I'm rethinking how I open practice. Right now we start slow — warmup, some individual work, then build up to live reps toward the middle/end. I'm considering flipping that: open with short, fast small-sided scrimmages (4v4) right out of the gate, before any teaching, specifically to set the tone for pace and urgency from minute one. The idea is that if "play fast, play with urgency" is something I want baked into their identity, starting practice that way every day reinforces it more than talking about it or easing into it. But I also don't want to burn them out physically/mentally before we get to teaching new stuff, or have sloppy habits get reps before I've had a chance to coach anything. Has anyone structured practice this way — competitive/live reps first, teaching second? How did it affect focus and execution later in practice?

🏀 TRY SAVI TRAINING FREE FOR 7 DAYS Get access to our full course library, weekly live coaching calls, and a community of players working to enhance their game. https://www.skool.com/training-savi/a... While the game of basketball has changed since the heyday of greats like Larry Bird or Michael Jordan, these 5 rules for shooting have remained consistent. It may surprise you, but the technique of your shot is actually last on our list of rules that Tyler Coston and 10 year pro Mike Carlson break down in this episode of The Hours. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of The Hours. 🏀 Basketball Training by SAVI: A player community for basketball education, structured programs, and skill development. https://www.skool.com/training-savi/ 📩 JOIN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Coaching notes, practice tools, and episode breakdowns delivered to your inbox every week. https://savi.beehiiv.com/ 📱 Follow us on Instagram: @SAVI_coaching CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 5 shooting rules I've observed 06:26 - Developing your authentic shot 09:39 - Analysis of a buzzer beater 20:13 - Teach Power First 25:19 - The Craft 29:14 - The Mindset 31:45 - Technique Last 37:23 - Mike's player perspective Stay SAVI! Subscribe for more weekly coaching insights, practical tools, and drills that translate to wins. https://savi.beehiiv.com/ And if you want tools, frameworks, and coaching notes like the ones from this episode delivered straight to you, try the SAVI free membership at savicoach.com. It's built for coaches who want to keep getting better. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate the show 🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 💬 Drop a review (it helps more coaches discover us!)

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