In basketball you need to constantly have your head on a swivel. You need to be able to see the court not only on offense but defense too. It’s like a game of chess, you need to be able to see and think 2-3 moves ahead. Example: If he drives, I’ll step on here. If he passes I’ll close out. If I get beat, I’ll turn, run, and recover. If the ball goes to the wing I need to slide over and take the charge . You need to know where your man is as well as the ball at all times. You see it happen (read the play), you react or change what you’re doing (move, slide, help), then you adjust to what happens next (let the play unfold and change as needed). Don’t be a reactive player, be proactive. Watch film, study games, and know what’s coming before it happens!

Your last can drastically change due to the small choices you make daily. Your life is a sum of the choices you have made and continue to make. Don’t underestimate the power of small wins. Stacking small wins can create a snowball effect that can alter the trajectory of your entire life. The details matter. The choices matter. It all matters. Start stacking them and get better today! - Hinton Hoops

You will get bumped. You will get fouled. You will get hit. You will have to shoot off balance. These are all normal. Playing through it is key. Footwork, a good center of gravity, balance and a strong core are key. When you step, how you step and the angle you take matters. Staying low until exploding up for your shot is vital. Being able to stay balanced on each foot is a major plus. A strong core makes it harder to bump you off your line. Let’s get better and keep leveling up. Add anything below and feel free to ask questions!

Keeping up the mentality posts while I work on my next basketball project for you guys. A lot of people say they want more. A lot of people try for a while then quit. They get busy or times get hard, so they stop. That’s when the growth happens. A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. You only lose when you quit, stay in the race! It’s not you vs anybody else. It’s you vs you every single day. Just get 1% better each day, do your best, and never give up. EVER! - Hinton Hoops

Here is the video I was talking about. I break down how attention to detail and the small things can change everything. Not just in basketball but in life. Let me know your thoughts.