The #1 Mistake Young Basketball Players Make

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9 ай бұрын

In this video I want to talk about a mistake I see being made by young players as they go about their basketball journey. It is a mistake I often made, and one that can be solved with a simple shift in mindset.
Last summer, I spoke to the current basketball team at my high school. I started out my incredible speech with a simple question. How many of you want to play college basketball? I expected this to get the players interested. That they would all raise their hand and get to learn what it takes from a successful college basketball player.
But now I think that was the wrong question. If I could have a do over, I would have changed my question just slightly. I would have asked them, how many of you love playing basketball?
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@aleksandrbelozertsev7062 8 ай бұрын

bro i don't know how he got videos of such good quality while only having 4k subscribers like come on he deserves atleast a million

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@abel6298 8 ай бұрын

Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥‎‎ ‎

@crimsonfilms5962 7 ай бұрын

True bro

@AaryanPlays 7 ай бұрын

nah fr bro

@zaydabouzour 7 ай бұрын

Fr, it's exactly what my mind was confused about

@coopershackleford 8 ай бұрын

This is something my coach has been telling our team for ages, but i think now i understand more about what it means to put in the effort. Personally, i dont care whether i make the nba and win 4 mvps, or if i play with my mates in a local rec league. I might actually prefer playing with my mates, because i will probably enjoy it more.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

I love this mentality!

@abel6298 8 ай бұрын

Read your bible! (KJV, preferably) ♥‎‎ ‎

@cjfhoops 8 ай бұрын

i didn’t realize how much i needed this i am always too hard on myself and make myself even worse, thank you so much.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

I feel like a lot of us are so hard on ourselves. You aren't the only one. Glad I could help!

@user-tg6fm9zt5i 8 ай бұрын

Been watching for maybe two weeks? This is an incredible channel. I’m not trying to pursue basketball as a career anymore but this reminds me why I love the sport, it motivates me, and entertains a ton. Really a gem

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Let's go!

@berserkerkay 8 ай бұрын

Im grateful that i came across this video. And i thankful for u giving us hoopers this advice. I was always thinking of the end goal (which was making the NBA) and i used to think that if I didn’t i would be seen as a failure. Now after recovering from my injury and seeing this vid I realize i took basketball for granted. So i just enjoy the process and the game of basketball with everything from the heart ❤🏀

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Love to hear your shift in mentality. Keep loving the game!

@truittspencer1683 8 ай бұрын

Love your videos keep goin man 🖤

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andycastillo3689 8 ай бұрын

Great message! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome, that is what I'm trying to do with this channel.

@User-bf7iy 8 ай бұрын

Ypu deserve a sub for this. Im in middle school and play for A and B team and i really needed this. Thanks!

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate, glad I could help!

@LucaAnzaldua-bertholdo 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video answering my question, I’ll do my best this year for the love of the game!!

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

That is what I like to hear!

@JC_Clips 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! It has helped me a lot

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

That is what I like to hear!

@Blizzard-ln4ml 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this Video and your others videos you have already made an impact on my life

@Blizzard-ln4ml 6 ай бұрын

And also if you every reply to 5his I’m in 8th grade and I want to know how to improve on all aspects of the court

@arneilson4450 6 ай бұрын

I love these videos. I am sharing them with my son as he goes through his basketball journey.

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

I think that is the right thing to do!

@bradypenguin1018 6 ай бұрын

Your tips are soooooo helpful, you deserve way more subscribers then you have, especially with the quality of your videos.

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@YeahLuHoops11 8 ай бұрын

Definitely sending this to my son. He has middle school tryouts today! 🙏🏽

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Yes you definitely should!

@iisxyaii 6 ай бұрын

thank you for these tips! now i know what goals what i should think about instead of some goals that puts my down and affects my game. again, thank you for making this videos and helping players!! this is really helping me in my middle school career as now i'm starting for my basketball team.

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

Let's go! Keep working, you have a long way to go.

@unbondol67 7 ай бұрын

Hey man this really has helped me alot and keep up the good work 💪 thanks for the tips

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, glad to help!

@colinoleary300 8 ай бұрын

Best Hoop content on YT Keep grinding

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Yessir will do!

@fisherpower4601 6 ай бұрын

I never get any playtime at all. But you’re right, I need to focus on the process. Thank you, thank you so much. I needed this, lots.

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome, glad to help!

@ultrajah4325 8 ай бұрын

Great video! and great advice!

