How can i over come my fear of making mistakes in a basketball game?

Every time i play in a organized basketball game i am afraid that i will make a mistake and lose my dribble or get a air ball. This fear lead me to a starter to a bench warmer. How can i over come my fear when playing a organized basketball game.How can i over come my fear of making mistakes in a basketball game?
I'm telling you man, you just have to believe that you can do it. If you miss it doesn't really matter or turnover the ball. I mean, hey, Dwyane Wade shoots airballs and turns it over, same as Kobe and LeBron. Just be confident. And remember, practice makes perfect. Work your hardest in practice and you will improve and your confidence will be boosted.
For me, when I get on the court on an organized basketball games, any butterflies or jitters go away. Listen to music or something to calm you down before the game. Sometimes players or the fans won't laugh at an airball, but if it's reaaalllly off then they will - but you can't miss like this kid:



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As long as its near the rim, don't feel to bad. You can drive to the rim, instead of settling for a jumper also. If you play strong and aggressive and focused you won't make any mistakes. Just get in the heat of the game, find a rhythm.How can i over come my fear of making mistakes in a basketball game?
I have experienced something like this... in games I'm always afraid of missing lay-ups and I over think, this results in me missing the lay-up, I find that when i forget about my mistakes and just play, I play really well, so my advice is to just play, don't over think, forget about your mistakes and move on
You may have heard this a million times but the key it's to practice, practice, practice. I knew this child that loved football but was really good at baseball. He wanted to play so badly. So at practice he would try to impress the coachs and try to get in the football games. And the coaches did and he rocked at football..... because of PRACTICE!!How can i over come my fear of making mistakes in a basketball game?
just play your game and dont put too much pressure on yourelf,trust me...i used to be like that too...dont hesitate to take a shot or drive in,if it looks good take it,
Well I know exactly what your going through. I do the same thing! Just relax say something calming to yourself. Stay confident in yourself. Forget about the mistakes and play.
Just dont be so scared so what if you air ball you just got to keep shooting. Even the pros make mistakes but if you play scared then u will forever be horrible.
Practice makes perfect i was like that give it time you will forget it and become a great player
Who cares dude.. its just a game
play with some people worse than you for a while to get your confidence up
dont think to much play hard with confidence and u'll do fine

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