Mistakes

There are essentially two types of mistakes on the basketball floor. Mistakes of Omission and Mistakes of Commission.

Mistakes of omission are mental mistakes, forgetting and assignment, not using the proper technique, not being in the right spot, etc.

Mistakes of commission are mistakes of trying to make a play, fouling while going for a loose ball, being aggressive on a rebound, trying to force a pass, etc.

Players will make mistakes; coaches will make errant calls; referees, well if you listen to every coach in America, the next right call made by an official will be the first right one they've made all year.

Mistakes of omission should not be tolerated. Not knowing your spot or assignment is giving you the clearest communication that the player isn't all in. No matter the talent, if they're not committed your team will not achieve it's full potential.

Aggressive mistakes are the ones you should live with in the heat of the moment. Watch tape with your player and coach them up so they don't make the mistake again but live with it in the moment. Remember the player is trying to make a play to help your squad win. We've all made bad decisions on the sideline. Going zone and allowing a three, a play call that leads to a turnover or a forced shot, made the wrong sub at the wrong time, etc.

We learn from it as coaches, make sure you coach your players up so they learn from their mistakes of commission as well.