I Wish I Had THIS SKILL When I Played High School Basketball

[@AydenMorales-md1ix]

My dad always tells me that I’m good, but that I would be great if I was aggressive.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Believe me, my parents said the same thing!

[@A.T.266]

Yes, take all starters out in a blowout game. Not doing that is unfair to the bench players, and can hold back their development. That little extra experience is very helpful to them, and can better position them to perform if they ever get more playing time. It's also beneficial to the coach, since it can help him know who should be playing more.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Makes sense. I will say in my situation in high school, the bench players didn't really have college aspirations although of course they wanted to play. I appreciate your insight!

[@Shadow-is8lg]

Wouldn’t that be unfair to the starters though

[@A.T.266]

@@Shadow-is8lg I don't think so. They've done their job at that point in the game. It could also put them at risk of injury.

[@chunky3656]

I’m so lucky to be finding these videos in middle school. You have helped me motivate myself and actually do something.

[@TuckerRichardson]

That is what I am here to do!

[@MDS_Basketball]

I’m realizing that I was so passive last year as a freshman and went from going into the season being the best player to being the 5th option. Just cause i wasn’t aggressive and comfortable being aggressive. Thanks Tucker I watch all ur vids bro you inspire me to be better!

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are welcome, glad you realize the situation you were in! Go change it!

[@JackJack-py8cf]

the fact you played aau with naz reid is absolutely crazy

[@TuckerRichardson]

Believe me, I feel the same way😂

[@zionokungbowa]

@@TuckerRichardson Get your bounce up bro i know athleticsm isnt everything but increasing it a little helped

[@uyky878]

U defo get sub out in a blowout because that’s the opportunity to show the coach’s 1- how u treat ur teammates off the floor and 2- a small inside on ur maturity and personality

[@TuckerRichardson]

This is very true, again I definitely felt that way. I wanted everyone to play, but I also knew that I had a small opportunity to play Division 1 basketball. Luckily it all ended up working out!

[@uyky878]

I mean I get ur point but in the vid u mentioned getting ur stats up by playing longer but any good coach should know that stats don’t tell the full story. Or maybe I’m wrong idk I’m from Ireland so I don’t rlly fully get American basketball culture

[@Will_Bauer]

Tuck I’m a young player and your videos have helped me so much in my games. You have made me less passive and more confident. You have really been a really big influence to me. Keep it up!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, that is my goal!

[@dihuo6137]

Thanks

[@TuckerRichardson]

Wow thank you!!!

[@kevindam265]

My son's coach keeps him in the game even though it's a blowout because he is able get other players shots. Great content as always, Tucker! Love your perspective/experience on basketball. My son and I have watched your videos multiple times each, and it seems like we keep learning more bits of knowledge that my son can use as he plays. You're making an impact!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Wow I appreciate this comment so much! My whole goal is to help kids like your son in anyway, so brings me so much joy hearing that.

[@Zufberg]

What a video! this is teaching me so much and i felt throughout my whole sophomore season that i was in the same position as your AAU team. I'm gonna shoot and not care what the result is because I know that my potential is far greater than i'm representing it.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, that is the right mentality!

[@BobLoblowLawFirm]

When a team is leading late in the game the star will sit. 1. Hold your teammates accountable. 2. Give the star an urge to play harder if the lead slips. 3. Role players get experience. 4. When motivated failures will improve the players coach and team as a whole. Great video essay on your experience and how you use it to help advance the game.

[@TuckerRichardson]

I think you make really good points. Thank you for the support!

[@mrhoopfan1]

Unreal content!! Keep up the great work young man...

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!!

[@T_Alexander.]

0:40 That poster was nasty.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thanks, was my only one in high school😂

[@JackJack-py8cf]

amazing video as always, do u think u could make a video on what your routine kinda looked like in highschool? bc obviously studying is an important part in making college ball and so idk how to find that balance

[@TuckerRichardson]

Yeah, I think it would be important to touch on this. I will say it involved A TON of hours in the gym haha. You can't cheat the grind...

