What are the benefits of playing basketball? What should you pay attention to when playing basketball?

　　There are many benefits to playing basketball, besides exercise In addition to strengthening the body, it can also exercise our psychology. It is a good fitness exercise. So what are the precautions for playing basketball? Let’s take a closer look below!

　　What are the benefits of playing basketball?

　　Some people who don't like sports think that playing basketball and football is just about sweating and exercising. In fact, this is not the case. There are many benefits of playing basketball. In addition to exercising and strengthening our physique, it can also exercise our psychology. It can also improve our spiritual realm to a higher level. It has its own unique charm.

　　The physical benefits of playing basketball

　　1. Control weight and change body shape

　　Excessive obesity will affect people's normal physiological functions, especially increase the burden on the heart and shorten life span. If a person's subcutaneous fat exceeds 15%-25% of the normal standard, his risk of death increases to 30%.

　　Because playing basketball can reduce body fat, enhance our muscle strength, and keep joints flexible, it can control our weight well and improve our appearance and body shape.

　　2. Improve the function of the digestive system

　　Basketball will increase the consumption of nutrients in the body, enhance the metabolism of the entire body, and thereby increase appetite.； In addition, it will also promote gastrointestinal motility and secretion of digestive juices, improve the functions of the liver and pancreas, thereby improving the function of the entire digestive system and providing benefits to people. healthy and longevity provide good material guarantees.

　　3. Enhance heart function

　　Regular basketball exercises can enhance heart function, increase stroke volume, thicken the media of arterial blood vessel walls, and increase smooth muscle cells and elastic fibers.； Increase the number of capillary distribution in skeletal muscles and enrich branching and anastomosis ； Thickening and weight increase of coronary artery ostium ； The number of capillaries in the myocardium is increased, which is beneficial to the improvement of blood supply and function of organs, including the heart itself. At the same time, basketball can also lower blood pressure and lower serum cholesterol levels. It is useful for preventing high blood pressure. coronary heart disease Have good effect.

　　4. Effectively prevent cardiovascular disease

　　During basketball, due to the intense activity of the muscles, the work of the heart increases, the blood supply and metabolism of the myocardium are strengthened, the myocardial fibers thicken, the heart wall thickens, the heart volume increases, the shape is round, and the pulse is powerful. All this is also a good remedy for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of human life in the world today. According to reports, in our country, the number of people dying from cardiovascular disease also ranks first. A large number of studies have shown that regular basketball can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

　　5. Reduce the risk of diabetes

　　One of the characteristics of diabetes is a person's high blood sugar levels, which if not controlled can cause many other health problems, such as weakened vision and kidney failure. Playing basketball regularly can control the increase in blood sugar levels, thus greatly reducing the possibility of an individual developing diabetes.

　　6. Regular participation in basketball exercises can improve various physical qualities of the human body.

　　This is mainly because physical exercise is carried out under special conditions and environments, and the body must maximize the functions of various organs of the body, such as, nerve Regulate, strengthen breathing, and speed up blood circulation. Over time, our physical qualities will gradually improve.

　　The mental benefits of playing basketball

　　1. Basketball is a spirit. Its owners are not losers in competition, but brilliant creators. They represent a basketball spirit that is unyielding, tenacious, and never stops until the goal is achieved. (fight tenaciously)

　　2. Basketball is a team sport, and teamwork is naturally indispensable. A basketball team is not a one-man team! (Solidarity and mutual assistance)

　　3. The true basketball spirit is not fought alone. Everyone’s strength is undoubtedly the greatest. (It’s not a one-person battle)

　　4. No brothers, no basketball (the game is for five people. )

　　5. Even if you are Jordan, you still need Pippen's assists. (A team that helps each other carefully)

　　The psychological benefits of playing basketball

　　1. Improve the body shape of teenagers caused by thinness, obesity and bad habits, and increase self-confidence；

　　2. Release children’s intense academic pressure, activate their brains, and improve learning efficiency.；

　　3. Cultivate children’s spirit of unity and cooperation, develop communication skills, intercourse skills, and leadership skills；

　　4. Cultivate the will quality and self-psychological adjustment ability of tenacious struggle；

　　5. Develop basketball talent and potential, and master basic basketball skills；

　　6. Cultivate a healthy, cheerful and confident mentality, master beautiful techniques, and become more heroic；

　　7. Enrich your holiday life and learn to make more good friends；

　　8. Help children who are addicted to the Internet, exercise little, do not like sports, are introverted, and prone to illness to develop their interests.

　　Tips for playing basketball

　　cross step

　　The cross step means that when you pass someone, you need to use the foot farthest from the defender to step behind the defender when you break through from the side. In this way, you can throw the defender behind you, allowing you to pass. In fact, in layman's terms, the cross step is to make the defender mistakenly think that you are going to one side, but you are actually going to the other side through the change of footsteps.

　　One step at a time

　　The side step requires you to suddenly lower your center of gravity and break through from the side of the defender before the defender can react. This requires you to be fast, and you should hold the ball in front of your chest to protect it, have fast foot speed, and quickly step up to surpass your opponent and achieve the goal.

　　turn around

　　Turning around seems very simple. You use the rotation of your body to throw the defender behind you. In fact, turning around requires skills, and you need to be very skilled. For example, when you dribble in front of the defender, you must quickly move the ball from one hand to the other and turn with the ball in the process. But be sure to practice carefully, because you are likely to drop the ball during this process!

　　Extraordinary skills are very simple and basic, but they also require you to master them proficiently.

　　Things to note when playing basketball

　　Choose good basketball shoes

　　A good pair of basketball shoes can help you protect your feet during basketball games. When practicing, you can choose special training shoes. They are low-top, which are very comfortable and not easy to fatigue. ； When competing, it is recommended to wear high-top sneakers with foot bindings and tighten them, which can effectively prevent sprained feet.

　　Pay attention to preparing protective gear

　　Before playing basketball, it is best to wear protective gear such as ankle braces, knee braces, and mouthguards for protection. Generally, knee injuries in basketball games are mostly caused by collisions, so wearing knee pads is a good way to protect them.

　　Don’t wear jewelry while playing basketball

　　When playing basketball, do not wear rings, earrings, nose rings and other hard objects on the court. These items are hidden dangers in basketball games. It is easy to scratch others while playing basketball.

　　Don’t wear glasses when playing basketball

　　It is best not to wear glasses when playing basketball. Because glasses will not only cause some interference when you play basketball, such as the glasses shaking, but also in the fierce basketball game, it is easy to break the glasses due to collision and even scratch the face. Eye situation.

　　Cut your fingernails before playing basketball

　　Fingers are more susceptible to injuries in basketball. Fingernails that are too long are not only easy to scratch others, but also can cause the nails to turn over during dribbling and catching the ball, causing injury.

　　Warm up before playing basketball

　　To warm up your body before playing basketball, you can do some light jogging, leg presses, flexing your fingers, etc. Let the body enter the state as soon as possible.

　　The time is controlled to about 1 hour

　　Some people like playing basketball so much that they can keep practicing for a long time. However, long-term heavy exercise will cause a decline in body function and resistance. Generally speaking, it is appropriate to control the time spent playing basketball to about 1 hour each time.

　　Don’t drink carbonated drinks after playing basketball

　　Don't drink carbonated drinks after playing basketball. Because drinking carbonated drinks can easily cause calcium loss in the body, especially right after exercise.