1. Northfield Academy Higher Still Physical Education STRUCTURES and STRATEGIES Part 1 Strengths and Weaknesses

2. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education Finding out your strengths and weaknesses in the area of Structures and Strategies is similar to the two other areas covered. It falls specifically under Key Concept 2 in which the following features are examined: Finding out your strengths and weaknesses in the area of Structures and Strategies is similar to the two other areas covered. It falls specifically under Key Concept 2 in which the following features are examined: The methods used to gather information about these could be collected using similar methods as before: The methods used to gather information about these could be collected using similar methods as before: When you use these methods remember you must describe them clearly, and in detail, and you must explain the reasons for using them. That means you must be clear in your mind what each area is about and how it affects basketball. When you use these methods remember you must describe them clearly, and in detail, and you must explain the reasons for using them. That means you must be clear in your mind what each area is about and how it affects basketball. Roles and Relationships FormationsFormations Tactical Elements Observation Schedules VideoVideo

3. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education Basketball can be very fast and dynamic which can make it difficult to observe from the side of the court. Therefore, it is much better to have the game videoed from a good vantage point so that you are able to watch yourself in greater detail. Basketball can be very fast and dynamic which can make it difficult to observe from the side of the court. Therefore, it is much better to have the game videoed from a good vantage point so that you are able to watch yourself in greater detail. What would be looked at to find out your strengths and weaknesses. What would be looked at to find out your strengths and weaknesses. Each player has individual responsibilities and must know how these fit into and relate to the team. You now need to be working together with others if the team are to be effective and successful. Remember the saying, Each player has individual responsibilities and must know how these fit into and relate to the team. You now need to be working together with others if the team are to be effective and successful. Remember the saying, “A chain is only strong as its weakest link.” “A chain is only strong as its weakest link.” The team needs to work as a cohesive unit with everyone carrying out their role to the best of their ability. The team needs to work as a cohesive unit with everyone carrying out their role to the best of their ability. A coach may design a structure or strategy around a player because of their height or a specific skill, e.g. 3 – point shooting or good decision-making qualities A coach may design a structure or strategy around a player because of their height or a specific skill, e.g. 3 – point shooting or good decision-making qualities Roles and Relationships

4. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education When adopting formations the following principles of team play are important considerations: It must also be remembered that teams are having to constantly adapt their game because of the mere nature of basketball. Changing from offence to Defence and back again happens very rapidly (known as Transition). Players have to respond to these changes within their own team and to the opposition, when it is in offence. This requires players to co-operate with each other, support each other and therefore more importantly effectively communicate with each other. FormationsFormations WIDTHWIDTHDEPTHDEPTHBALANCEBALANCE MOBILITYMOBILITY

5. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education A tactic is a specific way of carrying out a particular strategy you are using. The aim of the tactic Is to play to the team’s strengths and exploit the opponent’s weaknesses. During a game teams will make tactical decisions based on their opponents and what they do in particular situations. An example of a tactic in basketball is the fast break. Describe in detail the fast break and what your specific role was within this strategy. TACTICSTACTICS

6. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education There are 5 standard positions in basketball. These are: The responsibilities of each player can differ from team to team but some responsibilities are typical for each basketball team. Point Guard CentreCentre Shooting Guard Small Forward Power Forward

7. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education Point Guard One of the most important positions in basketball. This player calls the plays and directs the offence. The point guard is the main ball handler and is normally the best dribbler and passer on the team. This person is considered a “coach on the floor”. Shooting Guard Has similar characteristics to the point guard but does not bring the ball up the court. In most cases the shooting guard is the teams best scorer and will take most of the shots. The best shooting guards can make outside and inside shots in addition to playing the point guard if required. CentreCentre The tallest player on the court. This player is responsible for blocking shots and has a big responsibility for rebounding. This player scores a lot around the baskets and shoots a lot of lay-ups. Small Forward Is not small-this player is taller than the shooting guard but is not as tall than the Power Forward. A well balanced player with solid skills at shooting, passing, defending and rebounding. Because of this versatility this player can defend more than one position well. Power Forward Sometimes called the ‘big forward’. This is typically the team’s most persistent defender and rebounder. This is one of two positions responsible for guarding the basket. This player does not take many long shots but stays close to the basket for lay-ups.

8. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education Using a simple Observation Schedule below and videoing the game, you can record whether are effective or not. This will highlight the area that you should focus on. Team Position: Are you effective? Role Yes No Yes No Support Responsibility Co- operation Decision making Communication Attacking Strategy: Yes No Defensive Strategy: Yes No Fast Break Man-to-man Motion Play Zone Horseshoe Offence Shell Defence

9. Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical Education Now a more detailed analysis of the strategy or tactic can take place, e.g. the Fast Break. FAST BREAK Position: #1 Point Guard At inbound ball move out wide Shout “Ball” for fast attack Move, indicating direction of pass Receive ball moving into centre lane Shoot the ball on lay-up *If the shot is not ‘on’ Look for passing options Use correct passing option ‘Hold the ball up’ awaiting support