Get in the ZONE More Often as a Hooper! 🧠

Accessing the flow state may be a more important skillset than anything else in basketball! It sounds crazy, but it's truly a make-or-break ability as a hooper. Here's how you can train to make it happen more often.
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[@mandoball1980s]

It’s crazy how these things can and do happen throughout the game. He just happened to put it into perspective. I crave feeling in the zone. It’s only happened a couple of times in my life. It’s such a supernatural surreal moment. Eyes dilated, basket just looks so big and the ball leaves your hand so effortlessly. I’m always hungry for that feeling

[@sarsvfx]

Yes why does shooting feel so light and minimum strength needed when your in the zone idk why

[@hihihihihello]

​@@sarsvfxit's because it's a different state of consciousness, when you come out of the zone it's sort of like waking from a dream. Meditation states are similar to the zone.

[@sarsvfx]

@@hihihihihello yes true everything feels so effortless while in the zone I love it

[@protouch502]

Kinda like you’re training in an empty gym nothing but you and the hoop. Best feeling for sure

[@mandoball1980s]

@@protouch502 yessir! ✊🏼

[@crablord7934]

I feel the zone when I'm not trying too hard, when I'm letting my fundamentals take over. Play simple and the game is simple. Was playing in a tournament and just walked down the defense to drain 2 deep threes in a row, so much fun.

[@COOLSAUCE21]

I have always liked talking (either talk smack, or talk to my teammates), that helps me get into the zone. The spectrum really puts that into perspective... Because a lot of times, I'm just not focused / playing lazy. Talking helps me focus. But my teammates are the opposite... They tend to get nervous / take it way too seriously. This video has given me the most practical advice on how to help them get into the zone too (small wins, pre game stuff etc.) I used this in a semifinal game against a tough team and mann... It worked like magic!

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Let’s goooo! Happy you saw immediate results

[@wasphern]

Lol For me it's the complete opposite. The more I talk, the more emotional, or the more flashy I get, the less I can get into the zone. I have to be completely calm, be consistent and not really do much extra stuff, only say and do what's necessary, etc, basically play like Kawhi.

[@E.SWillHit1Mil]

Your are the best coach on KZbin for sure

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Appreciate that!! ✊🏻

[@kazkthewandering]

Fax

[@Tbougie67]

Real

[@FredrickTheDog]

Also check out @coachfrikki he is very similar and helpful

[@ricardoholmes6279]

You’re completely right. I’ve been training on my mental aspect of hooping for the past two years. I’ve become such a better point guard because of my pacing and being aware of my spots has allowed me to take over games towards the end.

[@michaeljoseph7685]

You and coach friki the best in the business rn

[@Vortex_Feedz]

Coach frikki slept on heavy

[@krlx45]

Props to you for adding subtitles. Great video as always you do not disappoint man

[@odedgang4858]

10:22 so true about playing and not really being present, letting the mind wander instead of focusing and having fun in the moment' can later translate to the game itself and create a negative loop. thank you for all the great work you have put up, helped me a lot as a player and person

[@alucardi.9331]

im an advanced hooper, trying to elevate my game just to hone my skills as a pure ball fan, no pro dreams. but this advice and the other vids help so much more than just ball, most of the advice is easily applicable to all life. Thanks boss.

[@christianhess2983]

Absolutely fantastic breakdown! Much apreciation, love!

[@Thatboygtmike]

Always appreciate your vids bro 🙏🏾 the mental so important

[@leonsmith3030]

Appreciate your video coach. I like how you also looked into the energy level. I realized I can't get into the zone especially the day before I did my heavy lower body or upper body training days.

[@israeldoubleOh7]

Once again your video far exceeded my expectations! I realized most of these things from my own experience but you really nailed it. If younger players can grasp these concepts they can become prolific in their athletic prime and your teammates will emulate you.

