Basketball question?

Question

i decided to hoop again b/c thats all my family is baasketball players. i keep getting asked if im played then theyll say why dont you play(b4 decision). i dont know why i quit in the 1st place. i think b/c of scared, self conscious. ive been told i have alot of potential all i need is confidence and i dont have none. i still have this feeling to stop playing but im not quitting becaause thats just my negative thoughts and im trying to ignore them. can you help and give tips on how to raise my confidence and get over self conscioussness. also what can i do to improve my game daily by myself especially dribbling. thanx

btw im a 2guard or shooting guard sumtimes small forward. i want to work on all my skiil. basketball and conditioning

Answer 1

I am a slow-footed, slow handed guy who managed to play college ball.  Based on  your question, it sounds like you don't enjoy the game.  If you don't, then don't play.  It really is that easy.  Do what you like and what you're good at and people will respect you for that.  If they don't, then that's on them not you.

If you really love the game then that's another story.  For  ball handling, take a tennis or raquette ball and dribble it with both hands where ever you go. Seriously, my handle improved within a week of doing this alone.  For shooting, I did a couple of different exersisies.   First, I shot jumpers from the corners of the freethrow line until I made 100 (good for the midrange game), then I would have my friend hack the h**l out of me while trying to make a layup under the basket (to work on finishing), and finally I had to make 5 3's in a row from different spots on the floor.

Seriously though, if you don't enjoy it do what you enjoy and forget about the rest.    

Answer 2

Do dribbling tricks such as between the legs, behind the back, etc. Keep working on your game.

Good Luck!