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FAQ

Q: What is the most important thing that I can do to improve my game?
A: Get your butt in the gym!!

Q: If I need to be in the gym all the time, how much time should I be taking off to rest my body?
A: Training 5 days a week is sufficient for most athletes. If you want to completely dedicate yourself to the game of basketball then you should make it to the gym on Saturday for some light shooting and relaxed drill work. Maybe even a nice easy jog. So 2 days off if you're serious and dedicated and 1 day off (which is a must for your body) if you want to go to the next level!! These suggestions are for players over the age of 12. For players who are not yet teenagers, they should still train hard but expectations of 6 days of training in any 1 sport are unrealistic (at this age many players play other sports and are still learning what sports they love).

Q: I'm not getting any playing time from my coach, what should I do?
A: The first thing that you need to do is ask yourself if you are doing EVERYTHING that YOUR coach is asking you to do both on and off the basketball court. After you do this, which usually results in finding out that you are your own worst enemy, you must attempt to make contact with the coach and simply ask him/her what they want from you as a player? Also ask, what do i need to improve upon or get better at in order to increase my playing time on your team. It's very important to understand that it is not your team, it is your coaches team and you must respect the coach first, even if you don't agree with him/her. After you've exhausted all options and worked as hard as you can on and off the court and in communications with your coach, you must then ask yourself, am I good enough? If you feel that you are and you just don't see eye to eye then in a very respectful way, look to take your services elsewhere. This is a complete last resort and I am in no way suggesting that you look for a way out, rather, look for a way in and usually you will find it. Good luck. Basketball is as much mental and psychological as it is a physical game.

Q: My ball rotation on my shot is like a curveball and will not rotate straight, what can I do to change this?
A: This is a common problem for younger players and yes, it can be viewed as a problem. If a player is "thumbing" the ball too much (using his thumb from his guide hand to help shoot the shot) then this can result in a curve in ball rotation which also effects the arc and line of the shot. A player who "thumbs" the ball to a point of effecting ball rotation is greatly increasing their percentages to miss left and right not just long and short. Too many variables in your shot = a lower percentage of made shots.

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