Basketball is a game that requires skills, training and mind games. Most of us think that since it is a point game, only offense matters. But the truth is that a team who is good with defense goes a long way and is appreciated for its game. Mostly players do not keep this in mind and try to become good shooters so that they are appreciated for their contribution to the team and recognized by viewers. A player with good defense will always be valuable to the team so it is important that he/she pays attention toward the defensive moves as well.
In defense you should be steady and fast. You should read the person’s mind whom you’re defending. This can be done by exercises that require jumping on the sides as well as backwards and forwards with both the feet one by one.
Also, try to weave and run making an x. This would help in cutting through and checking the person in charge of the ball. You will be able to steal the ball with this exercise.
A great defender is always good with rebounding as well. To become a good re-bounder, try to hit the ball on the board and then jump to catch it in any direction. This will train you in catching the ball in a game and help your team.
If you want to be good at shuffling the ball try exercise that demand push slid step technique which helps in faking and brings agility in the body. When defensing use both the hands, One hand should be over your shoulder and the other one below your knee so that it does not allow the opponent to shoot or cut through and would help in intercepting the ball.
While practicing, always think that it is an important game going on. If you do so you will always perform well. Closing out is also important and would help you to stop the opponent from scoring.
The defensive position that requires your knees to bend with one hand downwards and the other over your shoulder is an important position. Ball drill is also an important aspect. Try to hit the ball at a wall and then try to grab it properly. All these drills if done with dedication can help you become a good basketball player.

Basketball is a fun game and a team game. Most of us play basketball for enjoyment in our daily lives. And then there are professionals who play basketball to make their teams win. Basketball is their passion and for that they work hard. One difference between our game and their game is that we play to enjoy but they play to win. They take special training for team co-ordination as well as personal strength. It is not easy to be a Jordan or Kobe Bryant. A lot of hard work, patience and commitment goes into it. The training to develop power and stamina can start at a young age or anytime when you become serious about the game, because that is the only way towards success. Starting with personal training and training to develop power, a player can one day surely reach greater heights in basketball.
There are professional players who move smoothly and with a very fast pace like a jet on court. This is possible only after learning proper tricks, moves and drills in basketball. Once you know how to control the ball, you can dominate the court. Only after proper training and certain drills related to dribbling, shooting, offense or defense, rebounding will you be able to be come an expert in basketball. When you are in defense you should know how to steal the ball from the team on the offense side and this requires strength and tricks. Keep a control on individual fouls as well as team fouls and experiment with moves.
Applying moves and drills in the game is good but then it is not possible for every one to employ a personal coach to learn all this. The inner voice has to tell you that you need to work hard and be committed towards your goal. Watch matches of professionals and observe the drills and moves and then try it on your own. Becoming a champion would not happen by chance. Work towards your goal!
Basketball requires both your hands as well and it’s important that you have enough power to shoot or defend and run or dribble. Practise and proper training would build up power. But you need to be consistent.
If you want to join a coaching camp or school, choose the right one and start your journey towards becoming a Jordan. But be aware that you do not get injure din the course with wrong techniques.