How can I develop quickness

Question

okay so I'm a really good 3 point shooter for my basketball team. but then I am too scared to drive. Whenever I think I have an open lane usaually ill try to take it by just doing a jumpstop in the lane half of the time th ball gets stolen from behind and the other half is that the center will swat my ball in the stance. How can I work on my in game quickness and ballhandling and moves to the basket. My friend who is quick told me to just take a ball and dribble. But thats kinda crappy advice. What would you do if you were me. Please help. thanks.

Answer 1

PLYOMETRICS. HAVE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR GAME! LIFT WEIGHTS

Answer 2

Okay man, I had the same problem, 3 point shot is my main weapon. But a strong drives make you a better player. What I did is that before I would even get on the court, I'd practice my dribbles For 30 minutes. Getting a good handle and feel for the ball gives you ease in your drive, and Confidence in your dribbling skills. Its all about the impression you make with the Handle, Always stay in rhythm

Answer 3

practice dribbling first because ur getting the ripped outta ur hands rite...wen u get by the first defender u want to switch the ball over to the other hand because his first instinct is to reach and half the time he is gunna poke it away frm you. if the center is in the lane pull up for a jump shot instead of going at him or pump fake him and he will either fly by u or foul u...or u can always dish off to ur teamate who should be cutting into the lane....wen u practice wear weighted vests and shorts..i used that because ur adding weight to ur body and u will realize after a while dat wen u dont have them on u seem to move alot quicker...i"ve never heard that kind of advice "just get the ball and dribble"....lol i hope he is not your team's starting point guard...good luck and keep practicing...u can never practice enough!