I’ve been crazy about basketball lately, like, seriously hooked. So, I’ve been doing this thing called “booker basketball,” just trying to get better, you know? Started off by just shooting around, no real plan or anything.
Then, I realized I wasn’t really getting anywhere just messing around. I needed some kind of structure. So, I started doing some drills.
- Dribbling drills, mostly. Zigzagging across the court, trying to keep the ball low and using my other hand to kind of shield it. That was tough at first. I felt like a baby giraffe learning to walk.
After that, I moved on to shooting.
- Started with some free throws, just to get the feel for it.
- Then, I moved back a bit, trying some mid-range shots. That was harder. My shots were all over the place. Bricks, airballs, you name it.
It was frustrating, not gonna lie. I felt like I was putting in the work but not seeing much progress. But I kept at it.
- I watched some videos online, some tutorials from pro players. That helped a bit. I picked up some tips on form and technique.
Slowly but surely, I started to see some improvement. My dribbling got a little smoother, my shots a little more consistent. I even managed to make a few three-pointers, which felt amazing.
I’m still not great, not by a long shot. But I’m definitely better than when I started. And that’s what matters, right? It’s a work in progress, this whole “booker basketball” thing. But I’m enjoying the process, the grind.
One thing I’ve learned is that it’s not just about the physical stuff.
- You gotta be mentally tough, too. There are days when you just don’t feel like practicing, or when you’re missing every shot. You gotta push through that.
I’m trying to be more disciplined, more focused. It’s not easy, but I think it’s paying off. I’m starting to feel more like a real basketball player, and less like a guy just throwing a ball around. I was also doing a lot of jumping and shooting, a lot of jumping and shooting, a lot of jumping and shooting, but that was really tiring.
What I Got From Booker Basketball
So yeah, that’s my “booker basketball” journey so far. It’s been a bumpy ride, but a rewarding one. I’m excited to see where it takes me. Maybe one day I’ll be good enough to play in a real game, who knows? But even if I don’t, I’m having fun, and that’s what counts. And hey, at least I’m getting some exercise, right?