How do i get into the lane?

Question

whenever i try to drive into the lane, im never able to get in because my opponent is like a moving wall between me and the lane. i try to crossover, but the same thing happens. is it because im not quick enough. if not, what is it and how can i fix it.

Answer 1

It could possibly be your speed because that plays a HUGE part of it, but it also takes strength, because if you are playing against a good defender than they will always be there.  You have to be strong because if they get in the way you have to either keep goin and draw the foul or use another technique and just pull up and shoot a jumper or dish it off.  Its all about reading the guy as quickly as possible and making a decision, but for getting into the lane by itself I would say speed is a must with strength at a close second if you are playing against a good defender

Answer 2

you have to dribble penetrate and take him or her off the dribble

Answer 3

you have the same problem i used to have.. but i do something now that works everytime..

ok so when ur dribbling the ball..ur probably near the 3 point line..then when you drive..a forward usually comes right infront of you making it EXTREMELY hard for you to make it in.

welllllll what i do is be4 u jump to take the layup.. you can try a pump fake that'll get him up in the air and send u to the free throw line. orr you can fake that ur going one way and do a reverse..(which i do a lot) =]

hope this helped!

Answer 4

Well it probably is your speed, or your opponent is to big.

You need to gain speed to drive in, so do a lot of suicide drills at top speed before the game(enough for a warm up, not enough to wear you down so you can't play) do kareoke drill( run and side ways and twist your hips, sounds g*y buy helps) and practice driving in.

Now if that dosen't work then maybe you should try a long range hook shot from outside the paint, i do this and i make about 60 percent and i don't even practice them.And also if you are playing a game, have your team mates set a pick for you so you can get around.

Good Luck