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Step 1
Stretch as often as possible. Effective offensive moves in basketball rely heavily on flexibility to complete those moves correctly. If a player is stiff and inflexible, then many offensive moves will not be at his disposal.
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Step 2
Repeat the basic shooting motion and correct form as often as possible. Shooting the basketball well is all about muscle memory. The shooting motion when practiced repeatedly is second nature. Now some players have their own style of shooting and as long as the ball goes in the basket, then variations on the traditional shooting form are acceptable.
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Step 3
Move well without the basketball. Most players practice moves when they have the basketball but almost never practice moves when they do not have the basketball. If an offensive player learns how to get open when another player has the basketball his or her scoring opportunities will increase appreciably.
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Step 4
Understand the difference between a good shot and a bad shot. Most offensive players think if they open then they need to shoot the basketball. This is just not true. There may be another player on the court that has a better shot or there could be an imbalanced floor. An imbalanced floor is where the defense is positioned so that if a player misses a shot the other team will have a distinct advantage going to other end of the court. Remember a bad shot is often the first pass for the opposing team's fast break.
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Step 5
Use the backboard when shooting from awkward angles or near other defenders. The backboard shot allows a player to shoot the basketball higher than a normal shot. This makes it more difficult for a defender to block the higher shot.
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Step 6
Pass the basketball to the open person on the court. When most players think about offensive basketball, they think of scoring. However, a good offensive basketball player holds the pass in equal or higher esteem. In addition, if a player does not pass the basketball they can develop the reputation of a selfish player or "ball hog". This moniker can lead to other players on the court not passing the basketball to the ball hog when he is open.
