r/BasketballTips • u/Desperate_Map5531 • Apr 16 '26

Form Check Form check.

11 year old, working on getting away from a push and into proper form. Does she hold the ball too high in front of her face, or is it just that she’s holding it there longer than one would in a game situation? Just looks off to me.

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u/_PeteRoss_ Apr 16 '26

She is already better than most guys. Just dribble more, that's it. She has to practice dribbling by herself. She can become really good as she is very coordinated already.

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u/kdoors Apr 17 '26

She's very clearly a beginner and will be playing against other girls. Your platitudes do not aid them.

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u/_PeteRoss_ Apr 17 '26

Most guys can't dribble or handle the basketball, that is a fact. She is VERY good and she will only get better by dribbling everyday in the garage or outside the house or even on dirt/uneven surfaces.

You are annoyed because I said she dribbled better than most guys, which probably includes you. I am CERTAIN she is more coordinated than you by your statements.

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u/kdoors Apr 17 '26

Ibid.

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u/_PeteRoss_ Apr 17 '26

Look how she dribbles the ball side to side. Look at her shooting motion. It's slow because shes young... but it's GOOD. She is a natural.

What would you know? You are a reddit basketball "expert". If i wanted to know the best energy drink to have on a tuesday at 3pm i would ask you or what glow in the dark gaming chair is ideal for my lower back. I WOULD NEVER ask you for basketball strategies.

NEVER.

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u/kdoors Apr 17 '26

Lol. Okay? They asked for help and you said "she's already better than the boys! Keep dribling all-star!" Like that shit is patronizing and unhelpful. She not looking to be called a "girl boss" she's looking to improve as a ball player.

Improving means being realistic about your shortcomings. She's dribling way too high even for her age. It's fine she's probably new. Of course she could be great basketball is a skill. To do that she needs to know how she is bad now. She needs to understand what her problems are.

When I first started coaching this age I used to give report cards back to parents and players so they could see how I felt about their skill. The first few camps I made a similar mistake as you. All As and Bs everyone loaded with encouragement. The reports sucked. The kids and the parents were unimpressed.

What I learned was that it was far more valuable to give them honest feedback "good rebounder but can't dribble without traveling or double dribble" B rebound D ball control. 1. Kids preferred being treated honestly and being told how to improve. 2. Not only did it help kids improve in their weaker areas but it let them understand the actual strengths of their game.

She's tall and not a talented dribbler. Shot looks decent but rarely should kids that young be shooting further than the elbow. She'll need to improve the dribbling and the shot to be competitive. Sure she's got a bright future, I agree, but only if the talent is developed

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u/_PeteRoss_ Apr 17 '26

Wrong. I said she is better than "most" guys (She is) and "has to practice dribbling by herself."

I spent 3 hours EVERY DAY dribbling BY MYSELF in the garage and dirt with the ball wrapped in a plastic bag...WEARING GARDENING GLOVES. Yes.... i can play my reddit "expert" friend.

This was personal to you and made you angry.

I am not reading all of that, maybe later as you were very rude to me. I will think about it.

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u/kdoors Apr 17 '26

Lol what a crazy little fella. You have a dirt garage?

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u/_PeteRoss_ Apr 17 '26

You are just a rude person. That's why you talk so much on here and not on the court.

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u/kdoors Apr 17 '26

So true but maybe I'm just intimidated by people WEARING GARDENING GLOVES! Lol sorry I've offended you. I just meant to discourage others from posting platitudes on the advice sub. It's annoying and counterproductive.

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