Basketball, a Way of Life

Basketball is not just a sport, it is a way of life. Some people eat, drink, and sleep basketball. It is their career, their passion, and just their life. But basketball is not all fun and games, you have to work hard and be dedicated to the game. Everyone has that moment where they want to give up, where they think they are not needed, or no good. I promise you that no one would be where they are without struggles, we learn from our mistakes and without them we would still make them. Basketball is like any other sport, it has a lot of rules and things you can do to make your self better. Tips and tricks are a big part of the game, they make any player unpredictable and make every player better. There isn't a "tip-book"  we each learn from others, from what we did wrong, and from our personal experiences. I hope that you can find your own passion for the game, and find your own way to play it to.
        When you are actually out there on the court there is no way to describe the feeling you get. Although no one can control you, but they can help. When you are on the court you don't just want to stand there, that makes you lazy and their job easy. You want to be unpredictable, as I said earlier. One way you can do this is to make cuts here and there, sudden stops,and setting pics. When you have the ball you always want to do crossovers, fake shots, and don't be afraid to shoot. If while you are shooting and they foul you, then you get to shoot free throws. You only have two chances and each basket is worth a point. The pressure is on!
There are also ways to perfect your free throws. It is better if you can shoot your shots with one one hand providing the power. The other hand should just be there to hold the ball and make sure you don't drop it. Another thing that is good if you can do is shoot without jumping. It may be hard at first, but it will be better in the end. Make sure you don't jump over the line though because then your shot will automatically count as a big goose egg (nothing!) The most important thing when shooting is that you focus on the target and not get distracted by the crowd. Even if you family is in the crowd and they are screaming for you, try to ignore them and focus on your shot. Basketball is more than who has the most skill, it is who has the most fun.
        If you love the sport enough you can make it a career. Not everyone can become a professional NBA player, but you can still include basketball in your life as an adult. You can coach a basketball team, you can have your kids play, or you can just go to the rec and play basketball. No one will force you to play a game of basketball, but it is a great way to be active and have fun. There are many ways to play basketball, you can even make up your own way to play if you want. No matter what you decide to do when you grow up, you might just want to consider basketball.
     The last thing I have to talk about is your basketball family. No, I don't mean team, I mean family. When you are working together with a group of people for a common goal you become related at heart. Even if everybody has individual goals like making a basket, you each want to win the game. Am I right? You should treat you team like you would treat your own siblings, you need to love and trust them to succeed. Well that is all I have to say about basketball, it is a way of life.