How to Dominate Your Basketball Season

[@bothgachvlogs]

Great video! As a current professional player I can say this is top tier information every athlete should hear and use

[@TuckerRichardson]

Appreciate this brother! Keep doing your thing.

[@j.vargazzz]

i have a game later today and I’m going to watch this before it wish me luck 🔥🙏

[@TuckerRichardson]

Good luck, go do your thing!

[@KassiusBaert]

ive been watching your videos for a while now and now you tell me you play for my team this is actually crazy i will watch one of your games soon

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are a Brussels fan! Let’s go!

[@AbcMax12345]

I just want to thank you for all of your videos. They really help me out. Keep up the good work!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Appreciate that, thank you for tuning in!

[@arlindaslapinskas529]

Thanks Tucker for sharing your experience and your insights. Really much appreciated. It is very much valuable information from several angles especially for young players. Thank you very much once again...

[@TuckerRichardson]

Of course, glad to help!

[@MrOscillot]

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, Tucker! My little girl ballers watch every video you put out and take notes.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Aw, that makes me so happy to hear!

[@Following_Christ611]

Also, I love your videos all the time because they never fail to help me. God Bless you Tucker.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you for watching!!

[@terryiscool12]

Amazing video this was great to watch because my season started a week or two ago and my first game is soon and your videos have helped me alot and i really been hustling talking and give it my all at practice

[@TuckerRichardson]

I love this! You are focused on the important things. Let the scoring take care of itself, but focus on those things in your control!

[@strailight]

yo man i thank you so much im in eu (austria) and i was in a bad club but you helped me with your vids i am now playing in on of the best teams in austria

[@TuckerRichardson]

I'm glad to help, keep up the great work!

[@ChristineDeNotaristefani]

Love your videos! I’m an obsessed mom trying to make my 12 year old better. My son is struggling on a new team. You are literally speaking to my son’s issue on his team. He knows he’s better than a lot of his teammates but he is in a negative rut struggling in offense.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Ugh, I get this, let him know I was in his shoes once too! I struggled with confidence so much, but over time I have gotten better.

[@DrDronze-g7q]

Hey Tuker! Believe it or not, my (school) basketball tryouts are tomorrow. I'm going back and watching all your amazing videos to help prepare. I don't think i'm making the starting line up because the coach likes to play the older kids and i'm the in the younger grade (the team is 2 grades) I'm going to give it my all tomorrow and hopefully i make it! Wish me luck! Keep doing what ur doing and keep up the great vids.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, you got this!! Good luck man, check out my other video about tryouts too.

[@toastycreeper7256]

I was at your game against Limburg United, it was a lot of fun to see you play i hope i will see you again some time soon

[@TuckerRichardson]

Come to more games!!

[@toastycreeper7256]

@@TuckerRichardson i will try

[@macshine994]

Hey tucker I found u a couple months ago and have watched all of ur videos since and a couple months ago I entered what I considered a slump and ur videos got me out of it! I can’t thank u enough! I’m a freshmen who may start for JV but I’m not sure I’m not super familiar with the coaches if u could give a couple tips for making it into the starting lineup if I’m not starting that would be great!❤

[@TuckerRichardson]

You gotta earn that starting spot, but sounds like you have a good opportunity to do that! You gotta work and earn that spot in the lineup. So don't think it is expected, go out and get it!

[@coopershackleford]

Another great video tuck. I'm 8 weeks into my season but we've had a few games canned so we've only gotten 6 games in. My team is 4-2 and our losses have been pretty close games as well. My 3 ball hasn't been where I want it to be but other than that I'm really happy with my performance so far. My scoring is around the same level as last season but much more efficiently while I've been doing a lot more around the court, in particular with guiding 2 of our teams younger players. Hopefully we can push for the championship this season

[@TuckerRichardson]

Wow your season started very early! Glad you aren't just focused on scoring and are realizing there are other ways you can impact the game positively. You helping those younger players is bigger than you realize!

[@forester1983]

Another great video, good job Tucker!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Appreciate it!

[@HoagieProdsSHORTS]

Thanks tuck your video really helped me in my game today I was averaging about it 7 points and got 17 today

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, I'm proud of you!

