Watch This If You Lack Confidence in Basketball

I played Division 1 basketball at Colgate University and still struggled mightily with confidence when I was in high school.
Tell me if this sounds familiar, because during my first couple years of high school, my basketball games usually went something like this: If I made my first shot of the game, then I would tend to continue to be aggressive and confident. However, If I missed that first shot, there were times when I might not even take another shot the rest of the game. So how did I change this? Where does confidence in basketball actually come from?
In this video, I’m going to give you 3 practical techniques you can implement into your game to increase your confidence when you step on the court. These practices worked for me, and I truly believe they can benefit you.
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[@davidhall4401]

This is incredible. The mind is powerful. If you're negative your body will respond with negative results. You may not succeed right away or fail a lot, but you will feel better and get more out of something when you're positive, which improves your overall health and reduces your level of stress.

[@TuckerRichardson]

Exactly! A lot of athletes don't realize how important a role the mind plays in our success.

[@davidhall4401]

@@TuckerRichardson Agreed

[@davidhall4401]

@@TuckerRichardson How we feel about others and if we're holding grudges is a big factor behind the mind

[@TheManJoshMav]

Exactly what i needed bruh thank you 🙏

[@TuckerRichardson]

Glad to help in any way!

[@lblake11]

Going through the process of regaining confidence after coming back from ACL surgery thanks for this

[@TuckerRichardson]

It is gonna be a long journey, but I have had teammates who have come back from injuries better than ever.

[@precisionhoops365]

This is why I always have my players warm up shooting close to the hoop. We have found First 11 shots your mind forms an opinion on how you are going to shoot that particular day.

[@TuckerRichardson]

I love this. Get those makes in at the beginning of a workout or game and work your way out. Makes sense to warm up that way in general!

[@davidhall4401]

I do this too. It works wonders for your shooting ability when you form shoot. There are a lot of guys out there who like to play without warming up their shot like this or at all.and will try to stop an opposing player from warming up his shot before playing a 1on1 or 2on2 game. Why do you think certain people like to do this?

[@davidhall4401]

I believe trying to come out and start shooting threes while you're cold is actually a bad idea before a game starts if you're doing this with a person. It's great to have confidence that you can come out and light it up without a warm up, and I have shot well in situations like that, but it can lead to injury because your body is not ready to start jumping to get into its full range of motion in terms of shot mechanics. I have seen coaches force their players to play without warming up their shots. I will say this a dynamic warm up is SUPER essential at all times, especially if you're not able to warm up your shot with quick form shooting. Me I do a dynamic warm up and form shoot until I am satisfied and then I start shooting my regular shot. This routine is a major confidence booster because it alerts the other team that they need to stop you and it gives your teammates a great desire to give you the ball if they're all about winning. I got major results from doing this. Larry Bird did something similar.

[@Sprkgd]

You just like me from what I can tell. I am a relatively unathletic, unconfident, 6’4 hs sophomore that’s a good hooper but not exceptional with college ball dreams. I’m going to try to do the stuff from this video because I have the skill to be pretty good, I just lack the ability to consistently transfer that to games, and my confidence has always been pretty low. I also always get mad at myself for missing or messing up, so I gotta change that

[@TuckerRichardson]

Exactly man. I really struggled with this in high school. Once I was able to unlock more confidence, my entire game completely changed!

[@iinstigator]

i’m at the same place you at i’m 6’3 an a un athletic unconfident sophomore an i can’t transfer my skills to games. dese tips help you? cause if dey did imma use dem fs

[@worldxtar_]

Tuck, this is exactly what I needed bro.

[@TuckerRichardson]

That is what I like to hear!

[@Fullbox250]

I’ve had a huge lack of confidence and after this I will try to build more confidence. Thanks man 🙏

[@user-wt2no1ix1y]

Man I've been going exactly through this. Thank you so much this is really helping me. keep this up its helping people and is really incredible. I told my team about this channel

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, trying to help!

[@mizuoto140]

you're vids, not just this vids is just too good and too inspiring. Good on the speaking as well as the things you speak. idk if you can understand to this comment but. keep the vids up cause I like it

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thanks for this comment! I'm glad to help. I will certainly keep it up!

[@igorsekulic1769]

Glad to see you and your channel growing. Thank you for making these videos they really help a lot, W content.

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are welcome!

[@aox_3283]

Thanks bro your video is really helpful 🙏🏼🔥🔥

[@arnaldosifre2706]

Thank you God bless.

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are welcome!

[@SOULSafeProductionZ]

This was a GREAT video. You should be very proud of yourself...I am a coach and I'm about to begin coaching youth girls and I'm about to pay close attention to my players to see if they struggle... I'll be using this technique to help them with their confidence...

[@AbessHimself]

Thank you so much man for the advice this is going to be a difference maker for me! Saving this video for later!

[@TuckerRichardson]

Let's go, glad to help!

[@kaan4062]

Keep up the work! It’s crazy that you only have 600 followers

[@TuckerRichardson]

Will do! Thanks for the kind words!

