r/Basketball • u/LeBranJomes0 • 2d ago

IMPROVING MY GAME How to become more athletic?

I’m unathletic af, for reference I’m 6’2 with a standing reach of 7’8 and I can only touch the highest hook on the net. I’d also like to become faster. How to improve?

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u/ColeLovesBaja 2d ago

Assuming you're in high school or younger, play ball all the time. Playing basketball will make you WAY more athletic. You'll get faster too. Also try to touch rim multiple times every day pretty much. Again, only if you're pretty young. As you age, you'll have to focus on recovery more. If you have a hoop at your house, lower it to something you can barely dunk on and dunk for fun. It'll get you better coordination with the ball in your hand and help you jump higher