By asking yourself if you are ready to permanently change what you eat, how you eat, your behavior and your activity level, the possibility is greater that you would achieve your goals in playing basketball. Third, look for a back up support system in case you are having a hard time maintaining your interest on basketball. For this reason alone why may companies decided to come with health drinks in liquid form such as those in juices while others come up with powder form which should be consumed along with liquid. Experts agree that people, these days, are very lucky because there is a continuous research and science experiment that aim to provide healthier and better tasting health drinks. Nutritionists recommend that a balanced diet should contain about 60-65% of carbohydrates, 15-20% of fat and 10-15% of protein. Make sure to eat vegetables, fruits and whole grain food. Aside from fat, also limit sugar and sodium in your food. Players are often recommended to eat lots of carbohydrates, at least an hour before the game. Basketball jerseys and shorts When playing and training make sure to wear the right size. Wearing ill-fitting sizes could cause you problems when moving around. Basketball shorts should not be far below the knees so that the player could easily run or move around the court. Jerseys are sleeveless to allow swift and free movement of the arms. Since the feet expand when worn out, tight shoes are not advisable because it will only cause feet discomfort. Oversized shoes, on the other hand, are also not advisable because you can slip when you are playing. Just like in choosing the usual shoes, shop your pair of basketball shoes after your practice. The concept the higher the trajectory or the flight of the ball, then there is higher possibility of hitting the wide area of the hoop. Taking your time on the foul line is important. The pre-shot ritual is something of rhythm for some players. This would allow them to relax and focus. You could establish you own free throw ritual by dribbling and spinning the ball.