[zeedonk]

Glad to have been pretty busy this summer so I've been trying to work on a lot of stuff. Biggest problem I am dealing with now is how to grow in terms of "game management". Specifically, working with your partner(s) in terms of recognizing what they call or pass on and following suit (aka- "consistency").

Recently, I had a day where I was just gone- not there- didn't get it- in terms of management. My partner is a good guy with whom I've worked before and always offers tips and advice on management issues. Well, I just felt like I was concentrating too much on what my partner called and didn't call and wound up being very inconsistent all day. It was HS varsity with some big kids so we had it all, post play, pressing, drive and dish and lots of reaching and slapping.

Combined with a recent camp that had most observers (college, for most part) disfavoring most "and-1s" if the player got the shot off, I was late, out of position and not as decisive as usual. Confiming my fear was actually hearing the word "consistent" coming from the kids, coaches and stands. Usually, I am not bothered by extra comments, but since I was feeling that way anyway, I felt like I was sticking out like a sore thumb- and I probably was.

So, what have you all done in terms of transitioning to that "next level" that includes good game management and how are you able to work in noticing your partners calls/non calls without losing your own focus and getting all of us in trouble?

I feel stuck. I also feel that I'm going to be in a bit of this "rut" until I figure it out. I cannot have this going into the new season.

Thanks as always,
Zeedonk