The Key to Playing BETTER in Your Basketball Games

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  • @RomanMiller-k6y
    @RomanMiller-k6y 10 місяців тому +34

    I love that I can get a proffesional basketball player to give honest advice on youtube instead of someone who isn't playing at that professional level

  • @JustinKinder-b8e
    @JustinKinder-b8e 11 місяців тому +152

    Dude I went from a complete novice to a ranked starter in 2 months by watching this guys videos and grinding

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +23

      Let's go, love to hear it! Keep working!

    • @kuaf5402
      @kuaf5402 11 місяців тому +10

      cap. i hate to be that guy but going from a beginner to ranked started in two months is impossible

    • @ninjalife910
      @ninjalife910 11 місяців тому

      @@kuaf5402depends on ur level of basketball

    • @daproductions_9645
      @daproductions_9645 11 місяців тому +12

      @@kuaf5402it’s not impossible especially if your a freak athlete but he most likely isn’t ranked like super high or nothing he just maybe got like a couple of highlights and a maxpreps

    • @Miles-mb7gz
      @Miles-mb7gz 11 місяців тому

      @@kuaf5402 Yea, this dude has much more to learn. By watching Tucker, he’s just learning tips mentally to become a better basketball player. Tucker doesn’t teach film much so I know this guy might be lying.

  • @miyagi-masters143
    @miyagi-masters143 10 місяців тому +16

    I remember my first ever organised basketball game. I was so nervous that I couldn’t shoot the ball. I simply couldn’t, it would just slip out of my hands when I tried. That same season I have an average of 2 points per game. That off-season I spent 3-4 hours a day working on my game. The next season I was scoring double digits. When you get better it automatically builds confidence itself.

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  10 місяців тому +3

      Love hearing your story, and you are right about that!

    • @Bananawafers_
      @Bananawafers_ Місяць тому +2

      you got any tips for me? im good individually with 1v1s but i suck with playing on a team

    • @exeanimator
      @exeanimator 13 днів тому

      ​@@Bananawafers_ same man

  • @jorge7672
    @jorge7672 11 місяців тому +24

    love the idea that don't let the result defines you.instead,focus on the process.

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +3

      It's really the only way you should think. Basketball is a game of ups and downs, you can't let yourself be defined by them.

  • @AbcMax12345
    @AbcMax12345 11 місяців тому +40

    You are easily the best basketball channel on UA-cam

  • @andreww05
    @andreww05 11 місяців тому +9

    “success does not come from just makes and misses” i needed that bro. last game i shot 0/3 from three and finished with only 2 points and thought of myself as having a bad game when i looked at the hudl and i had multiple steals and assists with zero turnovers. i saw the good in how i played and you’re helping me with my mental game so much thank you

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Exactly, it is all about shifting your perspective! If you just focus on makes and misses, then you won't do all those other really important things that ultimately can make you a great player!

    • @pendolla3105
      @pendolla3105 11 місяців тому

      I can relate to you, Bro. At first, I thought I had a bad game because I was 0/5 from the field. But when I checked the stats, I realized that I actually have 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 assists, and 1 block. By the way, I'm playing as a center and only played for 20 minutes.

  • @egg8953
    @egg8953 11 місяців тому +12

    man im 17 6'3 never touched a basketball in my life and fell in love with basketball around my 17th birthday and finally decided to try it out. I hate the fact that i never tried out any sport other than baseball in my life because i was afraid of being bad at something. Because I realise how much potential i have in basketball, I started out not knowing what a double dribble was in the beginning of this season and now Im starting Varsity and I would say im the best defender in my school whether its in the perimiter or in the paint. I love basketball so much and I really want to keep playing even in college but I feel like im the only person on my team that loves basketball as much as I do and it frustrates me to no end when at some points im the only person playing defense, diving for loose balls or out of bound balls, boxing out and shutting down 6'9 guys on defense. I feel like im all alone and to be honest I dont know where to go from here. Ive been injured throughout this entire season with micro tears in my left calve yet I feel like im the only one who doesnt slow down sorry for this rant but I needed to get this out

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      I appreciate you sharing what is happening in your life. It sounds like you are an absolute grinder on the court, so obviously all you can do is keep that mentality and keep working to get better. Also, take care of those injuries!

    • @mlnt3289
      @mlnt3289 9 місяців тому +1

      Your love for the game shows you how great you can be, reading this I can relate starting the game very late, I just know you’ll make it if you never give up and put all your work into it, you can always go to trade school and get another year to work it up and recover

  • @4_Bez
    @4_Bez 11 місяців тому +6

    i watch your videos before every game and i went from 0. ppg to 8 ppg!! i know i could improve more but yo have REALLY helped me a lot! keep doing what ur doing your uploads help me sooo much! thank you.

