Basic rules of basketball

Mini Basketball

1. Making it fun

1.1 Coaching 5-7 year olds

2.1 Technique centered teaching

3.1 General movement and ball control

4.1 Dribbling

5.1 Basketball activities with no baskets

Coach

Coach

Coach

1. Roles and values

1. Defensive basketball skills

1. Defensive tactics and strategies

1.1 Leadership

2.1 Planning

3.1 Understanding the game

4.1 Expectations of athletes

1.1.1 Being a Role Model

1.2.1 Appropriate communication with officials

2.1.1 Planning Practice - Introduction

2.2.1 Learning styles

2.3.1 Communicating with Athletes - Listen More, Speak Less

2.4.1 Keeping Records

2.5.1 Contact with Junior Athletes

3.1.1 Understanding the game from a coach’s perspective

3.2.1 Productive and reproductive approaches to coaching

3.3.1 Coaching development plan

3.4.1 Reflecting upon your performance

4.1.1 Setting expectations for each player

1.1 Defensive footwork

1.1.1 Basic defensive footwork

1.2.1 Defending player with the ball

2.1 Basic movement skills

2.1.1 Basic stance

2.2.1 Getting open - some fundamentals

2.3.1 Basic catching

2.4.1 Protecting the ball

2.5.1 Basic passing

2.6.1 Basic dribbling

2.7.1 Basic shooting - introduction

2.8.1 The importance of the first step

3.1 Strength and conditioning

3.1.1 Being fit for basketball

3.2.1 Hydration

3.3.1 Warm up and cool down

3.4.1 Injury treatment

1.1. Man to man defence

1.1.1 Matching up - basic principle of man to man defence

1.2.1 Defending off ball screens – “lock and trail”

1.3.1 Why zone is not recommended for players under 15

1.4.1 2V1 and 3v2

2.1. Offensive Movement

2.1.1. Motion offence - 5 out - dribble entry - hand-off

2.2.1 Off Ball Screens - Role of Screener - Setting the Screen

2.3.1 Basic Fast Break - Starting the Break

2.4.1 Attacking Full Court Zone Pressure - General Principles

2.5.1 Rebounding and Defensive Transition

3.1 Team Rules and Discipline

3.1.1 Making Team Rules Clear

3.2.1 Team Goals for Young Players (Under 12)

4.1 Preparing a Game Plan

4.1.1 Substitutions and Feedback

5.1 practice preparation

5.1.1 Incorporating Review of Games in Practice with Young Players (U12)

1. Roles and values

1. Defensive basketball skills

1. Defensive tactics and strategies

1.1 Leadership

2.1 Planning

3.1 Understanding the Game

4.1 Coach’s Responsibilities

1.1 Individual Defensive Movement and Positions

2.1 Getting Open for the Ball

3.1 Strength and Conditioning

4.1 Athlete Mindset

1.1 Man to Man Defence

2.1 Offensive Movement

3.1 Team Rules and Discipline

4.1 Practice preparation

1.1.1 Incorporating short-term and long-term goals

1.2.1 Referee responsibilities

1.3.1 Coaching a clean game

2.1.1 Review - evaluate practice sessions

2.2.1 Advanced principles of skill acquisition

2.3.1 Conducting the session - maximise skill transfer between activities

2.4.1 Communication with administrators

2.5.1 Establishing and evaluating KPIs

3.1.1 Understanding trends

3.2.1 What is a coaching philosophy?

3.3.1 Working with a mentor

4.1.1 Working with assistant coaches

4.2.1 Coaches of other teams

4.3.1 Budgets

1.1.1 Advanced closing out technique

