STRUCTURES, STRATEGIES & COMPOSITION BASKETBALL Lecture 3
STRUCTURES n ZONE n ZONE n 1/2 COURT MAN FOR MAN
Why Zone Defence? STRENGTHS n Makes inside shooting difficult n Can be arranged to suit physical qualities of team n Rebound triangle to secure possession WEAKNESSES n Offence play at their own tempo n Weak against good outside shooters n All 5 players must be able to defend effectively n Requires very effective communication
Why Man for Man defence? STRENGTHS n Allows ‘matching-up’ (Strengths & Weaknesses) n Pressure on ball carrier / offence n Effective against poor outside shooters WEAKNESSES n Physically very demanding n Does not protect basket area n Difficult to secure defensive rebounds
EVALUATE EFFECTIVENESS n INDIVIDUAL - Roles - Responsibilities - Shot Percentage (A) - Footwork (D) + Movement (A+D) Movement (A+D) -Body Position (D) n TEAM - Defence - Offence - Possession
... n ADAPT n REFINE n ENHANCE In line with performance demands and team dynamics.
STRATEGY n Fast Break n 3 Man Weave n Pass - Cut n Pass - Screen n Fake - Shoot / Pass / Dribble n Outside Shooting
Why choose Fast Break? n Defensive formation is not set up n Transition from Defence - Offence is fast n Clears danger zone n Width / Depth / Mobility n Cover for defence (2 trailers) n Unopposed inside shot (lay-up) n 2v1
GATHERING DATA n Observation Schedules n Video of Performance n Reflections on Performance n Knowledge of Results n Game Analysis n Create data analysis template for the fast break. n General n Focused
Designing a relevant training plan... (CYCLE OF ANALYSIS) n IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME n MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
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