  • @wes2270
    @wes2270 11 місяців тому +2

    Deep game is one of the most important things you can do for basketball and life. Love to see you threw that in there!

  • @abdulrehmanhaider6026
    @abdulrehmanhaider6026 11 місяців тому +4

    Bro thank you
    Because of you I have started to unlock my potential in basketball and have also made my school basketball team
    You have been a source of motivation

  • @celticsontop180
    @celticsontop180 10 місяців тому +2

    Bro all I needed was to change my mindset and thanks to you I consistently drop double digits and can impact my team from both ends of the court

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  10 місяців тому +1

      Makes me happy to hear it!

    • @celticsontop180
      @celticsontop180 10 місяців тому

      @@TuckerRichardson Yea more people should be watching your videos

  • @dontewalker2698
    @dontewalker2698 11 місяців тому +14

    You have some of the best bball content. Good shyt💯

  • @unpuzzleit
    @unpuzzleit 11 днів тому

    This last weekend I felt like I had bad games. But then I realized that before the games I wanted to work on driving in game. And I lost the ball every time, but I learned what I needed work on so that helped me a lot.

  • @henryackerman4608
    @henryackerman4608 11 місяців тому +2

    Keep making these videos, they are so original and so helpful for me because I don't have access to great coaching

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      I gotchu, the goal is to help players like yourself!

  • @brianwethers4714
    @brianwethers4714 8 днів тому

    I was a college 2 guard at Cal from 99-03. First 2 years I focused on numbers I wanted to achieve. When I switched my mindset to focus on solely the moment I was in, and the details of it, I began to affect the game in all areas. The outcome is a result of consistent attention to detail every second you’re on the court. Most don’t truly understand the concept “Locked in” If you take light reps in practice, never work on skills, don’t watch film on you’re on, how can you truly be “locked in”?

  • @andycastillo3689
    @andycastillo3689 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for all your advise! As a young basketball player, it’s been really helpful. I’ve started to apply these things and have seen improvement in my mentality! God bless you!

  • @brady-4223
    @brady-4223 7 місяців тому

    See man, I have had this sort of fear of failure in games, while in trainings when it's just cones I'm an amazing player than in a game I freeze like I lost my abilities, at least that's what I've thought but no I've became so afraid of mistakes I'm not myself on the court, and that quote you said "Allowing yourself the freedom to fail is allowing yourself to get better" just like lit a spark in my gut, and all the stuff I've been told by my dad finally makes sense, thanks a lot.🤝🙏

  • @jimppa2822
    @jimppa2822 11 місяців тому +6

    What is success without failure. That's what i say to myself when i feel down

  • @916Roddy
    @916Roddy 11 місяців тому +7

    i seriously recommend adding this channels knowledge with chris gatlins workout/ inspiration videos

  • @robloxking9446
    @robloxking9446 11 місяців тому +4

    Ty man I did great in my game today thank you so much i didn’t score no points but I had heck of denfense we won 37-9

  • @CaydBMX
    @CaydBMX 11 місяців тому +2

    you make the best basketball videos the way on pay attention to detail is so crazy

  • @VanNguyen-zh4tl
    @VanNguyen-zh4tl 11 місяців тому +3

    Legit coach Taylor at deep game deserves more recognition

  • @ro_lui
    @ro_lui 11 місяців тому +1

    bro this man is amazing, he's helped me so much and dude still is. subscribe to him he deserves it

  • @nisawilson
    @nisawilson 6 місяців тому +2

    i have a game today and i’ll use this advice, thank you and i’ll be back to say how it went.

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  6 місяців тому

      Let me know!

    • @nisawilson
      @nisawilson 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TuckerRichardson 9 points 3 rebounds 2 assists 4 blocks 🫡

  • @kestonniven8376
    @kestonniven8376 11 місяців тому +2

    Love this video keep it up!

  • @Tito110-t9u
    @Tito110-t9u 11 місяців тому +3

    Great video. It helped a lot!

  • @bridgie_15
    @bridgie_15 11 місяців тому +1

    I definitely see this now, I used to think that based off how I shot I would play well. I shouldn’t care about percentages and just focus on my next shot

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      This might be the single most important thing to unlocking your mind in basketball!

  • @DarkSpineProductions_official
    @DarkSpineProductions_official 3 місяці тому

    One thing that I do is think about the times I did well on a game and thinking about what I did right in those games and build on that alone

  • @keithnepomuceno
    @keithnepomuceno 4 дні тому

    I thought this is gonna be just another video but he said the right things

  • @iisxyaii
    @iisxyaii 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you for these videos! these videos are really helping me!

