time utilizing their skills in a game. They fight internal and external factors which get in the way of playing up to their potential. This book identifies the many events that players struggle with but, most importantly, steps and strategies offered to help the player cope with and embrace those many events. This book also offers tips for the player to better understand the game of basketball. That understanding will allow the player to know when and how to use his or her skills. The ability for the player to emotionally and mentally prepare for the game and to have the ability to understand the game will give him or her a big leg up on their opponents. This book teaches you how to do that.