Use cold therapy, targeted mobility, and strict sleep habits to withstand heavy game loads. Also remember to hydrate properly.

Analyze opponent tendencies and defensive schemes to make faster on-court decisions. Know your opponents weaknesses.

Develop secondary finishing and shooting options when defenses shut down your primary skill. Know your teams strengths to counterattack.

Focus on single-leg strength and deceleration to absorb contact and protect joints. Also remember to eat protein based foods.