Inner Game Basketball


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Inner Game Basketball grew out of conversations between Chris Mullin and Tom Mitchell about players, coaches, parents and the game of basketball. The book is written specifically for players who want to gain a competitive edge and a better understanding of the habits and behaviors that are at the heart of an athlete's success: confidence, communication, work ethic, teamwork, practice and concentration. It is also useful for parents and coaches who want to help players develop their mental game. Inner Game Basketball is not about the Xs and Os of basketball. You will not learn how to run a play, shoot a free throw, or break a full court press. Rather, you will learn about the values within the game of basketball that help you become a better player on the court and a better person in life. Through very basic and easy-to-understand messages and exercises, you will be able to put the things you learn from this book into practice immediately. Have fun reading Inner Game Basketball and take the time to let the messages sink in. Practice the drills at the end of each chapter and strive for personal mastery both on and off the court!




The Inner Game of Tennis


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The timeless guide to achieving the state of “relaxed concentration” that’s not only the key to peak performance in tennis but the secret to success in life itself—now in a 50th anniversary edition with an updated epilogue, a foreword by Bill Gates, and an updated preface from NFL coach Pete Carroll “Groundbreaking . . . the best guide to getting out of your own way . . . Its profound advice applies to many other parts of life.”—Bill Gates, GatesNotes (“Five of My All-Time Favorite Books”) This phenomenally successful guide to mastering the game from the inside out has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Billie Jean King has called the book her tennis bible; Al Gore has used it to focus his campaign staff; and Itzhak Perlman has recommended it to young violinists. Based on W. Timothy Gallwey’s profound realization that the key to success doesn’t lie in holding the racket just right, or positioning the feet perfectly, but rather in keeping the mind uncluttered, this transformative book gives you the tools to unlock the potential that you’ve possessed all along. “The Inner Game” is the one played within the mind of the player, against the hurdles of self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses in concentration. Gallwey shows us how to overcome these obstacles by trusting the intuitive wisdom of our bodies and achieving a state of “relaxed concentration.” With chapters devoted to trusting the self and changing habits, it is no surprise then, that Gallwey’s method has had an impact far beyond the confines of the tennis court. Whether you want to play music, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential. In this fiftieth-anniversary edition, the principles of the Inner Game shine through as more relevant today than ever before. No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.




The Mental Game of Basketball


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The Mental Game of Basketball gives you the same mental conditioning system that Peak Performance Coach Brian Cain uses to train some of the top basketball coaches, players and programs on playing the game one play at a time. Every play in basketball has a life and history of its own. In most games there will only be a handful of plays that determine the outcome of that game. As a coach or player, you never know what play will be the one that makes the big difference, so you have to treat them all as if they are going to be that big play. The free throw made in the first quarter is just as important as the buzzer beater shot at the end of the game. All four quarters equal the outcome of the game, not just the final basket made or missed shot. Playing the game of basketball one play at a time is what the mental game is all about. Giving yourself the best chance for success on this play in turn gives you the best chance for success on the scoreboard at the end of the game. This book is an extensive collection of Cain's experiences working as a mental conditioning coach in the game of basketball and is a body of work that, when put into action, will unlock your potential and take your game to the next level. This is a book about the process of becoming a person, player, coach and program of excellence. This is a book about becoming a champion so that you can win more championships. This is a book designed for you to become more so that you can get more out of yourself and others. This book will provide you with the guiding principles that will give you the best chance for success in basketball and in life. The material in this book has worked for real basketball players and coaches in real college and high school programs around the country. This is not a book on theory; it is a book on APPLICATION! You must actually DO what we suggest in this book. Reading this book is simply not enough; YOU MUST PUT WHAT YOU LEARN INTO ACTION!




Mastering Your Inner Game


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"Mastering Your Inner Game" arms athletes with the tools they need to understand, manage, and maximize their mental and emotional forces. Illustrations.




Mastering The Mental Side Of Winning


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Athletes will spend hours working on mechanics and strategies for an upcoming game, but what do they do to mentally prepare for game day? What do they do to insure that the decisions they make during competition best supports their team in winning the game? Mastering The Mental Side Of Winning is a book specifically written for the mental side of winning. From amateur to professional players, this remarkable book will show you step-by-step how to mentally prepare for game day so that you are in a mental space that allows you to play your best. It will also help you minimize and/or eliminate those mental errors during your game that adversely affects your play and enhances your ability to win. This book will help athletic as well as non-athletic competitors. Visit our website at www.hk-relax.com.




The Inside Game


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In the fall of 1999, Wayne Embry was so highly thought of by his peers that he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor to the game. In the summer of 1999, the Cleveland Cavaliers thought so little of him that they replaced him as general manager. Now in his new autobiography, The Inside Game, Embry, who was once sent home from a game when a bullet was found on his seat, tells the inside story of his fall from grace and the part he believes racism played in it. He deals with the unsavory dealings that led to his departure from the Cavs and introduces startling information about one of the most highly regarded coaches in the league. He discusses the social and economic changes affecting the league and other problems threatening to destroy it. His book is part historical perspective, part inside look behind the scenes, part business strategy and part social commentary




Basketball: the 4 Essential Mental Game Tools


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Have you ever seen a basketball player who possessed a solid skill set for the game - ball handling, scoring, a good feel for how to play - but mentally had nothing at all? This is the player who could dominate... if he had the mind to. He could be the top scorer, shut down opponents on D, and be the main difference between winning and losing for his team. But... that's the problem: something in his Mental Game is just... missing. As you advance in levels of basketball -- and especially if you ascend to the professional level -- know this: The game becomes less about skill and more about Mentality. This workbook is basketball's Mental Game master key. By the time you're done with The 4 Mental Tools Of Basketball, you will: * Know how to push yourself to do the hardest work on your toughest, least-motivated days * Bounce back quicker than ever from setbacks, bad games, and self-defeating thoughts * Endear yourself to coaches who will come to depend on you as a leader* Be the player who puts pressure on other players to do their best, knowing they'll have to deal with youLet's get started on the most essential element of your Game.




When March Went Mad


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Davis recounts the dramatic story of how two legendary players--Earvin Magic Johnson and Larry Bird--burst on the scene in a 1979 NCAA championship that gave birth to modern basketball.




Court Sense


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The best basketball players and coaches are known not only for their success in the sport but for the manner in which they manifest their knowledge and abilities in playing, coaching, and teaching the game. Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Mich.




Basketball


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You've learned in Basketball: The 4 Essential Mental Game Tools what Mental Game tools you need to compete at the highest level of basketball. Now it's time to address your physical game, specially the game-specific skills you'll need to play basketball at your best.Players who lack complete skill sets all eventually run into a wall where their lack of skill costs them by way of a missed or lost opportunity, playing time, maybe even a roster spot or a chance to earn one. Yes, athletic ability is essential for playing basketball. And the Mental Game is paramount for excelling in anything in life, sports and otherwise. But for anything in which you involve yourself and plan to excel, you need SKILLS. With this belief in mind, I created this workbook, Basketball: The 9 Essential Game Skills. By the end of The 9 Essential Game Skills Workbook, you will: * Understand the details of every skill in the game of basketball and why they matter for you* Know which areas of your game need further development * Have a detailed strategy for continuous basketball skill improvement * Never again be blind to what your game is missing Let's complete your game and make you the all-around player you deserve to be recognized as.