Former NBA player JJ Redick discusses the importance of confidence in shooting, sharing insights on maintaining self-belief during slumps. Topics include building confidence through preparation, support, risk-taking, and skill development.
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JJ's Shooting Slump Story
JJ Redick shared a personal shooting slump lasting over three weeks where his performance was unusually poor.
He described feeling defeated emotionally but then having a strong comeback in the final games of the season.
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Maintain Confidence in Shooting
Always believe every shot will go in despite a bad streak.
Take a helicopter view to recall your long-term success when confidence wavers.
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Confidence Comes From Practice
Build confidence through mastering technique and relentless repetition.
Apply this principle to any skill by preparing thoroughly and practicing consistently.
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Over the course of his basketball career, JJ Redick carved out a reputation as one of the game's best shooters. (Not to mention one of its smartest minds, which is why he's currently an analyst for the NBA Finals, and rumored to be a leading candidate for the next L.A. Lakers head coaching position.) To be that kind of shooter, you need an unflappable confidence. In 2020, Clay spoked with JJ about how he earned that confidence, and how he maintained it even during sustained shooting slumps. It's a masterclass in self-belief, and it's a technique you don't have to be in the NBA to be able to use.
excellence, actually