2.1.1 Horizontal cuts

2.2.1 Shooter’s catch

2.3.1 Advanced passing - one hand curl pass

2.4.1 Advanced dribbling - reverse spin dribble

2.5.1 Advanced lay-up techniques

2.6.1 Post move – “backing in”

3.1.1 Preparing players physically to play basketball

3.2.1 Nutritional considerations for athletes

3.3.1 Physical recovery techniques - overview

3.4.1 Injury management

4.1.1 Developing an Athlete’s Mindset

1.1.1 Help defence - help to defend inside passing

1.2.1 Defending on ball screens - push

1.3.1 Full court trapping zone (2-2-1)

1.4.1 Defending 4v3

1.5.1 Defending turn out cuts

2.1.1 Motion Offence – 5 Out – pass and cut/give and go

2.2.1 Off ball screens - middle pick and roll

2.3.1 Structured fast break - secondary break

2.4.1 Motion principles against zone

2.5.1 Point guard inbound

2.6.1 Substitutions and time outs

3.1.1 Enhancing team culture through team rules

3.2.1 Team goals for junior players (under 20)

3.3.1 Characteristics of short tournament play

4.1.1 Incorporating game performance into next practice

4.2.1 Team performance - statistical review

4.3.1 Watching games

1. Roles and values

1. Offensive basketball skills

1. Defensive tactics and strategies

1.1 Leadership

2.1 Strategic vision

3.1 Understanding the game

4.1 Helping athletes manage themselves

1.1 Passes

2.1 Strength and conditioning

1.1 Common defensive patterns

2.1 Common offensive sets

3.1 League coaching

4.1 Finishing the game

1.1.1 Leading the team

1.2.1 Officiating points of emphasis

1.3.1 Sports betting

2.1.1 Developing strategic vision for a team

2.2.1 Planning for the year

2.3.1 Managing the media

3.1.1 Integrating and responding to international trends

3.2.1 LTAD - understanding the LTAD model

3.3.1 Creating a coach’s development plan

4.1.1 Player agents

4.2.1 Overview of contracts

1.1.1 Creative passing

2.1.1 Individual strength and conditioning programmes

2.2.1 Using nutritional supplements

1.1.1 Pack line defence

1.2.1 Designing strategy for individual defenders

1.3.1 1-2-2 Match up defence

1.4.1 Defending dribble hand offs

1.5.1 Baseline out of bounds & sideline

2.1.1 Read and react offence

2.2.1 Motion offence - 3 out, 2 in - screen the screener

2.3.1 On ball screens - "pistol"

2.4.1 Pick and roll (on ball screens) against a zone

2.5.1 Baseline out of bounds

3.1.1 Characteristics of league coaching

3.2.1 Characteristics of long tournament play

4.1.1 Defending a lead

4.2.1 Assessing team efficiency

Level 1

2. Using "Game-based" Teaching

1.2 Coaching 8-9 year olds

2.2 What is “game-based” teaching?

3.2 Balance and coordination

4.2 Shooting

5.2 Modified rules in competitions

Player

Player

Player

2. Know-how

2. Offensive basketball skills

2. Offensive tactics and strategies

1.2 working with officials

2.2 Teaching

3.2 Coaching Style and Philosophy

1.1.2 Being part of “The System”

Follow Up

2.1.2 Planning Practice - Setting goals

2.2.2 The stages of learning

2.3.2 “Coaching on the Run” Technique

2.4.2 Computer skills

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Follow Up

3.2.2 Different approaches according to age of athlete

