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When you are learning how to play basketball, you need to understand how important practice is. Your dribbling, shooting, and passing skills can make a huge difference for your team, so make sure you spend time practicing those things each day.

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Emma stepped to the free throw line. Her heart was beating fast. She knew that the outcome of this game depended on whether she made this shot or not. Emma took a deep breath and shot the ball. Swish! She had just made the winning basket!

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If you are wondering how to be a good teammate, here are a few tips for you. First, always encourage the other members of your team. Next, make sure you listen to your coach and take his or her advice. Finally, you need to work extra hard during practice to improve your own basketball skills!

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Justice had always wanted to become a great 3-point shooter. He had worked hard all summer at basketball camps, went to all the practices, and asked his coach for pointers. Justice took hundreds of 3-point shots until he consistently started making the baskets. He was on his way to being a great shooter!

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The score was tied, and there were just six seconds left on the clock. Coach Hanson called a quick time out and instructed his team on exactly what to do. The team took their places, and Coach Hanson yelled with joy as his players brought in the ball and made the layup. They had just won the big game!

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I groaned as my alarm went off early on a Tuesday morning in July. I didn’t feel like getting up for practice during summer vacation, but I knew I had to work hard on my basketball skills during the summer in order to be the best player I could be. Soon I was on my way to the ball court!

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