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Mentally I like to challenge myself to go out and play a perfect basketball game. Although I know you can’t do that—it’s practically impossible to play a perfect game—that don’t mean you can’t challenge yourself to do that. ” — Michael Jordan, six-time NBA champion

Former Chicago Bulls superstar and NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan

drill, exercise, and shooting sequence should have a specific purpose.

After the shootaround ends and the court is being prepared for the game to come, players should use this time to prepare their minds. Players focus on plugging into the right mind-set, a positive way of approaching the game that best promotes a chance at a successful outcome. This can involve different things for different players. A proper pregame mental routine will allow players to focus on the game while blocking out external distractions. It should allow

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