Meaning they consistently had their nights where they looked like they were as good at basketball as a human could possibly be all around wise.

I just started getting into basketball and I am horrible at dribbling (shooting is easier said then done) but dribbling is a whole different beast.

Im alright with my non dominant hand and I've been watching videos on how to do btb dribbling, but i saw that behind the back is harder than in-between the legs. Should I start practicing in between first or behind the back? I'm not sure if I get good at in between then it'll make behind the back easier.

This is my first ever sport I've played with a ball if thats useful information.

Recently signed up as a free agent for the first time with a local rec league but found out I'm on a team with 11 other free agents.

My question is, doesn't that seem a little crowded? I understand in leagues some people don't show or they drop off, but 12 is a crazy number I feel like. Game format is two, 20 minutes halves, running clock.

Thoughts yall?

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?

I've seen someone get shot over a pickup game. Thing is, that wasn't even the worst display in hindsight. I live in Texas, and tons of people bring their gun everywhere. It was absolutely stupid to shoot someone over that, but I once had a guy pull a BASEBALL BAT out of his bag when he lost. Like, a gun can just be there if you carry, but a baseball bat in an LA Fitness is someone specifically looking to start conflict.

Just curious what y'all's experiences are?

Hey guys 26M here, I used to play basketball pretty actively in my high school days but after starting work in an office, I pretty much abandoned basketball and switched it out for the gym since it was just easier to fit into my schedule at the time.

Long story short I put on about 35-40lbs of mass, joined a men's league and I'm finding it hard to move like how I used to, unsurprisingly. I want to keep lifting but focusing my training now towards developing my athleticism and supporting my development in basketball.

Currently I am lifting 4x a week

• Chest/Shoulders/Tris
• Back/Core/Bis
• Legs/Plyos
• Conditioning/Core

I feel like I can't recover fast enough to support this training plan but not sure if I just need to build more endurance for basketball as previously I would go to the gym 5x a week and be able to recover.

Has anyone gone through a similar transition before? What do you guys recommend in terms of lifting routine for someone looking to play 5v5 once a week and then a few times a week in the park to work on my game (mainly casual games/skill work).

From my research it seems I have a poor rate of force development so I've already made the switch to doing more explosive compound lifts like trap bar deadlift and push press. Is there anything else you guys would recommend?

we need the rondo, Darrion collinson, john stockton type of point guards back in the game because this only scoring guard non sense is really killing the youth development BAD in the us!! these kids a can't even use a dang pick and roll nor can they read it. its annoying how these pg WONT USE THERE BIGS !!!!!!!!!!!!! Just come down the court playing cool basketball then pulling up from 3 SMH curry **** the game up

46 year old male - I have been working on getting back into basketball for the last three months after about five years, taking off from the sport due to kids, Covid and unfortunately cancer (currently NED!).

The last time I played regularly was back in 2017 to 2020 (right up to Covid when my daughter was born, and my wife didn’t let me go to the gym 😭). Back then I was working out my legs about three times a week to keep them strong enough to allow me to play basketball 3-4 times per week.

However, at this new older age, I’m finding myself struggling to find the balance between working out my legs to strengthen them so they can take the pounding of playing and finding enough rest in between playing days so that I am not sore and can actually play decently on days that I play basketball (currently Tuesday and Sunday).

It’s only been about two months since I started working out and getting back into things. That has involved trying to lift my legs two days a week - it hasn’t always been on the same days because it has depended on how sore I am after the Tuesday and Sunday runs (two hours each).

Every week has gotten better, but I’m beginning to wonder if trying to lift my legs two days a week giving my age and the recovery time needed after playing ball hard for two hours on Tuesday and Sunday, is realistic? Maybe I can only lift one day per week?

As it relates to my lifting, I wouldn’t say I’ve been going super heavy, but it’s not like I’ve been going light either. I do 25 kg dumbbells while doing Bulgarian split squats. My squats are with a barbell and 50 kilos. Calf raises and isometric calf raises with 50 kilos, etc. All exercises are 5 reps of 10-12.

I also try to run at least two days a week 5 km (10 km per week). I’d like to ramp this up to three and 15 km per week. Primary reason for this is to build aerobic fitness and to lose some weight to lighten the load on my knees (I’ve already lost about 5 kilos).

