tomorrow I have a day that is fully empty apart from studying for my (five 😭) tests next week. any suggestions on what I can do consistently on this day because it's kind of been mostly spontaneous. I'll definitely go to the courts but I also don't want to work too hard because I have a game the day after and especially this week is a tough matchup and my team is more injured so I might get a little more court time. any suggestions?

The offseason is where you separate yourself. Or where you fall behind. Most players waste it. Don’t be most players. Here’s what actually moves the needle: 1. Get in shape first. You can’t develop skills on a body that breaks down. Conditioning isn’t the sexy part, but it’s the foundation. Get your wind right. Get stronger. Move better. Everything else gets easier when your body can keep up with your work. 2. Pick a few skills. Not everything. I see guys try to fix their whole game in one summer. Handle, shot, finishing, passing, defense, all at once. You end up average at all of it. Pick 2 or 3 things that actually matter for your game and your level. Go deep. Master them. Reps over variety. 3. Watch film. Every week. You can’t fix what you can’t see. Watch yourself. Watch players who do what you want to do. Film tells the truth. Make it a habit, not a once-in-a-while thing. The work you put in now will show up during the season Coach Manny

Hi, i know for most people in the northern hemisphere, its the off-season, but right now im in season and i'm wondering really what I can do during the season to: 1. lose weight but still build and hold muscle 2. improve my skills and conditioning without fatiguing myself out for gametime I currently don't have a lot of free time but I'm willing to make time. I can wake up early in the mornings but I won't have a court or ring available and its winter right now so it's not as easy as just walking to the nearest court and start shooting. I know that sounds like making excuses but if my current progress isn't going to be improved because I'm not putting in enough work during shooting by rebounding or running like 40m just to get the ball almost every time i shoot I've figured I might as well focus on academics and do extra studying or homework. If my plan is solid tho, i'm willing to put SO much work in. I don't have access to a full gym but I have a small home weight room that isn't mine but I'm allowed to use. and i do have a home ring as well but it is slightly broken and not the right height from the recent storm. Can anyone help?