Unlock Your Confidence FOR GOOD with These Mindset Shifts!

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Mental Skills Academy 🧠: www.byanymeansbball.com/mentalskills

[@TheRealSlim07]

Hey man, I got a issue I’ve been meaning to work on. I’m a person who’s played a little bit of basketball in his lifetime. I played open gym and was really hit or miss. I went out for the team as a 6’3 Junior who’s never played basketball ever. Rolled my ankle during a practice after already missing two of them and got cut after to many players on the team. I KNOW I have potential. The problem, I go to school for the number 8 ranked team in IL., with a 6’8 Center and a insanely staked team. I’ve got a friend who also loves basketball so we play sometimes in school. But I HAVE to have way more practice and experience to have any decent shit if j just getting minutes. Inter murals are coming up for BB, and I did good last year. I’m gonna play look for my big flaws and come back with some stuff I need help with. Please man, I’m new to this but I know I can do -thanks Any Means BB

[@SpacebounceStories]

Tips mentioned: *1. Play to Win, not to NOT Lose* - 1:10 - Enough of the "don't screw up", "what if I miss?", "try not to lose it", get into the "Go knock it down and win the game" mindset. *2. Set Small Goals* - 2:34 - Smaller goals can sometimes translate to better results. *3. Nerves vs. Excitement* - 3:44 - Ask yourself, are you nervous or excited? Instead of thinking before a big game/tryout/practice event, "I am nervous", redirect your mindset towards excitement with "I am excited and these feelings are natural and just me getting ready for war". *4. Technique vs. Outcome* - 4:38 - Have you ever observed your body (wrists, ankles, legs, etc) in order to see if your technique is right? Well, this is proven to decrease performance; instead, focus on outcome/the tasks you need to execute. *5. Tough Buckets vs. Efficiency* - 5:50 - Pretty self explanatory. Look for the best options, whether an open shot or a pass to an open teammate, or maybe something more strategic. Whatever it is, aim for efficiency rather than taking on a 1v4 in the rim, and eventually you will get into the zone and be able to hit tough buckets. *6. Seeing people vs. Seeing space* - 6:35 - Seeing space is better! Here is an analogy to prove this mindset useful; if you have skied or seen a skiing video on KZbin, you can likely tell that the skiers aren't focusing on the trees/obstacles but instead the white space in between (where they should be going through). Use this mindset for basketball; focus on the space around the defender and around you, not just the defender. However, observing the defenders body/eyes/momentum is never a bad thing. *7. Going 110% vs. Playing Calm* - 7:20 - Have you ever tried so hard in basketball that you started to tunnel vision and play too quick to the point where you were hectic? It is very common and not good as you have no control over yourself. Instead, play at around 90-95%; Gold medal olympian runners even say that they do better when they go at this %. *8 - Basketball isn't your life* - 8:30 - This fact can be hard to accept for some people, but the point is that when you put your entire life into a sport, your emotions fluctuate (if you win, you are happy, but if you lose, you are unhappy). What I would remember is that know there is other things in life to enjoy.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

This guy is the goat ❤️

[@chasebarricklow1154]

Now you’ll get less watch time from people, not me, but yeah

[@fremper9230]

tryouts number 1 i had a bad mindset and did the complete opposite of this list and at tryouts i played very bad and scored one tuff layup and my tms was ball hogging and i wasnt getting the ball much but the second one is on monday ima post how it goes after

[@Derin11374]

@@fremper9230How did It went ?

[@fremper9230]

@@Derin11374 i crossed one of the team members and scored 3 times but they already had there team selected so the whole tryouts was basically for nothing

[@robjay8508]

Bra 44 year old life time hooper blew my mind when u said look at the space not the people on the floor 😮😮😮😮😮 deepest hooping knowledge I heard in a minute

[@Huhwhatyouon]

What he mean by that I need help

[@JuswaKho]

@@Huhwhatyouon When playing, focus more on the space where you can go, rather than the defenders in front of you.

[@HeWavyyyy1]

@@HuhwhatyouonOwen Silva ass nga

[@Huhwhatyouon]

@@HeWavyyyy1 😂😂🤣

[@Huhwhatyouon]

@@JuswaKho ty for this information

[@916Roddy]

the pressure kills me man, i have high standards for myself and with coaches and peers also expecting things from me i end up shutting down and i don’t play like myself

[@GetoSuguru-ur6sl]

fr bro 😢

[@ajaykarumanchi3294]

Same for me

[@kevindougher4120]

that last point hit so hard. recently I can't see myself as anything other than being a hooper

[@27jerry27]

The last advice is actually really helpful not just in basketball but in life in general. Thanks Man. ❤

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

1000%!

