Defining Toughness in College Hoops

Once again, Jay Bilas hits the nail on the head: the word "tough" and "toughness" gets thrown around so much in the sports world- but what does it really mean? How does one show toughness?

Coaches, THIS IS A MUST READ ARTICLE(click here)!! Bilas details how toughness can be accomplished by executing each of the following fundamentals:








Set a good screen

Set up your cut

Talk on defense

Jump to the ball

Don't get screened

Get your hands up

Play the ball, see your man

Get on the floor

Close out under control:

Post your man, not a spot

Run the floor

Play so hard, your coach has to take you out

Get to your teammate first

Take responsibility for your teammates

Take a charge

Get in a stance

Finish plays

Work on your pass

Throw yourself into your team's defense

Take and give criticism the right way

Show strength in your body language

Catch and face

Don't get split

Be alert

Concentrate, and encourage your teammates to concentrate

It's not your shot; it's our shot

Box out and go to the glass every time

Take responsibility for your actions

Look your coaches and teammates in the eye

Move on to the next play

Be hard to play against, and easy to play with

Make every game important

Make getting better every day your goal

LINK TO PDF ARTICLE---- MUST READ!!