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October 17, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

Austin Basketball Tryout Tips

Tips for Austin Basketball Tryouts

Contributed by Chris Price

One of the most important times for young basketball players is fast approaching: basketball tryouts.  As someone who has been a part of many different tryouts in my basketball life, I wanted to share some tips to help you maximize your upcoming opportunity.

Tip #1: Remember that a basketball tryout is an opportunity.Austin Basketball Tryout Tips

The mere thought of a tryout causes some to become nervous and anxious.  But remember, a tryout is not a place where you hope to do enough not to get cut.  No, a tryout is a place to show the coach what you’ve got.  Especially if you’re in a situation where the coach hasn’t seen you play at all, or seen you play recently, it’s up to you to show him your skills.  At one tryout of mine, the coach called me over at the end.  He told me that he could tell I was a good player, but he couldn’t justify keeping me over the other guys who played great during the tryout.  I was doing too much fitting in and trying not to mess up instead of trying to stand out.  Take it from me, if you have the attitude of not messing up or just fitting in, you might not show the coach how great you are at that skill you’ve worked on all summer.  Have the attitude that you are going to take the opportunity to show the coaches what you CAN do, and you will be more successful.

Tip #2: Do it afraid and the nerves will go away.

The thought of a tryout still makes ME nervous, and I’ve been playing basketball for almost 20 years.  What I’ve learned is that it is natural to be nervous.  But don’t let your nervousness stop you from showing up.  Once they roll the balls out and you take your first shot, get your first steal or get your first rebound, those ‘butterflies’ will go away.  Eventually your heart and mind will realize that it’s just basketball, and this is what you do.  You have prepared and looked forward to do this day for a long time now.  That nervousness will go away and that hunger will start to rise again!

Tip #3: Stand out with your ears and your feet. 

Do you know what a coach is looking for at a basketball tryout?  If you don’t, I’ll tell you.  A coach is looking for players that can help him win.  Remember that basketball is a team game, and it takes players working together under the direction of their coach to be successful.  So when the coach is giving direction at tryouts, listen intently to what he is saying.  Be the one that gets the drill right the first time, and ALSO be the one that is running to the drills, through the drills or to the middle for more instruction.  Show a great attitude in receiving and executing instruction because “I forgot”, “I’m not sure” and “I didn’t hear that” doesn’t get you far in the game of basketball.  Having the right attitude in regards to given instruction will go a long way in the eyes of your coach.

We wish you the all best at your upcoming basketball tryouts.  Go get what you’ve worked for!

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December 4, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

How To Deal With Getting Cut From The Team

Getting cut from the team can be a painful experience for both the player and parent.   Many circumstances can lead to this unhappy day, but how the player and parent deal with it is entirely up to you.

First get some perspective… it is not cancer.

Pain, however, is relative and watching your child be left behind and get hurt is tough for both of you.   Have a realistic conversation about how passionate the player is about the sport.   I don’t believe that choosing to not continue if there is a lack of passion is paramount to quitting.  We should want all of our children to find their own passion and fuel that.  If it is not hoops, move on.

If the passion is genuinely there- don’t let someone else determine a premature basketball retirement.  Watch the below video with your player:

 

The Next Step:

Call Coach Chris Corbett and get a realistic evaluation and assessment.  Collectively we can have a candid conversation about developing the skills and mindset to facilitate a roadmap to your goals.  There are no magic wands.  Inspired, expert professional training coupled with a committed student yields results that will give your player the best shot possible.

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November 6, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Breakdown: Kobe Bryant – The Shooter



There’s been a lot said about Kobe Bryant, both good and bad, as he is one of the most love-him-or-hate him players in the NBA.  You can say what you want aboutKobe, but the fact is that he’s one of the most skilled guards in today’s game, and probably one of the most skilled ever.

One of the things that makes Kobe stand apart is his fundamentals.  For instance, Kobe Bryant has a textbook jumpshot, and any Austin Youth Basketball player can learn from watching and emulating the way he shoots the ball.  

