"500 shots today." 🏀 Cool — but how many of those shots will you actually get in a game? Most players warm up, catch a pass with nobody around, and fire away. No defender. No fatigue. No decision attached. That's not practice — that's a driveway shot wearing a jersey. Pros don't train that way. They study film, find the exact situations they face in games, and rebuild those situations in the gym — pressure and all. This week's Think the Game Thursday breaks down what deliberate practice actually looks like, and why "how many shots did I make?" is the wrong question. The right one: "How many game situations did I prepare for?" For Players: Before every drill this week, ask — "What game situation is this preparing me for?" Can't answer it? Change the drill. For Coaches: Volume isn't the goal. Build reps that mirror the fatigue, closeouts, and decisions your guys will actually see Friday night. For Parents: Skip the critique tonight. Just ask — "What did you do to align your train...