'Push yourself again and again. Don't give an inch until the final buzzer sounds' - Larry Bird

In Basketball focus of attention is more important than in almost any other sport. A high level of attention to ones fellow team mates is crucial. The player needs to be aware of the ever changing positions of both team mates and their opposition, so a broad focus is required and a finely tuned peripheral vision. In contrast to this, the Basketball player is required to narrow his/her focus of attention for highly accurate 'Free throws', the player must have this flexibility in his/her approach.