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How to Try out for Basketball Without Making a Bad First Impression
There are many things you should remember if you don't want to make a bad impression on a basketball tryout. If you do all of these things, you should make the team or at least make a good impression.
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Steps
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1Practice at home. If you don't have a basketball hoop at home, you could buy one or go to your local gym to practice.Ad -
2Make up your own way of remembering how to shoot a basketball. -
3Allow time to practice at least once a week. -
4Drink lots of water before you try out. If you are not hydrated, you will not do well. -
5Don't get nervous! If you are nervous, you won't be concentrating hard enough and you might make a fool of yourself. -
6Don't watch the other players game. If you do, you may get worried they are doing well and it can affect your game. Just focus on yourself getting better. -
7Try to believe in yourself, then go to your favorite spot and shoot the basket! -
8Make an assist/pass to your teammates to have a great self confidence! -
9Always keep a good attitude! -
10Work hard and out hustle your teammates.Ad
Tips
- Practice, concentration, and confidence is the key. As you practice, your confidence will automatically improve, and when you try you might make it!
Warnings
- Don't give up. Instead, think with a positive attitude, "I will make the team", etc. Also, if you don't make the team, don't despair, but work harder.
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