Separate Ways

Separate yourself from the pack. You can't outperform by doing the same things as everyone else. Kevin Durant wakes up asking himself, "how do I get better today?"

Return to your performance matrix:

• Skill
• Strategy
• Physicality
• Psychology

Be intentional. Be specific. Brad Stevens grabbed video of over a thousand games, studying the final four minutes (strategy). By examining what worked and didn't, he developed strategies on playing those 'crunch times' better.

How much can you improve your vertical jump? The article contains tips and suggestions. 

Strength workouts that include squats, lunges and deadlifts will give you the ability to jump higher. Aim for 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions each.

You don't need expensive equipments.

• Strengthen quads with step ups on a stair.
• Lateral jumps work over a 12 inch newspaper stack.
• Lunges don't require any equipment. 
• A gallon (jar) of wet packed sand weighs about 17 pounds so you could make your own 'weights' with an empty milk jug. 

It doesn't matter what you say you'll do. Nothing works unless you do. 

Lagniappe. Volleyball drills you can do at home. You don't need a gym or a partner.