GAME SENSETO COACHING BASKETBALL

A production of Basketball Immersion

Learn the Skill - Learn the Tactics - Play the Game

Skill Based Approach to Coaching Basketball

Games Approach to Coaching Basketball

Play the Game - Learn the Tactics - Learn the Skill

The players develop an understanding of thegame and identify the technical and tacticalskills required.

If necessary the coach may intervene toassist players with technical skills or discusstactical aspects.

Players practice the skills in conditions thatrelate to the game.

Players are introduced to a game requiring skills thatare both tactical (what to do) and technical (how to do it)

ADVANTAGES OFGAMES APPROACH TO COACHING BASKETBALL

- Promotion of game activities very early on in skill development. - Players perceive the tasks associated with the sport as easier.

- Mass participation of team members in each and every activity or drill. - Players view this approach as more fun, exciting and engaging.

- Maximize activity time. - Allow players the freedom to play without rigid systems that limit decision-

making opportunities.- Everyone can participate and succeed in because individual needs are met by

modifying games to suit varied skill levels. - Can use small-sided games as a progression in the exploration and

development of a strategic approach to the game.- Each player is challenged but at the same time achieves success.

Step 1: Play a modified game

Step 2: Help the players discover what they need to do

Step 3: Teach the skills of the game

Step 4: Practice the skills in another game

HOW DO I IMPLEMENTA GAMES APPROACH?

A COACH NEEDS TO ASK(Before intervening)

If I intervene, will I make a difference?

If I give the player sometime and direction, will

they find the answers for themselves?

How to instruct

Stop to Teach – “Foul” in our practices meansteaching needs to happen. Questions and Feedback Delay – Allow them timeto think and answer questions. Instruct – Add your expertise and suggestionsabout possible solutions to the problems youpresent.

GAMES APPROACH COACHING TIPS

Use three-on-three and four-on-four drills within the games approachbecause more players can become involved and constantly active.It is OK for a coach to introduce the activity in a no defense breakdownbefore then rapidly moving into competitive games but do so in a bigpicture context.Use a “numbers advantage in drills to help with the ease that playerscan perform the new tactical skills and experience success.Change parameters to force players to make decisions and make themsolve their own problemsCoach-centered drill oriented practices are often boring andconsequently less engaging to the players so let them learn by playing.Players develop increasing independence from the coach be beingactively involved in the learning process so chose your interventionswisely.Practices should be designed to develop the thinking, understanding, anddecision-making skills that are required to play well.Players should have input to the coach and help the coach makedecisions.

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