muscle memorization

Thanks for the feedback! Can I find any other literature/articles/etc..re: muscle memory and how to break bad habits in general when it comes to basketball whether it is proper defensive stance to shooting.

Coach Turner,

Basketball Basics primary approach to the game is based on habits. Habits are the most powerful human trait. We build competitive habits.


Habits of course are built in 1 manner only, through repetition. I argue that the kids who attend our instruction have no choice but to improve. Habits are executed immediately, especially under pressure. Becasue we permit so few in the gym and becasue these kids see the same skill drills EVERY TIME, they have no choice but to improve.


One of the hardest parts of this approach is convincing parents and kids it's the right way to improve. Most kids simply want to play. Parents and players think they can get better by playing games, participating in travel leagues, looking for the "best competition" to play against. These highly competitive leagues and organizations benefit about 1% of the players, the terrific athletes, the kids who do nothing but play basketball. For the other 99%, these competitive leagues are generally a waste of time and money. Habits are beging formed in these leagues, this is a fact. They are NOT the habits that make players more competitive. Competitive habits are built in practice only (LOT OF REPS) and then applied in games.


I have a skills video clip link I think you will find helpful. Short, 30 second clips with written descriptions to the side. These are some of the most important skill drills, we will be adding more soon: http://mybasketballbasics.com/SkillsVideoClips.aspx. Good luck