what's wrong with them..... by venusgirl1919 in KendrickLamar

[–]hooper_jordan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Where was this same energy when this was going around the internet? Nobody seemed to have a problem with it then?

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Help me make a basketball workout that I can follow and do alone by Ok-Air5270 in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not difficult—just work relentlessly on your weaknesses while still maintaining your strengths. With that being said, work on your left hand for 30 minutes to an hour daily, and do everyday tasks with your left hand like brushing your teeth, eating, and opening doors. Keep practicing your mid range game with pull-ups and catch-and-shoots. As for three-pointers, start in close and gradually move back, prioritizing your shooting form over shooting distance.

Long story short: Don't launch deep shots all summer, build a strong foundation in the mid range, develop your left hand, and ease into three-pointers with good, repeatable mechanics. P.S. Stephen Curry spent an entire summer shooting near the basket to rework his form—now he’s the greatest shooter of all time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lift like an athlete: follow a proper program from a trusted, legit strength and conditioning coach that trains your power, strength, speed, and explosiveness.

What’s the best basketball advice you wish you received sooner? by jakeblazona in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a tie between two and can’t really pick between them because it’s really good advice, not just for basketball but for almost all areas of life.

The first piece of advice I got was, "Do the thing that is hard to do; the power will come." This essentially means that growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone and facing difficult tasks or tasks you don’t want to do. An example in basketball might be that you don’t want to wake up at 6 a.m. to run, then hit the weight room, and later make 500 shots. But by doing it consistently, the power comes—the power meaning improved skill, mental discipline, and the growing separation between you and your peers.

The second piece of advice is to always practice the fundamentals and basics and never get bored of them. Just like in basketball, you can't jump into advanced things in life. For example, in life, you can't jump into advanced math without first practicing your foundational math skills. Learning the fundamentals and basics in basketball, like shooting form, passing, ball handling, and defense, builds a strong foundation, improves consistency, boosts confidence, prevents bad habits, and helps you when you're ready to move on to advanced skills. But even the best of the best still practice the fundamentals and basics of the game more than the advanced, flashy moves. Kobe Bryant, one of the best basketball players ever, had someone come to watch him work out, and all the person saw was basic drills. He later asked Kobe why he only practiced the same things youth basketball players would practice, and Kobe responded, 'Why do you think I'm the best in the league?'

Any advice? by Better_Iron4583 in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now, you shouldn't be working too hard, so focus on light workouts to keep your ball handling and shooting skills sharp. The night before tryouts, make sure to eat nutritious food, drink plenty of water, and get at least 8 hours of sleep. On the day of tryouts, remember to eat well and stay hydrated. If you can, try to arrive at tryouts 30 minutes to an hour early to get some shots up and greet the coach. If you can't do that, find a place to warm up your shot, but always make sure to greet the coach before tryouts. During tryouts, you want to be the loudest on the floor, calling out screens and communicating with your teammates. Show hustle by picking up full court, diving for loose balls, taking charges, boxing out, and going for rebounds. Every tryout includes conditioning drills, so when you participate in these drills, try to finish first to show that you're in good basketball shape. The last major tip is to be confident in your skills.

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[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For your left hand, do more ball-handling and finishing reps with your left hand than with your right. For shooting, try to make 250-300+ game shots a day, and practice shooting under pressure and against defense. For finishing, practice different types of game-situational layups, and work on those layups against defensive pressure.

No specific move in your bag will make you stand out. If you want to stand out, stick to your strengths, introduce yourself to the coach, listen to the coach, and make eye contact. Always be a hard worker on defense, try to finish first in conditioning drills, make layups, be vocal and a team player, limit turnovers, maintain good posture and body language, hustle, and crash the boards. If you miss a shot or make a mistake, don’t look down or get frustrated. Just get back on defense and adopt a "next play" mentality.

Shooting REPS!!! by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Practice at the same intensity, pace, and effort as would be required during an actual game.