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Follow Up

4.1.2 What Beginner players expect from a coach

1.2 Individual defensive movement & position

1.1.2 Closing out

1.2.2 Defending perimeter player without the ball

2.2 Getting open for the ball

2.1.2 Balance

2.2.2 Skill category: getting open

2.4.2 Being ready to play – triple threat position

2.5.2 Fun activities to teach moving, passing and getting open

Follow Up

2.7.2 Basic shooting - teaching lay-up footwork

2.8.2 Getting post position

3.2 Nutrition

Follow up

1.2 Defending screens

1.1.2 Distance from opponent

1.2.2 Defending off ball screens – “under”

Follow Up

2.2 Screening

2.1.2 Motion Offence - 5 Out - Replacing the Cutter

2.2.2 Off Ball Screens - Basic Cuts of Screen - Straight Cut

2.3.2 Basic Fast Break - Running Wide Lanes

2.4.2 Attacking Full Court Zone Pressure - Purposeful Movement

3.2 Game Preparation

3.2.2 Team Goals for Junior Players (Under 16)

4.1.2 Talking to Officials

Follow up

2. Know-how

2. Offensive basketball skills

2. Offensive tactics and strategies

1.2 working with officials

2.2 teaching

3.2 Coaching Style and Philosophy

4.2 Helping Athletes Manage Themselves

2.2 Catching

3.2 Nutrition

1.2 Defending screens

2.2 Screening

3.2 Game Preparation

4.2 Reviewing team performance

Follow-up

2.1.2 Managing physical and psychological load from one session to the next

2.2.2 Correcting techniques (“breaking habits”)

Follow-up

2.4.2 Representing the club

Approfondir

3.2.2 How are coaching style and philosophy linked?

Follow-up

Follow-up

1.1.2 Off ball defence - fronting the post

2.1.2 Turn out cuts

2.2.2 Post catch

2.3.2 Advanced passing - baseball pass

2.4.2 Advanced dribbling - snake dribble

2.5.2 Reverse lay-up

2.6.2 Post move – “forward spin move”

3.1.2 Preparing players physically - warm-up for training

3.2.2 Nutritional needs for good health and wellbeing

3.3.2 Physical recovery techniques - active recovery

Follow-up

4.1.2 Visualising Success

1.1.2 Help defence - help to defend low post

1.2.2 Defending on ball screens - weak

1.3.2 Half court trap

Follow-up

1.5.2 Defending middle penetration

2.1.2 Receivers Principles with Post Players

2.2.2 Off ball screens - re-screening

2.3.2 Using the 3 point shot in transition

2.4.2 Using dribble against the zone

Follow-up

Follow-up

Follow-up

4.2.2 Team performance - video review

4.3.2 Team performance - presenting information 361 to the team

2. Know-how

2. Physical preparation

2. Offensive tactics and strategies

1.2 Working with officials

2.2 Planning

3.2 Coaching style and philosophy

4.2 Contracts

2.2 Nutrition

1.2 Defensive schemes

2.2 Offensive movement

3.2 Team preparation for a (long) tournament play

4.2 Efficiency analysis

1.1.2 Case study

2.2.2 Designing offensive and defensive schemes

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Follow-up

4.1.2 College/university scouts

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Follow-up

1.1.2 Defending horns set

1.2.2 Having multiple defences against on ball screens

1.3.2 1-3-1 Match up defence

1.4.2 Double team post players

1.5.2 Late shot clock

2.1.2 “Flex”

