Can I still make to the basketball team?
By Jared
@kimian55 (132)
Alamogordo, New York
November 30, 2007 9:15am CST
Hi.. I'm now 18 years old and out of shape.. I played basketball back in highschool (I was 16) I was pretty ok I played power forward I'm only 6'0 (I'm in the philippines most people here is under 5'7 and highschool is 13-16 years old) I able to dunk the ball back then.. but after highschool I stoped playing cause I'm under sized. I should play Shooting Guard now.. My question can I still make it? I have 6 months to train... and what should I build is it skill, stamina,vertical leap etc.. please help!!!!!!
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4 responses
@mefadon3 (296)
• United States
8 Apr 08
Yeah. Of course you can. Scottie Pippen didn't play his first game until he was in 10th grade. I believe if you are willing to go through the hardwork it takes to become a basketball player, then you will become one. I think you should focus more on your skills.
@jarred (177)
• Philippines
8 Apr 08
18 isnt too old to start a new basketball life. and you have a good height. use it. im only 16 but my height is 6 1. i play for school team, forward. and yes you can still make it. 6 months its ALOT of time to rebuild those stats. stamina, skill and the way you think inside the court is the most important. as my coach is always saying. you gotta be smarter than anyone inside the court.
@friend2friends (1636)
• United States
30 Mar 08
Just stopping in to open your post and give you a boost. Welcome to mylot. Everyone is a star within. Just keep texting and you will discover your big star.
It's been five months since you started this dicussion. So I hope everything has worked out. Hard training and determination and be # 1. Only you can make things happen.
@Armortec (154)
• Philippines
4 Apr 08
I think you need to practice your shooting skills and dribbling before playing exhibition skills because when your playing you can think the skills that you want to do because you will panic when your have a guard.When your practicing you need to have a playmate for giving you a good shot because he/she will enhanced your skills.You should do that.
