2. STRUCTURES, STRATEGIES & COMPOSITION BASKETBALL Lecture 3

3. STRUCTURES n 2-1-2 ZONE n 1-3-1 ZONE n 1/2 COURT MAN FOR MAN

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. ... n ADAPT n REFINE n ENHANCE In line with performance demands and team dynamics.

8. STRATEGY n Fast Break n 3 Man Weave n Pass - Cut n Pass - Screen n Fake - Shoot / Pass / Dribble n Outside Shooting

9. 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

10. 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

11. Designing a relevant training plan... (CYCLE OF ANALYSIS) n IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME n MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME

12. Have you started to study yet?