[@kage7658]

I appreciate all your videos so much you made me find this state of mind I went from being in my head and always nervous and after watching your vids I’ve gained the confidence and the sports become a lot more easy much love gng 🖤

[@tavionwilliams4380]

definitely gonna try these i’ve reached this state before you just feel like everything is going in & you don’t second guess your decisions on the court

[@brianrara2719]

sometimes when i go into the zone when im very nervous and then go into the game making good shots and getting into the zone

[@anthonygause8082]

Thanks For Information I Appreciate It

[@sandileshongwe4764]

Dude you putting out some content lately 🔥 I remember when your videos used to be just text and video with some background music

[@bpswank429]

This how I feel when I play high , I literally just ball out and don’t think at all 😂

[@kashwavy23]

I swear watching a video like this then playing is amazing 💀

[@warrenly1789]

that’s some real shit you just said bro..if you know you just know 👊🏼

[@julianneal269]

Its so crazyyy because my friend and I were just talking about the flow state in general

[@Undercover_Triple_doubles]

Thank you bro you helped me out

[@randomless1840]

Thank you for this video

[@unknownkb9470]

I feel like this video might change my life no cap, THANKS

[@oreocake2000]

I love this advice

[@abdulrahmanshaik9718]

What a vid mate 👏

[@meiron4183]

bro you helped me so much. i am thankful to you, i just won a derby and the score was 60-63.

[@warrenly1789]

when i usually get in the zone, the game starts becoming slow motion to me i can see and read the game in a slow motion type of way. the game just flows i play offense, defense and most importantly i get all the teammates involved whether they are good or not so good as a player i make sure everyone gets a shot off. i get vocal and i tell them to shoot that shit. don’t worry about the boards we got you bro!! but the main thing is i’m not ever thinking about a W or taking a L that becomes irrelevant when i’m zoning.

[@lucidstudious750]

"you dont think, you just are" is the best way i can explain flow state

[@Swoosh_015]

Appreciate this

[@jtrix34]

There was this pick game a couples months ago where I was bringing the ball up the court and this dude was pressing me. I don't what it was but suddenly I just wanted him off me. I sped up my pace then slowed down and crossed. He went flying forward and I went to shoot. Some dude on the side line I couldn't see said "money" before I even shot it. In that moment, I had never been so focused in my life. Just me and the basket. Everything else melted away. When I heard that swish as I hit the shot it was the best feeling in the world.

[@dre7256]

Ur a fucking legend, turnin us into rec legends 😂

[@smellypigs]

I've been in the zone a few times and I know I've been it when I'd go for a corner three and hit it and it's a great feeling and now having it in perspective I might know how to do it now

[@arahamball1059]

I always have music in my head an a basketball 🏀 dribble that help me out

[@the_earlybirf1170]

The trick I learned is just let the sound of everything around you replace your thoughts instead of craving it craving it just puts you farther from being in it.

[@RTOCarlotto]

great content I like this one alot

[@mutsamaposa9639]

Masterclass 👏

[@berserkerkay]

Thanks coach

[@randall3786]

You don’t look like a hooper but your advice says way more than that, it shows you a real hooper

[@marknoelpuno5412]

Balance between rage and serenity

[@reverendrolandthemotivatio8094]

I’m actually working on a book on this sort of topic b on the look out for it

[@lemueldorcely3676]

U dead right, wish I knew this when I was younger. Had to figure out as I got older.

[@danielgutierrez2741]

Absolutely shooting under the goal 3 swish back up … it’s mental , flow state , stare off into nothing hear the click feel the switch . Drink your water for a certain amount of time , count everything the universe is all numbers and patterns . Understand it and use it to your advantage

[@DAATChannel]

I am a absolute heat warmer. So when I start playing I just immediately set the belief for myslef that even if I hit a wide open layup that means ima hit the next shot. So ever warm ups layups just get my shot going and builds the confidence I need to get into my zone.

[@brianmunroe7034]

When practicing by yourself, what’s a good average amount of makes for timed drills? I.e. - make __ 3-point shots from 5 spots around the arc, in under __ minutes

[@sushipongs]

When I'm in the zone I can play both sides and I can see my potential as a player however, that feeling or moment happens sometimes

[@lovenely7866]

Kurokos basketball type shit

[@ZayHolmes-lx4vq]

I had this happen to me once wasn't thinking felt as my body just did everything on its own no over thinking it felt as my body knew what my defender was going to do and countered and i didnt miss i just felt as my jumpshot was so fluid

[@ballislife9924]

I often get in the zone when my team plays like shit and I become angry that nothing works for us. So I just start to take over. For me it comes from a place of anger. When I'm in it I feel calm but it does come from anger.

