I am so nervous about basketball camp

Question

I start tomorrow but I am so nervous. I havn't ever played on a real team before and I don't know what position I should play. I am 14 years old and 5'4. I am nervous because I'm scared the coach is going to ask me a question about positions on the layout of the court and I wouldn't know what to do. The reason I signed up is I want to learn the game better. I am practicing shooting right now. But when I try to handle the ball..for instance when I try to swing it between my legs and I miss I get so anxious. I've done it right a couple of times but I'm always scared I'll s***w up and then they won't take me seriously. What should I do? What kind of exercises should I practice..?

Answer 1

calm down...and try to have fun ... learn as much you can...it's ok to be  a little nervous

Answer 2

you gotta remember though, your only 14 and I woudl almost garaunteeeeeeeeeee that your not the only one that will  be there that never played before on a team.  I dont think he will ask you individually like any questions cause there will be more people there then just you.  Just say you would like to be a guard if he asks anything.  Just remember you ARE NOT the only person that will be there that hasnt played. I know other kids are probably scared right now too

Answer 3

The only things you can do are to practice a lot (if you really want to succeed) and give it everything you got. Give it you all and if **** hits the fan at least you know you did your best. A person cant go beyond their possibilities. Thats why not every player can achieve greatness.  

Answer 4

Relax. Just enjoy yourself.

Answer 5

practice being yourself and not worrying about things so much.  i will be honest, at your age, some kids may pick at you.  this, you will have to get past.  remember that at some point we all had to learn how to play, no matter when that point occurs.  check it, the first time i went to basketball camp in 6th grade (when i made my first school team) i was overweight and guys made fun of me.  called all types of names but i persevered.  at the end of that camp i ended up being voted most popular camper and i also won our 3pt shootout at our mock all-star weekend.  as i got older and better people never stopped talking trash even though i ended up being all-state my senior year in SC...... and they probably never will for you either, but you've got to remember the reason YOU want to go out there.  get out, get better, pay attention to your coaches and make the haters pay later.  no one's talking when you're burnin' 'em.  good luck and God bless you.  Be Strong!    

Answer 6

Yo should be a point guard if your quick if not you should ba a shooting guard if you could shot good.

it's ok to be nervous even jordan was nervous before games

Answer 7

Go shoot 300 freethrows,200 layups,100 three pointers and 5 half court shots now!

Answer 8

its good to be a little nervous but just keep practicing and show the other players up.