[@Nonametrustmenoscam]

Yo W video and can you do video of your thoughts of Bc Nokia and your season CONGRATS FOR WINNING THE GAME 7 IN FINALS❤🔥🔥

[@TuckerRichardson]

It is coming soon!

[@Nonametrustmenoscam]

@@TuckerRichardsonok

[@70aon]

Congrats on the great victory 💪💪

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!

[@ok_boomer3762]

You gotta make video about your time in Finland, and congrats champ!

[@TuckerRichardson]

It is coming next week!

[@AbcMax12345]

Thank you so much for these videos they are so helpful

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you for watching!

[@idoittah8390]

Bro honestly I love your vids last practice I had one of my best practices I got four points a block two steals a assist two rebounds I could’ve gotten more shots my teammates didn’t pass to me so much but ya and also I know it’s practice but it’s important to have that confidence and I think all around I’ve been great and want to do that in games

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go!! Even something as small as having a great practice can really boost your confidence and your game. I'm glad to hear you are playing well!

[@joesmoe4778]

good to see you thriving t rich

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!

[@forester1983]

Great advice! Aggresiveness on court is an underrated skill!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Exactly!

[@ok_boomer3762]

Good luck for Game 7 Tucker!

[@creativecaddie]

great video keep up the good work!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Appreciate it!

[@916Roddy]

if possible can you make an in depth video of the absolute grind that is required to play at the higher levels

[@TuckerRichardson]

Yeah, I think this is an important thing to touch on...

[@EliEssig]

That would be verity interesting

[@topazpro2649]

i'm very aggressive compared to you back in high school but i still learn something new from your videos

[@TuckerRichardson]

Glad you have that mentality!

[@coopershackleford]

Hey tuck great vid again Firstly with the blowout thing, i think it depends on your benches playing level and the situation of the game. Like if my team was up by 20 with 5 minutes left it could be dangerous to sub the bench in because with the style of play in the league that could quickly get erased. Secondly, just a quick question. Ive mentioned previously that is offseason for mw now, but i dont have access to a hoop at home and i live out of town. I try and play as much as i can at school in the gym or outdoor courts, but what can i be doing at home to improve?

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thanks Cooper! Interesting your situation with your bench guys. I think every team is going to be in a different situation. As to how you can continue to improve your game, obviously you can still do some stuff to improve your skills. You can work on your ballhandling and shooting form. I would also say, start getting consistent with things like pushups, situps, or other bodyweight strength excersises. It is really crazy how much stronger you can get just by doing 100 pushups a day!

[@ColdBlooded-j5n]

The dunk in the beginning of the video was impressive

[@916Roddy]

this helped a lot, definitely need to be more aggressive in my aau games

[@TuckerRichardson]

I hear you, I was the same way!

[@916Roddy]

just played a 8pm game and was 5/6 from three on my second week of playing aau, this channel helped me get out of a tough slump a while back, just wanted to say thanks

[@TuckerRichardson]

I got you, thank you!

[@AydenMorales-md1ix]

Let’s goooooo he posted again

[@TuckerRichardson]

Yessir!

[@nathandmccarthy]

Great content . I'm playing minor league pro in the TBL. Would appreciate more film breakdown. Even just showing how you watch film

[@TuckerRichardson]

Yeah, I think this is a great video to make. Thank you!

[@RealCrazyCoolYT]

bro really just casually put that clip at 0:39 there

[@TuckerRichardson]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@isaiahlopez2024]

Can you talk about how you made the shift from being passive offensively to being more aggressive?

[@TuckerRichardson]

Yeah that is interesting. I think it mainly came from maturity and a realization of my talent. In high school, I struggled so much with confidence it was hard for me to realize the level of player that I was.

[@maximiliandoddclivedodd1087]

I feel like it’s a great move by coaches taking their best players out during blowouts , what the point of playing the top player if there is a blowout. It allows others to show their skill and also is a great way to prevent injury and limits risks of losing the star player in a more important game.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Hmmm, that injury idea is interesting as well. Never really thought about it like that!

[@UNO_X44]

Thanks for this wonderful lessons

[@TuckerRichardson]

I got you!

[@salemshorts589]

Great video! Can you make a tutorial on cutting in basketball?

