WELCOME TO THE QUEST FOR THE RING BASKETBALL SCHOOL. ALL NEW VISITORS READ THIS FIRST.
The Quest for the Ring dedicates the QFTR Basketball School to athletes who were not born knowing how to do everything by instinct. Which is all of them, actually.

You kind of know how the game of basketball is played. Let's learn how you can get your skills, your energy, and your muscles ready for "prime time." And let's learn how the game is won. Because often, the team that finishes first is the team that knows how to win, rather than the team that has the best players.

This is likely the best free basketball school anywhere. But since it is free it is not updated daily or even weekly. But as time permits I will continue to post on this site as much information as possible about how you the player can get more skills, more energy, and more muscles. And I will continue to post basketball instruction articles and videos. And I will continue to post on this site as much information as possible about how the game should be played by those who want to win.

Never, ever assume in advance that you can not win. If you come correct with the skills, the muscles, and the energy, there is a way for you to win. But you have to find it.

Don't miss the main site which covers basketball at the highest level, THE QUEST FOR THE RING. When you take a break from learning basketball, visit the main site, and check out the huge amount of basketball things that are there.

THE QUEST FOR THE RING BASKETBALL SCHOOL HAS BOTH VIDEOS AND LESSONS FOR BETTER BASKETBALL--YOU NEED TO BOTH READ LESSONS AND WATCH VIDEOS FOR BEST RESULTS
The School has both videos and written articles on how to play better basketball. Let's take a quick tour of this school. At the top (where you are now) are the introductions on how to use this school. Below the introductions are the list of articles to choose. Below this is where the articles are. Only one article loads at a time.

Another way to go to another article is to click either "Newer Posts" or "Older Posts" at the bottom of the article that you are done with. Either the next most recent or the next oldest article will appear if you click one of these. You can read the whole Site in order if you use these links.

There is another, separate way to choose articles. In the right sidebar, there is the "Index of Quest for the Ring Basketball Lessons". To use that index, click on the triangles to show the names of the lessons. Then click on the lesson you want, and a new page will load which will have that lesson on it.

SIXTEEN HOME PAGE BASKETBALL INSTRUCTION VIDEO PLAYERS TOTALLING 800 VIDEOS
Below where the article is are 16 video players loaded with videos that instruct you in all basic aspects of basketball. Each of these players has 50 videos loaded into it. In each player, you choose which videos to watch by clicking any of the selections that you see to the right of the screen. All 50 videos have a picture on the right. If you scroll over any of the pictures you see the title and the length of the video. You can see all of the pictures for all of the videos if you click inside the area and then scroll with the mouse OR you can click and hold down the down (or up) button and the pictures showing the videos will scroll by.

The 16 basketball instruction video players are on the following subjects:

--Basketball Fundamentals
--Basketball Tips
--Better Basketball
--Better Basketball Shooting
--How to Shoot a Layup
--How to Shoot a Jump Shot
--High School Dunk Shot
--Better Basketball Defending
--Better Basketball Rebounding
--Basketball Steals in High School Games
--Better Basketball Dribbling and Ball Control
--Better Basketball Passing
--How to Play Point Guard
--How to Play Shooting Guard
--How to Play Forward in Basketball
--How to Play Center in Basketball

The order you see above is the same order the players are in on this page.

OTHER VIDEO PLAYERS
Sixteen players is the most we dare place on the home page. Now we have begun to install other players on other pages. You have to click on one of the links in the horizontal menu above (just below the banner) to get to these video players. The videos on the home page are mostly at the basic level while the videos on the other pages are mostly at a higher level. Both coaches and some experienced players will be interested in the videos on the other pages. Here is a directory of the video players that are NOT on the home page:

OTHER VIDEO PLAYERS ON OTHER PAGES

BASKETBALL PLAYS PAGE
--Pick and Roll in Basketball
--Basketball Plays

BASKETBALL OFFENSE PAGE
--Basketball Offense Videos

BASKETBALL DEFENSE PAGE
--Basketball Defense Videos

Even more pages with other higher level basketball videos will be produced soon.

CHOOSE VIDEOS CAREFULLY
Some of these videos are extremely valuable, free basketball instruction, But WARNING: Some of these videos are not serious. They are just jokes, and if you are a serious basketball player, you should skip the joke videos.

When a video ends, the next one starts playing automatically, but you can always stop one video and watch any other one by clicking on it. You will find that you can very quickly choose which videos you wnat to watch when you use these players.

READ ARTICLES AND WATCH A FEW VIDEOS
To be the best basketball player you can be, you should both read lessons and watch videos, not only one or the other. Also, there are other very good basketball lessons sites listed in the right column, under the list of Quest Basketball School lessons.

9/11/2008

How to Get More Confidence

The truth is, a lot of players suffer from nervousness and a lack of confidence during big games...and thats why you see players that do great in practice but look awful in games.

