Nervous Before Basketball Games? Never Again ✊

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Let's face it, we've all faced nervousness at some point. If you're one of those players, though who just can't seem to get over those pre game jitters then Coach Tim's video today is just for you. Coach Tim shares his secrets to getting over pre game nerves AND what you can do once you're in the game to get rid of them all together if they're still there! This one is PACKED with knowledge, be sure to dial in for the entire thing!
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NOTE 🏀 This clip was originally posted in our "21 Ways To Train At Home" video (here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imGlqaSYfMdjg8k) , but we wanted to post a short version as well for any player who missed it, or wants to watch it again :-) Enjoy

[@abraheemal-najjar185]

It

[@lkhoopordie9153]

I cried watching this. This is the smartest thing I have ever heard in my entire life and I am so grateful to have come across this video. Just when I needed it. Thank you!

[@staysolidshades254]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.d

[@youngboy343]

Do exactly what he said..get the ball and GO ! You don’t want to graduate and look back and regret not playing your hardest and at that point it ain’t shit you can do because it’s all over with. And you’ll have to live the rest of your life wondering what would’ve happened if you said fuck it and played with confidence. Good luck to all the hoopers who read this

[@TheRealLevi]

This just woke me up bro!

[@spoof387]

Thanks bro I'm 14 playing against 17 yr Olds in school matches this motivated me

[@Daniel-wl1xc]

Thank you

[@jexifyfrmotf1762]

Thank you i am going to try

[@Dndjdkdjsksk]

Thanks man respect, I’m a vars senior and I regret not being aggressive and driving and not playing my best basketball ❤

[@jusdunks3694]

Thanks coach, I start at the 4 and almost never attack off the catch, and this tip will 100% help me!

[@DeepGameBasketball]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@tidepodchips244]

@@DeepGameBasketball great words. I'm going into my freshman year better and improved🤞🏼

[@Bstackenn]

@@tidepodchips244 same

[@blastyouof]

@@tidepodchips244update?

[@eliasg1987]

The thing about me was I used to always care what people thought about me and I feel like that was the main reason why I would be nervous,But later on down the line when I was about 12 I started to not care what people think and that was a big help for me to handle me being nervous,but what I’m tryin to say is stop thinking or worry about what people say and you will play much better just focus on the game and don’t worry about nothing else that was a big help.

[@eliasg1987]

Mehak Kaur why

[@CoulRanch]

EliasYouurBOY later down the line when I was 12 lmao

[@j4xz905]

im struggling too :(

[@staysolidshades254]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.d

[@staysolidshades254]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.d

[@edwini.t.5385]

Wish I had this 21 yrs ago in high school. Anxiety/Nervousness can change your life

[@djcarlo]

Just came back from the gym. I’m going back now!!

[@Bl4ackman]

IM A BIG FAN

[@BenBen-bs8fj]

This is really gonna help me with my lack of confidence

[@johnmarkcabahit340]

Yeah

[@Admstnmaak]

Watching this 3 days before going to spain playing for a team I’ve never played with in one of worlds biggest u19 tournaments as a 16 year old. Here in sweden I’m aggresive and playing good aint a problem for me. So this nervousness is new for me and this video helped me.

[@jackson_1312]

Any update?? That’s really cool

[@DartFn-qn3gw]

Ur 16 playing in one of the biggest 19u tournaments in the world. That’s means ur one of the best players out there and are destined for greatness just keep dominating and don’t think abt who you are facing and just play

[@janartalmario1248]

When I play basketball and have a ball I always feel my heart pumping fast and my concentration is broke,my focus lose because many people watching is laughing at me Then I got shy to do my next move ,I try to build my confidence I hope I win

[@slimedupshane6435]

Same dawg

[@Lucifer-qt1yp]

here’s my advice that I haven’t taken my own, never let anyone else define you let yourself define you

[@DartFn-qn3gw]

Just put the ball in the hoop nobody is going to remember ur mistakes just play and believe in yourself

[@tahahaddad660]

Thanks god that people like you existe ❤️🙏

[@cma1138]

God.*

[@tybroman]

i’m not nervous of what people think really, i just don’t wanna mess up and let anyone down

[@DartFn-qn3gw]

As long as ur a good person/teammate ur not letting anyone down

[@tybroman]

@@DartFn-qn3gw It’s the butterflies in my stomach bro it sucks when you feel like that

[@IamZaye]

Out Of All The Basketball Videos I’ve Watched On This App This Was The Best One Simply Because This Is My Biggest Problem

[@delapenadavids.g.8513]

same tho.

