Monday, March 30, 2009

TOUGH PLAYERS - PT. II

Show strength in your body language: 
Tough players project confidence and security with their body language. They do not hang their heads, do not react negatively to a mistake of a teammate, and do not whine and complain to officials.  Tough players project strength, and do not cause their teammates to worry about them.  Tough players do their jobs, and their body language communicates that to their teammates -- and more importantly… to their opponents.

Be alert: 
Tough players are not "too cool."  Tough players are alert and active, and tough players communicate with teammates so that they are alert, too. Tough players echo commands until everyone is on the same page.  They understand the best teams play five as one.  Tough players are alert in transition and get back to protect the basket and the 3-point line.  Tough players don't just run back to find their man, they run back to stop the ball and protect the basket.

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