You will find that your most successful basketball players are those who gave up many hours of their time to practice. They not only practiced during the season, but worked hard developing their game all year round. Working with a plan is a requirement of success. In order to become an outstanding athlete the beginner must observe certain training rules. A diet of soft drinks, candy, and hot dogs cannot and will not build a strong body. Foods should consist of green and yellow vegetables, meat and eggs, which are high in protein. Fruits and dairy products, including a minimum of three glasses of milk each day, are important. A boy needs eight to ten hours of sleep every night. Lack of sleep will affect his speed, stamina and skill, which are essential in athletics. Dates and parties should be reserved for weekends that have no games scheduled. Smoking and drinking do not mix with athletics. Because smoking accelerates heart action and restricts blood vessels it may affect performance in sports which require endurance. Exhaustion and physical illness are partners of the smoking habit. Alcohol reduces the power to judge distance and speed. Liquor affects coordination to the point where the drinker cannot even stand or walk.
It has been said by many coaches that the boys who drink or smoke are not dependable. When the going gets tough, they will let the team down. There will be many times when a boy will be tempted to break training rules. One must have strong character to impose self-discipline when necessary. Proper attitude, constant practice and strict training produce skill which may offset mere physical power.
The first position is the Point Guard. The Point Guard is usually your best ball handler. The Point Guard is the always the one to bring the ball down the court and call out the plays.
The second and third positions are called the Wing. The wings help the Point Guard bring the basketball down the court. They help the Point Guard get the ball down closer to the hoop.
The third and fourth positions are called the Post or the Forward. The forwards either screen for the Wings or the Point Guard so they can go in for a basket, or they shoot themselves. Post's also go in for the rebounds and block out.
It has been said by many coaches that the boys who drink or smoke are not dependable. When the going gets tough, they will let the team down. There will be many times when a boy will be tempted to break training rules. One must have strong character to impose self-discipline when necessary. Proper attitude, constant practice and strict training produce skill which may offset mere physical power.
The first position is the Point Guard. The Point Guard is usually your best ball handler. The Point Guard is the always the one to bring the ball down the court and call out the plays.
The second and third positions are called the Wing. The wings help the Point Guard bring the basketball down the court. They help the Point Guard get the ball down closer to the hoop.
The third and fourth positions are called the Post or the Forward. The forwards either screen for the Wings or the Point Guard so they can go in for a basket, or they shoot themselves. Post's also go in for the rebounds and block out.
