When To Be A Yes Man

In general I don't have much use for 'yes' men
(or women).

Do you?

Those people who only tell their bosses what
they want to hear. Or those who take a poll
before making a decision. They are people who
are insecure and try to please everybody most
of the time.

It's the opposite of leadership and creativity,
and on good teams everybody is a leader. Not
necessarily 'The Leader', but a leader at what
they are called on to do for the team.

So don't be a 'yes' man, but in this checklist from
Coach Tony Alfonso at www.HoopsU.com you
want to answer 'yes' to as many questions as
possible. If you can't you're going to want to re-
evaluate the way you do things, and find out
why.

1. Are you more active than your opponent?

2. Are people constantly expressing amazement
at how hard you work?

3. Do you keep a daily shot chart and measure
your shooting progress?

4. Do you work at least as hard off the ball as on
the ball?

5. Do you talk to your teammates every time
down the court?

6. Are you always on balance before shooting,
passing, or dribbling?

7. Do you typically sprint between the 3-pt
lines when changing ends?

8. Do you realize it is hardly ever a good thing
to stand still during a game?

9. Do you encourage your teammates at least
hundred times per practice?

10. Do you practice each day with the purpose of
improving?

If you want to raise your scoring average start
saying yes to more of these. And don't just think of
the offensive end of the court.

How many high quality shots come off defensive
stops, rebounds, steals or other turnovers?

Plenty.

Shooting For The Stars,

Coach Dean - The Dean of Shooting Hoops

P.S. If you are a the right kind of 'yes' man you
will take to Patrick Chylinski's 'How To Average
20 Points A Game' 41 page e-report like an eagle
to the sky.

Find out how to soar over your opponents and
keep them stuck in their tracks while you pour
in the points today at:

http://www.deandelker.com/20ppg.html

Make Every Shot Count