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High school basketball players don’t talk about this enough — nervousness is one of the biggest reasons talented hoopers underperform in real games. You might dominate in pickup, open runs, or the park… but the moment the lights come on, the fans are loud, and everyone is watching, your game looks completely different.

And it’s not because you’re bad.
It’s because you’re nervous. Extremely nervous.

A lot of players today deal with intense game anxiety because of social media pressure. One mistake can get clipped, posted, and shared around the school. No hooper wants to go viral for getting crossed, airballing, or turning the ball over. Players aren’t afraid of mistakes — they’re afraid of embarrassment.

But here’s the truth:
Everyone makes mistakes.
Elite players, role players, starters, bench guys — everybody. Missed shots, turnovers, falling down, bad possessions… it’s all part of basketball.

So here are 2 mindset shifts that changed my entire basketball journey:

1️⃣ Don’t overthink your mistakes.
You’re going to turn the ball over. You’re going to miss shots. You’re going to mess up. Instead of freezing or shutting down, focus on the next play. What defines you isn’t the mistake — it’s how fast you bounce back. If you fall, get up. If you turn it over, lock in on defense next play. If you miss, shoot with confidence again.

2️⃣ Have fun.
You can’t play your best game when you’re scared of messing up. The same jitters you feel? Everybody else feels them too. After a few possessions, the nerves fade if you allow yourself to enjoy the moment. High school goes by fast — don’t waste your entire career being nervous. Make memories, build friendships, and play freely.

If you’re a high school hooper struggling with nerves, you’re not alone. I went through it too — I could dribble perfectly everywhere except high school games. But once I fixed my mindset, everything changed.

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