It's A No-Brainer

Fantasies are more than substitutes for unpleasant
reality; they are also dress rehearsals, plans. All
acts performed in the world begin in the imagination.

Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, American writer
(1934-2002)

If you're having trouble using your imagination to
turbocharge your performance, maybe it's because
you have some hangups about it. Perhaps you're
equating it with fantasy and daydreaming, both
of which we've all been warned about.

I don't want you to use your imagination as a crutch
though. And I don't want you to try to deny or avoid
your reality. All I want you to do is learn how to
affect your reality positively, and using your
imagination on purpose is one of your most
powerful tools.

If you want to be a great shooter, or a public
speaker, or a heart surgeon you'll get there faster if
you learn to use your imagination.

Do you have a shooter or two you really admire?
Someone who's your hero. Mine would be Larry
Bird, for instance.

Great, then you can use the 'no-brainer' technique
I learned from Mike Brescia.

What you do is this: When you need to shoot well
use your imagination to replace your brain, (or
mind, or head) with theirs. Visualize their head on
your body. Got the picture?

Good. Let that sink in, then start asking yourself
questions about your hero.

- How would they stand
- What expression would they have on their
face
- What would be their confidence level
- How would they walk
- How would they talk
- What would be running through their mind
- What would they be picturing
- What would they do next
- How would they be feeling, etc.

Become that person. Watch them on video. Read
biographies of them.

Note: This isn't a magic pill or a one-time deal. Take
a few minutes and repeat it as often as you think
about it and can focus inwardly. It will get easier and
be more effective over time, and before you know it
people will be calling you an 'overachiever'.

Coach Stan Kellner has a similar technique in his bag
of tricks called 'Modeling The Best'. Don't forget
about his book, 'Beyond The Absolute Limit'. It is
chocked full of more than 50 mental techniques for
improving all facets of your game. Included are 3
chapters just on shooting.

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Shoot For The Stars,

The Dean of Shooting Hoops

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Make Every Shot Count

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