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I love basketball and want to be a pro as a career but I suck. I practice but I never get anywhere and it doesn't help that my neighbors always tell me to stop playing. Please help me.

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I didn't make the basketball team at school this year. Could you please tell me ways that I can train at home to improve my skills?

"My teacher banned me from playing B-ball cuz I did badly on my tests. Now, my studies are good but she still won't let me play."

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I tried out for the b-ball team last year but I didn't make it because the coach only pays attention to kids that he knows.

I constantly sprain my ankles anytime I play friendly or competitive basketball. Is there a way to make my ankles stronger?

I want to have an NBA career when I grow up. But I might not make it because I have a problem hitting shots and ball-handling.

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can dribble very good with my left hand but not with my right. Do you know any drills that can help with dribbling?

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I have a dream of being in the NBA. I'm 13 and going to high school next year. What do recruiters look for in a player?

I was the best player on the girls teams until this one girl came. Now we're in a huge competition about scoring the most.

When I play basketball against tall people, I don't play well. What skills should I practice to fix this?

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