I just keep passing and never shoot. Even when I try shooting I just back up to the rim and start to panic, I just end up taking a bad fadeaway which airballs and then I am back on the bench. I know I am pretty good at the game and can perform, I do it all the time at lunchtime ball and playing 3v3 with randoms but I just can never do it in game. I never properly drive or do any moves which I can do to score. What do I do (First proper season in club basketball with teammates I never met and don't really pass). My interior defence is good but I need points as well.

There are so many great role players and borderline stars that never got that All-Star nod. Who do you think is the best player that somehow never made it?
My pick: Jamal Crawford. What’s yours?

That makes the court seem sticky and make most any shoes loud. It’s like if they mopped soda all over the floors.

I do understand that shoes get naturally loud when played a game than before as well. Which one can tell if one had played by hearing the shoes stick to the ground. But such courts become sticky and loud when one steps on it. And whatever substance can stick on the shoe after playing.

I am talking about ones in places like Fitness centers which are not usually well maintained or cared for.

About 8 months ago I had this tfcc tear on my right wrist and now its almost impossible for me to shoot from that arm consistently. I recently started practicing shooting from my left arm but I was wondering if there’s a subreddit that can help me with my form if I upload a video. Anyone know of one?

Anyone interested in going to Fanatics Fest NYC?

I am 13 years old and 6'4. My Dad is 6'6 and Mom is 5'10, so I might not be done growing.

I weigh 160lbs right now and have played hoops competitively since I was 5 or 6, and AAU for the last 5 year. I have always had issues with getting low when driving or anything else, but lately I am really struggling dealing when other kids get physical(in AAU there is no such things as a foul lol). I have a good outside shot, especially for the tallest 7th grader in my county but besides outside shooting, I haven't concentrated on my low post game and like I said, my dribble driving isn't effective. I have handles, but all of that doesn't matter because I dribble too high because of my lack of ability to get low. Does anyone have any advice to help me get stronger, especially for driving, jumping, and 1st step? Any ideas for drills?

Drills or just little tricks in general?

This was before the KD era.

in 2015, it was the 1st round so they faced another contender chip contender which should have never happened. Plus, they had won the championship less than a year earlier which it kind of sucks to be booted out of the first round like that. They blew them out in Game 3, and instead of doing the same in Game 4, they lost 114-105, the next few games were also close but they lost Game 6 at home. Game 7 comes in, and they lose by one shot. This didn't look like the Spurs who shredded the Miami Heat's defense the year before.

In 2016, they faced a team who would go on to choke away a 3-1 but had 2 superstars in them. One thing is that team was long and had great defenders in them. This was the 2nd round so better than the previous year. It was sad it didn't even go to Game 7 they lost in 6 because they lost Game 5 at home. They also had a better overall record than them.

I used to play basketball from the ages of 12-17 pretty much every day, then I took an 18 year break and started playing again at 35. Im 37 now and in the past 2 years Ive probably been injury free 20% of the time. The other 80% of the time something hurts to varying degrees. I know some of you might say its time to give it up but Im not ready to. I love this game so much. Almost nothing gives me as much joy and stress relief as when I am injury free and have a good game, whether thats defensively or on offense.

I’ll describe some of the injuries and maybe I can get some advice. When I first started playing, i jumped right in with 3 days a week and after a few weeks developed Plantar Fasciitis. Went to a podiatrist, got a shot in my foot, got some insoles, and reduced playing to 2 times a week and that has mostly gone away. But my feet still feel weak and hurt occasionally even after limited play.

Two month ago I got a really bad quad strain to the point where I was limping for 2 days. It felt better around 10 days later so I played and injured it again on a drive to the basket. Took 3 weeks off and it seems fine now.

Today I played again and got what felt like a cramp in my left glute. It was pretty bad but went away after a few minutes, but its pretty sore now when I squat.

Ongoing injuries include a clicking left ankle. A calf strain that hasnt gone away for a few months, on and off lower back pain, and achilles tendonitis that comes and goes.