[@maskedky]

You are like a Godsent. Always on time, never too soon or too late. Needed this. Wrote them all down. Thanks coach 🙏

[@ahahaeahee]

I always play super well against grown men in pickup games that have no pressure but I play way worse in actual games against kids my age

[@tan2tact_]

it’s so annoying because i know the potential i have i just never find a time to show it

[@silence-manutd]

@@tan2tact_yeah fr. U know that u can play better, but u just can’t play better

[@Dc08mwass]

God bless you my guy.., especially for that last bit..,

[@chadalferez]

Needed this, i been having a bad game for almost 2 months now. averaging only 7 points a game instead of 15-20 ppg. need to earn those Stripes back.

[@ivanbagsic1]

Thank you coach! Took me 25 years to start to think this way! I wish I knew this earlier aswell! Amen and god bless 🎉

[@MykaelNewWin]

Just came off a bad day playing some pickup as someone rusty to the game. Gonna apply this advice to ball and life and learn to play calm under pressure. Keep it up, you're helping all kinds of ballers!

[@allwecanseeisaboveusnow]

This is actually great paradigms that have been psychologically proven! These perspectives can be applied all throughout your life. Great video!

[@alshareeffrazier609]

Showing my son this video tonight finally someone saying the same thing u have been trying to teach him

[@SNM_mryeast]

Thank you bro, I’m watching this right before my games and so far it’s helping me a lot and I can relate to a lot of this. Keep it up

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

What are your biggest mental struggles? (as a hooper, but even off the court!) 🧠

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

@@ezkiiz why wouldn’t it be?

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

@@ezkiiz don’t stop - just (1) try to adjust and improve your training to get better results and (2) trust that over time, it will pay off

[@badhrir]

If I am any good: and if the work I’m putting in everyday is working

[@jorge7672]

if I think the opponent is much better than me,I would always back down.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

@@jorge7672 don't back down then! That's your time to really step up. If they really are better than you anyways, you have nothing to lose. You're the underdog!

[@basketmental]

Overthinking very shot goes along with perfectionism in the mechanic and constant changes to get the "perfect mechanic"... Understanding the importance of being automatic with a shot form and only changing 1 thing at a time (on summer) is key 🔐

[@itsjalennn]

I like that ski analogy💯 really put it in perspective. Good video bro

[@daniellubanda9908]

Great video! Not only for basketball players but for any athlete in general.

[@AGBCoaching]

Space >people. Thats such great advice!! 🏀💯

[@TheMurr]

Strongly encourage young basketball athletes to never think about how many points you want to average, it changes our expectation as a player instead of how good you actually are.

[@Sam_editz23]

Thank you I am feeling better.😊

[@anubis4032]

The thing for me is I was scared to make mistakes so i wouldnt shoot unless im wide open i wouldnt drive i wouldnt even dribble for me I heard NBA players talk about how they would rather a teammate that shoots everytime than a teammate that wont. Edit: and another this is to play for fun

[@quadcrown4172]

You sir have just earned yourself a sub!

[@1.NBAFan]

I lack confidence and this video is gonna be key for me especially because I overthink my shooting form a lot😃

[@ronburg6914]

i found a love for basketball again at 30 and joined a mens league it went soo bad the past 4 games it had me questioning if i did wanna play again and i think i was putting to much pressure on myself its hard everyone wants minutes and wants to score so you dont get alot of touches and when you do you wanna make it count so i was playing not to make a mistake when i had the ball and hyperfixating on form on spot up threes insted of just having.... fun amazing tips in this video hopefully this can help turn my first season back around

[@Marvel1405-f5b]

lots of love for you coach 🤟

[@evantaeproductions2387]

I really needed that last one

[@user-hk4yb6wr2p]

Thanks for the vid really made alot of impact

[@aussiegolden]

Hey man, Im trying to take basketball more seriously and your channel is the best I've found so far by a mile. I was wondering if you could make a video on general everyday drills.

[@maziza2756]

Thank you!🏀

[@lkhoopordie9153]

This is phenomenal. Thank u for this video.

