That’s the one to watch.
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This could be similar to 2003 with UNC, KU and us. Lots of moving pieces in the next few weeks. I hope Brad stays but at this point, who knows?
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Agreed. With insider hints of Del Conte not being exactly thrilled to retain Terry, this could’ve been the nail in the coffin. Who knows.
Unless you are retired, like me.
There's no offer possible that would get me away from my recording studio
So we need to get extra training for one of our Asst coaches who can:There is a part to this that I can agree with... and another part that I don't at all.
At its heart, basketball is not a complex sport. It is throwing a ball through a hoop. And as for easy answers... there is one key that unlocks the door to The Kingdom.
Roundball is all about one thing: Getting in the (roundball) Flow. That means, NOT thinking too much. NOT making things too hard. The more you ‘think’... the more you will fail.
“Everything just slows downs, you have supreme confidence. You get into the zone and just try and stay there. You don’t think of your surroundings. Everything becomes invisible. You're kind of locked in” -- Kobe Bryant.
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“1. When you’re in the zone, your mind and body give feedback to your actions immediately... The flow state allows you to react immediately because your mind is clear.
2. A person... won’t hesitate because he/she is afraid to fail... you don’t let failure get in your head, you go for it... All the worries you have in failing will disappear... It gives you the confidence to give your best performance.
3. Most people play basketball just because they love it... It gives satisfaction to what you’ve worked on the basketball court and the hours you spent at practice.
4. Your concentration is at its peak.. our focus is on our actions and winning the game... Concentration allows us total awareness of our skills and actions.
5. You’ll experience the balance between challenge and skills... This will allow you to use the peak of your abilities.
6. Effortlessness... you are much more flexible and relaxed.. the strain of the game won’t affect you. Your actions will not require too much effort and you do it smoothly. Decision-making is also effortless...
7. Altered state of time... When the time comes for you to make the crucial game-winning shot time slows down allowing you to be completely aware of the situation. The perception of time is altered when you’re in the flow state.
8. Clarity of goals... You are in control of your mind and body, therefore, you know exactly know what to do in the situation.”
End quote.
Now, I admit that getting into the Ultimate Flow State is not a default setting for most players and one that you can just throw a switch into. But guess what? It CAN BE. You can get better at achieving this State as so many top players have already learned and done.
Anyone who has spent time on the court knows what it feels like to just play freely and in harmony with others. It's probably one of the most beautiful feelings in Life that some of us have ever experienced. Maybe even the best in some ways.
Yes, there is a technical aspect and a mental preparation aspect to this game that you must also do to succeed. But that's not where the Secret Sauce is found.
1. develop free throw skill/form in players
2. Trigger or induce "flow state" in our players....
I nominate Tyler, what do you think Illini0440?
JJE
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I say they are called free throws for a reason…..just f’ing make em!
idk, putting all the PG eggs in Skyy's basket might have been a more important factor.
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I have a coach Cal feeling right now for the shorthornsBrad isn't going to be the coach of Texas
Not for Illinois.
I really think if something happens you are probably looking at Texas > Kentucky > K State > Illinois > Xavier
Illini in Italy
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Shooting form period plus intelligent shot selection.
Yes. This. I have been preaching for years that the most neglected part of basketball is the mental and emotional approach to the game. Most coaches just are not up to speed in this aspect of the game. They concentrate on the technical aspects and neglect the fact that before anyone takes the court...
Games Are Won And Lost In The Mind Before They Are Ever Contested On The Court. The difference between players who are Winners and Losers. The difference between who wants the ball in his hands for the last shot and those are scared like hell. The difference between Teams that win Championships and those who are left to assess the ashes of another lost campaign.
But, will he be the coach of the team that loses their coach to the Texas job?
Brad isn't going to be the coach of Texas
I would think that if he were a lock they would have already announced it days ago.
Does anyone want coach Underwood anymore? What is going on? Lol.
We have three insiders that think there may be chaos and then one that doesn’t sound too optimistic that there will be any chaos. Who has the better sources here….we shall find out soon.
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