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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE BEST
By Paul Hoover |
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During the past 20 years I have coached and been associated with many of the top high school and collegiate players from the Southland.
I have seen first hand the key essentials it takes to comprise a top-notch basketball player.
Below are five main ingredients that most of the top notch players display.
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A Passion for Basketball
- A general overall love for the game
- Dedication to practice EVERYDAY
- This involves time management!!!!
- Discipline to practice game speed
- Eagerness to improve and work on weaknesses
- Have basketball goals / plans for the future
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Confidence
- A belief I'm the best player on the court
- A belief that no one can defend me
- A belief that every shot is going in
- A belief of "Refuse to lose" i.e."I won't lose"
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A Flow for the Game
- Understanding the game and every aspect of your position
- Fluidity and relaxation on offense
- Don't think about what's before you / react
- Ability to change speeds and change hands at any moment
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Not Afraid to Fail and Make Mistakes
- Able to take crucial shots
- Ability to take shots without thinking
- Take initiation at both ends of the court and attack
- Not afraid to momentarily fail when learning new techniques
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Accountability
- Always take responsibility for your own play
- Don't use excuses when things aren't going your way. There might be a reason why your teammates don't pass the ball to you!!
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How Many of these Traits Do You Possess?
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