[@salemshorts589]

And like the diffrent type of cutting, UCLA cut, Iverson Cut, etc.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Might look into this, there are also a lot of good videos on KZbin on this subject!

[@salemshorts589]

@@TuckerRichardson alright!

[@Mik3B]

Thank you very much for this video

[@TuckerRichardson]

I got you!

[@EliEssig]

Hey there, first off I love the videos your channel is very helpful and interesting to me but do you have any answers for how to not get frustrated when you miss multiple shots. I’m one of the best players on my high school team but when I play for my new aau team I always seem to miss and than get more frustrated

[@TuckerRichardson]

I think it's about understanding that misses are apart of the game. To expect to never miss shots doesn't make sense. Separate success and failure from makes and misses and you will feel more confident in your game.

[@lilballa]

I think in a blowout win the coach should play subs but constantly be rotating starters. That way the starters stats will look good and the subs get playing time.

[@TuckerRichardson]

This is another good option!

[@malonequinn3559]

Can you do a video on self intimidation/comparing yourself to others?

[@TuckerRichardson]

Yeah, I think that is a really important topic!

[@colbyreed397]

Tucker how would you say I could handle someone’s expectations and the pressure that comes with it

[@TuckerRichardson]

Whose expectations are you worried about? A coach, a parent, your own?

[@colbyreed397]

@@TuckerRichardson coach

[@TuckerRichardson]

@@colbyreed397 Well, it probably helps to understand he has expectations for everyone on the team, and everyone can't be perfect all the time. When you realize you are thinking about your own success and failure way more than everyone else, it can help you to stop caring so much what other people think.

[@malonequinn3559]

I’m curious, do you and other pro athletes still deal with pregame nerves and anxiety’s before up coming games

[@TuckerRichardson]

For sure, I still get some excitement anxiety before big games. I have found ways to not let it affect my play, but nerves are completely normal!

[@Celtics_fan_33]

That dunk at the beginning of the vid 💀

[@TuckerRichardson]

I had a little bounce 😂

[@ibag9108]

love from Poland ❤

[@TuckerRichardson]

Love from Finland!

[@kloud7050]

can you create a basketball workout for hs hoopers?

[@TuckerRichardson]

I might this summer, but there are also so many great videos all over KZbin that show workouts as well!

[@colbyreed397]

It feels weird for me because I play special Olympics and I dominate competition. Sometimes I don’t even try.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Keep dominating then!

[@terrext_Yt]

I want to play every Minute of the game to improve and face the defence even when i am tired

[@niksavitskii]

Wow great advise. My son is very athletic but new to bball. He is super polite in the game, I tell him go and crash ))

[@TuckerRichardson]

Haha I've seen this a lot. Can't be polite, he has to go take what he wants!

[@niksavitskii]

@@TuckerRichardson amen bro! mind reset ))) thanks

[@kellenhoward1498]

Never take them out. I wish my coach would have let me just get my stats up.

[@TuckerRichardson]

I understand that perspective as well!

[@MasonWebb123]

Im 15 and 5,10 in 9th grade, What skills should i focus on

[@enzomartinezzz]

keep doing this videos

[@TuckerRichardson]

Will do! What kind of film breakdown would you like to see?

[@kumarkrish9891]

Tucker I have a question. Why can’t you dunk anymore?

[@TuckerRichardson]

I still can, but I am definitely less athletic than in high school...

[@joshuad24]

Well this is def one issue I never struggled with too a fault lol

[@TuckerRichardson]

Well, I guess that is good?

[@dicey8924]

I was an agressive player but then got multiple ankle injuries and now whenever i drive inside the paint i just get scared that I'll break my ankles again and won't be able to play the game i love anymore and this is why i have problems in playing aggressive can u plz help with this

[@MengistB.Dereje]

0:39 wild

[@TuckerRichardson]

👀

[@AbcMax12345]

@@TuckerRichardsonnice dunk

[@maxhoffman4275]

Played with you for a summer on pure basketball in like 6th grade lol

[@Lexor-Agario]

Your a beast ty

[@TuckerRichardson]

I got you! Thanks!

[@cordova2593]

Alright how do I transition myself from being passive to more aggressive?