2.2.2 Motion Offence - 3 Out 2 In – multiple screens for the shooter

2.3.2 Off ball screens - “elevator” screens

2.4.2 Dribble drag against zone defence

2.5.2 Sideline out of bounds

Follow-up

3.2.2 Long tournaments - selecting the team

4.1.2 Catching up - reducing an opponent’s lead

Follow-up

Follow-up

Level 2

3. Fun activities for physical development

1.3 Coaching 10-12 year olds

2.3 How to use a game-based approach

3.3 Endurance

4.3 Dribbling and shooting

5.3 Small Sided Games - 3x3

Team

Team

Team

3. Development

3. Physical preparation

3. Management

2.3 Effective Practice Sessions

3.3 Own coaching development

1.1.3 Getting Support for Your Program

2.1.3 Planning Practice - Stages of a practice session

2.2.3 The Impact of the coach’s Learning Style

2.3.3 Providing Feedback

3.2.3 LTAD - making fun a focus

4.1.3 Managing junior athletes and their parents

Follow-up

1.2.3 Defending in the low post

2.3 Catching

2.1.3 Footwork

Follow Up

Follow Up

2.7.3 Basic shooting - foundation for the shot - balanced stance

2.8.3 Drop step

3.3 Physical recovery

1.3 Zone defences

1.1.3 Defending one pass away

1.2.3 Defending off ball screens – “through”

2.3 Transition

2.1.3 Motion Offence - 5 Out - Purposeful movement - timing and spacing

2.2.3 Off Ball Screens - Basic Cuts of Screen - Curl Cut

2.3.3 Basic Fast Break - Pass the Ball Ahead

2.4.3 Attacking Full Court Man to Man Defence

3.2.3 Setting Goals and Strategies for Games

4.1.3 Changing Tactics with Young Teams (U12)

3. Development

3. Physical preparation

3. Management

1.3 Sport integrity compliance

2.3 Effective practice sessions

3.3 Own Coaching Development

4.3 Financial Management

2.3 Passing

3.3 Physical recovery

1.3 Zone defences

2.3 Transition

3.3 Coaching in a (short) Tournament

4.3 Scouting

2.1.3 Conducting individual sessions

Follow-up

2.4.3 Contact with senior athletes

3.2.3 Developing a coaching philosophy

1.1.3 Defending the ball - double team technique

2.3.3 Advanced Passing - skip passes

2.4.3 Advanced dribbling - throw down dribble

2.5.3 Advanced shooting - shooting footwork

2.6.3 Beating opponents

3.1.3 Preparing players physically - warm-up for games

3.2.3 Strategies to promote hydration and fueling

3.3.3. Compression Clothing

4.1.3 Controlling Emotions

Follow-up

1.2.3 Defending staggered screens

1.3.3 Half court zone defence

1.5.3 Changing defence depending upon opponent

2.1.3 Motion offence with post - 4 out, 1 in

2.2.3 Off ball screens - staggered screens

Follow-up

2.4.3 Screening the zone

Follow-up

3. Development

3. Management

1.3 Sport integrity compliance

2.3 Communication

3.3 Own coaching development

1.3 Zone defenses

2.3 Screening

1.1.3 Selection of support staff

Follow-up

1.2.3 Designing strategy for team defence

1.3.3 1-3-1 Match up zone defence

1.4.3 Getting the ball out of the hands of the point guard

1.5.3 Last possession plays

2.1.3 “The shuffle”