[@karu-kun5008]

When it comes to pick-up or half court games, i actually play well. But when it comes to an actual or official game, I don't know why but I get so nervous that I can't play normally. I need help coach

[@janartalmario1248]

Same🙃

[@mariaoloo5723]

Happens to me a lot too

[@fhitzcostales4838]

just shoot don't have to take so seriously you prolly try to be consistent and scared to take a risk just ball like you always do if you miss you miss coaches want more risk takers than scared players

[@NigerianBaller]

How often are you practicing? How often do you do individual drills? The more you practice, the more you will be comfortable in games. Basketball is 90% mental and 10% physical.

[@iamcrackmanjones]

Same I’m always so much better then the kids on the court to😭

[@zazaiggy8245]

This is a great coach

[@DeepGameBasketball]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@aymaaannn]

I myself when I'm on practice I always get nervous because I care about what coach thinks about me, but when we play official games all the stress disappear and I really do make crazy stuff (for example: " playing good defense, getting " and one " .. etc) , I wish I can always make these crazy stuff in practice too.. I'm really sad because coach doesn't know that I can do a lot of things. Thanks coach for this video by the way, this video helped me alot.

[@Camila-n4p]

Frrrr im scared

[@rosecado7417]

Nervous Of Being Blocked And Messing up The Shot .. I Felt That

[@NigerianBaller]

When I was younger, I would kill playing at the rec and the park. But when it came to real organized games, I would be so nervous that it would be as if I completely forgot how to play basketball. But once I started practicing more often, playing against better competition, received better coaching, and playing in more organized games, now I don't get nervous in games at all. The same way I play in pickup is the same way I play in an organized game. You can't tell the difference. They key is to practice often and practice hard. If your games are harder than your practices than you're doing the wrong thing. And more importantly do individual drills. Playing 5v5 and 3v3 is cool, but when playing live games you're only doing what you're good at. Doing individual drills will make you improve on what you're not good at, then take those new found skills to the live games and your game will take off to a whole new level 💯

[@fcstormy4030]

Thanks bro this helped me a lot ❤

[@JerryLSF]

i was always nervous to play my kind of game but dis really helped me get through it appreciate it coach

[@Livingtree2]

I feel like after watching this I’ve been “enlightened”

[@ddennis2430]

I feel like everyone's nervousness was different than mine. I constantly felt like I was gonna faint on the court. My nerves would effecty shot and my hands would be so sweaty I couldn't hold onto the ball

[@paulz888]

I am not a starter, i am like a bench warmer. So i came to this video because I got a game today, tomorow and at Saturday. This advice really hypes me up. I will let you guys know how it went.

[@tKoQ]

so? how did it go?

[@paulz888]

@@tKoQ Had no fear playing but my coach put me in game when it was like 2 minutes left :(.

[@tKoQ]

@@paulz888 this a league for fun or school?

[@paulz888]

@@tKoQ school, i mean i don't believe that I will make it in basketball but its alright because i am 14 almost 15 and i work 6 hours a day at my dad's company after school and then go to practise.

[@tKoQ]

@@paulz888 you should keep at it if you wanna. don’t discourage yourself, its all about practice practice practice. maybe play in a summer league or any league outside school? this way you get a different coach and could possible steer you where you need more practice on. maybe you can figure out what you need a little more practice on and work on those a little harder, a little longer? And if its possible play with older folks who play ball. maybe older friends or relatives ? just a few pointers that has helped me in the past

[@jmakabd103]

Who else was nervous just watching this. XD

[@sbanino2229]

Me

[@caelterry4373]

Me

[@manuelonsu7718]

Me

[@typicaliesha]

Me and I have a game today

[@jmakabd103]

@@typicaliesha Write down what your scared of for the game. Then look at them. Laugh at them. Forget about them. If they dont go away, then start doing deep controlled breaths and try make yourself not care about what your coaches think or what you r teammates think. and Just play. do whatever. dont try to hard. just do what your body does. then you will play well.

[@Dr3wonYT]

I watched this before my game and I tried it and dropped 24 points so thank you

[@alexandervue9464]

Playing basketball is all about having faith in yourself, no matter what level you play in.

[@mohammed_wafi]

When I play with ppl I know, I play as good as I would want to, but as soon as it’s unfamiliar ppl who are very good, I lose all confidence smh.

