Working with a Plan

It’s not enough to know where you want to get to.  You also need to know where you must travel to next.  As a basketball player, it is vital to have long and short-range goals.  But if all you think about is those long-range goals, you might be confused as to what you should do today.  You need a next action step to go along with your long range vision.  You want to play college ball?  Well then, what step can you take toward that goal right now, today?  

In answering that question, it is good to first, write it down and second, find out how you can develop a specific plan to work on various aspects of your game.  It might only take 30-45 minutes each day, but if you are consistent with maximizing those 30-45 minutes, your game can rise to new heights.  Having a plan is vital to maximizing your limited basketball moments.  

What that plan should be is up to you.  And I would encourage you to ask around for wisdom.  Ask your coach (or coaches).  Take notes of various drills you can do at camp.  Then develop some specific workouts that can help you maximize your time on the court.  

I could say more, but will do so maybe tomorrow.  That is enough for now.  

Planning and practicing,

Joe