The key to unlocking your potential is to increase your confidence, plain and simple. Without this 1st step, no matter how many drills, plays and practices you do, you just won't be a complete player.

So the question is, what separates the confident athletes from the insecure ones? Are they born with this special gift or is it something that can be developed?

First of all, you should NEVER believe that confidence is something people are born with. Each and every player can become a confident athlete...a great basketball player.

Simply practicing is a simple way to build confidence. For example, lets say you struggles from the free-throw line and from hitting layups. In this case, you can set a goal for yourself that tomorrow you have to make 5 free-throws in a row and 10 layups in a row. This is a small, achievable goal, and completing it will make you feel a lot better.

Everytime a person sets a goal, no matter how small it is, and achieves this goal, it increases the person's confidence. This is known fact. In fact, research studies have proven that there is a direct link between goals and confidence.

Famous psychologist Albert Bandura has identified the following 4 factors that influence self-confidence:

1) Performance Accomplishments: How you've performed in the past can shape your confidence in the future. Your memory of past performances plays a key role.

2) Vicarious Experiences: This refers to watching other successful people with similar physical ability and talent as you. If you see someone that you identify as being on "your level" overcome a difficulty and perform well, it will build your confidence.

3) Verbal Persuasion: Having others, such as coaches and players, tell you that you are a good player and that you can achieve your goals. Eventually, you'll start believing what they're telling you.

4) Emotional Arousal: This refers to having an overall positive attitude and perceiving emotions such as nervousness and fear as positive signs rather than negative ones. The more you "perceive" changes in your body, the environment, and the circumstances as positive, the more confidence you'll gain. Think of every negative as a positive.

Well, that pretty much gives you an overview on how the human mind works to build confidence.

Now for some valuable and specific tips and pointers on boosting your confidence:

There are 4 things that determine the level of confidence an athlete has. These 4 things are:

1) Performance Accomplishments

2) Vicarious Experiences

3) Verbal Persuasion

4) Emotional Arousal

Now, lets cover each of the above 4 points in detail with steps that players can follow.

>> Performance Accomplishments <<

How you've performed in the past has a huge impact on how you'll perform in the future. Your "stored memory" of past events shapes your level of confidence for the future, so how can you use this to your benefit?

Well, if you've played well in the past, remember those events, try to visualize them and re-live them in your head. Close your eyes and put yourself in those moments...imagine how you felt, how well you played, how easy the game was. Spend atleast 10-15 minutes "visualizing" these positive experiences.

Now, whenever a "negative" past experience comes to mind, immediately stop thinking about it and instead focus on the positive events. You want to basically "erase" those bad memories from your head, and the only way to do it is to not pay any
attention to them and "replace" them with good memories.

Remind yourself that the only thing that matters is the present and the future...its all you have, you can never go back in time. Once you fully realize that you're living in the present moment, your past won't haunt you anymore.

>> Vicarious Experiences <<

When you watch good performances from other players with similar skill, talent, and physical abilities as you, it helps you build your confidence.

Make it a point to look for these types of people and watch them on a regular basis. Whether its at school, playground, or the team, don't be jealous of these individuals. Look at them as positive success stories, be proud of them, and know that if they can do it...you can do it. If they are able to achieve success...you can
be even more successful.

Form a friendship with these type of people and use them as a support for yourself.

>> Verbal Persuasion <<

First of all, talk to yourself on a regular basis, reminding yourself that you're a very good basketball player...you have a lot to offer your team...and the competition
cannot stop you. Keep talking to yourself everyday, morning and night. Eventually, you'll start believing it.

Next, ask coaches and players to encourage you as much as possible. Surround yourself with people that have positive attitudes. The last thing you want is to have players yelling, screaming, criticizing...remove yourself from this and find players who overlook faults and give compliments.

>> Emotional Arousal <<

Being emotionally charged can suddenly give you a boost of confidence, as long as you're feeling the right emotions. The type of emotions you want to avoid are frustration,anger, overconfidence, and anxiety.

Try this quick "mental" routine in the morning time, at night-time, and before a game. Start by taking atleast 10 deep breaths, as deep as you can go, while closing your eyes. Stop thinking about everything. Just focus on your breathing and relaaaaaaaaxxx.

Once your mind is free and clear, think of a place where you would love to be...a place that makes you very happy. Maybe its the beach, maybe its on the basketball court. Everybody has a special place that they love. Think of this place and try to create a detailed image in your mind.

Now, imagine that there are lots of beautiful people around you, and you're the most popular person. Everybody likes you, wants to talk you, and you're the center of attention.

Practice this exercise every morning, night, and before a game. Within just a few days, you'll notice how relaxed, how good, and how confident you feel.

The mind is a very powerful tool, use it your fullest advantage.

After all, the best players are the "mentally toughest" players.

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