Basketball training device with mental training feature(s), related systems and methods

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices for providing mental training during a basketball practice session are provided. A controller commands a basketball passing machine to pass basketballs as part of a basketball practice session. Before and/or while issuing each of the commands to the launching device, the controller causes a specific, respective code to be displayed at the electronic display for a player to see and recall an associated basketball move to be performed. Before and/or while the code is displayed, the controller starts a timer. If a detector records a made basketball shot after the timer reaches a predetermined threshold, the player is notified and any made basketball shots detected thereafter are disregarded, thereby forcing the player to timely recall and perform the basketball move before attempting a shot.