YOU CAN'T STAND STILL

HUSTLE and DESIRE is what puts points on the board.

Many players are under the misconception that they have to be a great shooter or shoot a lot in order to score.  Still others are constantly being pressured and influenced into shooting more during a game by parents.

In most cases, this advice is given out without regard to a total team effort or to the outcome of the game.  In addition, players spend countless hours working on their shooting form and individual moves.  However, players should realize that to become a proficient and consistent scorer it only requires hustle, aggressiveness and determination (not a lot of shot attempts). 

You do not have to be a great shooter to score.  If you are an inside player, hustle and determination on the offensive boards will produce a least one put back shot opportunity each half.  If you play aggressively you will likely get fouled and go to the line at least one time per half.  As a result, if you make your free throws, you have will have scored eight (8) points per game without taking a shot from the field. 

For backcourt players the same results apply.  If you hustle and play tough on the defensive end of the court, you will be able to steal or deflect a dribble (or pass) to a teammate and receive a return pass for an easy lay-up at least once per half.  If you are aggressive and constantly move on offense, you will likely get fouled and go to the line at least one time per half.  If you make your free throws you have will have scored eight (8) points without taking a shot from the field. 

Therefore, in games when you are shooting well, you may score 10 to 30 points. On nights when you may be shooting poorly, you will still have the opportunity to score in double digits. 

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