3-Point Play: On throwing good passes, having a clear vision, and being gracious and generous
Simple geometry should make it obvious that bounce passes and lob passes take longer to arrive than straight passes.
3-Point Play: On thinking about losing, your core values, and being good enough
Don’t dribble into a trap unless your receivers are in positions where it is clear to you that you will have an easy pass to make, immediately, as you begin to be trapped.
3-Point Play: On thinking about losing, your core values, and being good enough
When you think about losing in advance it helps you put forth your very best effort on the very first play, in the very first minute.
3-Point Play: On completing passes, experimenting more, and being growth minded
On completing passes, experimenting more, and being growth minded
3-Point Play: On going at your defender, cutting the cleverness, and asking for what you want
By going straight at your defender, you “paralyze” or freeze them until you decide which way you want to go, just a few feet away from them.
3-Point Play: On always following through, poor communication, and overcoming challenges
What excuse do you have for not following through completely (elbow fully extended, fingers pointing to the floor) every, every, every time you shoot?
3-Point Play: On practicing difficult layups, nurturing culture, and seeing your potential
Practice shooting difficult layups. Most players practice only easy, unmolested ones where there is plenty of time to get the steps and the timing done perfectly. But the problem is that most game layups are not like this.
3-Point Play: On anticipating the next man, leading with your heart, and procrastinating
There are so many times, on offense and defense, when a good player seems to be resting away from the ball, but their mind is constantly asking questions…