were u can shoot .. look for screens and try some fakes it will help
5. answer to one: you don't need to get 15 shots up just try your hardest even one good shot really helps. i used to have that problem id get so nervous and pass the ball off right away if you shoot and miss another of your teamates should rebouind it. answer to 3: find a spot where you are best at shooting from. get open there call out the perosns name with the ball and you have a shot answer to 2: when an opponent is taller then you keep working your way in front of tem or run to a spot to get open taller doesnt nessisarilly mean better.