[@czachmurieltrangia5275]

i have tried alot of times and only entered once the zone is like a skill that only a certain person can master

[@Thatboygtmike]

💯

[@filthyrichkahnapace211]

Flo state reminds me of the prince of Persia where he slows down the sands of time. Where everything happens in real time but slower in your mind.

[@Hallandfan847]

For me, I have to be completely relaxed when playing, but I’m putting everything into the game, where I’m not thinking of anything but the thing I’m doing

[@forest_sail]

This is where philosophy and basketball meet. Love it

[@HowardStark-rx1nx]

I'm a weird baller because I don't have a stable and proper shooting form, but everytime I enter the what so called zone, it's like my shooting form adjusts on defense, I mean even if I release the ball late it'll go in, maybe it's because whenever I'm in the zone, my focus increases to 100% I can think clearly when to release the ball and in what part of the board or ring the ball will hit.

[@noahwilliams588]

In Matthew 7:7 JESUS SAID Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:REPENT JESUS LOVES YOU, AND HAS A PLAN FOR YOU IS COMING BACK SOON

[@user-hf2bd3ns7s]

Amen I struggle like a worm trying to reach my goals 🙌 pray 🙏 for me 😢

[@celystal2831]

When I get into the zone somehow it’s my defence instead of my offense that improves And I normally have really bad tunnel vision but I can pretty much “see” the entire court when I’m in the zone And my presence on court literally disappears too

[@Vortex_Feedz]

Been around since your James harden and KD breakdowns 🔥

[@basketmental]

That GameBreaker scene from the best NBA videogame ever bruh 🤣🤣🤣

[@basketmental]

Awesome quality info btw! Sent you an email with an interesting paper if you want to check it out!

[@itskimorea7895]

Bro I got in the zone once and it was so cool I was shooting like no looks threes like nothing it was awesome

[@kevinstubbs2960]

Bro thank u I’ve been wondering about this for the longest like my handles are lethal somedays then some days I can barely even dribble or do a crossover I thought it was because of confidence and because I wasn’t in the zone and ig I was right hope I can fix this with what you tell me

[@kevinstubbs2960]

Also sometimes I’ll get in the zone but I’ll start thinking to myself it’s a fluke and I’ll be afraid to mess up my streak and I’ll lose the momentum and confidence and start getting clumsy again like doing stupid crap like hitting the ball off my leg or just messing up my footwork I don’t really understand this game to much tbh still love the game though

[@M_R.b]

I entered the flow last Tuesday but my muscles gave up lol

[@wasphern]

I have to be completely calm, be consistent and not really do much extra stuff, only say and do what's necessary, etc, to get into the zone. Basically play like Kawhi lol.

[@danielbryne3130]

Love and support from India ❤️

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Much love! ❤

[@kavindra1977]

once we played a much better team on all point of views; I decided to set an example for my team and started game by leading the team into a resistance mode by just daring very long shoot, difficult shots and stealing, great defense, combativity; not showing signs of tiredness or defeatism, going to the rebound systematically even jump far for the ball and fighting the ball .. we lost but less we could have lost but our opponents saluted our courage and spirit to fight till the end. I never forget that game and learned from it more than any other. I know I can raise up my level by setting myself and for my team goals and setting a correct mind to focus and be motivated, open to everything.

[@jeremiahgasque5522]

I got in the zone once, I had a season and I didn't make a shot. On my last game I dropped 10 made two 3s and 2 layups it was crazy

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Let me know you guys’ thoughts! Have you been in the zone? How do you get there??

[@Ecclesiarchy.official]

Usually when I’m in the zone is if I get angry.(usually about the game), like for example when my teammate gets fouled and the ref doesn’t call it, or when my team is playing badly, there is too much yelling, and if someone on the other team is somebody I hate.

[@gubo1188]

Somehow I get in the zone when I start talking sht

[@marcogiomanalo4573]

I get into the flow state when I'm either angry or I'm calm after a nap. When I'm mad for some reason e.g. the other team starts talking smack I tend to focus just on scoring and nothing else but I only get to stay in the flow state in a short time but when I'm calm after taking a nap I stay longer in the flow state and can do more things without having to think about it.

