Basketball Higher P.E. Structures & Strategies

Learning Objectives During the course of this lesson you will learn about: Fast Break

The fast break should be the first attacking tactic that a team should try to run. As soon as a team gain possession they should try to initiate the fast break, as it is the best way to create an easy scoring opportunity. The fast break begins when the defending team gain possession of the ball. This can be from a steal, an interception, a rebound and even sideline balls or scored baskets if the team is organised enough. Although a fast break can start from many different situations the main one tends to be rebounds from missed shots.

Each fast break follows the same general principles: regain possession, fast delivery of the ball up to the opponents basket, attackers outnumber defenders, players give options around the basket all leading to an uncontested lay up or shot. Within the fast break each member of the team has a role to fulfil in order for the fast break to be effective and run smoothly. Fast Break Cont.

Centre wins rebound and pivots to pass out wide to guard Centre s become trailing players to cover in case fast break is stopped by other team. Centre: Responsibilities in the Fast Break

(A) Point Guard moves to edge of three point line to be available for the outlet pass (B) Point guard dribbles at speed down centre of the court (c) Point guard should decide whether to shoot or pass to forwards. Guards: Responsibilities in the Fast Break

Forwards start in wide areas to give width in defence Forwards provide width in attack to drive at basket Forwards: Responsibilities in the Fast Break