Basketball simplified.

Clear your mind of everything you think you know about basketball.

Now think:

This is an easy game.
It is a team game.
Make your teammates better.
Short shots are better.
Get in athletic position.
Play good defense.
Put a hand in front of the shooter's eyes so he can't see the hoop.
Deny a good player from getting the ball.
Allow a bad player to shoot.
Get the rebound.
Control the game - don't let the game control you.
Jump as high as you can.
Shoot freethrows expecting to make each one.
Practice Layups.
Move without the ball.
Make good passes.
Play to your strengths.

And most importantly, always follow through directly at your target.