Basketball may be a team sport, but
your individual game needs to be ahead of the competition if you want to make
an impact on the basketball court.
If you want to get the upper hand on
your competition, you need to make it a habit to develop the following skills
and mentalities into your game.
Be A Team Player
Don't force bad shots, instead, let
the game come to you. You have teammates for a reason, so use them. If you
can't create a play for yourself, then create a play for your teammates. It's
not about how many points you can score, it's about how many good plays you can
make for yourself and your teammates.
Play help defense when your
teammates get beat to the basket. There will be times when your teammates will
get beat on the defensive end and it is up to you to help them out when the
offensive player comes your way. Sometimes you will have to leave your matchup
behind the three point line to prevent another offensive player from getting an
easy bucket in the paint.
Go Hard In The Paint
When you get in the lane finish
strong with contact. If you go up soft, you're either going to get your shot
blocked, or you will probably just end up missing the shot completely.
You can learn what it looks like to
go hard in the pain by watching the pros. Watch players like Derrick Rose,
Carmelo Anthony, and Dwayne Wade, to get a visual of what it looks like to go
hard in the paint.
Practice Like Your Life Depends On
It
Practice like you're playing in the
finals of a championship game. If you practice with a lack of effort, it will
show in the games. You need to train your mind and your body to play at a high
level at all times.
If you don't practice at a high
level you won't be able to up your game at will when you need it, because you
won't be confident in your abilities. You need to test out your capabilities
and get comfortable with your game in practice, so that when you step on the
court, you will be able to perform with an effortless confidence.
Be Competitive
Don't let anybody out-hustle you on
the court. Believe that you're the best player on the court, and prove it to
every witness. Always play to win, even if your team is down 30 points.
Be The Guy That Nobody Wants To
Guard
Do you know that player that nobody
wants to guard? You know, that guy that will cross you up, shoot in your face,
and score the basket at will?
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