[@TuckerRichardson]

It has to come from a shift in mindset. If you are a talented player, you have to first realize you have that talent, and then stop caring what other people think and just go out there and utilize it in your games.

[@chasebarricklow1154]

I just finished my junior year of highschool as a solid role player and can’t wait to have a bigger role in my senior year, thanks.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Take advantage of that bigger role too!

[@KingSoli14]

What do i have to do if i wanna make it d1🤔🤔

[@TuckerRichardson]

Train as hard as you can so your skills become good enough to give yourself the opportunity to play at that level.

[@Tr3ons]

helped a lot

[@ianburke5592]

Man that was a loaded club team lol. CHECK OUT ATG!!!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Crazy loaded! I was lucky to get on that team.

[@coopershackleford]

Hey tuck just wanted to say congrats on nokia winning the league. Im not sure if you'll see this, but ill comment it on the next vid if you dont.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!!

[@bejowes8313]

In a blowout game, the best player should always be kept because if i bust off my ass everyday while they are playing videogames, i eat healthy while they are not and i go to sleep 3 hours earlier for recovery and growth why shouldnt i play? thankfully in a blowout game the coach kept me and i got 23 out of 63 points for our team (short game, like 32mins without stopping time so about 24 mins of playing time that is why the scores are so low lol)

[@TuckerRichardson]

This is a really interesting perspective, and honestly how I felt a lot of times in the back of my head. I wanted everyone to play, but I also knew I was working harder than anyone else.

[@chasebarricklow1154]

Such a selfish take, you should be ashamed. Even if they don’t deserve a single second when the game actually matters they deserve every second when it doesn’t. Without them your nothing, without them you don’t have a team, without them you don’t get to play, without them you don’t get to practice your team offense / defense, without them you can’t practice your in game skill, without them your just a player without a purpose. So give back to them what they gave you and grow up young man. You owe it to each and every person on the bench, the parents of those on the bench, the friends of those on the bench, and the people who oversee everything. Can’t believe you’re such an ungrateful burning pile of rotten trash. Not everyone can even play this sport, let alone have the opportunity to practice hours everyday and play on an actual team. You’re blessed to have the ability and time time to play, practice, and enjoy this beloved game. Don’t take it for granted. Also change your terrible attitude. Good luck young man.

[@Callofthegame247]

I mean, the point of offense is scoring. If you don't contribute points to the board, you're a liability to a point. I agree with everything you said here.

[@ramabulkin1933]

As a coach I would take you out as well when you are up by 10.

[@lukelangel9795]

👏

[@TuckerRichardson]

🤞🏻

[@tweeder82o]

sub out, your teammates are people too, they didnt tryout, practice... etc so they can relish the memories of high school sport where they rode the bench so that so-and-so could play garbage time to boost their average by 0.5 had you been more aggressive, you would have hit your numbers by the time Coach subbed you out instead of you wondering if you need to stay in a blow-out to boost you numbers

[@TuckerRichardson]

This is fair, it is true, those guys show up everyday too. In my case, there were a lot of games where I would sit the entire 4th quarter, sometimes even into the 3rd quarter. But I definitely understand your perspective.

[@Tito110-t9u]

Why don't you have the ability to dunk anymore 😢?

[@TuckerRichardson]

I'm getting old 😂 I can dunk still just not as consistently...

[@idoittah8390]

@@TuckerRichardsonand it’s probably tougher in game especially pro right? Cause I have heard it a lot and it makes so much sense

[@chalabes3]

How can I stay composed and with confidence when I don’t make my first couple of shots in a game. Like if I start with a make I’ll carry that confidence throughout the game, but sometimes when I miss my first couple of shots I start doubting and I stop being aggressive or asking for the ball. Any tips?

[@TuckerRichardson]

It is all about staying in the moment and just focusing on the next play or next shot. When you realize that everyone on the court misses shots all the time, and that no one is thinking about your misses or makes, it will free you up to make more mistakes. You can't play basketball without knowing you are going to miss shots, so just embrace it and make the next one!

[@chalabes3]

@@TuckerRichardson yessir! great tip, thanks again Tuck!