[@creativecaddie]

Im playing my sixth grade season this year and im one of the best one the team but im strugiling with confedince for scoring but your videos help a ton! thanks and keep up the good work!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Confidence is difficult, but remember it can be trained just like any other skill. Keep working, it will come!

[@arthurdelaet3012]

I also try to do the little things( hustle plays, 100% effort, being extra vocal…) I had a bad start but I took things in hands 1 game, but after that, I got Injuries. So its like a fresh start for me the second Halve of the season

[@TuckerRichardson]

Great way to look at it! Sounds like you have a great mentality👍🏻

[@arthurdelaet3012]

Thank you

[@JR_Skepticz]

Thanks Tucker! I have my first game this Saturday, and I really want to be dominate this season. 💪🔥

[@TuckerRichardson]

You got this, go do your thing!

[@TheTimeouthoops]

Tucker thanks so much i wasn't in the starting line-up of my team but my points wentvup from 0.5 to 6.5 on great efficiency but then i got injured in my second game i sprained my ankle 😢 ( out for 6-5 weeks) coach said my defence is unreal and i was guarding the best player thanks tucker for helping me to relaise how to get good at basketball (practice 😂😅)

[@TuckerRichardson]

Keep improving, sorry about the injury but you got this!

[@ReidWest-g2p]

Completely off topic but I’m in MS and there was a clip of ant and I’ve played a couple games in the same gym he was playing in

[@badgamersucks8372]

Im a my teams center but i only found the game a year ago, keeping up with my teammates who’ve been playing their whole life and im learning with every game, getting used to being in games was the hard part though but this video helped

[@TuckerRichardson]

Glad to help, you have a lot of growing to do!

[@pilipinoballer11]

im new to my jv team, getting cut in middle school and joining workouts late summer when the others started early spring so obv i come off the bench. currently im working to change that

[@TuckerRichardson]

You got a lot of time to change that is sounds. Keep up the good work!

[@picklefr-d4e]

fire video jus played first game of the season! after watching this vid! We just lost by 60! awesome help im just playin good vid we just dookie

[@TuckerRichardson]

Hahaha sorry to hear that. Hopefully season gets better from here.

[@Following_Christ611]

I think I will be in the starting lineup but it'll be more challenging because I am moving into my senior year, but ever since I was 13 (im 15 now) I have started and played majority minutes. I believe in myself to work harder for that starting spot and plus it'll be a change of pace and mindset for me which will be cool. Whether I start or not doesn't change my ability to work

[@TuckerRichardson]

Love this mindset. Continual growth and improvement is what it is all about!

[@user-coleslaw]

Tucker I have a question about how to get more rebounds as a smaller player and these videos really help me with my game thank you

[@TuckerRichardson]

Box out and be physical on defense, and then go to the offensive glass every time a shot goes up. If you are relentless about going for offensive rebounds, you will get a couple every game, and these are HUGE plays.

[@user-coleslaw]

@ thank you

[@Ghxst_2k]

Needed this first game on Friday

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, get after it!

[@anthony-x4q7z]

my season started 2 months ago and ive been starting most games, we have a good team and a coach who rotates the sqaud, i know im a 1-2 best player on my team and we compliment each other good but we have missed lots of games

[@TuckerRichardson]

Sounds like you are off to a good start!

[@johnfairbairn5480]

Great video,watching from the UK. How do I balance being aggressive and playing for the team, because on my current team and previous teams, coaches think I just play for myself because of my eagerness to shoot. However I don't want to become a non factor in the limited minutes I play by being passive. Most people on my team say this is part of being a young guy on a semi-professional team.

[@TuckerRichardson]

The way I think about it, if the "right" play is to be aggressive for yourself, then do that. If the "right" play is to create for a teammate, then do that. Don't get worried about how many shots you are taking as long as you are trying to make the right play as often as possible.

[@GoldEditsOfficial]

I think I can be the greatest this year if I take all things in account from you Im always scared to shoot the ball and actually try to score

[@Rtueii]

Could you please make a vid about improving as a center/ wich skills are the most important as a center?

[@TuckerRichardson]

Will look into this for sure. I will say, even if you are a center, you can still be working on your all around skills! Ball handling, shooting, passing, etc.

