“When knuckleheads at 14 years old think they know it all, but you can prove on film that you weren’t playing help defense. Film doesn’t lie, and that’s the best thing that’s ever been given me.” ~ Rajon Rondo

Hey Reader!

Do you actually know what you look like on the court? And no, I’m not talking about the color of your Kobes. I’m talking about your game.

It’s hard to remember the little details of how you actually played until you go back and watch the film. Or have someone like me break it down. It’s like when I went downhill mountain biking a few years ago and thought I was getting serious air off jumps, then watched the video and realized I barely left the ground.

We all know the saying, film doesn’t lie. It’s true. It shows your spacing, the moments you should’ve shot, how hard you sprint back in transition, your on-ball defense, your help defense, your reaction time, and your motor. It even shows the stuff that doesn’t end up in the stat sheet, like your body language and the energy you bring on the bench.

That’s why I think if you’re serious about improving, learning from your film is huge. I wish I did more of it in high school, but I was stubborn back then. Probably like some of you.

Now I’m obsessed with film. Not just my own games. Yours too.

When I break down a player’s film, I’m looking for the stuff that actually matters. How can you be more aggressive? Why are you getting beat on defense? Why aren’t your teammates passing you the ball? Where are you disappearing? What habits are hurting you that you don’t even notice?

And the best part is I’m not watching the whole team like your coach is. I’m watching YOU. Every possession, every decision, every reaction. I’m going to be honest with you, even if it’s not what you want to hear. After doing almost 50 film breakdowns this past year, I’ve realized tough love helps players like you way more than being nice!

These days, no matter how you play, you’re being recorded. There’s no hiding from film. My mom doesn’t have a single video from her playing days back in the 80s. Supposedly, she averaged 40 points and 20 rebounds a game…

But with you, I’ll know for sure. And honestly, that’s a good thing.

Overseas Pro Player

3 Hacks From Me

Hack 1:

Don’t just watch yourself. Watch the best player on the floor too, whether they’re on your team or the other team. Ask yourself: How are they getting shots? How aggressive are they? How quickly do they make decisions? What are they doing that I’m not?

Hack 2:

Watch your game in slow motion. The game feels fast when you’re playing, but slow motion shows how the possession actually developed and what you could’ve done earlier or better. Play the video at 50% speed and you’ll notice way more.

Hack 3:

Hire me to break down your game film here. 🙂

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2 Questions for Growth

1. Do you ever watch basketball with the intent to learn, or are you always just watching for fun?
2. Have you ever watched your game film and were shocked at how you played vs how you thought you played (good or bad)?

Reply to this email and let me know!

1 Video to Watch

Watch this sample of a film breakdown I did with Finn, a junior in the Hacking Hoops community.

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