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…a series of short videos on both its YouTube page and its website (www.cleangame.fiba.com); players of all ages and all levels will benefit from the insights provided there by some of basketball’s biggest stars. Coaches have a responsibility to promote to their athletes the importance of participating in sport, without…

Changes are influenced by a number of things: Athleticism and skill level of players – as offensive skills change, so too do the defensive tactics employed to counter them; Team tactics – e.g. the “pack line defence” was developed to stop dribble penetration. Coaches should resist the temptation to constantly…

Indeed, best practice guidelines generally discourage the use of such ergogenic supplements by individuals under the age of 18 years. Although many sports foods are tailor-made to assist an athlete to meet nutritional goals around exercise, the cost of these products needs to be considered against the practicality they offer….

…should then retreat to the perimeter, and x2 returns to the split line (although the coach could allow the defenders to switch). If 1 is able to beat x1 to the middle, x1 shoots as they penetrate the key. x2 must box out 2. If the offensive players rebound the…

…responsibility and discipline learning how to work with others in team environments learning to cope with success and failure developing a sense of community, loyalty and cohesion helping some gifted young people become aware they are role models for others.6 However, the extent to which a young person will experience…

Initially, we teach players how to defend a drive from the wing to the baseline, and we also instruct players to force the offensive player to the baseline. However, just as common is penetration through the top of the key, either: from the wing; from the top of the key…

…the keyway. Players do need to be conscious of the 3 second rule, however referees will usually warn a player to vacate before calling a violation . The 3 second period is also longer than most players realise. Post Up Cut – “4 Out, 1 In” from Dribble Entry Open…

…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…

…defensive scheme, the most important factors to consider are: players need to know what system they are using in any given situation; if defenders communicate effectively with each other, then almost any rotation can succeed; players need time to practice the scheme before expecting they do it in a game….

…They have the same structure (four outside players) as is recommended for developing “man to man” defence, and is also used in teaching “motion offence”; 3. They are the most common alignments used by teams. Key Points When zone defence is introduced, players must understand that playing according to this…

…up – often a forward whose defender will be less proficient in defending in the full court. A “trapping”, or zone defence, can counter both of these strategies as players defend assigned areas, based upon the position of the ball, not individual offensive players. Accordingly, even if four offensive players…

Forward Spin from Low Post The forward spin from the low post is used where the defender is playing behind but close to the offensive player. The offensive player may fake to the middle (keeping their feet still) and then, pivoting on their baseline foot, quickly spin past the…

…the guard will take a 3 point shot in transition when the defender does not come to attack the dribbler. This shot can be most effective if a second player is running into a rebounding position. In a 2v1 situation, the dribbler may attack the basket and then pass to…

…a pass. This is often free because they do not have a designated defender at this stage. With junior players it is important to “multi-skill” players because as at senior level the “trailer” is often a “big”, however will be proficient at shooting a 3 point shot. The “trailer” may…

Cutting off Staggered Screens A “Staggered Screen” is where two offensive players set a screen for the one cutter. With a “double screen” the two players stand next to each other, with a “staggered screen” the offensive players are progressively in the path which the cutter intends to cut along….

Commonly, teams are setting early on-ball screens for guards to create action from the middle of the court. Sets should not be “terminal” and need to lead to other action. Screener must have ability to roll/dive to the basket, flare and make plays off the dribble. “Middle Pick and Roll…

Moving Help Defender In many situations basketball is not a 1v1 contest, with “help” defence designed to place added pressure on the offensive players (before they make any move) and to also provide help to a defensive team mate. Whether the defensive is double teaming, switching or rotating the effect…

…on the other side of the post player. Competitive Activity Simply demonstrating the rules to the players is unlikely to be effective. Instead, the player’s need to be given opportunities to practice, with the coach providing feedback. 3×3 with the following rules: the team that scores keeps playing offence offence…

Trap First Pass A trap can also be used to attempt to double team the ball in the front court – in particular to double team the first pass. x1 defends the dribbler and attempts to make them pass the ball. x2 and x3 deny players in the middle of…

…are: the offensive players do not play authentically – if the “drill” is to curl cut, then they curl cut instead of “reading” and “reacting” to the defenders; the defensive players “cheat” – moving in a pre-determined fashion regardless of what the offensive players may do. Below is a simple…

“Push” – Defending the On Ball Screen Initially players are taught various methods to guard the on-ball screen: “Over”; “Under”; “Through”; “Switch”; “Doubles”. To this, we add “Push” (or “Ice”), which is where the defenders attempt to force the ball handler to dribble away from the screen. As the ball…

…the back of their opponent’s head, their opponent cannot see them! “Reads not Rules” – “The Defender Tells You What to Do” A common mistake with young players is that they will decide what they are going to do (e.g. pass in a 2×1 situation) well before the decision needs…

…of their body. Rather than move the ball across their body and bounce it on the floor on the other side of their body, the player throws the ball into the ground so that it bounces to the other side of their body. The “throw down” dribble originated because players…

…their dribble (bouncing the ball higher and lifting their shoulders as if standing up) and then attack with an aggressive step. This move is not encouraged for young players as they will tend to dribble too often and not have vision of defenders that will come to attack the ball….