[@Rtueii]

@TuckerRichardson I know, but i feel like I maybe did this too much lately. I want to play at a high level, so I'm always training shooting, ballhandling, etc., but now I feel like I'm just doing unnecessary things that create turnovers, because I always want to use my whole bag, even if it isn't the right situation.

[@TuckerRichardson]

@@Rtueii Hmmm... I get this. But as you are learning new skills, there is going to be a learning curve where you struggle. This is part of the process!

[@Tito110-t9u]

Hey Tucker, I'm 13 from Slovenia(eu) and i have a practice on Thursday for Slovenian U14 national team. This will be much higher level than I'm used to, so i would love to get any tips from you and how to stand out the most I can.

[@TuckerRichardson]

First off, congrats on the opportunity! Got into it with a learning mindset. Don’t worry so much about your performance, but worry about what you can learn from the experience. And of course, focus on the things you can control, not so much on scoring or making 3s. Be the hardest worker, loudest talker, most eager to learn and listen to the coaches.

[@NZ.1edits]

Let's go

[@TuckerRichardson]

We are back.

[@dylanstro8181]

Great video i just wanted to say like u said with james harden kind of im on jv as a freshman and im the best one on the team and everyone below me is like really below me the first game was last week and i was honestly scared to shoot the ball i just passed and passed and ended with 3 points but i didnt understand i knew i was the best one the court from both teams i just dont know why i played like that and i have another game tomorrow

[@TuckerRichardson]

Maybe you do need to channel more of that James Harden issue. Listen, you can't be scared to shoot. Missing shots is a part of the game of basketball, every single player does it. So don't be scared of misses, try and embrace them because it is normal!

[@yianniseconomides4483]

I'm the starter big for my team but I haven't exceeded my coach expectations in the last 3 games.I want to start playing as a guard but my coach won't let me because I'm tall

[@TuckerRichardson]

Do you have the necessary guard skills? Can you talk to your coach about these challenges?

[@Following_Christ611]

ask your coach what he is missing from his guards or what he needs from you and be those things he needs.

[@reedsheppardenthusiast3]

I’m trying out for my schools jv team and I’ve got some nerves. I have great skills and I know how good I can be, but I still lack confidence when playing. Do you have any advice on how to overcome my nervousness in a team setting and how to be confident during tryouts?

[@TuckerRichardson]

I made a video already about tryouts I think can help! But overall, focusing on the things you can control will help out the most.

[@Santi_makes_videos]

My first high school season is starting soon so wish me luck

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, good luck!

[@Cwannabeshifty]

Thanks for vids God bless

[@TuckerRichardson]

I got you!

[@mohammadwaseem3616]

I commented on your video for about like 5 month and I Was averging 10 p but now i'm averging 21p

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let’s gooo!! So excited for you!

[@camdenlechtenberg1752]

Hey tucker I am just wondering about how do you stop focusing on scoring like I have my points in my head how do I stop that? thanks Tucker

[@TuckerRichardson]

It’s really tough, I do the same thing even if I don’t want to. Just focus on the things that are in your control, which scoring is not. Remember if we got to control how many points we scored, we would all average 50 points a game!

[@camdenlechtenberg1752]

@ thanks so much Tucker I will do this for sure!

[@camdenlechtenberg1752]

@ what are some things that are in your control that you can focus on?

[@RM33-p7z]

Can you make a video on how to be more physical as a big man

[@TuckerRichardson]

This could be a good idea, although I’m not a big haha

[@RM33-p7z]

@@TuckerRichardsonOn my team, Im talented but my coach doesn’t really play me and I know I’m better than other players that play but when we scrimmage I have trouble standing out, what are some tips that could get me more opportunities and playing time. I’m a big man/forward

[@TuckerRichardson]

If you do play as a big, you need to be relentless on defense and on offensive rebounds. Those are 2 things all the great bigs I have played with do to stand out.

[@RM33-p7z]

@@TuckerRichardsonthanks

[@RungoTungo]

how do you deal with injuries season just started and I got injured I don’t know how to deal with it

[@TuckerRichardson]

I'm really sorry to hear this. Stay focused on what you can control. If you want to get back on the court as quickly as possible, you need to stay consistent with the rehab process. This doesn't just mean the specific exercises for your injury, this also means getting good sleep, eating well, staying mentally engaged with basketball. Also depending on what your injury is, you can continue to work on your skills. Maybe you can still get shots up or work on your ball handling, or at least spend the time in the weight room getting stronger. I hope some of this helps!

