STRUCTURES & STRATEGIES BASKETBALL Lecture 1
CYCLE OF ANALYSIS (Recap) 1. INVESTIGATE – Where you explain how a specific aspect of performance was investigated through gathering and analysisng information. 2. ANALYSIS – Where you explain how the knowledge acquired from the study of relevant concepts has helped you to Analyse performance and plan a development programme 3. DEVELOP – Where you explain how the content and suitability of the programme of work were monitored over the period of training 4. EVALUATE – Where you reflect on the planning, effectiveness and benefits of the programme of work completed,
What is a structure / strategy? A Structure can be a formation that a team adapts to apply a particular strategy which will hopefully bring about individual and team improvement. ( Football,3-5-2 creates width in midfield) Structure is ‘non-moving’ eg Strategy is ‘moving’ eg fast break / long ball
How do we decide on a structure? FUNDAMENTALS- Using space to your advantage (offence) Denying space (defence) Tempo(offence / defence) Advantages v Disadvantages of structures and strategies Strengths and weakness of team / opponents
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY What determines where you will play? Physical Qualities Personal Qualities Position Skills Height / Pace / Strength Decision maker / Communicator Guard / Forward / Centre Good outside shooter / Rebounder
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES OrderGuardsForwardsCentre Dribbling Passing Shooting Rebounding Shooting Rebounding Passing Dribbling Rebounding Shooting Passing Dribbling
STRUCTURE / FORMATION ½ COURT M-F-M DEFENCE ZONE DEFENCE Formations / Structures have varying qualities. For example, man-for-man defence can be used if the team are fast in attack to slow the game down.
PRINCIPLES OF DEFENCE PRESSURE… “on the ball carrier” DELAY… “sagging off” “slowing down an attack” BALANCE… “width” “height” COVER… “depth”
EVERY STRUCTURE or STRATEGY NEEDS… EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION FULL CO-OPERATION SUPPORT WORKING KNOWLEDGE COMPETENCE
Coach’s top tips… Stay cool… Keep the head up… Look for options…