  • @allola56
    @allola56 9 місяців тому +4

    i drop 33 points yesterday

  • @bridgie_15
    @bridgie_15 11 місяців тому +1

    Best content on YT

  • @MrGoose2627
    @MrGoose2627 2 дні тому

    I grinded like crazy for a month and the next game I played I performed better than I expected the things I noticed while playing that game was I took risks like trying skills that I never tried before which is the hat this person said and I keep trying even when I got injured I continued after a few minutes I did some turn overs but when I fail a skill I didn’t feel that I failed I felt happy that o even tried it

  • @dariorobb5328
    @dariorobb5328 3 місяці тому

    So I just started club this year and I’m a junior in hs and I didn’t play my sophomore year and I was training very hard and I was in the gym three times a week playing in pickup games and working on my skills with that I’m on my fifth game on for club but I need to get my confidence up and I just been playing not good at all and I wanna build that confidence so I can play better

  • @lor5ivestar
    @lor5ivestar 11 місяців тому +2

    I feel like my situation is confusing cause I get so nervous and feels like I’m not confident but I go on that court and work my butt off

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      Well, continue to work your butt off on the court. Like I try and talk about in this video, confidence issue normally come from you worrying too much about you success on the court, like makes and misses or turnovers. So instead, just focus on doing the best you can on the next play and your next shot.

  • @BiramNdiaye_
    @BiramNdiaye_ 11 місяців тому +1

    Yo man I've been watching your videos a lot and I love them !
    But do you have any routines to do everyday for a highschool players pls

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah a couple easy ones, get good sleep (don't go to bed at midnight every night). Don't eat junk food all day, your health is so important. Find time to train your skills as much as possible. In high school I was training my skills practically everyday, and that is what separated me.

    • @BiramNdiaye_
      @BiramNdiaye_ 11 місяців тому

      Thanks for the advices !@@TuckerRichardson

  • @Sebolt14
    @Sebolt14 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks bro this vido helps me a lot

  • @coopershackleford
    @coopershackleford 11 місяців тому +1

    Bro i was thinking about how my stats effect me in game, and i thinknive worked out that from the final buzzer until the jump ball at the next game, im worrying about shooting better etc. But once im in a game i dont even think about it. I know that i am shooting 13% from 3 but i still will take 2 or 3 a game if im open.
    I think im gonna start recommending your channel to some of my teammates

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Yeah I think this is a smart mindset. This will help you understand what your weaknesses are so you can continue improving without allowing it to hinder your actual games!

  • @Roshu171
    @Roshu171 11 місяців тому +1

    Just like Alex Hormozi says, focus on the inputs (which you control), rather than the outputs (which are impacted by variables outside your control)

  • @TatumVFX_
    @TatumVFX_ 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @shaizakhurram
    @shaizakhurram 11 місяців тому +1

    this helped alot man thx i just turned 13 its basketball season and im sometimes rusty i was supper good at dribbling and fell off in like 2 months and can you do a video for moves to use and practice fro young players

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Maybe, there are also so many good UA-cam videos out there you can find!

  • @minleesoritabergadojr.125
    @minleesoritabergadojr.125 8 місяців тому

    thanks man

  • @ShareefusMaximus
    @ShareefusMaximus 11 місяців тому +1

    A lot of times the real problem is that players are optimizing their skill set to play pick up basketball instead executing their organized play offense. Example: They spend all summer working on crossovers and stiff legs but they play in five man motion (and they aren't the PG) or the triangle or Princeton. This is why they are uncomfortable in games. Sometimes it's as simple as they never use screens in their preparation but every set play has a ball screen or a pin down when their season starts.

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah but if you want to play in college, most teams don't run flex or triangle or those kinds of things. Working on your skills allows you freedom in games to do anything. There needs to be a balance between working on your skills and playing.

    • @ShareefusMaximus
      @ShareefusMaximus 11 місяців тому

      @@TuckerRichardson Agreed. But that's why they are uncomfortable in their games. I'm in New Jersey. There is a lot of Princeton, a lot of Dribble Drive Motion, and a lot of 5 and 4 man motion. The pickup games look nothing like that. They look more like NBA games. Isolations and pick and rolls.

  • @JackTisinger-d5x
    @JackTisinger-d5x 11 місяців тому +2

    Tucker I used to average 20 pts per game now I can’t even average more than 10 can you tell me how to play to my full potential.

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      Keep getting better and find that confidence...

