Mechanics & Game Management SCANIA CUP

GENERAL POINTS MECHANICS: Lead-Centre-Trail.- A.O.R. MECHANICS: Lead-Centre-Trail.- A.O.R. TEAM-WORK: ‘Team’ Philosophy. TEAM-WORK: ‘Team’ Philosophy. BENCH CONTROL: Communication. BENCH CONTROL: Communication. BEHAVIOUR : Contact / Game-Tempo (React). BEHAVIOUR : Contact / Game-Tempo (React). BODY LANGUAGE: A Picture Tells a Thousand Words ! BODY LANGUAGE: A Picture Tells a Thousand Words !

Lead Official Adjust continually to the play Adjust continually to the play Always have ‘Good Angles’ Always have ‘Good Angles’ Always ‘Open to the Play’ Always ‘Open to the Play’ ‘Hug’ the play each time ‘Hug’ the play each time

Lead Official The Lead can Rotate at any time, but Rotate with a purpose and for a reason. The Lead can Rotate at any time, but Rotate with a purpose and for a reason. Anticipate the Play and Adjust Anticipate the Play and Adjust Don’t Hesitate-if you are going- GO! Don’t Hesitate-if you are going- GO!

Lead Official BALL WATCHING ! BALL WATCHING ! Do not be drawn to the ball (A.O.R ) Do not be drawn to the ball (A.O.R ) A.O.R. - (Working Area) A.O.R. - (Working Area) Especially when the ball is High during a Rotation. Especially when the ball is High during a Rotation.

Lead Official  Do not get stuck in the ‘Paint’  Avoid staying under the basket.  Be sure Rotations are positive for a reason and clear to your partners.

Lead Official  In 3PO you can expect ‘Help’ on each play - examples  Lead +Trail - Penetrations strong-side.  Lead +Centre - Penetrations Centre-side.  Centre – Help? (Competence)

Lead Official  Referee the Defense.  Don’t penalize the defender who does nothing wrong and who has established a legal guarding position and stays within their cylinder.  Communicate Early with the Post Players.

Centre Official  Start low (Working Area) and Continually adjust your position to be able to make the right call.  Don’t be drawn to the ball when Trail has Responsibility Especially Mid-court opposite side.  Continually Adjust – Competence (Ability to see)  Call only what you are able to see.

Centre Official  Don’t guess.  STAY and HELP when PRESS in Back-court  Continually adjust to the play to see the best picture.

Trail Official Trail the play - Always working to get the best possible angles. Trail the play - Always working to get the best possible angles. Adjust + Open to the play at all Times. Adjust + Open to the play at all Times. Stay with the play on penetrations to the basket.- (L+T) Help for Lead Stay with the play on penetrations to the basket.- (L+T) Help for Lead Avoid making Long Distance Calls.* Especially Low Post Opposite Side. Avoid making Long Distance Calls.* Especially Low Post Opposite Side.

A.O.R. / COMPETENCE Lead - Centre – Trail Lead - Centre – Trail Areas of Responsibility Areas of Responsibility Competence – ‘Ability to See’ Competence – ‘Ability to See’ Help ! Help !

OFF-BALL COVERAGE The Majority of the Game of is Played Away from the Ball- FACT ! The Majority of the Game of is Played Away from the Ball- FACT ! Whether you are Lead, Centre or Trail and the Ball is not you’re A.O.R. Whether you are Lead, Centre or Trail and the Ball is not you’re A.O.R. You MUST concentrate on the play away from the ball – (A.O.R.) You MUST concentrate on the play away from the ball – (A.O.R.) This is CRUCIAL to maintaining FULL FLOOR COVERAGE at all times This is CRUCIAL to maintaining FULL FLOOR COVERAGE at all times

Long Distance Calls  Make the right call - Long Distance Calls can be Expensive !!  Be in the best Possible position at the time and only make the Call if you are 200% Sure!!  Make the Call only to ‘Help’ your colleagues or to ‘Save the game’

Team-work  Be aware of what your partners are calling  Be sure the decisions are within the ‘Team’ philosophy.  Mistakes will happen - Not too many!  We can accept honest mistakes but please never at the end of the game.  It’s Important WHAT is right not WHO is right  Support and Trust in your Colleagues !!!

Bench Control Bench Control is Essential to the Management of the Game Bench Control is Essential to the Management of the Game Be Sure to be Aware of any changes in the behaviour of the team Bench area Be Sure to be Aware of any changes in the behaviour of the team Bench area Communicate Early with the coaches regarding any Issues. Communicate Early with the coaches regarding any Issues. ‘ MANAGE THE BENCHES ’ ‘ MANAGE THE BENCHES ’ ‘ WE MANAGE THE GAME ’ ‘ WE MANAGE THE GAME ’

Player Behaviour-Game Tempo Be aware immediately of Changes in the Tempo of the Game - React as a TEAM Be aware immediately of Changes in the Tempo of the Game - React as a TEAM Identify Conflict between players and deal with it before it gets out of control. Identify Conflict between players and deal with it before it gets out of control. Be especially aware of any increase in Contact - Especially away from the ball. Be especially aware of any increase in Contact - Especially away from the ball.

BE GOOD BE GOOD BE HAPPY BE HAPPY BE HONEST BE HONEST BE A TEAM BE A TEAM