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@niksavitskii 7 ай бұрын

Super inspirational. My second month in bball, my game 7 today. I am 11...your chanel gives me a lot of value. Thanks friend

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

Lets go, keep working!

@ArturOliveiraFontes 6 ай бұрын

Man your vids are such a relief on expectations, amd that part about the process, bro, that's amazing. Brasilia BR

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

Let's go! Glad to hear that.

@ArturOliveiraFontes 6 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson 💪💎

@Basketball_god619 6 ай бұрын

Hey ever since I started watching this channel I play as a starter on my 5th and 6th team and I made 7th and 8th and yesterday I put up a career high for 7th and 8th and these tips helped me to get to this level

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

Wow, let's go! Keep working I love to hear this!

@BKthoroughbred 6 ай бұрын

Wow!!!! I’m blown away with this advice. It’s solid and useful, I’m going to pass this on to my Son. And practice this philosophy with him.

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

That is fantastic! Thank you!

@ErikEch7 8 ай бұрын

It’s always a good day when bro uploads also hope your nose feels better

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

haha thank you!

@henhenerler0 8 ай бұрын

this is rlly helpful for me. i have had a couple of games for my season so far and whenever i dont perform like i hope i get mad and less determined.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Basketball is so mental.

@drew284 7 ай бұрын

great video and I love the John Wooden quote, thanks for sharing

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate it!

@successsplendor 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this advice I really needed it. I'm a girl from Nigeria who has little to no encouragements in the game of basketball even though I love it but this talk today has motivated me and I will keep on working ❤.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome! If you love the game, you should always keep working!

@Tatedawg24 7 ай бұрын

Recently I lost my confidence and aggressiveness on the court. As a team we were losing games left and right and I was ready to quit the game forever. This video really put things into perspective and im very glad i watched it. Thanks so much!

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

You are welcome, glad to help.

@brighthand6367 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this I like it so much I will now subscribe

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@AD3Basketball 8 ай бұрын

Another great video Tucker!

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TrentNOceania 8 ай бұрын

bro really just said eh yea broke my nose yesterday made a quick adjustment and now we good! WWWUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Haha that is how it goes!

@CountryViewMeadows 7 ай бұрын

Great Video! I needed this and I'm in my late 30's

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

Wow that is cool to hear!

@clinrcolin2430 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping me on my basketball journey

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

Of course, keep working!

@miyagi-masters143 6 ай бұрын

Oh this is why players like Kobe have always said, “love the journey”. Thanks!

@schoolybxy5138 8 ай бұрын

Hey Tucker! It’s Robert Cope, Emily’s brother:) When I played in High School I second guessed myself a lot because I set unrealistic goals for myself then failed to reach them and it made me afraid to shoot. So I agree, focus on love of the game not always the milestones:)

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Exactly! You get it! Nice to hear from you Robert!!!

@zardfn9903 8 ай бұрын

Even if you were not as achieved as you are, I'd still listen and learn from you. But DAMN, just looked at your stats, B-R-OOOOOOOOO. You crazyyy. Flex them accolades a little more. 15 5 5 with 3 steals??? WTF??? Love the videos so much. Only a month in and every video is gold. Short and helpful. Especially free throw oned help a ton. Keep going. You gonna be big. Or not. But you will still help the 50k or so that stick around a tonne.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Wow thank you for this!! I’m glad to be helping haha.

@TheAboveAverage_Joe 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man i think i needed to hear this

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Hope I could help in any way.

@TheAboveAverage_Joe 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson You did more than you know. I'm in middle school and starting in my first game this Saturday, I was setting really high exceptions for myself and i was stressing over it a lot. Now i know to just be cool with it and play the game i love

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Exactly. That is the mindset to have! And also to want to have an impact on winning of course. @@TheAboveAverage_Joe

@Ak1Cool 6 ай бұрын

I just started basketball im 8th grade ever since i started doing some training at our school I was just happy to play and saying to my dad that i improved in some way

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear this!

@Blizzard-ln4ml 6 ай бұрын

I’m in 8th grade too :)

@CoachDavHill 6 ай бұрын

True!💯

@thatnigtheycallanimal 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@CodyCross-io5yd 8 ай бұрын

You the goat Tucker!

