Unlock Your Confidence FOR GOOD with These Mindset Shifts!

You may not believe it yet... but the mental side of the game is just as important as raw skills or athleticism. You can't have one without the other. And if you're able to make these mindset shifts, your game and life will change forever!
Mental Skills Academy 🧠: www.byanymeansbball.com/mentalskills

[@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

[@Orbezz34]

I got tryouts for tomorrow pray for me

[@theyyyenvy-saucy7139]

A good luck man I believe in u✊🏾

[@bworld4x]

go crazy and do your thing 🙏🏽🤞🏽

[@DennisSchroder10]

Trust me bru if u js do u in tryouts youll be good. depends on what school but tryouts are no comp tbh. js try and drive to the rim and make plays

[@chefcurry8983]

Just prayed for you brotha, just remember that at the end of the day it's just a game so it doesn't actually matter so no need to stress it and also remember all the hours you've put in behind the scenes working and studying the game that will allow you to be confident, the fact you know you've been in the work! Good luck

[@zaiite7051]

I hope you don't make the team

[@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

[@OmriCaspiFan916]

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

[@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

[@Tyrone426]

What he mean by that I need help

[@wawasalihuddin669]

@@Tyrone426 When playing, focus more on the space where you can go, rather than the defenders in front of you.

[@Mikemens4]

Best one was #7 bro. Our identity is not in a rubber ball. It’s just a tool and a game that God Gave us for fellowship, work ethic, and so much more

[@Melonish]

amen bro

[@27jerry27]

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

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

1000%!

[@kevindougher4120]

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

[@maskedky]

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

[@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.

[@allwecanseeisaboveusnow]

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

[@Dc08mwass]

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

[@giaaannn11]

I needed this!

[@theyyyenvy-saucy7139]

Thank you man I really needed this 😅

[@evantaeproductions2387]

I really needed that last one

[@FamousVinny]

Thank you for this video!

[@Iamjalen.5]

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

[@quadcrown4172]

You sir have just earned yourself a sub!

[@ricardopichardo6263]

Love this information

[@savage_rishabh2255]

this is really helpful thanks!!

[@lkhoopordie9153]

This is phenomenal. Thank u for this video.

[@Lasc74_2k]

Dude youre just spitting facts

[@alshareeffrazier609]

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

[@user-ke4qp2vp6s]

lots of love for you coach 🤟

[@Sam_editz23]

Thank you I am feeling better.😊

[@iloveflaminhotcheetos8883]

Preciate you so much coach 🙏🏾

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

always ❤

[@CrazyH10]

Thx 🙏

[@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 🔐

[@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.

[@AGBCoaching]

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

[@momohcollins806]

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

[@Truehoopa21]

Great video💯💯💯💡

[@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 ❤

[@brunohighflyer]

Great content ❤🏀

[@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

[@Kyank.22]

Facts only 💯

[@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

[@alkoun1129]

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

[@YourFavoriteAsianHooper]

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

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Good luck fam!

[@Ravon_Regular]

Is my music fire?>

[@yahavbergrin2407]

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

[@kelseyellison2919]

Wait a minute this is elite information 🧠

[@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

[@elverjohnbaes2868]

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

[@JJgaming77]

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

[@reggie8447]

Wish dis video came out when i was still in highschool

[@deniz307]

I feel u bro

[@heavenz317]

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

[@justusbaker7361]

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

[@user-zr1tu5ub6f]

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😢

[@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

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

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

[@ezkiiz]

If putting the work in is worth it.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

@@ezkiiz why wouldn’t it be?

[@ezkiiz]

@@ByAnyMeansBasketball Sometimes it feels like i make zero progress😅

[@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

[@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! 🏀💯

[@copo6733]

how to stop focusing on defenders to focus on spaces?

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

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

[@andyfam3221]

I have 3ssb tryouts in like 1 week and my high school coach totally ruined my confidence. So idk if ima make it anymore

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

If you let anyone ruin your confidence, it wasn’t there to begin with. Continue to believe in yourself and work on it so you’ll get back to yourself!

[@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

[@fritzjaredperigo3525]

2nd

[@Tschay_13]

first

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Yessir

[@Ravon_Regular]

Is my music fire?>

[@user-qv5rz7cf7m]

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