Q&A for How to Become a Better Offensive Basketball Player

Don't just focus on scoring—look for opportunities to dive on the floor, pick up fouls, and play great defense, as well. When you're focused on the other mechanics of the game, sometimes scoring will actually come easier.

Work on playing aggressively. Be a tough defender—be willing to dive in on the floor and pick up fouls. That aggressiveness is going to be translated into the offensive end of the floor.

Just keep practicing or watch videos online to improve them.

Make smart choices in the game so they know they have a better chance of winning the game if they pass to you.

Yes. It makes it less likely that someone will snatch the ball away from you.

Offensive rebounds are when a player on offense grabs a teammate's (or their own) missed shot off the rim. Defensive rebounds are when a defensive player grabs a missed shot from the other team, so it is still considered a defensive move.

It doesn't matter. If the ref didn't notice, he/she didn't notice. Carry on with the game.

You want to be able to sell a fake with your eyes. Then do a crossover low and pull up for a jump shot or drive to the hoop, your choice.

Yes, it would be a good dribbling move to try. Have another person tell you what you are doing wrong if it feels funny when you do it.

Unfortunately, some people tend to get or take the ball more than others. Try not to be bitter towards this person, and instead focus on always being open and telling players that you're open. The more opportunities you give yourself, the more likely you are to get the ball. If that doesn't work, talk to your coach privately about what you can do to get the ball more during practices and games.

Run around the person who has the ball. If it's your teammate, then hopefully they will pass it to you.

Stay low and keep the ball close to you. You don't want to bring it out too wide or the defender will have a much easier way to steal the ball. Work on ball handling every day.

Do a fake so you have room to get off your shot. Try to avoid taking bad shots that the defense can easily block too, which means working on anticipating their moves.

That really depends on whether or not they are open. If they are and you can make a good pass, go for it. If they're being guarded, pass to someone else who is open, or move around until you can get a good shot yourself.

Bad posture. Keep your back straight, but bend your knees.

Work on leg strength and jumping ability at the gym. Try to grab the net, the rim, then work up to dunking with a tennis ball, and then with a full-size basketball.

Get down a shooting form that works for you by practicing a lot and noticing what you're best at. Also, build up your range by continuously shooting from near the hoop, all the way out to the 3 pointer.

Take only two steps. If not, a travel violation will be called, which in turn leads to a turnover.

The best shooters have learned to ignore pressure while they're shooting. They simply concentrate on the basket. It comes with practice -- lots of it!