Games Sense to Coaching Basketball
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The document outlines a games approach to coaching basketball that emphasizes skill development through active participation in modified games. It highlights the advantages of this approach, such as increased engagement, skill acquisition in relevant contexts, and individualized learning opportunities. Coaches are encouraged to facilitate player independence while strategically intervening to enhance learning and decision-making skills.
Games Sense to Coaching Basketball
- 1. GAME SENSE TO COACHING BASKETBALL AproductionofBasketballImmersion
- 2. Learn the Skill - Learn the Tactics - Play the Game Skill Based Approach to Coaching Basketball Games Approach to Coaching Basketball Play the Game - Learn the Tactics - Learn the Skill
- 3. The players develop an understanding of the game and identify the technical and tactical skills required. If necessary the coach may intervene to assist players with technical skills or discuss tactical aspects. Players practice the skills in conditions that relate to the game. Players are introduced to a game requiring skills that are both tactical (what to do) and technical (how to do it)
- 4. ADVANTAGES OF GAMES APPROACH TO COACHING BASKETBALL - Promotion of game activities very early on in skill development. - Players perceive the tasks associated with the sport as easier. - Mass participation of team members in each and every activity or drill. - Players view this approach as more fun, exciting and engaging. - Maximize activity time. - Allow players the freedom to play without rigid systems that limit decision- making opportunities. - Everyone can participate and succeed in because individual needs are met by modifying games to suit varied skill levels. - Can use small-sided games as a progression in the exploration and development of a strategic approach to the game. - Each player is challenged but at the same time achieves success.
- 5. Step 1: Play a modified game Step 2: Help the players discover what they need to do Step 3: Teach the skills of the game Step 4: Practice the skills in another game HOWDOIIMPLEMENT AGAMESAPPROACH?
- 6. A COACH NEEDS TO ASK (Before intervening) If I intervene,will I make adifference? If I give the player some time and direction, will they find the answers for themselves?
- 7. How to instruct Stop to Teach Foul in our practices means teaching needs to happen. Questions and Feedback Delay Allow them time to think and answer questions. Instruct Add your expertise and suggestions about possible solutions to the problems you present.
- 8. GAMES APPROACH COACHING TIPS Use three-on-three and four-on-four drills within the games approach because more players can become involved and constantly active. It is OK for a coach to introduce the activity in a no defense breakdown before then rapidly moving into competitive games but do so in a big picture context. Use a numbers advantage in drills to help with the ease that players can perform the new tactical skills and experience success. Change parameters to force players to make decisions and make them solve their own problems Coach-centered drill oriented practices are often boring and consequently less engaging to the players so let them learn by playing. Players develop increasing independence from the coach be being actively involved in the learning process so chose your interventions wisely. Practices should be designed to develop the thinking, understanding, and decision-making skills that are required to play well. Players should have input to the coach and help the coach make decisions.
- 9. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW BASKETBALL IMMERSION TEACHES USING A GAMES APPROACH INCLUDING MANY SAMPLE DRILLS AND METHODS FOR DEVELOPING DECISION MAKING CLICK HERE