[@Epikzr]

1) stop reacting when you miss shots in workouts, strain yourself to be quiet 2) have illogical belief when you make shots 3) don't dwell over shots, people don't care, move on the next one

[@TuckerRichardson]

Exactly.

[@thatoneblackkid5764]

Thank you 🙏

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are welcome!

[@jakerpancaker]

What do you think about saying “my bad” after an error? I see myself doing that in volleyball often when someone else messes up but I could have done better during the play. If my teammate is visibly distressed I’m trying to take the responsibility instead

[@TuckerRichardson]

Interesting. I don't think it's a bad thing to take responsibility. You aren't being negative with yourself necessarily because you realize you could have done better. Thanks for the question Jaker!

[@jasonchen5400]

Your blowing up, keep it up 😃

[@TuckerRichardson]

Appreciate it! Will keep going!

[@precisionhoops365]

The mind forms an opinion on how well you are going to shoot during the game after your first 11 shots. Reason Pro golfers always start warming up with close puts from a foot or two.

[@TuckerRichardson]

That is so interesting!

[@user-jj2nj3by2t]

Very Great video bro! Keep it up, you’ve gained a new subscriber

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!

[@kyrieirving-sk4tf]

thank you, after a hard day at the gym i really needed this

[@TuckerRichardson]

Keep up the great work!

[@Draco-ru2gj]

thanks bro I needed to hear this hope I can make it into college basketball fr.

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are welcome! Keep working and you will at least give yourself a chance!

[@Mr_Infinity1611]

Man, thank you for this. Those tips are amazing!

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are welcome! Glad to help.

[@AyaanIsLight8]

New sub.... How do you only have 700 subscribers.... your MAD underrated.... i told about you to all my friends :)

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you! Not about the size of the channel, just trying to have any impact I can!

[@AyaanIsLight8]

yes... this video helped me out for sure... Keep it up @@TuckerRichardson

[@TuckerRichardson]

Will do! New videos coming every few days!

[@AyaanIsLight8]

Can't wait to see it! @@TuckerRichardson

[@SOULSafeProductionZ]

2:31: Best part of the video because it's VERY TRUE!!! Don't train? Don't expect to be confident!

[@iinstigator]

i’m 16, 6’3 and a highschool sophomore, and i have dreams to play in college, i only started playing organized games at 14 and im decent but have no confidence at all, im gonna try these tactics out and see if it helps thanks for the tips 😁

[@TuckerRichardson]

Awesome, I hope it can help in some way!

[@elmasbuscado909]

14 is too old to start playing ball unless your 6 8

[@NBAClips12318]

This is me for sure. I bet myself up over every shot I miss and every lay up I do badly. “I actually don’t know how I can miss a layup”. Thank you for telling me this I started to do this then gave up on myself. I finally know not to give yourself I hard time but just say good try.

[@leoyoung7421]

W content

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!

[@CountryViewMeadows]

so true... that 1st shot make or miss has had a big effect on my game...

[@truittspencer1683]

This is a great channel

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!

[@gritbasketball9667]

Love It!!! Great Stuff! Mindset is a powerful and beautiful thing. Keep growing ❤🖤 #attack1st

[@TuckerRichardson]

Will do! Thanks!

[@truittspencer1683]

Factssss man

[@damjanpocuca5343]

🔥

[@TuckerRichardson]

Appreciate it!

[@Truehoopa21]

Great advice

[@TuckerRichardson]

Thank you!

[@Iceman-f14]

Thanks for this video man. It has helped me a lot and I am shooting more and well because of the hours of work I put in before I got more confidence

[@aaravgaur8105]

Thanks, this helped me before my game.

[@MillerTheOfficialLoFi]

❤

[@illuzzi1782]

Thanks a lot I think this is really going to help me in high school. Everything you said in this video is facts.

[@joshua4397]

Quality content right here folks

[@TuckerRichardson]

Appreciate it!

[@chasebarricklow1154]

I really need this, thanks.

[@truittspencer1683]

My brother plays overseas in Cyprus top league , his team competes in FIBA euro cup , I’m tryna get there one day his names Delano Spencer

[@TuckerRichardson]

Nice man, keep working and make it a reality!

[@_f.r.a__nk]

Thank you soo much man

[@dwill4450]

These are great tips. Thank you!

[@TuckerRichardson]

You are welcome!

[@jayswrld3246]

I’m struggling on shooting the ball more being more aggressive and having confidence before every game I get so nervous I feel like throwing up I have multiple schools looking at me they just keep telling me I have to get my confidence up

[@user-pk3zd8uv4u]

this is the exact video that I needed, Thank you

[@JBBasketball29]

THANK you so much ❤

[@BashaerHadi]

Thanks, I will start applying them.

[@deeherfavoriteprod]

God is good.

[@user-hw9ie7tn7u]

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[@k8mari]

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[@jamplayz260]

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[@Chinosavage98]

1, Stop reacting when you miss shots ! 2 Have irrational Confidence when you do make shots !. 3.Realize that individual shots do not matter ! Keep Shooting!