How do I stop shying away from contact in basketball?

I tend to shy away from contact, and it hurts the way I play basketball, especially on layups. How do I learn to not do this?How do I stop shying away from contact in basketball?
I have had the same problem before, but instead on defense, taking charges. I am not fat by any means, but I haven't ever worked very hard on my abs. I have been doing more of that lately and am less timid when someone is charging after me with the ball. I think if you were to strengthen your core (your abs), you'd be less worried about getting hit on the way up on a layup.
I used to have that problem as well. I fixed it by not thinking of it as contact, but a fundementals move. By making sure I keep myself between the ball and opposing player, I keep the ball and get the bucket. if contact comes, then I focus on making sure he can't get around me to the ball. Hope that helps.How do I stop shying away from contact in basketball?
Put your arm out like your in a full body cast with braces, elbow up, or straightin out arm toward defender +before+ you start your lay-up.That establishes your space to the defender before he is in your face and space. If defender invades it will show as a obvious foul if your hit in the act of shooting.Just by reacting first to your1 space before the contact ,it will keep your defnders somewhat shy of invading it to close if your hand is inthere face/(elbow if both hands are on ball). Punk metal slam dancing with elbows and arms is simular to this lol. just kidding but its true.
look between your legs... and find your balls

man up!How do I stop shying away from contact in basketball?
Try not to think you are going to get hurt and if he does hit you when you are going up for the shot=Free Throws
Don't think about anything besides dribbling efficiently and keeping your eyes on the basket. Put 100% concentration on making the shot and not the guy guarding you. Basketball is a physical sport so don't run away from contact. Even if you get hurt the opponent will get called for a foul.



Good Luck:)
one thing...do not ever fear your opponent when playing a game do you ever realise that whenever you play a big game you always lose handle of the ball miss layups scared of contact etc even though when you play with frens you school them??tats becuz you are too nervous and try too hard...let the feel come to you...do not be afraid...just imagine you are jordan or something it sounds silly but IT WORKS.....