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I’m right handed so I shoot with my right lay up with my right and I would say I have a good handle I have developed my left hand when it comes to dribbling but it’s like when I now try do stuff that involves my right like a float dribble it feels awkward is that a normal thing to hoopers with a good dribble and will it feel less weird the more I work on it

Hey everyone,

I’m 14 years old, around 1.64–1.67m (5'5"–5'6"), and I’m basically a complete beginner at basketball. I know the basics, but I want to start taking it seriously and actually improve.

I can do a crossover, but I’m still struggling to get the ball through my legs consistently lol.

I’m thinking about eventually playing as a shooting guard or another guard position. I’m not tall, but I’m fast and have good jumping ability. I also really like shooting threes, probably more than I should.

I want advice on basically everything I should focus on:

Dribbling drills

Shooting drills

Footwork

Finishing

Conditioning

Which fundamentals matter most

How often I should train

Common mistakes beginners make

Good YouTube channels or other resources

I’m also trying to figure out what other gear is actually worth buying.

I only have around R$50 (~US$10) to spend. I was thinking about buying a cheap basketball and a compression sleeve because I like the look, but maybe there’s a better way to use that money.

For shoes, I already have Jordan Luka 77s, so I think I’m good in that part.

I’m not expecting to become good overnight. I just want to build the right fundamentals from the beginning and improve as much as possible.

Any advice is appreciated.