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It is often most effective when it puts doubt into the minds of the offensive players and has them hesitate before acting. Full court defence has the added advantage that the offensive team has only 5 seconds in which to inbound the ball and only 8 seconds to progress…

…situations with aggressive defence. The more the coach stops activities in practice the less able the players will be able to react to what happens during a game; Reinforce to athletes that it is OK to make a mistake As coach Dean Smith19 reminds us “what to do with a…

A common mistake made by coaches of junior players is to introduce a series of set offenses that the players learn as automatons. This results in the players moving in a set pattern (regardless of whether or not that move makes sense having regard to what the defence is doing)…

…on the perimeter. Player 3 does not simply follow the 3 point line, but cuts into a threatening position in the key and then moves out. The other players then balance to fill the positions on the perimeter. This follows the simple rules established in the puzzle game previously discussed….

There are a number of reasons why playing zone defence is not recommended with players under the age of 15. And some competitions specifically prohibit zone defences being played and will penalise teams (by technical foul on the coach) if they do so. 17 The defensive principles of rotation, “help…

…the basket to go high and x1 moves to the basket. Coaches may instruct x3 to delay moving until x1 has returned to the basket. In a game, coaches will often prefer players to defend the basket first and may prefer for x1 to move to the high split line…

…each other, sometimes requiring the defence to Close-out. “Guard the Gate” Offence and defence start at the perimeter. Offence must penetrate into the keyway, coming to a jump stop (2 count). Designate “gates” that they must use to get to the keyway (shaded areas), of which there can be one…

Using Different Approaches when Communicating Communication is a fundamental part of coaching and there are a number of different communication styles. Which style a coach uses will largely depend upon their overall coaching style, but will also depend upon the context in which they are communicating. These styles can be…

…to them for a no dribble lay-up. The first step on the backdoor cut is with the foot closest to the basket. Add a defender and play 1v1 after the third “catch”. Tallyball Touchdown The aim is to complete a minimum number of passes (e.g. six consecutive passes) and then…

…activity. It is also important to keep them consistent from one practice to another as well as in games. It is a common mistake for a coach to use a particular cue word (e.g. “get to the pinch post”) forgetting that they haven’t explained to the team what it means….

…6. You are about to buy a new camera. Other than price, what would most influence your decision? a a friend talking about it k trying it out r reading the details about it v its distinctive appearance 7. Which game do you prefer a Pictionary R Scrabble k Charades…

This has a number of elements: Teaching safely, using activities that are appropriate to the skill of the athletes, their understanding of the game and their physical capabilities; Ensuring that the court is free from dangerous obstacles or hazards; Creating an environment free of harassment – either between team mates…

A lack of resources is no excuse, it is a problem that the coach should compensate for as well as they can. For example, it is a good idea for the coach to divide the players into small groups, establishing specific goals for each group. If there are not enough…

…lay-ups and have to wait more than a minute to have their five-second turn (sometimes longer if the coach stops the activity to correct someone). It is also best to avoid practice sessions where some of the players spend a long time sitting down while their companions play a game….

Coaches who do not plan tend to drift. They will often spend too much time on one aspect (particularly if the players are not doing it well) and not enough time on other areas. This will invariably result in a lack of progress by the players, which is compounded because…

…playing. Whilst this may not require much of a penalty, the coach should at least correct the player and remind them that the team must take responsibility and that the result of the game is the aggregate of every possession. Obviously, the coach must not make comments like this either….