Basketball Chalk Talk

Tips On Preventing Basketball Injuries

1. Make sure you are always anticipating the play before it happens. Where injuries really happen is when players are not alert and they get caught watching the game instead of being in the flow of the game.
2. Getting a good pre-game warm up. It is vital that you break a good sweat before the game actually tips off. It’s like a car sitting in the cold weather overnight. You want to give the car a chance to warm up before you actually just hop in the car and take off. Your body is the same way. Always give your body a chance to warm up before you just go out there and starting going a 100mph.
3. Drink plenty of water. You must keep your body hydrated. This will give you the opportunity to play at the intensity level that you desire. You would want to drink plenty of water before, during and after the game.
4. Stretching is important as well. You must make sure your muscles are loose and ready for a 60-90 minute game. This prevents injuries and cramps from happening.

The Ten Qualities of a Team Leader

• Someone who is one of the hardest working players on the team.
• Someone who sacrifice their own individual goals to better their team and teammates.
• Someone who truly believes that they can will their team to victory.
• Someone who lacks no confidence.
• Someone who plays through pain and/or fatigue.
• Someone who is discipline.
• Someone who is willing to take the blame if necessary.
• Someone who is not afraid of the spot light.
• Someone who is always cheering on their teammate whether they are in the game or on the bench.
• Someone who looks for a solution.

Lee Green

www.LeeGreenBasketball.com

1.    Be the first at practice and the last to leave practice…

• Be willing to put in extra work. Be the first to the gym and the last to leave the gym. This will speak volumes to your coaches and players.

2.    Be willing to work harder than anyone and everyone….

• Don’t be afraid to get on the floor and get dirty. Always go the extra mile to giving your best effort and sacrificing your body.

3.    Know your Strengths and Weakness….

• Be smart. Know what skills you do very well and skills that you need to improve upon.

4.    Respect your competition….

• Beware that your competition is their to make you better. Always show respect to your competition.

5.    Be a great teammate and be unselfish….

• Always make the extra pass whenever you have the opportunity. Let your teammates know that it’s not about you and that you trust them. Your teammates will respect you for that.

6.    Know the game….

• Make sure you know the game. It’s important that you have a high I.Q. of the game. Most players fail because they lack the understanding of the game; how to get open, when to shoot the pull up jumper, how create their own offense, how to play without the ball and how to play team defense.