How can i become a good point guard?

Question

I wanna become a good point guard. ( i just turned 14)

can you please tell me what i should pratice most and what being a point guard is about?

Also .. How do increase my jumping?

I wanna jump higher, can you tell me some exercies i can do wich isnt bad for the growth ...

Answer 1

if u can go stand in some sand and jump up and down ur hardesst 25 time every 2 days and 50 squats

Answer 2

You can't be out of shape, which also means that you have to have the most stamina. You should run 2-5 miles, 2-3 times a week. Stamina won't be an issue if you do this.

Most players make the mistake by focusing on their upper body in basketball rather then their lower body. They're wrong. Basketball is all about explosive legs, so you should be doing squats 2 times a week, 4 sets of 5-8 reps, heavy sets. Also, strong shoulders and abs will help you to be more of a scoring threat, so if you do military presses 2 times a week and leg lifts every other day, you will be able to drive to the basket with ease. By the way, if you can squat twice your body weight once, you have enough muscle to dunk easily. Try doing that once or twice a month.

Dribble a lot, as much as you can. Practice dribbling low, with your back straight and with your head up. When you practice dribbling, do it different ways. For example: dribble 15 yards with 2 balls low, then high, then middle. Then, use 1 ball to dribble crossover style, then behind the back, then with spins, etc., etc.

Don't be afraid to make risky passes. Hit your post players with some lobs over the defenders, and make sure they're out of reach of the defender.

Answer 3

u need good ball control and if u want to jump higher u need stronger leg muscles u can get those by skipping  

Answer 4

To practice dribbling, use a tennis ball instead of a basketball. Since it will be harder to control, using the tennis ball will help your ball handling skills. Steve Nash did this in college to work on his game.

Answer 5

1. dribble - ball handling skill is important to reduce turnover by steal

2. passing - more like court vision... know when to make extra pass,to find the open men, passe in the traffic or accurate lobs, and know when to pass (when not to pass, and when not to over dribble)

3. defense - no brainer, but PG needs to also be good at defending fast break, pick n roll, and passing lane.

4. speed - use to drive by defender to draw double teams... and you can find open shooter from there

5. low post - if you are a tall point guard with good strength, then you can learn how to post up smaller guards. this also creates double team, and you can pass out to open men.

6. mid range jump shot - if you play pick n roll, then you must have this.