3 Rules for Execution:
- Make strengths even stronger. They are what separate players. Nothing wrong with having a specialty. Being a great shooter, or a great defender, or a great passer is invaluable. Better to be great at one thing than average at several.
- Work on weaknesses that actually matter. If a weakness isn’t preventing you from maximizing your role on your team (or playing at the next level), it shouldn’t warrant much of your time. Every player needs to be able to go right and left. Not every player needs to be able to shoot 3’s or play post defense. Not all weaknesses need to be addressed.
- Don’t rush progress. You have to crawl before you walk and walk before you run. But eventually, you will have to ‘run.’ And you will have to run at game speed against live defense. Prepare accordingly. 1 on 0 drills will only get you so far. Drill to improve game performance, not to get better at doing drills!
Strength & conditioning is the foundation of every player’s game. Added strength, power, mobility, movement efficiency and stamina will allow them to perform their skills at a higher level.
Therefore, I strongly recommend high school players spend a ratio of 1:3 on strength & conditioning to skill work. For example, if a player plans to spend 10 hours per week on individual development, they should spend 2.5 hours ‘in the weight room’ and 7.5 hours on the court working on their game.
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