World-class basketball players like Nikola Jokic and Caitlin Clark seem to effortlessly conjure not only unusual but also masterful technical and tactical plays on the court. Coaches of elite players know that to be able to play at such a top level requires fast thinking and sharp game intelligence. This book offers a theoretical framework in which anticipation, perception, attention, and memory processes play a big role in training. Diagnostic tools and useful examples for training cognitive abilities are provided to help the coach and player understand the science behind training mental speed. To round out training, the authors also include more than 50 game activities which can be incorporated into practice to train players’ cognitive skills and improve their mental game. Dominate on the court by training cognitive creativity and mental speed with The Mental Game!