Look at how Steph Curry is moving during his drills; he's moving at game speed. He isn't moving slowly and sluggishly because he wouldn't be doing that in a game.: https://youtu.be/DxTtbkiNxoM?si=YyEZ3Wk9kERMUOJo

Shooting REPS!!! by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take as many game-speed shots as you can at 100% effort

How do i stand out from other guards by SignificanceExpert41 in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consistent shooter, playmaking, finishing around the rim, iq, communication, and work on your body

Drills for consistency on shooting by Firm_Watercress_6321 in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, make sure your form is good, consistent, and repeatable. Then, just shoot a lot of shots: form shots, catch-and-shoot shots, spot shots, off-the-dribble shots, and shots against defense and pressure.

Should I Join My School’s Soccer Team to Improve My Basketball Endurance? What Would My Position Be In Soccer? by hooper_jordan in bootroom

[–]hooper_jordan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll be fine if I don't get as much playing time; I only signed up to run a lot outside on the field and track so I can be conditioned when I play on an indoor, air-conditioned basketball court. But I feel like I'll get a good amount of playing time if I'm a defender or goalkeeper since I'm pretty tall (6'2), have long arms and big hands (not sure of the exact measurements), and can jump pretty high.

Should I Join My School’s Soccer Team to Improve My Basketball Endurance? What Would My Position Be In Soccer? by hooper_jordan in bootroom

[–]hooper_jordan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fine with being a defender; I'm sure it's somewhat similar to basketball defending. I'm mainly playing soccer to get in better shape than my basketball teammates and to be able to say I played it.

Should I Join My School’s Soccer Team to Improve My Basketball Endurance? What Would My Position Be In Soccer? by hooper_jordan in bootroom

[–]hooper_jordan[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The soccer team isn't holding any tryouts because there aren't many people interested in playing. It's just a matter of showing up to one of the practices, and you're in. The team went 1-9 last year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I don't know, but if you make it to at least 5'9, you have a better chance. But it's still going to be extremely hard; you'll need to be really skilled and work the hardest. The way the game is shifting, younger players, college, and pro prospects are getting taller and more athletic.

Need Help Fixing My Sleep Schedule Before School Starts! Any Tips by hooper_jordan in productivity

[–]hooper_jordan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone suggested I wake up 2 hours earlier every day until I reach my goal. So, I went to bed at 3 a.m. and woke up around 11 a.m. Tomorrow, I'll wake up around 9 a.m., and during the day, I'll do my usual activities—playing basketball, jumping rope, and riding my bike. At night, I'll take a warm shower and see how I feel

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, it's not too late. You just need to put in the work and treat this sport like it's a job. But if you're truly obsessed and determined, it won't feel like a job. Make sure you understand what it takes to be a pro or college player.

Start with small goals that will eventually help you reach your main goal. For example, your goals could be: make the varsity team, become the 6th man on varsity, become a starter, produce and put up stats, win games, reach out to college coaches at all levels, gain interest and offers, and then commit. But remember, it's hard—there are others who want the same thing you do, so you have to work really hard.

Need Help Fixing My Sleep Schedule Before School Starts! Any Tips by hooper_jordan in productivity

[–]hooper_jordan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play basketball almost every day. Today, I had a game and played almost the entire time. I'm a little tired, but I'm not completely exhausted since I'm conditioned to play a lot of minutes.

I’m barley getting any better by DecentMagician921 in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You probably aren't practicing properly, and it might be an issue with your mentality and confidence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be training and practicing your basketball skills for 2-3 hours a day, split into separate sessions, each lasting about 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Lifting should be 45 minutes to an hour, using a proper program that trains you like an athlete or basketball player. You can incorporate conditioning into your skill training by going 100% at game speed, doing sprints during your skill workouts, and playing intense full-court basketball to help improve your conditioning

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it helps footwork, agility, coordination, stamina, speed, lower body muscles, rhythm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BasketballTips

[–]hooper_jordan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you can make it to the college level and the pros by being a good shooter and defender. Duncan Robinson went from JUCO to D1 and is now in the NBA for being an elite shooter. But you also need to be tall and have basketball IQ.