Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes. The more you practice the skills of basketball, the better you will be. As you practice, keep in mind these tips.
| Passing the ball is faster than dribbling. Dribble only when necessary. |
| Practice catching and throwing the ball without wasted motion. If your offense is going to do well, you need to master these skills. |
| Work at developing a good shot. |
| Become proficient at lay ups and other short range shots. Then work on more difficult shots. |
| Practice most often the shots you expect to get in games as a result of the offense your team uses. |
| Be aware of floor balance. Your team should always have one or more rebounders when a shot is taken, and one player back on defense to stop the fast break. |
| Learn to position yourself on defense so as not to lose sight of either the ball or the person being guarded. |
| Work on positioning yourself so that you are in the inside position to rebound on both ends of the court. |
| Work on proper physical conditioning. Stay in condition year-round. |
| Remember that basketball is a team sport. The best individual players do not always make the best team players. Good team players develop an ability to help others play at their peak performance. |
| Be aggressive; intimidate your opponent. |
| When dribbling down the court, dribble the ball at waist height and in stride. |