[@kylaromedina2038]

Thank you so much about this, coach. Im a 6'3 in a country where that is abnormal i mean... I've been playing alot with smaller players so i had this thing thats holding me back that i might hurt them and it just sucks so much for me

[@SLthe]

yo i watched this video and he is right every single time i hoop hard off the court but in gamei get nervous his words are so inspirational

[@ReneeHagen]

I have a game tomorrow so this comforts me

[@deeherfavoriteprod]

GOD bless you all✝️✝️✝️

[@WordOfYah]

Amen

[@nene7042]

Amen

[@Not-_-random]

Good luck whit you'r game tomorrow😉

[@donnieghostdog272]

thanks this helped alot i wasn’t to confident for my football and basketball game tomorrow but now im ready

[@Ali-io5wv]

This is very helpful

[@kunaii_cs]

Thank you coach. I always had anxiety when playing. I'm scared to make mistakes. I'll try this out.

[@IGoByOzzy]

No Cap Showers Before Games get you right💯

[@shanekyle2894]

This is great Coach I'm gonna show my boys this.

[@nicholasfonseca23]

I will never forget about this *THE CURE FOR FEAR IS TO ATTACK THE FEAR AGGRESIVELY*

[@afiq8390]

i think they've been posting this video a long time ago

[@DeepGameBasketball]

Yessir! We are re-sharing tons of old content during COVID-19 to make sure you guys have something each and every day! :)

[@afiq8390]

@@DeepGameBasketball and this is really helpful!

[@azuokwuanthony4481]

Who are the 5 devils that disliked this video Thanks coach all the way from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@outofthebarrel]

Good stuff coach, you know what you're talking about.

[@meharinationsportspodcast2582]

I play basketball better when I'm a little tired and the pace is slowed down. I noticed when I'm hyped up, I tend to be overly aggressive and make mistakes. However, when you slow your energy burst, your awareness increases and you tend to take a little more time in your moves.

[@CrsX_2]

I’m good playing basketball with my friends that I know at the court I usually go to but when I go to the other court with my friends but also people watching us I can’t play thank you for this

[@bugoknatipaklong8163]

Good point coach. Ima tell this to my kids

[@tbswerve2497]

Thank you for sharing this video and great tips.

[@mcmerry2846]

The last time I was fully confident went 6/9 from triples

[@RyanSellers0522]

I have big social anxiety and a little bit of anxiety in general so games get me very nervous for some reason

[@Landen-x4g]

Thank you ❤❤

[@arvin8395]

Me watching these for the 1st time. Damnnn evertime I play with a referee with many viewers. it's like I'm loosing my confidence. I can't hold or dribble the ball properly because I started to have a fear of what if I lose the ball or something or what if they laugh at me. But the 1st thing the speaker said was right. Attack when you got the ball. From there you will build your confidence back again.

[@mr.judesenpai402]

I know i have skills, i know i can dominate and score.. but when i enter the game nervous shows i can't show my skills i feel afraid attacking the rim.. i feel bad for myself 😢

[@MrFreakazoid24]

Yoga helped cure my nervousness before games. Swear I never felt so relaxed.

[@TOMFF187]

Thanks for the advice man

[@doomvol]

This video is amazing but I try so hard not to worry about it but when I get into game, all my confidence is just gone and I look like I've never played ball

[@gegengokai8256]

Thx it will really help me 🔥🔥

[@rishirajsatpathy8434]

The first advice is just faxx

[@Kargbo778]

By the almighty God I will Work on it thanks so much really get inspired from u .

[@julian4892]

Thx for the great content🔥🐐

[@Luke-pp7rm]

this helped so much thanks

[@R8ChrisPM]

thank you for the advice this really gonna help me

[@staysolidshades254]

Romans 10:9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.d

[@JANSITICO]

Thanks coach ima go do it next school 2k game

[@DeepGameBasketball]

Awesome! Glad it helped! Please let us know if there's anything else you'd like us to post!

[@goonzsquad1]

Gonna try this this Friday

[@Fadogar911]

how is something that happens after tip-off (first three times you have the ball in-game) going to help with nervousness BEFORE the game? 😉 good tip though, especially for me.. when i used to play in the youth teams, i would crush during workouts but in-game i played rather safe because i didn't wanna make mistakes.. this would've helped me back then 😄 but i want to start again, so it might be useful in the future too

[@DeepGameBasketball]

When you know what's coming when the game starts it makes your pre-game preparation a little easier :)

[@TronciM]

Because you then have a gameplan

[@nassbroo1]

Thank you for this

[@Eli_a.3.10.1]

My mind really is my worst enemy, I don't know why I can't just please freely

[@NetanelColish]

Thank you!