  • @fawwazlawal-kb2iu
    @fawwazlawal-kb2iu 2 місяці тому

    I have my first game Tuesday and im nervous

  • @BuddyGuyMaster
    @BuddyGuyMaster 10 місяців тому

    Bro I know I can play in places like lunch time or pick up games where its just for fun
    But i feel my mind just doesn’t allow me to make shots in games or practices and it becomes so sloppy and rushed

  • @Hoopin_
    @Hoopin_ 11 місяців тому +1

    What are some sources to learn and develop good shooting form and mechanics

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      I honestly think the best way is to watch how the best players shoot. I also know Coach Frikki on UA-cam has made videos on this and I really agree with how he teaches shooting.

  • @louis30039
    @louis30039 11 місяців тому +2

    Hey, I live in switzerland and I love to watch your videos. But in the winter, its very cold outside and the gyms are closed so i cant go and practice. What should I do?

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +2

      Ugh, I'm in Finland right now so I could imagine an issue like this where it is freezing out. I honestly don't have a good answer for you. Obviously there are ways to get better without needing a hoop, but at the end of the day to work on your shot, finishing, etc., you need to get to a hoop.

    • @louis30039
      @louis30039 11 місяців тому

      @@TuckerRichardson Okay, I will try!

    • @Kash24038
      @Kash24038 7 місяців тому +2

      Hey wassup I know this is a late reply but I wanna help you! I just got a hoop last week but before I got it I would just freestyle my ball handling in the backyard and sometimes in the house with a workout mat. You can do that and you can flick your wrist and work on keeping your form straight

    • @louis30039
      @louis30039 7 місяців тому +1

      @@Kash24038 Thank you very much! I will try. I wish you a nice day!

    • @Kash24038
      @Kash24038 7 місяців тому +1

      @@louis30039 thank you I hope it all works out for you

  • @CrilMcFriI
    @CrilMcFriI 3 місяці тому +1

    My team aint passing😢

  • @unpuzzleit
    @unpuzzleit 11 днів тому

    How do you handle basketball, UA-cam, and your life all at the same time? I’m trying my best to do a UA-cam channel and be all in on basketball. But it’s really hard for me.

  • @jullianguan3744
    @jullianguan3744 11 місяців тому +1

    Bro you help me to a have a mythical 5 award thank you for the advice it help me a lot❤

  • @teresascuteri8636
    @teresascuteri8636 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @cloudi6433
    @cloudi6433 11 місяців тому +1

    Is 42.5% from three a good number for high school and if not what should I aim for. Appreciate all the advice your content is great.

    • @coopershackleford
      @coopershackleford 11 місяців тому

      I think he said it in another video, percentages dont really matter. Personally, i dont care what I'm shooting (currently im 13% from 3), i just take the shots that i know i can make. If i miss, so be it, i took the shot that i know i can make.

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Of course that is a good number! But yes, even if you are shooting well from 3, worrying about your percentages can make you over think in your games. So don't worry about all that, just keep shooting and being aggressive with your shot!

  • @Zufberg
    @Zufberg 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Mr. Richardson, I appreciate the video. I have a problem where even if i work hard and my game doesn’t pan out i’ll think to myself “i could’ve worked harder” even tho im putting in more work then all my peers. If i play everyday but still don’t feel like i put in the work is that confidence issue?

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      I think you just need to be realistic with your situation. It sounds like you are working extremely hard, and you probably just need to either give yourself time to get better, or figure out if what you are working on is the right thing.

  • @EthanWGVH12
    @EthanWGVH12 11 місяців тому +1

    what skill sets should I work on as a small guard

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      First of all, work on your shot. You're going to need to be able to shoot at the next level. Then of course, your handle and your basketball IQ. If you can see things on the court that others can't using your brain, you will begin to separate yourself.

    • @EthanWGVH12
      @EthanWGVH12 11 місяців тому

      ok thanks@@TuckerRichardson

    • @theelectricman3323
      @theelectricman3323 11 місяців тому

      Work on the things your bad at not what he reccomends because he doesnt know your skill set@@EthanWGVH12

  • @lilballa
    @lilballa 11 місяців тому +1

    How do I improve as much as I want to when I can’t even get in a gym and practice outside of my team’s practice hours?

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      You are going to have to find other ways to improve, or find outdoor courts or whatever you can. Can you show up to practice early and stay late to get skill work in?

  • @martonbajo3056
    @martonbajo3056 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey bro, my issue is that im not calm while i play, i kinda hotheaded and i dont know how to work on it
    And the other is that when i get the ball i immediatly wanna shot even if its a really bad situation

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      I think visualization can be good for you. Take some time before your game to just breathe and think through situations that are going to arise during the game. This will help you be calmer and help you decide the right plays to make as a game goes on.

