If you had any tips on anything that would help me with my vertical jump, it would really help. Shauna Castle Rock, WA Dear Shauna, Congratulations on officially being a hooper. As a dedicated ball player, you understand that you didn't start playing the game with all the skills you have now, nor are you as skilled as you're going to be at the end of your career. Just realize how young you are and that the sky is the limit. My first piece of advice is that there are several ways that you can overcome size and quickness.
Intelligence is the best way.
If you are posting up and you receive the ball, the first thing that you should do is ball fake. If you can trick your opponent into going the wrong way, you have her beat as long as you go opposite of the fake and you make your shot. Another smart thing you can do is a shot fake. After you've made your move, if the defender is still in your face, give a shot fake before you actually shoot. As far as rebounding goes, some of the shortest people are great rebounders because of what they do before they get the rebound.