[@Brronss44667]

When I get the ball when it’s pick up game, I feel just fine but when I get the ball in a game I panic a lot

[@diogothegoat]

0:10 i bet that 50% are not starters

[@cd0859]

Hate

[@x_4865]

who else get nervous for there first that they started practise for a team when there a bunch of people that have been there for years

[@ayushkasharma]

yeah bro me, i recently joined basketball, and everyone is better than me and they've been here for years while i just joined. I get my confidence down multiple times, bcs they're all so good and sometimes i feel like i'm ruining the game for them; but not gonna quit yk

[@kajusgalinauskas4960]

Magical words!!

[@protechnology11]

My final game is tomorrow morning this is my last game at the uni, jm so fkn nervous i dont wanna lose it , pray for me

[@lorenzob7329]

Coach, what do you think is the most important to master first when starting to be in more games?

[@bigmanshuaib0706]

Lorenzo B I’m not the coach but ummm if I was u and ur getting more opportunities u shouldn’t feel bad for anyone else if you know u worked ur ass off and u deserve those min don’t feel bad for others so yea that would wat I would think is a good first step bc I played with teammates That talked a lot of trash cuz they didn’t get to play out but I just told my self I. Deserved it and moved on. The most important thing is ur mentality and how u look at the game ur mindset should be im the best player on my team and ima show that in game

[@Kargbo778]

Thanks Coach

[@jasonnguyen8104]

Thanks Coach for this great lesson! 35 and I'm still playing pick up games with my Friends and this has been holding me back. Love the "1 over 3 trick" and that is something I will try next pick up game.

[@melissalucas5461]

So real

[@timamutambo4894]

Thnx a lot imma use it for game day after tomorrow

[@John20182]

I don't feel like I know what do when I get the ball, like how I'm going to score or what to work to on to improve game so Id have the confidence to beat my defender, I'm kind of stuck on how to get better and not sure what I'm doing is the right wrong way to approach my training/practicing

[@brady.widlake]

I always get butterflies but once I step on the floor it goes away

[@izaiah476]

Watching this before my game in 3 hours lol

[@carloesparagoza1778]

did u win?

[@Shadiitoooo]

You got this gang! Now go drop 15+ points

[@kengee2419]

I love it all …but I would take a code 5 and tell the supervisor got my 40. I am out see you Monday.

[@bebashi8690]

every goddamn season i play amazing at the start of the season, and then it always goes downhill. By the end of the season i'm just missing wide open layups and making the stupidest mistakes. It's like a fucking curse and i can't break it

[@notstebey583]

I started playing 2021 im 13 now not that much experience but when I play pickup games I get so nervous I don't play like myself.

[@francisezekiel13]

great advice

[@maliyahc8875]

Yesterday I was so nervous

[@monkgaming4625]

I need to make it to the playoffs this year

[@kimnoelbcadena688]

Thanks coach

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[@joshuanyabadza781]

W in the chat for this guy

[@tetsuyakagami8454]

Watching this right now got a game later

[@user-hs1uq5yv3c]

Where can I join those talks tho? They in the states?

[@DeepGameBasketball]

EGT Live is our once per year camp :)

[@vasto2424]

I know i'm just as good as everyone else on the court but i dont really have the confidence

[@kakucubedre4681]

How h should I work in a day to not hurt my self? I have hearth hypertrophy.(hearth muscle is bigger on back side,all this because of too much loud of training. I every day feel like I'm wasting time,so to not feel that way I work 1h after every meal...(this shit is killing me!) And every third day I feel tired, then rest and agen 2days of hard work. How can I work smart? How much is enough?For me is all about not wasting time. What can I do? Okay it's sound stupid ,but that's realty,how can I bee best me ,if my stupid hearth is saying no!?

[@DeepGameBasketball]

This is something where you should consult a doctor!

[@kevinkane3434]

Good stuff here!

[@poeticdesigners2713]

Got a trial Pray I get in

[@draitama2430]

Even with unofficial game im nervous

[@RXCristopher]

Bro every single time i got the ball im nervous as fk. When i always get the ball i just pass the ball

[@sandeepwatkinsiv4]

Tyson attacked immediately

[@samfannx]

Rly helped me. thx egt!! Just had a game today and was quite nervous cuz I hadn't hooped for a long time

[@randovs3869]

Thanks

[@BoostingFD]

I’m just trying to get to d2 honestly I’m d3 now

[@platoon2177]

We are about to play a 6,2 girl in sixth grade who put up 26 points against high schoolers

[@platoon2177]

I had 24 points and 3 assist🙃

[@kadoing8007]

nice u win tho ?

[@platoon2177]

@@kadoing8007 ah no

[@jamaallongino304]

Some more heat