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July 10, 2025 Ep 2642 Repeated Mistakes in Games

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Basketball courts, from youth leagues to the professional ranks, are often stages for the same recurring errors. These repeated mistakes, while frustrating for players, coaches, and fans alike, typically stem from a combination of fundamental breakdowns, poor decision-making under pressure, and a lack of on-court communication. Understanding these common miscues is the first step toward correcting them and elevating individual and team performance.

One of the most frequent and damaging categories of repeated mistakes is turnovers. These often manifest as errant passes, traveling violations, or losing the ball while dribbling. The root causes are multifaceted, ranging from a lack of fundamental skills, such as not using the non-dominant hand effectively, to poor court vision and decision-making. Players who dribble with their heads down are often unaware of open teammates or lurking defenders, leading to forced passes into traffic or having the ball stolen. To mitigate these errors, coaches emphasize drills that improve ball-handling skills with both hands and encourage players to keep their eyes up to survey the entire court. Practicing game-speed passes and situational drills that simulate pressure can also help players make smarter, more composed decisions with the ball.

Another persistent issue that can single-handedly decide the outcome of a game is the repeated missing of free throws. The charity stripe can become a mental battleground where the pressure of the moment often overrides countless hours of practice. While shooting mechanics play a role, the primary culprit for consistent misses in games, as opposed to practice, is the psychological impact of pressure and fatigue. The routine that feels automatic in an empty gym can feel foreign with the game on the line. To combat this, players are encouraged to develop a consistent, repeatable pre-shot routine to create a sense of normalcy and block out distractions. Coaches also increasingly incorporate pressure-based free throw shooting into practices, such as making players run sprints before shooting or having consequences for missed shots to better simulate game conditions.

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