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after 3 weeks of practising my 3 pointers in basketball, I haven't improved very much. I have training on Wednesday every week. However due to sickness I have missed 2 out of the last 3 trainings. To make up for this I have been practising in my backyard taking some mid-range shots. although these aren't 3 pointers they help me build confidence and helps me improve my accuracy. if I were to shoot my 20 3 pointers I would maybe make around 3-5 shots. although this far below my expected, it is still progress as during games my confidence has improved drastically. I am taking more shots when the opportunity presents itself and I am even scoring some easy layups in game. I think that this is a step in the right direction.

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My accountability buddy is William Stewart

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on Saturday 6 of September I had a basketball game. we won the game. although that is good I did not make a single 3 pointer. this is because the other team focused on pressuring the 3 point line. this is another skill i need to be able to be the best at 3 pointers. this skill is being able to break pressure. I need to somehow break through the press of a player and have enough time to put up a shot that will go in. i also need to improve on off balance shots. this is crucial as not all my shots will be calmly taken some need to have quick release.

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on Saturday the 30th of August I had one of the best basketball games for this goal. that is because all game my 3 pointers came so close to going in and I still had the confidence to continue shooting. the best moment came with 10 mins to go. I took the ball in an open position and made the 3 pointer. this was my first in game 3 pointer this season. almost 1 min later I receive the ball in the same spot and shot again and made it. in 1 game I made 2 three pointers. this is a massive jump towards achieving my goal.

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I learned that by hooking a rubber band around my middle finger and then shooting it improves my releasing making the shot smoother. this is a way to improve accuracy and perfect my form. if I shoot with this rubber band at my hoop at home, I can start applying this form more often.

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it was Saturday 13th of September. this was the semi finals. so if we won this game we would make it into the competition finals. we came in 4th in regular season so that means we were up against 1st place. for most of the game I didn't get many opportunities to shoot 3 pointers. mostly my job throughout the game was to play defence and to pass the ball around. towards the end of the game with around 1:30mins to go i manage to get the ball on the left side. the left side is my best area usually when I catch it on this side I will most likely make it. this is what happened in the game. although we lost i felt happy with my performance and I made 1 3 pointer.

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after taking multiple 3 pointers in training and in games, I have come to the conclusion that the left side of the 3 point line is my best area.

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it has been nearly 4 weeks since my last serious training in Basketball. the only times that I had been competitively playing basketball was pickup games with my friends. there was close to rules and the shots were scrappy. however I was still shooting and making 3s not consistently as I was getting fouled constantly but my shots were on target. for me Scratch matches with my friends were the best way for me to keep match fitness and be prepared for the upcoming season.

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Stephen curry is the number 1 3 point shooter in the NBA. he is my number one inspiration. my goal is to reach that consistency and that perfect arc form of his

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Which strategies or habits had the greatest impact on your development? - how can you tell?

the number 1 strategy that I found had the best impact was consistency. if I shot 3 pointers for 5 mins a day I could really mark my improvement and find a trend. although I couldn't keep up with this strategy for all 12 weeks I tried my best and there was definitely signs of great improvement.

what relationships do you notice between your mindset, your effort level, and your outcomes across the project?

I am very passionate about basketball. basketball is a sport that I never thought I would be tall enough or good enough to play but now, thanks to basketball I have improved in lots of key skills. I have grown nearly 30cm since I have started playing basketball 4 years ago. although this doesn't mean I'm the tallest on the court. I needed to improve my 3 point accuracy as sometimes this is the only way I can help my team win. the feeling of being able to add something to a team and being an integral member is important to me as that way I feel part of a community.

if you were to design a new goal or project that builds on this learning what would it look like and why?

to build on the theme of bettering myself as a basketball player I would like to improve my vertical jump. this way I can also help out on defensive rebounds and be able to help with the buildup of counter attacks. I can also intercept higher passes that otherwise I wouldn't be able to reach.

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Define the Week 6 Goal:

Clearly articulate what you want to achieve.

What habits or actions will you take to develop your skill?

2. Start Applying:

I will begin shooting after school when I finish with my homework for 10-15 mins a day except for Wednesday as I have basketball training that day.

3. Collecting Evidence

I will document my evidence by constantly making sure to update my padlet on both the positives and the negatives of my progress. I will also give match report on my performance and what I can build on for the next game

4. Judging

the way I plan on receiving feedback is by presenting proof and showing him my ability for he to analyse. based on their feedback I will mould my training and exercises based on what areas my buddy thinks I need to improve on.

What are 3-5 questions you can ask to help you with your skill development?(these might change or develop once you have started on your practising)

How can I achieve consistancy?

how can I improve my form?

what side of the 3 point line works best for me?

how can I build confidence in an in game scenario?

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every wednesday I have the opportunity to train at the same basketball complex as the adelaide 36ers

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on training, Wednesday 29th of October I was training and unfortunatley when I came up for a 3 pointer during our scratch match one of the players on the other team elbowed me directly below my eye. this is one of the issues with basketball is that it is a contact sport, so it is important to make sure to stay safe during games. this meant I had to sit out during the rest of the training as I developed a very nasty bruise that left me unable to close my eye.

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Which observable behaviour do you think you were demonstrating before this task began, and how are you displaying that element now?

I think that the key element that I was demonstrating is actions steps to overcome a challenge or a goal. i showed this by identifying a challenging issue in my game and I began working on a way that i could better myself as a player.

How did the feedback from your accountability buddies help drive your learning throughout Task 2?

some feedback that really helped me was when Will told me that instead of focusing on making the 3 pointers consistently in a controlled environment that i should build the confidence and consistency in a real game scenario, with crowds and with the pressure. this way my accuracy will be better on and off the court.