How do I get into Basketball?

Question

Hi - I'm based in the UK but have a new American boss based in the USA. He seems to think that sending us links to his blog which heavily feature US games will motivate us.

Well, I'm willing to meet him halfway on this and learn about the game. (I want to make an genuine effort on this as well as impress him doing my day to day work.) Could you point in the direction of the basics - seasons, teams, gameplay that sort of thing.

Thanks in advance ;-)

Answer 1

Well there should be a basketball league I live in canada so im in a league by the name of mumba. I'm pretty sure around you (local gyms) they probably host basketball leagues. and basketball leagues have the regular season n all so you can join them.

Make sure if you are a beginner to go with House League basketball. and after you find house league too easy for you join Rep basketball which is very competitive. You will thoroughly enjoy it as you can talk to teammates about anything ask them about what to do in situations and stuff like that.

I would suggest you watch some basketball videos on youtube as there are some real pro's that post up videos of them playing basketball. There are also tutorial videos on how to do stuff in basketball such as post up moves and how to shoot.

I would suggest you practice doing layup as well as free throws, you may also want to watch the NBA to see how they play see their type of gameplay so you have a good idea of how to play. I would suggest watching the Los Angeles Lakers but you can also watch your local basketball NBA team as those games will come free on your TV for a fact.

Hope I helped, basketball is a great sport to get into I thoroughly enjoy it and play house league basketball myself. The age group in basketball leagues range from kids to adults!  

Answer 2

Get a basketball and make a hoop and just shoot away!

You don't get into basketball by not playing it. Start playing basketball now.

Answer 3

just shoot until you get enough of it

Answer 4

just get a basketball basketball goal and practice and then you will get attached

Answer 5

Check out the links below...it will get you basic info on the game.  The first has a lot of info (be warned, though, that it also tries to sell you stuff on some pages, but there's enough good info to be worth the advertising).

Also check out the 2nd link, the official website of the National Basketball Association (the major league here in the States).  It will also give you information on teams (including players, stats, schedules, etc).  

Between the two of these, and maybe some visits to espn.com for keeping up with stories, you should be able to talk basketball better than most people over here (except the die-hard fans).

Just a heads-up that basketball is in its off-season at the moment.  There are summer leagues, but not many people pay attention to them.  The NBA starts back up in October.

Answer 6

get a ball and shoot some hoops !