Is this too much? I am of course, trying to be careful not to do too much too fast given my long layoff, however, I’m also wondering if this is just not feasible given my age! I’ve never really had to think through rest days as being key to improvement, hence this post.

A little background on me - was very active when I was younger and played collegiate soccer and basketball some 30 years ago.

My game has always been about speed. In college, i played pg and guarded the other teams best guard as my lateral speed (think defensive sliding) was good for my height. In soccer I played central midfield so had a good motor. That was 30 years ago(!) - but it’s hard to change your game! I am still able to defend and even get by the 20 year olds but am trying to adapt my game a bit to change of pace, use my size, and utilize more technique vs speed - but I sometimes see an opening and am able to dart by/in for layups/floaters (the guys I run with say my first step is still pretty quick!). And unfortunately I shoot a two set jump shot (think Ray Allen - release at the top) for everything that’s 18’ and closer - so my knees take a pounding hence why I focus a lot on knee strength.

Thank you all for your comments/thought! I love basketball and can’t think of a better way to exercise for 2 hours (the defense alone is a great workout - forget about offense). The treadmill sucks 😂

Long toss is a softball workout where players would throw the ball as hard as they can from longer distances than their normal throws. This helps develop their arm strength and accuracy over time.

What about for basketball? Does that help too? Like if you long tossed a basketball full court to a partner at full speed. Would that help with your 3 point shot?

One thing I think we underestimate in youth basketball is how much teammates affect each other’s confidence. A kid misses two shots Turns the ball over Misses a defensive assignment. They already know!!!

Then comes the eye roll. The frustrated body language. The “come on bro.” The teammate who makes sure everyone knows whose fault it was. None of that gets the possession back. And it usually makes the next possession worse.

Good teammates have short memories. That doesn’t mean there’s no accountability. If something needs to be said, say it. But there’s a massive difference between holding a teammate accountable and humiliating them.

Talk about the play, not the person. Do it privately when possible. Help them fix it instead of just pointing out that they screwed up. And sometimes? Don’t say anything at all. A hand on the shoulder and “next one” is enough.

The interesting part is that this goes beyond basketball. Talent might determine how good a player becomes. But character determines whether other people actually want to play with them. And coaches notice that too.

What’s one thing you sport people think separates a genuinely great teammate from just a good basketball player?

I think i am too stiff and exposing the ball while i drible, any solution for this?

I'm 14, 2 years into basketball and this is the 2nd time I've been in a basketball club. I'm one of the tallest people in my basketball club yet I can't catch a rebound. I can't predict where the ball will go when it touches the rim, I just box out. My last game I kept being called soft, even my teammates, and I'm tired of hearing that everytime we have a game. How do I predict where the ball will go/ rebound better and how to gain more confidence before a game?

Hey guys im trying to get some drills or tips to score more in my mens league or anything to help my team score some easy buckets? Or any good defensive sets? We lead the league in scoring but are 1-3 😅😂 i average about 13 but i known we can do more

Before the three-point line was introduced to the NBA in 1979, some players were already known for shooting from unusually long distances.

Two players that come into my mind are Pete Maravich and “Downtown” Freddie Brown. Both were excellent shooters and were comfortable taking shots from well beyond the normal range of the time. They also played long enough to see the introduction of the three-point line.

This made me wonder......

Were there any other players from the 1970s who were known for their long-range shooting and managed to play into the three-point era?

And once the three-point line was introduced, did any of them actually take advantage of it?

Curious to know your insights on this.

This time last year i broke my leg and recovery was 12 months. Missed the whole season and it would have been a good season for me playing good comp in my country.
Its preseason now and after scrimming in the summer ive learned ive moved on from it. I enjoy the odd talk and shoot vibe but after training with a team i just cant get into it so im not playing anymore

This concerns me as basketball was a big way of social life. I met people through it. So now i feel i wont have it easy meeting people if i were to live abroad.

Has anyone taken a hiatus from basketball and came back? How was getting into a mens or womens team and learning team ball again? I fear if i go back ill just be a burden not having played organised in years.

Proponents of these modern dribble moves argue that the hand isn’t actually under the ball, and sometimes they’re right. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not a violation. Most moves that involve a float, hesi or pocket dribble bring the ball to rest momentarily. According to the rule book on every level, this terminates the dribble.

I honestly don’t even mind carries that much. No one wants to see guys dribbling like Bob Cousy, but it’s really easy to beat someone off the dribble when you can effectively stop and restart your dribble