What Does Basketball Mean To Me

Basketball is a simple game where you have two teams with 5 players on each and you try and shoot the ball into the hoop. Of course, there are a lot of rules to follow but that is the main idea behind the game. About 5 years ago my stepsister, Isabel, was playing basketball for the Bedford Eagles and I would occasionally go see her games. At some point, I decided I wanted to play, so the next season I joined the Bedford Eagles. Through my 5 years, I have learned a lot about basketball and about myself.

First off there is a lot of teamwork needed to play basketball. With 10 people on the court, the entire team has to play together to play well. Now, of course, there is the occasional player who decides to play 1 on 5 and that just creates
I learned that I had to be calm and focused while playing basketball and not let my emotions get in the way of the game. This has made me a better player because when I am clear minded I can focus on the player I'm guarding or the shot I'm about to take. Basketball is not the only place where people can get angry and aggressive, I see it all the time at school. People can overreact and let their emotions get in the way. I've learned to let little things go and stay calm. This means that when I work with students or teachers who annoy me I can stay calm and not overreact and do something I would
Maybe during a game, I notice that my dribbling is very good but when I go in for a right-hand layup it doesn't go in. It's important to notice what you're good at and what needs work. On the average basketball team there's anywhere from 9 to 12 players, so say you are not very good at left-hand layups, there's a good chance someone else on your team is. This is very important because you can take advantage of your player's strengths during a game and place them where they can best use that