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3-Point Play: On taking the blame, leading a group of one, and withstanding the heat
Too many times in a game a pass is thrown, the receiver misses it, and they tell the passer to get the ball higher next time. Then the passer says, “Catch the ball!” and they both run back on defense angry at each other.
3-Point Play: On defending without lunging, developing capable leaders, and routinizing the right habits
Have you ever noticed that good boxers don’t miss very often with wild swings while inexperienced boxers are constantly missing with big swings that look like they could knock out an elephant if they connected?
3-Point Play: On defending a shooter, never appearing too perfect, and growing a garden
Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you played good defense because you got your hand up within an inch or two of the ball when it was shot.
3-Point Play: On applying intense pressure, surfing the wave of change, and creating real power
Double-teaming poorly is nothing other than very stupid basketball.
3-Point Play: On attempting to block out, climbing the leadership ladder, and controlling our thoughts
Get into the every-time habit of attempting to block out.
3-Point Play: On the skill of hustling, responding wisely, and failing boldly
If you plan to out-hustle people in games, you better plan on out-hustling them in practice, day after day, in-season and off-season.
3-Point Play: On impactful energy, inspirational leadership, and staying discipline
There is synergy in the collective use of rhythm—you get back more energy than you give out.
3-Point Play: On influencing referees, leading with humility, and consistent execution
“Humility does not mean weakness, but its opposite. Leaders with mana understand the strength of humility. It allows them to connect with their deepest values and the wider world.”