[@DominicKrivoniak]

Why couldn’t this have come out a day earlier. I just had my first game and it was a train wreck 😢

[@TuckerRichardson]

It’s only 1 game!!! You have the entire season to go. Remember what I mentioned, my first few games were a real struggle, but I’m turning it around. You can do the same!

[@DominicKrivoniak]

@ thx man ill turn it around too

[@Duecetakeflight]

also , i’m an all around player i can shoot, handle the ball well , defense , and rebound very good so why my coach wouldn’t put me as a guard

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are playing in the big role?

[@Duecetakeflight]

@ yes because we have like four guards so he told me to play the big

[@TuckerRichardson]

Well, at least you are getting minutes. I think you can still use your guard skills even from a "big" position. For instance, getting a rebound and pushing the ball down the court like a point guard will. This will prove you have the ability to play on the perimeter.

[@mohammadwaseem3616]

I live in sweden and are a starter, i have been starting for about a year now .and avereging 21 p .i play as a center who plays defens and i am a offensive beast . I usally play as a point guard /center because my team i not in the game therefor i have to lead them i'am 14 years old and are 6 fott tall

[@OT_hoop]

I'm kinda having trouble of mixing facilating and scoring do u have anything that can help me

[@TuckerRichardson]

I think the simplest thing is to look to score first, so be aggressive with that, and then teams will adjust and you can make the easy passes to your teammates.

[@Duecetakeflight]

i’m a sophomore now in high school I played my first game yesterday I was the 6th man off the bench and played the whole game basically isn’t that a good thing ?

[@TuckerRichardson]

That is great! Sixth man role is really important, they have an award for it in the NBA for a reason.

[@BenCockerham]

Im watching this video late because i have a problem. I have always wanted to play college basketball but im not even close, im in 8th grade im 4,9,, and ive never had a starting position even worse in a game mid-shot i was fouled and i fell down and broke my arm, im close to getting out of my cast finally but im realizing things really need to change, i am missing lots of gametime and experience which i need desperately i think i am in trouble but i can't give this up. Need serious help if you have any ideas or advice pls help me.

[@EthanWGVH12]

Starting SG

[@TuckerRichardson]

Good stuff. Be aggressive!

[@Point119]

@@TuckerRichardson How do i have a quicker release while having the same form and not changing it., im usually the smaller and weaker player on the court so i watched trae young and adapt his game by getting better at shooting extending my range but my release is not the fastest to say the least.

[@TuckerRichardson]

This is something you need to train. You can't just expect to get in a game and automatically have a quick release if you have a slow one when you workout. So put yourself in situations during your training where you need to shoot quickly. This is a skill you can build up! Even better would be to train with a partner who can contest your shots.

[@Point119]

@@TuckerRichardson i appreciate it 👍

[@camdenlechtenberg1752]

What are some things that are in your control that you can focus on?

[@TuckerRichardson]

Going for offensive rebounds, talking on defense, shooting confidently when you are open, finding mismatches to attack weaker players, boxing out every play, diving for loose balls, sprinting the floor in transition, etc....

[@camdenlechtenberg1752]

@@TuckerRichardson thanks so much Tucker!

[@OkereaforStanley-r1g]

Bro im literally averaging most points and assists and blocks in my team. And I feel im the best player in the team no disrespect. But for some reason my coach still doesn’t start me. Someone pls help me out

[@TuckerRichardson]

Hmmm...not sure. Maybe there is something else going on? Also, some coaches like bringing good scorers off the bench for a spark.

[@jay-jaycreation7527]

No because I started last year and I don’t know how to get better

[@TuckerRichardson]

Why do you say this? There are countless ways to get better...

[@jay-jaycreation7527]

I mean it’s like I can’t understand certain concepts like shooting and always losing the ball off a dribble and I never try to drive to basket

[@TuckerRichardson]

Those skills come from the work you put in, not from time in practice. You gotta work on getting better on your own!

[@ghxst1y598]

I can't because I got cut

[@TuckerRichardson]

Can you improve and make it next year?

[@Wisp11155]

Hi❤

[@TuckerRichardson]

Hello!