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Monday, June 17, 2024

Basketball: Chekhov's Gun

Writers, like coaches, educate. Education changes behavior. Learn the principle of Chekhov's Gun, courtesy of Brave AI. 

What is chekhov's gun

Chekhov’s Gun is a dramatic principle that suggests that every element introduced in a story or play should contribute to the overall narrative. This principle encourages writers to avoid including unnecessary details that will not ultimately pay off by the end of the story. In other words, if a detail is introduced, it should have a purpose or significance later on in the plot.

Key Takeaways

  • Any element introduced in a story should have a purpose or significance later on in the plot.
  • Writers should avoid including unnecessary details that will not contribute to the overall narrative.
  • Chekhov’s Gun is a guiding principle for writers to ensure that every element in their story is necessary and relevant.

We know this from other formats:

  • "Don't major in the minors." - Prem Watsa
  • "The director is the keeper of the story." 
  • "Kill your darlings."
1) Practice should apply to games. 

Example: warmup dribble tag inside the arc teaches mobility and escaping pursuit 

2) Do well what you do a lot. Do a lot what you do well. 

Example: Shoot better by practicing "our shots." "Range test" by requiring players to make closer shots in high percentage before moving out. 

3) Impact winning. 

Where are you scoring and allowing points? Points come in transition, layups, midrange, threes, free throws. If you lack perimeter shooting, work on scoring in other ways - transition, PnR, scoring off cuts. 

4) Coaching is a sharing and welcoming profession. Don't be too proud to get help. 

Example: The Celtics added JVG during hard times in his life. Both parties benefited. Some coaches close themselves off. 

Lagniappe. Get more from our AI use. 
Lagniappe 2. Sell it to the defense. 
Lagniappe 3. Use the big and small of it. 

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