1 mistake that gets players cut at tryouts
It’s not missing a pass.It’s not losing the ball once.It’s not being nervous. 👉 It’s your reaction after the mistake.
Coaches expect mistakes.What they don’t want is:
- Head drops
- Complaining
- Blaming teammates
- Jogging after losing the ball
That tells a coach one thing: unreliable under pressure.
Players who stand out:
- Recover immediately
- Show positive body language
- Demand the ball again
- Defend harder after mistakes
Short memory = coachable player.
💬 Question:How do you usually react after making a mistake — do you hide, or do you respond?