7 KEYS TO UNLOCKING HIGH PERFORMANCE
Every player wants to consistently play at their best and yet many players fall short of that goal. Here are 7 keys to help you turn high performance into a habit.
1. Practice the fundamentals
The fundamentals of the game and your performance are closely linked. You must master the fundamentals through repeated deliberate practice over time. Great players never get bored with the fundamentals. They understand the need to put in the time on the basics so that the performance of those skills becomes automatic. When the fundamentals are automatic, other more creative parts of a player’s game can begin to develop.
2. Lead with your strengths
Know what your strengths are and maximize them every time you step on the court. If you are a good shooter in catch and shoot situations, learn to move without the ball to get yourself open for those opportunities. Games are the time to do what you do well. Training and practice are the times to work on your weaknesses.
3. Maximize your teammates
Learn the strengths and weaknesses of your teammates. You need their help to be at your best. When you understand the skills they bring to the team, you can help put them in position to be successful. Here’s an example. If a player on your team is not a good ball handler, don’t give them the ball in the backcourt against a press if you can avoid it.
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