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@alexanderdillworth3962 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. I need this. First week of my MS boys practice and struggling one getting them to play. I’m gonna throw this at them. Change their perspective. Hopefully it helps. Good luck on the nose. Had mine broken freshman year first couple of practices. Raccoon eyes are coming😂😂😂😂😂

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Haha yes I'm sure they are. Thank you and I hope this can help them!!

@Nvent1 7 ай бұрын

Liked and subbed. My son just made the 7th grade team, Glad i found you. Looking forward to your help, thanks

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, tell him to keep working!

@jasoncastillo194 8 ай бұрын

this guy is speaking facts! i’m only in AAU but i can tell who only play basketball for the perks( at this time there’s not that much 😂) but i’ve seen who loves basketball( including me)

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@championams999 7 ай бұрын

Great Video! Proud 8731th subscriber 😈

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

Lets go!

@championams999 7 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson got a big game tomorrow, pray for me🤞I'mma let you know

@youreverydaynutrition 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for another video! I appreciate because sometimes in games, I get too focused on my lack of points, and not how much I love basketball.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Exactly. Focus on the things you can control!

@BoostingFD 8 ай бұрын

Thanks you

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@was6385 7 ай бұрын

Good vid

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@peaked_87 6 ай бұрын

Give us a motivation video!!!!!!

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

You need motivation?? I can try that!

@eggyffgh157 8 ай бұрын

This is awesome!! How do you stay mentally even keeled and focus on all the great plays you make? Some guys have a lot of trouble with being perfect. How do you remind yourself of how good you are and the great things you did rather than remembering every missed play??? Thank you!! Great basketball mind

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

I guess for me, it isn't about focusing on the bad plays OR the great plays, it is about living in the moment and focusing on the next play. That is something I have gotten so much better at over the years. Now I try to worry less on how many shots I have made or miss, and just worry about staying consistent with how I attack each play throughout a game. Hope this helps!

@krishsworld8212 7 ай бұрын

I have my game on Saturday I’m already the captain of my team but I don’t really care I just enjoy playing with my friends on the team😊

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

This is what it is all about!

@cordova2593 8 ай бұрын

Tucker, as a younger player who isn't as good as his peers, I often find it hard to speak or have the loudest voice because I feel like my say is not valid. What can I do to combat this way of thinking? Not only does it effect me on the court, but it effects me off the court as well

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

As far as on the court, I don't think you have to be the best player on your team to have the loudest voice or for others to believe in what you are saying. A lot of teams have emotional leaders who aren't the star player. And off the court, a lot of that is probably a lack of confidence in what you have to say. This is a really hard thing to fix, but I think one solution would be to think deeply about the people you surround yourself with. If you surround yourself with like minded people who care about you, they will listen to what you have to say.

@Kyriefw 8 ай бұрын

out work them bro

@LePlug23 6 ай бұрын

One thing I really want is to win an nba championship and then hug my mom in the stands.

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

Haha, don't we all!

@LePlug23 6 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson yessir

@Ball_is_life35 7 ай бұрын

💪🔥

@elcucuy123 8 ай бұрын

kova jätkä, where in finland u playing bro

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

I play for BC Nokia.

@user-lp1eh6fx7t 6 ай бұрын

Bro, i play in for a team in a small island in greece. Our team is the worst in the league. The only reason i am in the team is because no matter if we are losing for like 40 point, i am having fun. This saturday we are playing against the second worse team so this could be a potential first win. No matter what, i will have the time of my life and thats what matters

@JC-Prod-y6y 8 ай бұрын

Hey, I’m 6 ft 1 with a 6’6 wingspan. I go to a small school but I work extremely hard. What are your suggestions to be noticed by a college as a short guard?

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

If you aren’t getting exposure from your school, you are probably going to need to get noticed by schools in other ways. A couple ways are to send your film in to college coaches, or to try and go to some elite camps and get noticed. Best of luck!

@JC-Prod-y6y 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson ❤️

@southerncoastproductions7587 8 ай бұрын

liar.@@JC-Prod-y6y

@faze-nintendo9742 3 ай бұрын

❤

@key9ine848 8 ай бұрын

But setting high expectations makes me play harder but also makes me feel like im not goo enough

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Interesting, maybe you should try and shift your mindset so that you are working really hard because of your passion and love for the game, not your expectations on the outcome of your basketball journey.