[@BrandenWill]

Meditate regularly

[@DhylanHenry]

I got into the zone yesterday in a game I twisted my ankle and it just triggered it idk what happened just started hitting every shot

[@tazzari14]

The Blue Lock formula of getting into the zone is real!

[@l1_dc267]

Can someone explain what is the zone?

[@Agent_Cian]

I get into the zone by just being intrigued by my game and see it as a challenge

[@anthonygause8082]

I'm Always In The Zone When I'm Playing Basketball In My Black Mamba Mode That's For You My Childhood Idol The Greatest Legendary Caneer of R.I.P.King Kobe Bean Bryant

[@sabaplaymakharasvili8046]

if we actually send someone and they took exactly this route how much time would have passed on earth after he would completed the route?

[@youngskywalker3003]

It’s a switch for me

[@AaronKhoop]

Question At the time of me writing this dame has been on a tangent what’s the difference in him being in flow or just becoming that skilled

[@AaronKhoop]

Also is there a time limit on how long being in flow state can last

[@codenamejd5371]

I actually went into the zone I just call it ultra instinct

[@packdawgz4092]

I've experienced that. but after the game your soooo sooo exhausted. 😅

[@kevinstubbs2960]

How do u get hyped to play the game I love the game but I’m almost very rarely ever hyped

[@erniesshenanigans5748]

I listen to music before the game, and go early enough to warm up when the gym is quieter so i can get locked in and hyped

[@priscillagallegos1164]

And my speed bobble

[@adamjacobschmidt]

For me, it was always dehydrating on purpose

[@wickedhate2006]

You need a fucking phantom 6man

[@zurc7377]

Kurokos basket reference??!!??

[@ikatokiyazaki2343]

the zone is u throw shit up it goes in lol

[@itsmeechtv8967]

Simplify the game

[@tamajthelegend4232]

me before watching this video : 5 points maybe 10 in a pickup and a lil blocks me after: 55 points 60 rebounds 0 turnovers 45 dots 88 snatch blocks woulda been more but i had to go home

[@freakish2214]

im on a completley dif spectrum

[@KyrieBron]

havent bee in the zone in a mintue

[@weeeman199]

whenever I have a bad warmup or shooting split when I just start is when I know imma get in the zone or do really good later on

[@haiderszn]

Someone gotta show this to Ben Simmons

[@DallasMavs81]

Some days I'm in the Curry zone others I'm Westbrick

[@ngilajunior5643]

💎💎

[@jasmehjohar7693]

kuroko's basket reference?

[@Hi-vj3fq]

The only one who can beat me is me

[@tengenuzui4986]

To be honest, there's no way of really 'getting' into the zone, most of the time you don't even know it happens. It just clicks to you, then you start to turn on fire, dribbling, shooting, passing, everything feels more natural towards you and you're able to do skills you couldn't even do before. Like I said before, there's no way of getting into the zone manually, it only happens in a moment of desperation, where you get that surge to beat your opponents. Everything feels slow, predictable, to the point where you move faster than usual.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

I disagree. Can’t do it on command of course, but there are ways that get you closer to accessing it!

[@Janon743]

I disagree in that desperation and stress is actually not an optimal way to getting there Being focused and present, and being in the mental energy level that you are most comfortable with will be ideal for your best performance and you’ll probably enter the zone more often than not, in fact i think it’s different for different types of people

[@saint-jk8003]

I guess trash talking is really part of the game

[@basketballvlogs7495]

How to get in the zone Get takeover in 2k

[@salacommander2674]

Dude looks like he has never shaved any part of his face

[@priscillagallegos1164]

I go in the and I am in middle school and I am fat

[@user-rz8gi4ok8s]

this comment is just to make all those perfectionists who liked the perfect 123 comments. Good Day

[@user-ch9yv9ib1g]

There is no you are or you aren't in the zone.

[@ronphilipflores]

trivia.. if you've been in the zone you know it is depleting too much stamina..

[@RishGameKing]

Who’s here because of Koruko basketball 😂

[@imbetterthanyoutfohandimgo28]

Sorry but highly doubt any of us has actually “ 🤓 enters the zone” 💀