Most players think they're grinding. They show up. They work out. They sweat. But they're doing the same drills they've been doing for months. The same moves. The same reps. The same comfortable routine. And they wonder why nothing changes. Here's the problem: You can't grow in your comfort zone. If you're not struggling, you're not improving. If every rep feels easy, you're just maintaining. Real progress happens when you're forced to do things you can't do yet. When you're finishing through contact you're not used to. When you're creating separation against defenders who are actually pressuring you. When you're executing moves at a speed that makes you uncomfortable. That's when your game actually levels up. But most players avoid that. They stick to what feels good. What looks clean. What doesn't expose their weaknesses. Then they get in a game and reality hits. The defender is faster than the cone you've been training against. The contact is harder than the air you've been finishing through. And your confidence crashes because you've never actually prepared for this. Here's the truth: The players who get better aren't more talented. They're just willing to be uncomfortable more often. They train against live defenders who expose their flaws. They push their body past what feels easy. And they have a structured plan that forces them into situations they're not ready for yet. That's what the 6-Week Challenge does. It puts you in uncomfortable situations with real structure. Live defender work. Physical training that actually challenges you. Weekly accountability so you can't hide. Hit 2 of your 3 targets in 6 weeks—or we coach you for free. It's $29/month. Click here to join the 6-Week Challenge. Stop training in your comfort zone. Start building a game that actually holds up. Stay clear, Tyler P.S. If your workouts feel easy, you're not getting better. You're just getting comfortable being average.

i know i can score and perform better cus i do it in street games hut i just cant show out in actual aau games any tips?

Most players don't realize there are 3 phases to actually getting better, and if you miss even one, you won't improve. They just shoot around randomly and wonder why their game stays the same. You're probably making this mistake right now. You go to the gym, take some shots, and leave thinking you got better. But you have no idea if you actually improved because you're not tracking anything. Phase 1: Test yourself. Pick 7 spots on the court and take 10 shots from each, then write down your score. Phase 2: Fix your weak spots. If you're missing right-wing pull-ups, tomorrow's workout is 30 right-wing pull-ups on a timer. Phase 3: Review. End every workout by writing down one thing you did well and one thing to fix tomorrow. That's how you grow every single day. Not by guessing, but by tracking real progress and attacking your weaknesses systematically. If you want a step-by-step system that'll get you working on the right things, upgrade here: https://www.skool.com/hoopsacademy/plans

If you want to go D1, you need to develop in 3 phases—not just one. I played college basketball and trained hundreds of players. The ones who actually made it didn't just work hard. They developed their physical tools, their skills, and their mental game at the same time. Most players only focus on one, maybe two. Then they wonder why their game doesn't translate when it matters. Here's what's killing your progress: You're spending hours on skills that don't show up in games. You're doing ball-handling drills with no defender. Shooting with no fatigue. And you have zero structure for getting stronger or faster. Then game day comes and you get bumped off your spot, can't create separation, and your handle falls apart under pressure. The work you're putting in isn't the problem. It's what you're working on and how you're doing it. Here's how we develop players in all 3 phases: Phase 1: Physical At-home workouts for lateral speed, linear speed, and strength. You need to handle bumps in games and blow by defenders when you get a step. We give you the exact workouts to build that—no gym membership required. Phase 2: Skill In-person training with real defenders, plus at-home skill workouts. We don't just do drills. We train specific moves that work in games—getting through bumps, finishing through contact, creating separation off the dribble. And we do it against real defenders so you feel where they'll be and how to execute under pressure. Then we give you shooting, ball-handling, and finishing workouts to do at home. Phase 3: Mental Weekly check-ins, journaling, and film sessions. We keep you accountable with weekly check-ins, have you journal once a week to track your progress, and host film sessions so you actually understand the game. Your IQ goes up, your confidence goes up, and you stop second-guessing yourself on the court. Here's what happens: Your body holds up in physical games. Your skills actually work against real defense. And your basketball IQ makes you a smarter, more confident player.

Hi guys i am having a problem. I am 6ft as an 14 years old but i don't know how to bump the defender when finishing at the rim. Someone has any tips?