how-to-score-in-basketball

how to score in basketball

Key tips and techniques for scoring in basketball include the following:

SHOOTING TECHNIQUES: Practice shooting techniques, including jump shots, mid-range shots and three-pointers. Make sure you have the right hand movements, eyes on the basket and a balanced posture.

Crossing skills: master basic skills such as change of direction dribbling, back dribbling and using fakes in order to create space and opportunities in the opponent's defense.

Empty cut skills: Utilizing teammates' cover and passes to quickly reach the vicinity of the basket by breaking through open runs for scoring opportunities.

Rebounding Skills: Utilize proper body position to aggressively fight for offensive and defensive rebounds in order to get a second chance to score.

Free throw skills: master the free throw movement to improve the free throw shooting rate, pay attention to relax the body, maintain smooth arm and wrist movements.

Teamwork: Work with teammates to create scoring opportunities by passing, receiving and cooperating.

Observing the Opponent: Observe and exploit the opponent's defensive strategies and weaknesses to find a breakthrough.

Quick Decision Making: learn to quickly determine the best choice of action in a short period of time to create scoring opportunities.

Specific shooting styles:

Jump Shot: Hold the ball with both hands to build up a jump, and throw the ball at the highest point of the jump or when about to fall to avoid the opponent's defense.

Hook shot: when your back is to the basket, by turning toward the basket, jump up and shoot, relying on wrist strength to complete the shot.

Basketball on the boards: When shooting, the basketball hits the boards and rebounds into the frame, pay attention to the control of strength.

Free throws: shooting from the free throw line, mainly relying on the usual habit of practicing and hitting percentage.

Methods to improve the shooting percentage:

Standing posture: feet shoulder-width apart, side leaning position, elbow to the basket.

Ball holding skills: Palm touching the ball and then resting your fingers on the basketball to ensure a smooth transfer of power.

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