How to Prepare for Girls Basketball

Buy everything you need. You will need at least two or three basketball shorts for practicing. The main colors you would want to buy are white, black, and blue. They should fit loose, but a nice fit on the waistline.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 1Bullet1.jpg Basketball shorts should be no shorter than 1 inch (2.5 cm) above your knee. About halfway down your knee is a great length.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 1Bullet2.jpg Another item that you will need are t- shirts. They should be loose fitting. You really don't have any rules for this one. Just that you have at least one white one. But, you should have many colors than that, too.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 1Bullet3.jpg In basketball, you will probably be falling on your knees a lot. To keep your knees from getting injured, buy some knee pads. Any color is fine.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 1Bullet4.jpg To play basketball, you will definitely need basketball sneakers. High tops are the best choice because they protect your ankles more.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 1Bullet5.jpg Finally, you need a basketball. For this, any color or size will do.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 1Bullet6.jpg Sport Bras are the choice if you are playing basketball. You can get all of this at Model's, Dick's, or Sports Authority.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 1Bullet7.jpg

Practice makes perfect. At least three times a week, run around your neighborhood. It will get you used to running in a game. Go in your driveway and practice your ball handling.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 2Bullet1.jpg Practice your dribbling. Go through the basics first, like crossovers. Then move on to more advanced dribbles. Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 2Bullet2.jpg This can help you dribble in a game and will be easier for you to at least get half court.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 2Bullet3.jpg Go to a local basketball court and practice shooting. Shooting is really important, so practice it often.Prepare for Girls Basketball Step 2Bullet4.jpg Also, play basketball in your free time with boys. They are usually rougher than girls, which will prepare you for playing with players that are less rough.

Have a good diet. Make sure you don't eat only sugary foods. It will put weight on you and slow you down. Eat all your vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and proteins.

Make your best effort to go to any basketball game there is going on. If you watch other people play, you can learn from them and learn not to make some of their mistakes.

Make sure you have a great attitude. If you have a bad one and are always mean to people, chances are the coach will not like you if you are like that. So, have a cheerful attitude and be ready to learn.

Make sure to have good grades. Coaches reflect on who you are as a student and on who you are as an athlete. This does not mean that you have to be an absolutely straight-A student, just do your best in school and carry that out to basketball (or any sport). If you are struggling in school make sure you discuss this with teachers, principals, guidance counselors, parents and especially coaches. If you miss any work or lessons, make sure to consult with your teacher until you fully understand what and how to do something.

Manage your time. Yes, basketball may seem very important to you, but don't isolate yourself from your family and friends. Be sure to have extra time on your hands maybe get out of the house to hang out with friends and families and especially have time to study or do homework. Not everything should revolve around basketball.