    • @martonbajo3056
      @martonbajo3056 11 місяців тому

      Okay thanks😊

  • @lennikylliainen
    @lennikylliainen 11 місяців тому +1

    I dont have a gym that I can go absolutely everyday. I have 5 practises tho+ games

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Do what you can in the time you have in the gym!

  • @MedBeMovin
    @MedBeMovin 11 місяців тому +1

    I am a starter 12 years old and I’m trying to score more points. I feel like I am very skilled but my skill doesn’t translate to the game

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      It takes time to use those skills in games. Keep developing your skills, you are young and will see improvement over long stretches of time.

  • @_don58293
    @_don58293 11 місяців тому +1

    Tucker, I play on my schools JV team as a freshman and even though I work hard and support the team the coach has a personal issue and refuses to let me play (our team only has 8 players), it is really hurting my love for the game. What should I do?

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      The coach has a personal issue with you? If that is the case, then you should probably have a conversation with them about it. Otherwise, you'll have to be patient until you can get on varsity and prove him wrong.

  • @lukelangel9795
    @lukelangel9795 10 місяців тому +1

    👏

  • @expection45
    @expection45 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey man, does starting basketball at 16 too late for me to play on high competition basketball league?

    • @ZukonYT
      @ZukonYT 11 місяців тому

      Nope starting at 16 isn't late just gotta catch up to be on the level as your peers

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Definitely not too late, if you have a passion and motivation for getting better. Like I talk about, basketball is a game of gradual progress, but you can still make a big jump in your game at your age. You just have to get to work!

    • @expection45
      @expection45 11 місяців тому +1

      @@TuckerRichardson I could still catch up right if I just put the work in? It's just that my skill level isn't on par with my peers personally

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Of course you will be behind them. And it isn't about catching up, it is about working everyday to improve and become the best player you can. If you listen to someone like Kobe talk about improvement, that is how he approached getting better at the game.

  • @NoahSprinkle
    @NoahSprinkle 11 місяців тому +1

    What do I do when I feel like if i mess up in a game, my coach will just take me right back out of the game?

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      You have to do enough good things so they can't take you out of the game, because you are too important to the team's success. This is why the best players are allowed to mess up without getting taken out.

  • @alexsarnacki2412
    @alexsarnacki2412 2 місяці тому

    No matter how hard i try i never have my confidence

  • @916Roddy
    @916Roddy 11 місяців тому +1

    i just realized bro went to toothpaste university😅love the channel

  • @SiEYLY
    @SiEYLY 8 днів тому

    Help I get scared when I hold the ball

  • @Justin_Get_Talk
    @Justin_Get_Talk 4 місяці тому

    Bro, you have the same problem I have 😮

  • @AnujNayal-st1mt
    @AnujNayal-st1mt 5 місяців тому

    I have a district level game tmmrw wish me luck boys plz

  • @AnujNayal-st1mt
    @AnujNayal-st1mt 5 місяців тому

    🎉

  • @davitkvachantiradze211
    @davitkvachantiradze211 11 місяців тому +1

    They simply just dont pass the ball what do i do

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому +1

      Get better and continue to take advantage of the opportunities you do get with the ball.

    • @coopershackleford
      @coopershackleford 11 місяців тому

      I dont know what position you play, but maybe you could ask your coach if you could bring the ball up for a couple possesions each game, so you can prove to them what you can do with the ball. If you do well, coach will tell people to pass to you

  • @SamSung-zv3lj
    @SamSung-zv3lj 4 місяці тому

    Really like what you're saying but that background music is so distracting though.

  • @Jaxson17DavanteAdams
    @Jaxson17DavanteAdams 8 місяців тому

    I improved

  • @waspio88
    @waspio88 11 місяців тому +1

    Suggestion: Consider using different background music, it kinda gets repetitive between videos (just being honest not tryna hate)

    • @TuckerRichardson
      @TuckerRichardson  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for the suggestion!

    • @spobpopicle921
      @spobpopicle921 9 місяців тому

      Well I like the background music

    • @waspio88
      @waspio88 9 місяців тому

      @@spobpopicle921 yeah it's good, I have just seen a bunch of his videos with this track and the melody just keeps repeating

  • @Ezrah827
    @Ezrah827 Місяць тому

    I'm in the phase rn where I kinda losing my interest in this sports man.

  • @teresascuteri8636
    @teresascuteri8636 11 місяців тому

    Thanks!