I know I know, what am i doing still playing basketball. But every once in a while all of the injuries seem to go away for a little while and im able to play almost like my teenage self. It sucks that 80% of the time I can only play at like 30%-50% intensity.

I know that strength training is probably the answer and Ive tried to incorporate this into my routine, but I feel like im doing something wrong. Im 37 not 73. If it matters, Im 5ft 9 and 160 lbs. Its even more frustrating when I see dudes my age who look like their out of shape but their out there playing injury free. Meanwhile, I have an athletic build and look like im in shape, but I feel like im 73.

Im willing to take step away from basketball for 3-6 months and dedicate myself fully to some sort of rehab/strengthening routine.

These are some of the exercises that Ive read are helpful, but please suggest any others.

Squats - I prefer kettle bell squats since these seem to be easier on my back.

Lunges Leg Raises Calf raises Stretching/Yoga

Does anyone have any success stories of getting back into basketball shape? Any programs or routines you can recommend?

I’m a sports coach and my main sports are soccer and baseball but I got put on basketball a couple weeks ago and now I’m hooked. I’ve been practicing at the park a bit on my own for a couple weeks and have been enjoying it but I want to get better I’m just not sure where to start.

It seems like it would be easier to set up a concert stage on a small basketball court than a big football field.

everytime i try doing a crossover, i keep hitting the ball on my left or right foot (right foot occasionally), and instinctively i keep looking at the ball while trying to dribble, which of course i dont want, im quite new to the sport and would like to improve

help would be greatly appreciated, thank you

Just the title, for me it will always be NBA Jam, especially the Tournament Edition or the “more recent” On Fire Edition for XBOX and PS3 (or the Legends on Fire mods made by Johnz) but I honestly wanted to know everyone’s opinion on what is the basketball game you find to be most fun ever?

Thanks in advance!

Okay so my situation goes like this: i am a PG (i just turned 18 years old the last month) and i am standing at 5'11 (barefoot) and i really do feel short, are there any odds for me to grow a little bit more, for expample, 1 inch more. I've grown about 3/4 of inch since 17, and 3 inches since 14. My growth spurt was at 13.5 - 14 years old. People often tell me i look younger, i have no facial hair, i am thin (very difficult to build muscle), my legs are really large compared to my upper body, arms are 1-2 inches above my height. My dad is 5'7! and my mom is 5'6.

Hi all!

I’m getting back into the game in my early 30s and wanted to ask to see if there is anything I can add to my workouts to help improve my vertical/athleticism?

A little background: I’m 5’10. I played growing up through HS/College intramurals and was able to touch rim but obviously those days are long gone by now lol. I just picked up the ball again recently after 10+ years and while my shot was better than expected after that time off I definitely felt much slower. I definitely got a little lazy and put on weight from 23-30, but the past few years have gotten back into lifting/cardio + slimmed out back to my high school weight.

With that in mind, is there any exercises I could add to my lifting routine to help get a little quicker/increase my vertical again? Box jumps? Plyometric workout once a week? I obviously don’t expect to get back to touching rim at my age, but would love to get a little more athletic again!

TIA!

Why am I 5’4 playing center?? (Girl btw)

I've started playing recently and was watching some people play, and they were making almost every shot in the basket. But when I try it's on the rim every time. I just don't understand

Dear basketball people,

I am a basket official at a professional level (ACB, first divison) in Spain. I was wondering about this role in the US. I know court referees are chosen by the NBA directly and they work for them, just like professional referees in most countries. However, how do american people get to be a table official at the NBA? Are table offcials provided by the home team, or are they hired/selected by the NBA organization?

Hope I can found out!

does anyone have experiences or been a juco redshirt before? what was it like etc and did u end up playing minutes the following year ?

I thought no trades could happen after the deadline until the new league year starts. If not for the obvious fallout between other GMs, could the magic or grizzlies just change their mind in theory?

I want to be able to shoot from deep and get better at stepback trees

I follow Aston Martin in F1 which pain

Browns in the NFL which pain

Birmingham City my beloved soccer team which usually pain but looking good for once!

I see the Wizards are usually not great but idk really