A coach addressing players in a dark gym — trust is earned with proof

The Starting Five Blueprint

Starting
Comparison

The 10-Minute Reality Check to Stop Sitting the Bench and Claim Your Starting Spot.

Minutes come from trust. Trust comes from proof.

01

Defense

Rotations, perimeter containment, physical box-outs

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
02

Decision-Making

Shot selection, reading help, knowing when to give it up

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
03

Tactical IQ

Reading the game as it happens, anticipating the next action

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
04

Communication

Calling out screens, floor leadership, bench support

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
05

Shooting

Effective field goal percentage, catch-and-shoot accuracy, free-throw consistency

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
06

Ball Handling

Dribble pressure control, low turnover rate, ball security

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
07

Rebounding

Positioning, pursuit, finishing the possession

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
08

Offense Knowledge

Playbook recall, running set designs, identifying transition opportunities

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5
09

Defense Knowledge

Recognizing zones, press break structures, defensive communication calls

YOU — 1 to 5
The starter — 1 to 5

YOU

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Starter

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