Basketball
Just Me
June 17th, 2009 8:42 pm UTC | Posted in Basketball
by Tom Krause From the time I was little, I knew I was great ’cause the people would tell me, “You’ll make it – just wait.” But they never did tell me how great I would be If I ever played someone who was greater than me. When I’m in the back yard, I’m king [...]
Confident or Cocky?
June 17th, 2009 8:39 pm UTC | Posted in Basketball, Uncategorized
There is a distinct difference between confidence out on the basketball court and cockiness out on the basketball court. Confidence is defined as an athlete who is sure of his/her abilities and gets the job done. She or he knows that basketball is a team game and praises his/her teammates – giving them credit where [...]
Get Low, Stay Low
June 17th, 2009 8:37 pm UTC | Posted in Basketball
I have a feeling you have heard your coach yell out a time or two, “Bend your knees — get down lower!” I bet a practice does not go by that these words are not uttered. There is a reason why your coaches want you to get down lower. In almost every aspect of basketball, [...]
Work Hard, Have Fun!
June 17th, 2009 8:35 pm UTC | Posted in Basketball
I have talked about the importance of having fun while playing basketball before; however, it was never more evident when I traveled to West Virginia to put on two clinics. For two nights in a row, I had over 40 young ladies eager to learn basketball drills. What really impressed me about these young athletes, [...]
Remember Your Feet
June 17th, 2009 8:34 pm UTC | Posted in Basketball
When I work with athletes, the one thing I work on more than anything else is footwork. A move is so much more effective if the footwork is correct. Once I point that out to an individual, it’s as if a light bulb goes on. The whole move falls into place. So much emphasis is [...]
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