How to Play Point Guard Like Chris Paul

Chris Paul is a blur on the court, sporting calmness under pressure. He is one the greatest point guards on the planet. When a person sees him, it's almost as if he is clairvoyant and able to tell what others are going to do before they do it. He uses the same physical and mental skills that anyone can use to become a better point guard.

Instructions

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      Score the basketball when necessary. The main job of point guard is to get everyone else involved. He must also be able to know when to score if the game calls for it. This is what makes Chris Paul an incredible point guard to emulate. He realizes when the team needs points from him or when his team needs him to pass.

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      Develop a go-to move on the court. For Chris Paul, his go-to move is the floating shoot in the lane. You need to find a shot or dribble move that you can use anytime you or the team gets in trouble on the court. When Chris Paul is in need of the go-to move, he will fake left with a crossover dribble and then hit a floating shot in the lane over taller defenders.

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      Play off your go-to move. Most teams have scouting report and they will move defenders to take away the go-to move. Therefore, you must have an option off your go-to move to be effective. When defenders cover Chris Paul's floating shot in the lane, he makes a pass from the floating shot in the lane position to an open teammate.

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      Get better every single year you play point guard. The number of assists, points, steals and shooting percentage points have all increased each year Chris Paul has played professional basketball.

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      Study the players on your team and players on other teams. Chris Paul is renowned for his work ethic and study habits. He knows the best places to get his teammates the ball on the court, and he knows what moves the defenders are susceptible to so he can use them against the opponent.