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…influenced by how the game finished, rather than what happened throughout the game. In collecting statistics it is good to identify the performance each quarter, so that a comparison can be made of performance during the game. If possible, noting when time-outs where called can also be useful as this…

…embrace the facts that: Every athlete will make mistakes; and Making mistakes is an important part of development. For example, Magic Johnson averaged 11.2 assists per game and he averaged 3.2 turnovers per game. He also missed 6.3 field goals a game while making 6.9 field goals each game. However,…

…strategies before, during and after/ between games should try to address the potential causes of fatigue, reducing their impact or delaying their onset. Pre-game meal A carbohydrate-rich meal is encouraged for the pre-game menu, particularly to allow players who have lots of court time to top up muscle stores of…

“Game coaching” requires coaches to be able to adjust to what is happening in the game, regardless of the “game plan” that was prepared prior to the game. Coaches may need to react to: The opponents adopting different tactics than anticipated (including match ups as well as offensive and defensive…

…more and more countries are ratifying the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, FIBA’s cooperation with its own National Federations and the National Anti-Doping Organizations in these matters has been constantly reinforced. The Medical Corner on FIBA’s website (www.fiba.com) is a very helpful tool for communication and cooperation with…

…the demands of competition so that players learn to recognise and understand the key sources of information that exist in the typical competitive environment.11,15,16 The final stage: Skill The skills of experts are often described as being energy efficient, highly consistent, and extremely adaptable.2-4,17 In the dynamic environment of basketball,…

…not include video. Each player will have their own feelings and thoughts about the game and recollections may differ to that of the coach. If the coach is speaking about a particular play or moment in the game, the more time that has elapsed since the game, the more likely…

General Approach As with a statistical review, the coach should start by reviewing the pre-game goals and objectives before watching the game to see how effectively they were met. This may involve recording some “statistics” while they watch. They should also consider: Tempo of the game – Which team was…

…focus; Have the players discuss the game and identify areas that they believe need improvement. Senior players may be more interested to specifically review aspects of the game and within a professional team there is more scope to specifically review games (because the coach has more time with the players)….

…may be adjusted to allow for multiple games per day fatigue has more effect on player performance than perhaps any other competition format. Rest and Nutrition are Key! Because of the short time frame between games and the number of games played in a small number of days, it is…

…experienced basketball coach). Personality the coach’s natural communication style; the coach’s approach to the game – e.g. conservative, aggressive, risk taking. The following principles may assist a coach to develop their overall coaching philosophy: Be yourself Be consistent Define coaching objectives – why do you coach? Why do your players…

…Compression Wear full length compression tights or medical grade compression socks Wear compression garment immediately post cold water immersion; continue to wear for as long as possible, removing prior to the warm-up of next game. In most circumstances accessibility to inflatable ice baths, chilling machines, pools and cycle ergometers is…

…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…

…based upon either a pre-game “scout” or their performance earlier in the game. A pre-game scout should identify for each of an opponent’s players: Whether they tend to drive or shoot when catching the ball on the perimeter Which hand they shoot with Which side they prefer to dribble (sometimes…

…followed. It is important that all players engage in activities that simulate game like movement and intensities prior to the commencement of the game. This ensures that players who may not start the game are adequately prepared to compete when entering the game. 3-4mins general aerobic warm-up: jogging, skipping, side…

…will be used; give the team ample opportunity to practice the “new” system in contested situations – “walk through” can be valuable but a team (particularly a junior team) is unlikely to be able to execute it under game pressure unless they have practiced it in “game-like” conditions; focus on…

Introduction Basketball requires players to display high levels of speed, strength, power and flexibility and then repeat efforts time and time again during the game. Players of the game at the highest levels train their body’s physical capacities to their highest levels. No longer is it good enough for the…

…Comment gèrent-ils les conflits (sifflent-ils rapidement les fautes techniques) ? Qui contrôle l’attaque – souvent, mais pas nécessairement, le meneur – quel rôle exerce les autres joueurs ? À quel rythme l’équipe préfère-t-elle jouer – le rythme change-t-il selon les combinaisons de joueurs ? Quel joueur tire lorsque le temps…

…game environment and this is maximised by the practice having “game-realistic” factors included (for example, having a defender stand in front of a player learning to shoot). These may include: Playing against the coach or other players; Specific game situations (e.g. rather than shooting 10 free throws in a row,…

…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…

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…

…post over their defender. The low post player (5) lifts to at least the elbow, as the basket cut is made. From the free throw line, 5 may be able to make a “high-low” pass to the posting player, or they move to the perimeter and the exchange is complete….

…used to change the tempo of the game, which it can do in two ways. First, if they are successful in causing the offence to commit turnovers, the defensive team will create a lot of fast break situations. Secondly, it can also increase the tempo of the game by forcing…

…must be able to: ensure that games are played to its preferred game style; defeat opponents with their preferred game style. The KPIs will also enable the coach to evaluate whether there are gaps in the skills of their players. For example, a team may be able to create open…

…of decisions every game – not just when to “make a call” but also when to “hold their whistle”. They are officiating all ten players – moving in a relatively small area of court sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will undertake this role better if they are not also having…