Legal Notices . Do not duplicate or redistribute in any form. Hey, if you are like me you've been watching or playing tons of games as the season begins to wind down and the trophies are awarded, and hopefully both. It is not a skill that you can practice on your own outside of your team practices because decision making involves multiple players. It is also not a skill that the majority of coaches are well equipped to teach you.
Some coaches call it court sense, and others basketball savvy.
Making good decisions on the court can be taught to some extent, but in the end, no body else's brain will send the commands to your muscles to execute the response you want to use in a given situation. As the game of basketball becomes more athletic, more powerful, and requires quicker responses, if you are going to become and stay a competitive player at higher levels of the game you will have to display sound judgment on the court. It is true that some players are almost born with it, while others struggle to make even the simplest decision. Let us take a look at some things I believe can help you make good court decisions so your coach and teammates have confidence in you, and you in yourself when the game and season are on the line. One important aspect which will influence your ability to make good decisions at critical times is your attentional focus.