Search Results

…Plays the same opponents a number of times during the season; Generally has a number of days rest between games; May be required to travel between games and this travel may be immediately before the game or be over significant distances; At the conclusion of the season in addition to…

…basketball leagues throughout the world is very common and it is not just on the major professional leagues. Betting is common even on regional leagues in some countries and is usually outside of the control of the league organisers. Basketball is seen as an uncomplicated game to bet on, with…

The game of basketball continues to evolve as the athleticism and skill level of players changes and coaches devise strategies to take advantage of, and also to negate, the changing skills of the game. What is an Offensive or Defensive Scheme? Coaches need to determine how they want their team…

…must not either). Setting Objectives In a tournament, there is little time between one game and the next and there may be emotional “highs” and “lows” that need to be forgotten and the next game to be the focus. By setting specific objectives for each game, the coach help the…

Defending a lead Having the lead with a few minutes left in the game is what every team aims to do. In many games the offensive team will seem to have a comfortable lead and the game will finish relatively quickly. However, as anyone that has seen the video of…

…execute the skills of the game. For example, the “Zipper” play is used by the San Antonio Spurs and is a relatively simple pattern of play. What makes it effective for the Spurs is not where the cut is made or where the screen is set. Instead, it is effective…

…speaking tours, etc.)? Is my career at a level where I need help managing all the details that come with making more money, having more opportunities, and being contacted for various off-court engagements? There is a complete handbook which you may like to download (for free) from the FIBA website….

…September each year. It is possible to start “mid-year” (i.e. in January) although this is unusual. Further information There are a number of resources available online that can help prospective student-athletes, such as: NCAA NCAA Eligibility Center – NCAA NAIA Eligibility Center – www.playnaia.org/index.php and www.naia.org NJCAA Eligibility Center NCCAA…

…without attempting to score. However, when trying to catch up, a team needs to be conscious of how much time remains in the game and they may need to quicken the tempo of the game to increase the number of possessions that they have. Once a team has 4 team…

…session (particularly in the pre-season) to referee a scrimmage, which again gives players and coaches the opportunity to observe how the referees are calling the game. Finally, the coach can speak to whomever is in charge of the referees to discuss any trends in how the game is being officiated….

…particular, the “corner 3” has been described by some commentators as the most important shot in basketball and some recent analysis in the NBA supports its increasing importance: Successful teams tend to take more “corner 3” shots than less successful teams do;15 Teams shoot a higher percentage from the “corner…

Basketball is a team sport but there is no doubt that talented individuals can have a significant impact upon the success of a team and it is commonplace for a team to employ specific tactics to reduce the impact of dominant players. Some coaches will adopt specific tactics to defend…

…vitamins and other synergistic nutrients. COACHES MANUAL 76 Vitamin C CoQ10 L-Carnitine Alpha lipioc acid 6. Creatine Ribose 500 mg 100mg 2g 300mg 5g 3g This combination of nutrients together with a proper intake of complex carbohydrates, lean proteins and essential fats will enhance energy production and stamina during competition….

…do any taping; the media manager may require players to be available for interviews for 45 minutes after the game; the physical trainer wants players to have some carbohydrate intake (approximately 30 grams) straight after the game. The team manager can then arrange meals for the team (including post-game “recovery”…

…them. It is important that they are passing to the side away from their own defender. A pocket pass is also commonly used by a dribbler, particularly when they have come off a ball screen and are passing to the screener as they cut. Pass fakes on the move The…

…coaches should consider in preparing the team for situations where they have to “catch up” in a game are: Quicken the Tempo The clock is the enemy of a team that is behind. Accordingly, if that team can speed up the game, it gives them more scoring opportunities. The tempo…

…prepared by the coaches. Another common tactic used by teams is to vary the defensive tactic based upon the game situation – for example, double teaming the ball screen whenever the shot clock is less than 10 seconds. Here x3 and x5 move toward the middle of the court to…

…just as an absolute number. For example, the points scored from one game to another may vary widely (depending upon the tempo at which the games were played), however the “points per possession” is a good measure of effectiveness. In most competitions, scoring 1 or more “points per possession” is…

…create a space that someone else can cut into. Young players in particular will often lack an appreciation of how their movement (or lack of it) affects a team mate. This can be illustrated to players through a simple warm-up activity called the Puzzle Game and the game also develops…

…game or changed during the game. The degree of complexity that the coach can include when preparing the team will depend upon the level of experience of the players and also considerations such as how many hours the team practices each week. With less experienced teams, preparation often focuses on…

Coaches should have a long-term view in regards to developing their athletes, which is why every player should be given the opportunity to play in all positions. Indeed, a primary purpose of a coach of junior athletes is to develop their love of the game of basketball so that they…

…the perimeter and then cuts off a back-screen from 1 to the basket, which is designed to allow a lob pass to 5. Even if x1 and x5 switch, 5 may have a height advantage and people able to catch the pass. To combat this disadvantage, x4 can rotate across…

…“momentum” in the game. Specifically, the coach should consider: rather than resting all “starters” at the same time, it may be better to rotate players in so that some starters continue to play; “win the game and then rest” is a maxim that many coaches follow. Even if an upcoming…

…rest between games (perhaps 24-48 hours) and in junior tournaments may play more than one game on one day; Teams being grouped into “pools” and results in the initial 2-3 games may determine where the team are placed at the tournament. Regularly, a team may lose only one game (quarter…

…and 1 and 2 cut to the opposite side of the key, coming of the screens (“turn out cuts”). 5 looks for one of the guards coming off, and for them to shoot from the perimeter. After passing, 5 moves to set a staggered screen for the opposite guard. After…