September 22, 2010 in 30 Days
This article is part of the series “30 days to being a better basketball player“.
Today it’s time to slow down a little bit, and here’s a simple exercise to do.
Take a deep breath, concentrate, and observe the players and coaches around you.
Watch what they do; what they focus on.
September 19, 2010 in 30 Days
This article is part of the series “30 days to being a better basketball player“.
"Coach Brown Profile" by kenyaboy7, via flickr
One of the most incredible ways to learn is trying to teach.
Have you ever thought you’ve understood a maths concept or knew how to conjugate a verb, then tried teaching someone else? It’s only when you’re trying to teach that you find out whether you really know what you’re talking about.
September 3, 2010 in 30 Days
This article is part of the series “30 days to being a better basketball player“.
One of the biggest differences between playing basketball “just for fun” and playing competitively is the discipline needed in bringing order to the game that otherwise can seem chaotic.
Learning plays is one of these key elements of discipline, so if you want to improve your game, the sooner you get used to learning plays the better.
Each coach and team has their own preferred basketball plays, so if your coach and/or team have set plays, its best to learn those first.
September 1, 2010 in 30 Days
This article is the first in our new series “30 days to being a better basketball player“.
It only seems right to start off a series of articles on improving your game with one about the importance of keeping an open mind and always being ready to learn.
"Children listening attentively to their teacher" by Air21 Express,via flickr
If I asked you how you got the skills you have now, the answer would probably include some combination of practice, playing around and watching others play basketball (whether in person or on television).
