On applying intense pressure, surfing the wave of change, and creating real power
October 17 | The 3-Point Play
BASKETBALL TIP
Double-teaming poorly is nothing other than very stupid basketball.
Committing two defenders to the player with the ball of course leaves three teammates to guard four offensive players, an easy scoring situation if the ball is allowed to be passed to the open player. That “if” is crucial to the two players double-teaming the ball.
In order to apply intense pressure to the player with the ball so they can’t break free to make a pass, you must:
– Keep your feet wide apart – so that the player with the ball cannot step by and beat the double-team.
– Keep your arms up – waving to distract a pass, but do not jump to block it.
– Stay on your feet – ready to recover quickly if a successful pass is made.
LEADERSHIP LESSON
“Those who know how to make connections, to connect the dots, ideas and people will be those who know how to surf on the wave of change that is ahead.”
– Minter Dial
LIFE PRINCIPLE
“Real power is basically the ability to change something if you want to change it. It’s the ability to make change happen. Real power is unlimited—we don’t need to fight over it because there is plenty to go around. And the great thing about real power is our ability to create it. Real power doesn’t force us to take it away from others—it’s something we create and build with others.”
– Brené Brown
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