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In line with the IOC movement and since 2004 with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), FIBA has been actively engaged in the fight against doping in basketball. Since 1989, doping controls are regularly and increasingly performed at FIBA events. In 2009, FIBA began implementing its own Out-of-Competition testing programme. As…

…change what they do with their teams based upon trends that they see. Junior players need to have a foundation of basic offensive and defensive skills, which can then be applied to any particular pattern or team concept. 1 Observe games. It is possible to watch games from various leagues…

…repetition ranges optimise which training response; Quality Repetitions Sets Intensity Strength endurance 15-20 2-4 40-70% Hypertrophy (increasing muscle size) 8-12 3-6 65-80% Maximal strength 1-6 3-4 85-100% Power 1-3 2-6 95-100% Strength training can improve both maximal strength and hypertrophy. Hypertrophy training refers to increasing the muscle size whilst maximal…

…Further information on supplements and sports foods can be found at www.ausport/ais/nutrition/supplements or by consultation with an accredited sports nutrition expert. Additional Resources Additional facts on sports nutrition can be found at: Australian Institute of Sport, Sports Nutrition Sports Dietitians Australia “The Complete guide to food for sports performance” 3rd…

…is on the other wing. The two defenders adopt the usual position. 1 can either drive or pass the ball to 2, who drives. x1 and x2 defend accordingly. If 1 is able to beat x1 to the baseline, x2 must rotate to stop any penetration into the key. 1…

…back to the start and commence passing with 3, whilst 1 returns to rest. Star Runs 5 athletes sprint in a “star” formation. They must give the next team mate a “high five”. In the diagram, 5 will do two sprints (to position 1, and then to position 4, as…

…the top of the key: x4 moves to guard the ball; x1 moves to guard 3; x2 remains guarding 2; x3 has now switched to guard 1. The defence has now re-established position. If the ball is passed to the opposite wing: x4 moves to guard the ball x1 moves…

…Side 1 dribbles toward 4 because they are denied (and a pass cannot be made). 4 back cuts, getting head under the basket and then posts in the keyway. 5 lifts to at least the elbow. 2 replaces 1. 3 can move to the corner or can stay in the…

…steps, low high knees etc. 2-3min mobility work Walking lunges, crawls, hamstring walks, side lunges, cat stretches etc. 1min static stretching any particularly tight areas (hip flexor/hamstring) Run throughs to half way building up intensity 50%, 75%, 85%, 95%, 100% walk back. Step accelerations walk back x 2 Walk, accelerate…

…speed acceleration steady pace deceleration 13) 10m 20m 10m x3 14) 9m 20m 9m x3 15) 8m 20m 8m x3 16) 7m 20m 7m x3 17) 6m 20m 6m x3 18) 5m 20m 5m x3 Fartlek Pyramid Complete this on grass or a softer surface; it can be completed around…

…are reaching into the top shelf of the pantry to take a biscuit/cookie from a jar.120,121,128 This statement gives an approximate movement pattern that helps players to understand the ways in which the shooting arm and shooting hand should be moved during the execution of the shot120,121,128 (see also125,127). Importantly,…

…path of the defender. Often instead of a hand off, the player will throw a short pass to their team mate, however this should be discouraged. The hand-off works best when the two offensive players come together, as this is similar to a screen, where the player passing the ball…

Introducing Post Players The Receivers’ Principles also provide an offensive framework with post players, whether the offence has one post player (“4 Out, 1 In”) or two post players (“3 Out, 2 In”). “4 Out, I in” Principles With dribble penetration to the top of the keyway, a low post…

…3, x2 takes the ball and x1 moves to 2. Similarly, if the ball is passed to 2, x2 defends them and x1 rotates to defend 3. x3 continues to defend 3. One problem with the traditional rotation is that x1 does not have good vision of the perimeter offensive…

…beat full court “man to man” defence, by either: Having four players move into the front court, leaving a 1×1 contest in the back court as there is no “help” defender in position to double team, or “jump” (switch); Having a player other than the point guard bring the ball…

…and should be defended by either x2 or x1. As x2 is defending the dribbler, x1 rotates across to 3, pushing x4 back down. Defending Post Players A pass to a high post player (Player 4) must be pressured by either x1 or x2. They do not have to fully…

…It is easiest if they pivot on the heel of their foot, turning their toe towards the baseline. The post player steps with their “high foot” closest to the half way and it lands well behind the defender. They should turn 180°, stepping to the basket not towards the baseline….

…for a shot. 1 still moves to the ball side elbow to force x1 to make a decision as to whether to defend 1 or sag into the key. If 1 keeps their dribble (rather than passing ahead), 2 and 3 may both sink to the corner to receive a…

…Setting a screen for 5 is part of traditional “flex action”, although the screen is coming from a slightly different position on the floor. If 3 screens for 5, 1 would move to receive a pass from 4. If 3 screens for 1, 5 would move the perimeter. After screening…

…to “pop”). 3 Pass Double Screen Activity A good activity to practice cutting off staggered double screens is to have 3 passers and either 0, 1, 2 or 3 defenders. Each passer is assigned someone to pass to, regardless of whether that person cuts to the basket or the perimeter….

…– lift opposite post” After the dribbler comes off the screen, the screener moves to the basket and the low post (5) lifts. Reversing the ball to 5, creates the opportunity for “high/low” post action. “Middle Pick & Roll – into Triangle and 2” 4 sets the screen for 1…

…position but will hedge towards the corner. 1 cuts to the free throw line to draw x1, and then there is no split line defender behind 5. If x1 stays then 1 is open at the free throw area. Having a high post player (particularly if they are also ball…

…the post player, the action of the perimeter defenders is the key factor (“key signal stimulus”): If a perimeter defender helps to pressure the post – the post should pass to the team mate who gets open If perimeter defenders do not help, the post player should play 1×1 Competitive…

…the court, but allow a catch on the sideline. x1 follows the pass to double team., or if x3 is closer they can double team, and x1 would rotate down the split line. Indeed, x3 is likely to be in a better position to double team as they are probably…

…straight cut is shown here, however, 3 should read the defence and make an appropriate cut. After the ball is “reversed” (passed across the key, 1 to 3), 5 sets an up screen for 1. At the same time, 2 cuts across the key, coming of a screen from 4…