Basketball Instruction/Point Guard

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Hi coach,
i'm 15 and 5'7, im really trying hard to get it to the school team next year.
i want to be a point guard, but im not sure what skills a point guard should have , my dribbeling isnt the best, and my shot is getting better
if you could please give me some tips of how to become a better point guard i'll be thankful.  

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Hi Gordon,

Here is a really good site that talks about what makes a good point guard and what coaches are looking for in tryouts. Let me know if this helps or if you need any additonal information. Just coopy and paste in the address bar. This site also has great intruction and videos for basketball fundamentals.

Good Luck!

http://www.coachesclipboard.net/PointGuard.html

http://www.coachesclipboard.net/TryOuts.html

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Michael Muro

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I can answer questions concerning personal and team development which includes basketball fundamentals, drills, plays, conditioning and team strategy. The personal development includes proper shooting techniques and free throws, passing, boxing out, conditioning, and of course defense. Team development includes all the fundamentals; in addition, I can help with a practice plan tailored to the style of basketball you want to teach and play.

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Ten years as a college coach. Six as an assistant and four as head coach.

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Coach of the year in California and two time conference coach of the year.

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