Why do i play good by myself but not with a team?

Question

in i play in the street in front of my house, i can play amazing, and make like every shot. But when i play in a game, or with a team, i suck.

Why.

Also, ive been playing basketball for like 11 years, but i started playing with a team in 7th grade.

Back then, i was played as a post because i was the tallest. now im not, but i don't know if i should play another position.

I can make any 3 point shoot when i play, but no one knows cause i play a postion, where you don't take 3's.

Should i try a different postion.

Im 16, 5'6", and in 11th grade. If this helps answer my questions. Please answer

THANKS!!!!!!

Answer 1

Well your not very tall... no offense. So you have to work with your strengths and if you were a great post player, no matter how tall you are, you should play that position. And about the three pointers... my high school coach would always play as small forward and have me post up bigger men when I shouldve been a starting point guard or shooting guard because of my 3 point and ball handling ability. And about your real question... you probably play better with yourself or with your close friends because if you miss no one will really care. But with your team you are either nervous about making a fool of yourself or you try to hard to impress people instead of playing the game you love for the love of the game. I hope I helped just relax when you play. =)

Answer 2

im the same way, i can play anyone 1 on 1 and play great but in an actual team game i'll suck

Answer 3

Try to get over nervousness. Tell your team you're not an SG. If you're an SF or PF, just keep practicing and ask your team to look for you when you're open.

Answer 4

Your 5'6 that is a point guard height. I suggest SG tho beause it looks like you are a good shooter. In my opion dont worry about how you are doing indiviguialy. Do thje job the team asked you to do. If you feel you can take a more important role ask to prove yourself. tell them to give you a chance.

Answer 5

you are suffering from the LeBron syndrome

Answer 6

bcuz no one is attacking u or tryin to get the ball....so u feel goood...i really understand wat u mean,,,it happens to me

Answer 7

LOL Of coursse your'e good by urself....

Answer 8

Can't handle the pressure.

Answer 9

b cuz if u play one on one u are used to just having one defender on you... but in a real game theres 4 other people aroung.... and if ur 5'6 and ur the tallest the ur a C or PF or you can probably SF or SG cuz those 2 positions can let u shoot 3s