The first thing you notice about Kobe Bryant’s jumpshot is that he gets great elevation, allowing him to shoot over defenders and get good looks at the basket almost every time.  How does he get great elevation?  Because he shoots with his legs.  WhenKobeshoots, he jumps and releases and extends all in one smooth motion.  There is no hitch in his shot.  A lot of young players shoot only with their arms, catapulting or slinging the ball and not elevating off of the floor.  When you shoot with only your arms, your shot is different every time and you don’t get a good arc.  Your shot also tends to fall shorter later in games because your arms get tired quicker than your legs do.  When you shoot using the explosion from your legs, you can keep the same form and range deeper into the game, making you more of a scoring threat.  Another benefit of shooting with your legs is that you have a better pumpfake.  The next time you watch Kobe, watch how many times he gets guys in the air with his pumpfake.  He’s great at this.

The second thing you notice about Kobe Bryant’s jumpshot is his follow-through. Kobehas one of the best follow-throughs in the game because of how he shoots.  He explodes using his legs and he keeps his eyes on the rim as he shoots.  A lot of players watch their shot fly through the air after they release, and that’s inefficient.  Keeping your eyes on the rim allows you to use your hand-eye coordination to aid you in making your shot. Kobedoes this excellently.

Kobe Bryant is also on-balance as a shooter, whether he’s fading away or shooting from an uncomfortable position.  And by on balance we mean that he is square to the basket.  No matter where he shoots fromKobemakes sure that his shoulders are square to the basket.  This promotes balance and helps his shot go straight forward as opposed to off to the side.  You can tell thatKobehas spent countless of hours in the gym working on his good shot form and establishing positive muscle memory.  A shot like his is not formed overnight.

The next time you’re watching Kobe Bryant, instead of watching the dunks and incredible finishes at the rim, watch his shooting form.  You can learn a lot from one of the greatest shooters of his generation.

For more basketball knowledge and tips, come train with Austin Youth Basketball.  Contact Christopher Corbett for a basketball shooting session today.  (512) 921-4444.

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February 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Our Deepest Fear

Does your play defer to others even though you can make the open shot you passed up on?   Do you rise to the occasion?  Do you really believe in yourself?  Consider this poem and watch the video.  If you are a parent, read and watch together with your young basketball player.

 

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?

 

Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.
It is not just in some; it is in everyone.

 

And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give
other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

Check out the video of this beautiful poem in the movie Coach Carter.  Beware some PG13 language – but we think it is worth it.

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April 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Austin Youth Basketball Top Ten Basketball Books

This list is comprised of some of my basketball favorites.  Please dig a bit deeper to determine if they are age appropriate for those of you looking for your young players.  I provided a link to Amazon which will make you research easier.

Practical Modern Basketball (3rd Edition) by John Wooden (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0205291252?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0205291252)My Losing Season: A Memoir by Pat Conroy (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0553381903?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0553381903)

The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams by Darcy Frey (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0618446710?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0618446710)

Life on the Run by Bill Bradley (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0679762086?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0679762086)

Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0809230410?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0809230410)

Heaven Is a Playground by Rick Telander (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0803294530?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0803294530)

Complete Conditioning for Basketball by Greg Brittenham (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0873228812?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0873228812)

Five-Star Basketball Drills by Howard Garfinkle (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0940279223?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0940279223)

Coaching Basketball For Dummies by Greg Bach (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/0470149760?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0470149760)

Stuff Good Players Should Know: Intelligent Basketball from A to Z by Dick Devenzio and Dena Evans (http://www NULL.amazon NULL.com/gp/product/1933538511?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwaustinyout-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1933538511)

Hope you enjoy this list.  Some of the links on this site are parts of an affiliate program which help to pay for the hard costs of this website and it’s resources.  Please add your comments regarding your favorite basketball books

Coach Chris Corbett

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