How can I work on driving to the hole without worrying about getting packed? I need help....?

Question

I'm a little dude, so whenever i'm driving to the basket alot of times i have to worry about getting stuffed by forwards well over 6 foot, is there any move or something i can learn to help me get past them. Like crossover and stuff are good and all but they're harder to do in the paint.

Also, me being 5' 9 i have the same kind of problem on deffence how can i stop someone bigger than me and someone who weighs alot more than me?

Answer 1

just a little hint: never drive baseline and go for a shot, like a reverse lay-up (unless you are absolutely, and i mean ABSOLUTELY, wide open for a shot). this hint is even more true if the defense is in a zone, mainly a 2-3. you can drive baseline and dish, or drive through the paint and out the other side of the hoop- thats fine. but trust me (i'm 6'7'' and have made a living off of swatting people, especially like in this situation) thats a sure way to get swatted everytime.

Answer 2

Fade on some occasions, and try using reverse lay ups so the rim is a shield, in a sense. If you can get your shot up right and quick it should be unblockable. Also work on hangtime so you can switch between hands. Being able to finish with both hands is also a necessity.

Answer 3

yeah learn a trade and shoot a jumpshot. When you're that small you have no business in the lane unless your wide open or it's a fast break. If you don't have a jump shot well you need to work on it because that will set you apart from everyone else you will be able to shoot. If you shoot more and you hit they'll guard you out on the perimeter and you'll be open for the drive.

Answer 4

Well you are supposed to be fast so cross them and move fast. Big people tend to move slow.

Answer 5

pump fake on offense and u just need to keep ur hands up on defence and try to keep up with them

Answer 6

Practise !! have someine guard u HARD DEFENSE n u'll get use to it learn new tricks like fakes!!

Answer 7

Wow I'm 5'6 and I never have a problem driving to the basket. Just keep practicing. I don't kno what else to say. If you keep trying you'll get better at driving.

Answer 8

eat more chicken!