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…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…

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…

…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…

…more room to move laterally to stop the dribbler’s penetration. The defender should move to a position that is consistent with the team’s defensive rules (e.g. the team may “force middle” and so the defender should close out to a position that is outside the opponent’s baseline foot). To practice…

…mistakes. When a mistake is made the coach ought to demand that athletes learn from it and avoid repeating it but not dwell on the fact that it was made. As Dean Smith reminds us: What to do with a mistake? Recognise it, admit it, learn from it, forget it….

…been stopped, most coaches will have x5 rotate back to defend the post player once a pass has been made. The defenders have now re-established position, with x5 returning to defend the post player, although other players may now be defending different players depending upon where the ball was passed….

…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…

…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…

…perimeter player is denied. The perimeter player can cut straight to the basket. “Low Post Pressure Release” The low post player can step to the “short corner” to receive a pass if “ball reversal” is denied. The Perimeter player can back cut to the basket. “3 Out, 2 In” Receiver…

…x3 must be decisive and communicate early which player they will defend. The risk in having x3 rotate away from the basket (rather than defend Player 4), is that 4 may move to the basket and get there before x1 can get into a position to stop them. If an…

…high post. x5 could front the low post player, subject to the team’s defensive scheme. When the ball is passed back to the guard, it may be defended: If the back defender (x3) was guarding the perimeter player, then the front defender (x1) defends the ball; If the front defender…

…court to defend a pass across the court, x4 denies the sideline and x3 defends the middle of the court. Where x2 had closed out to 5, x4 (as the closest defender) would rotate to defend 2, x3 would deny the sideline and x1 again drops to defend a pass…

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 defender….

…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…

…also cut to the free throw line for a shooting opportunity. This position can also provide an excellent opportunity to pass from the high post to the low post position, particularly if the defender (x5) was in a position to deny a pass from the wing. Another role commonly played…

…In this example, the staggered screens will be set by the two post players – there are many ways that a staggered screen can be incorporated into offensive movement. As 3 cuts off each screen, they “read” the defence. If, for example, their defender “trailed” (followed behind) as they cut…

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…

…for correct decisions, defence can be instructed not to front or not to intercept the pass. Low Post’s decisions Decision Upon receiving the ball, the post player must decide whether or not to play 1×1 or pass the ball to a team mate Criteria As the post defender is behind…

…below the “line of the ball”. However whether or not x3 is in position to double team will depend upon if they are close to the “split line” or nearer the other side of the court. If the double team is set, x4 moves toward the sideline to deny any…

Team Defence Against On Ball Screens Defensive help is crucial to successfully defending screens, particularly with the advanced offensive skills that many players have. With an on-ball screen, it is important that the two defenders directly involved in the screen are coordinated as to how they will defend the screen….

“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…

“Throw Down” Dribble When a player has the ball but has not dribbled they can use either an “on side” step or a “cross-over” step. Onside Step Initially athletes are taught that if they make an “on side” step, the keep the ball on the same side of the body…

…whichever shoulder is closest to the defender is the direction they should look; Keep vision of the defender of any perimeter player on their side of the floor – these defenders will often “hedge down” to steal the ball; Limit the number of dribbles – the more dribbles they take,…