@key9ine848 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson Thanks I'll try, got ny 2nd game of the season on Sunday. Any tips 4 preparing

@capitalchristian513 8 ай бұрын

I played on drifty elite and got my name out there but I'm just starting hs and have high expectations how do I deal with that

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Again, like I say in this video, I think you should have high expectations in yourself in terms of how hard you work. However, I don't think you should have those same expectations when it comes to the outcomes of your basketball journey. So keep getting your name out there, and the rest will take care of itself!

@capitalchristian513 8 ай бұрын

ok thank you @@TuckerRichardson

@sufyanel-bakry4762 8 ай бұрын

This, this is it.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Yup.

@salemshorts589 8 ай бұрын

Man… I wish I could just hoop and I love hooping. The thing restricting me is that I ALWAYS get hurt.

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Ugh, yeah injuries are such an unfortunate part of the game. I'm sorry to hear this and hope you get healthy.

@salemshorts589 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson Thank you so much, I’m feeling better.

@Jokrmk 8 ай бұрын

I guess im doing something right because whenever something EMBARRASSING happens to me I never put my head down I just say “let me get it back on offense/defense”

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

That is a good mentality to have!

@hawkk3444 8 ай бұрын

great video def deserve more subscribers but you have got mine 🙌

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@XJTHEGREAT 8 ай бұрын

What’s Up Tucker I Averaged 20.2 Points 2.3 Assist 3.7 Rebounds 4.0 Steals Per Game (8 Minute Quarters) I Played 16 Games Ended Up Going 14-2 In 6th Grade Last Year Now I’m Playing Middle School Basketball (We Play 21 Games 12 Minute Quarter) What Stats Should I Go For Could You Break It Down Into Points Assist Rebounds And Steals I Want To Be A Super Player 35+ Points 5+ Assist 5+ Rebounds 10+ Steals Loved The Vid TRich Keep Going 🔥🐐

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Well, my advice is and always has been that it isn't about the stats necessarily, although it is cool to hear you are so successful. So don't go for certain stats, just continue to work at your game and the stats will take care of themselves.

@XJTHEGREAT 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson Ok Got It Thanks For The Insight

@hamza234-ct8ju 5 ай бұрын

bro just casually says he broke his nose yesterday 💀

@TuckerRichardson 5 ай бұрын

I got through it and kept playing!

@ViralClips922 6 ай бұрын

commenting to boost this video. more people need to see this. pin?

@TuckerRichardson 6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@Osborneogbuezi 8 ай бұрын

im 6'2 in middle school(eight grade) and a benchwarmer any tips

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

Keep working to get better, you have plenty of time.

@everia_games 8 ай бұрын

My mistake is being short at 18

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

@markjanescalon2126 7 ай бұрын

i used to play basketball in my first country and got moved in australia and almost 3months ago when i was came in australia and i having a bad time cuz having a not good genetics which is my height i'm 5'9 asian average height😂.so i doubting if i still continue playing basketball cuz like should do other stuff than playing basketball

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

If you love the game and have a passion for it, I think you should pursue that. You never know what can come in the future!

@Eme.ir.prisnigo 8 ай бұрын

Sorry to ask but what should i do if im kind of loosing love for the game but still playing any tips? Im 13 if that makes a diffrence

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

I think sometimes with any sport, the passion for the game can go up and down, but if you really feel like you have lost your love for the game overall, I'm not sure what advice I have. Maybe take some time away from basketball and you will miss it and come back to it?

@Eme.ir.prisnigo 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson thanks☝️

@gabrieljantzi6366 7 ай бұрын

what age did you start playing basketball?

@TuckerRichardson 7 ай бұрын

I was very young, probably around 4 or 5 I already had a ball in my hands.

@gabrieljantzi6366 7 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson hmm ok

@King52625 8 ай бұрын

Hey man, I got a question. How can i get to a good Collage in the US if I am from Germany

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

It is going to be hard being overseas, but there are a lot of Euro players in college basketball obviously. I am not an expert on how to do this, but I would recommend getting some film together of your games and emailing it to coaches in America.

@King52625 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardsonThanks Brother

@MrVersatile04 8 ай бұрын

What if I work hard because of my passion & my expectation??

@MrVersatile04 8 ай бұрын

Instead of just one or the other **

@TuckerRichardson 8 ай бұрын

I understand this mindset, all I am trying to get younger players to understand is that whether or not you meet your expectations, if you follow your love for the game you will still feel fulfillment in your journey. I hope this makes sense haha.

@MrVersatile04 8 ай бұрын

@@TuckerRichardson Yessir