[@chimkennuggies3731]

Thanks bro I knew I was pretty good playing basketball myself, but with people, my confidence goes down and I look like I suck

[@Lasc74_2k]

Dude youre just spitting facts

[@Romelsworld]

Hello I want to thank you for these tips I’m 10 in the uk and loves basketball I play for a team and your tips are helping me a lot ❤

[@momohcollins806]

I got a game in a bit, implementing this, ASAP

[@YaakAtem]

Thanks man ❤

[@XOLODAGOAT]

I really need to clam down next game I get into all I will do is laugh, just enjoy the game and win

[@YourFavoriteAsianHooper]

thanks man i have a game today and this is gonna help me

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Good luck fam!

[@Macodythemetta]

Is my music fire?>

[@DC1mill]

Thank you man I really needed this 😅

[@CrazyH10]

Thx 🙏

[@iloveflaminhotcheetos8883]

Preciate you so much coach 🙏🏾

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

always ❤

[@giaaannn11]

I needed this!

[@Joshphipson1]

Thank you

[@FamousVinny]

Thank you for this video!

[@ricardopichardo6263]

Love this information

[@kobefann24hooper]

I'm 13 years old and I'm glad you made this video because I never would have thought thus way. I'm trying to average 16 points as a 5'10" PG/SG. And just trying to climb my ladder and enjoy every step.

[@Want_a_cookie123]

Bro i hope it will help me cause i pretty young and i struggle with confidence in games❤

[@Kyank.22]

Facts only 💯

[@savage_rishabh2255]

this is really helpful thanks!!

[@kelseyellison2919]

Wait a minute this is elite information 🧠

[@Ryan-em5rd]

Tryouts tmr 🙏🏾

[@JnrSavag]

thank you so much

[@craftz_lad5909]

Shift your attention on the spot you want to get to don't think about the steps you we will use to get there your body will take care of the rest that's what you have trained for don't think about the technique just think about the task you need to execute

[@sinned888]

thanks for this

[@alkoun1129]

Tips on how to deal with coaches who don't believe in you and are biased with certain players?

[@m.z.7364]

if they don't believe in you, i guess they don't like the way you play, and give you less playing time: what can you do about it? not much unless you start to play offense like Curry, so start with effort and defense, hustle, rebounds ecc.

[@Truehoopa21]

Great video💯💯💯💡

[@JJgaming77]

I got tryouts tomorrow pray for me I’m super nervous

[@brunohighflyer]

Great content ❤🏀

[@heavenz317]

I got finals today well let’s see if I win if I do am proud

[@reggie8447]

Wish dis video came out when i was still in highschool

[@deniz307]

I feel u bro

[@justusbaker7361]

Man that’s true. Not a basketball player. A person who plays basketball

[@elverjohnbaes2868]

Can you make a floater and shooting workout? I wanna play like maxey

[@yahavbergrin2407]

Good video Can you do attention to detail on Markus Howard .

[@BentleyMeadows-q9l]

so instead of going 95% can you just practice game speed?

[@TrueShortStorie]

😉

[@Lakshay-k8i]

Sir there is a problem my body moves on its own I don't have to do anything but it still goes is it good or bad😢

[@noahwadler2958]

i have a weird mental thing where after i get my first bucket i stop attacking but before i get my first bucket i attack every play. any help?

[@AGBCoaching]

Think about how much your opponent wants you to relax. Ask yourself do you really want him/her to have a comfortable time defending you? No no. You want them to remember the day they had to guard you. Never let them get comfortable! 🏀💯

[@pedroluisdesouzaresende777]

Coach you fooled us that isn't training for basketball it's for life to stop overthinking lol we think so much in not trying to do things wrong or trying to be accepted that we forget to try our best even if we "loose" in something

[@ary-uk5vk]

I feel like im gonna get cut because of this big tourney we had

[@copo6733]

how to stop focusing on defenders to focus on spaces?

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Just keep trying it and you’ll get better at it!

[@AJPriddy]

what if you are a benchwarmer

[@Hagelslough]

why can i only do moves when im practicing, but i can do that move in a real game

[@mr.nobody1743]

This why kobe was so good.

[@johndaviddomigpe4199]

deepgame

[@fritzjaredperigo3525]

2nd

[@Tschay_13]

first

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Yessir

[@Macodythemetta]

Is my music fire?>

[@ColinP-v2n]

I liked my own comment

[@Avs-i6k]

Thank you so much