Friday, August 19, 2016

Fast Five: More Basketball Toughness Needed

My coach had a saying, "I'm pleased but I'm not satisfied." I can't quite say that I'm pleased. Although the girls lost only one game this summer, never confuse winning with excellence or a tough schedule. 

The games are over but the after-action review never ends. We can benefit from more toughness...regardless of the record or the score. 

1. "Play the game, not the scoreboard." Our girls need to hold themselves to a higher standard of concentration and intensity. Every possession matters on both ends.

                                               

2. "Take a charge." Shaka demonstrates. 

3. "Don't bail." When going hard to the basket, players need to embrace the contact. Finish and get the three point play or get fouled. 


                                                                                                                                                                                         4. "Don't GATOR the rebounds." Some players have "alligator arms" on rebounds as they shy away from physical play.



5. "Winners want the ball." In pressure situations, winners rise. They move without the ball and find ways to get open. Don't hide when the heat is on.