Independent Post

I've been continuing to work on my independent component and mentorship. This is a picture of the team that I'm helping coach and my mentor in the green. So far we are undefeated and looks like it'll stay that way. I usually explain the plays and shout from the sidelines when a player is lost.

Third Answer

EQ

How can a basketball player best maximize their team's chances of winning the championships?

Answer #3

A basketball player can maximize their team's chances of winning the championships by perfecting their jump shot in order to take more good shots during a game.

3 Details to support answer

Taking more good, open jump shots will increase the chances of you making it. For example, you are more likely to make a jump shot if it is open than one that is being contested.

After practicing your jump shot for a few weeks or months, you will eventually rely on your muscle memory to execute your shots which is very beneficial during a game. For example, you will no longer hesitate on the shot because you know exactly how much power and arch you need to make it. It will no longer be second nature, which increases your chances of making it.

Taking more successful jump shots will cause the defense to play tighter defense, increasing the chances of getting fouled. For example, if a you as a player continue to constantly make shots, the other team will see you as threat and want to put an end to your constant scoring. And the only way to do that is to play tighter, more aggressive defense.

Sources

"Improve Your Jump Shot and Increase Your Scoring Average." Basketball Tip, Basketball Tips, Basketball Shooting Tips, Free Basketball Tips. Basketball Success, n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2013. <http://www.basketballsuccess.com/basketball_jump_shot_improvement.html>.

"How to Take Your Offense to Another Level." Basketball Tip, Basketball Tips, Basketball Shooting Tips, Free Basketball Tips. Basketball Success, n.d. Web. 30 Aug. 2013. <http://www.basketballsuccess.com/basketball_offense.html>.

"7 Highly Effective Tips For Improving Your Jump Shot." Basketball Tip, Basketball Tips, Basketball Shooting Tips, Free Basketball Tips. Basketball Success, n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2013. <http://www.basketballsuccess.com/basketball_jump_shot_tips.html>

Concluding Sentence

"Defense is just as important as offense. But if you can't score, then that doesn't really do you much good"

-Mentor, Coach Mike Martinez

Fourth Interview Questions

Fourth Interview Questions

1. How can a basketball player best maximize their teams chances of winning the championships?

2. How can a basketball motivate their teammates to perform better?

3. Specifically, what factor do you think wins games?

4. What would you say is more important, offense or defense?

5. Would you agree that good teamwork is essential to winning?

6. What is the best way for a player to prepare for a game?

7. What separates a good player from a great player?

8. How and when do you think pressing should be used in a game?

9. What can a player do to get more good shots up?

10. How can an individual player improve and the attitudes of each player?

11. What are the most important qualities for a player to have?

12. What can a player do to get to the foul line more?

13. Which would you say is more important, playing smart or playing aggressive?

14. What advice would you give a player to improve their game?

15. What are your thoughts on moving without the ball?

16. How does team morale affect the outcome of a game?

17. What do you think makes a leader? What type of qualities do they have?

18. How does having a leader benefit the team?

19. How important would you say free throws are to winning a game?

20. How does a player's level of confidence affect their performance?