2.2.3 Motion offence - 3 out, 2 In - Double Screens

2.3.3 Screening angles and alignments - advanced pick and roll

2.4.3 1-3-1 Alignment against zone defence

2.5.3 Late shot clock

3.2.3 Long tournaments - preparing the team prior to tournament

Follow-up

Level 3

4. Fun activities to teach basketball skills

1.4 Coach to the skill level of each player

3.4 Speed

4.4 Passing

5.4 Small Sided Games - 4x4

4. Management

4. Game coaching

2.4 Administration

3.4 Improving coach performance

1.1.4 Having the Right Attitude

2.1.4 Planning Practice - Planning appropriate activities

2.2.4 The Importance of Key / Cue Words

2.3.4 Changing behaviour with feedback

3.2.4 Games-based approach to coaching

Follow Up

1.2.4 Blocking out an offensive rebounder

2.4 Having the ball

2.1.4 Running

2.7.4 Basic shooting - grip on the ball

2.8.4 Drop step - counter move

3.4 Injury management

1.4 Defending situations of disadvantage

1.1.4 Flat triangle position

1.2.4 Defending off ball screens – “switch”

2.4 Offence Against Full Court Pressure

2.1.4 Motion Offence - 5 Out - Ball Reversal

2.2.4 Off Ball Screens - Basic Cuts of Screen - Back Cut

2.3.4 Basic Fast Break - 2v1 Fast Break

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Follow up

4.1.4 Communication with Players During Games

4. Management

4. Psychological preparation

4. Game review and analysis

2.4 Communication

2.4 Dribbling

3.4 Injury management

1.4 Defending situations of disadvantage

2.4 Offence against zone defence

2.1.4 Season plans

Follow-up

Follow-up

1.1.4 Pressure defence - anticipating offensive movement

Follow-up

2.4.4 Advanced dribbling - step back move (off the dribble)

2.5.4 Advanced shooting - inside shooting

Follow-up

3.1.4. Preparing Players Physically - Strength Training

3.2.4 Dealing with issues of physique

3.3.4. Physical recovery techniques - hydro therapy

Follow-up

1.2.4 Team defence against pick and roll

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Follow-up

2.1.4 Post Up Cuts

2.2.4 Off ball screens - re-screening (off ball)

2.4.4 Proving an opponent is playing zone defence

4. Management

4. Game coaching

1.4 Advanced defensive techniques

2.4 Offence against zone defence

1.1.4 Influencing a broader network of coaches

Follow-up

Follow-up

1.4.4 Denying spots on the floor

1.5.4 Catching up - strategic use of fouls

2.1.4 “Triangle”

2.2.4 Motion offence - 3 Out, 2 In - Blind (Back) Screens

Follow-up

Follow-up

2.5.4 Last possession plays

3.2.4 Long tournaments - scouting

References

3.5 Anticipation and choice

5. Modified Rules

4.5 Dribbling, passing and shooting

5. Game review and analysis

2.5 Communication

1.1.5 Understanding the Motivations of Players

2.1.5 Planning Practice - Duration of activities

Follow Up

2.3.5 Conducting the Session - Organizing Players into Groups

3.2.5 Differing coaching styles to coaching

Follow Up

2.5 Passing

2.1.5 Speed

2.7.5 Basic shooting - "top of the shot" - releasing the ball

2.8.5 Basics of perimeter offence

1.1.5 Stance - denial or open

1.2.5 Defending on ball screens – “under”

2.5 Offensive Rebounding

2.1.5 Motion Offence - 5 Out - Dribble Penetration - Receivers’ Principles

2.2.5 Off Ball Screens - Basic Cuts of Screen - Flare Cut

2.3.5 Basic Fast Break - 3v2 Fast Break

4.1.5 Communication with Officials During Games

2.5 Reviewing the team

2.5 Shooting

1.5 Advanced defensive techniques

2.5 Offence against full court pressure

2.1.5 Safety when travelling

Follow-up

2.4.5 Advanced dribbling - horizontal dribble

2.5.5 Correcting shooting technique - flat shot

3.1.5 Preparing players physically - power training

3.2.5 Optimising game performance

3.3.5. Physical recovery techniques - massage

Follow-up

2.1.5 Developing Decision Making - Putting Perimeter and Post Together

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1.5 Defensive structures for special situations

2.5 Offensive structure for special situations

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1.4.5 “Box and 1” defence

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2.1.5 “Horns”

2.2.5 Motion offence - 3 Out, 2 In - Pick and Roll with Triangle on Help Side

Follow-up

3.2.5 Long tournaments - keeping players fresh

4.6 Adding defence

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2.1.6 Planning Practice - Using stations and group work

2.3.6 Conducting the Session - Introduce the Activity

3.2.6 Communication styles

2.6 Dribbling

2.1.6 Efficiently changing direction

2.7.6 Basic shooting - shooting off the dribble

2.8.6 Drive fake moves

1.1.6 Moving on the pass

1.2.6 Defending on ball screens – “over”

2.1.6 Motion Offence - 5 Out - Dribble Entry

2.2.6 Off Ball Screens - Role of Screener – Pop or Roll

2.3.6 Basic Fast Break - Moving into Offence

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2.6 Offensive Moves

2.6 Changing tempo

Follow-up

2.4.6 Advanced dribbling - push dribble

2.5.6 Correcting shooting technique - off-line shot

3.1.6 Preparing players physically - conditioning

3.2.6 Basic sport foods and supplements

3.3.6. Physical recovery techniques - sleep

2.1.6 Creating scoring opportunities with a second pass

Follow-up

2.1.6 “Princeton”

2.2.6 Motion offence - 3 out, 2 in - cuts off high post screen

3.2.6 Long tournaments - coaching staff

2.1.7 Planning Practice-Managing Physical and Psychological Load

2.3.7 Conducting the Session - Observe and Give Feedback

3.2.7 Holistic development - “athlete-centred” approach

2.7 Shooting

2.1.7 Stopping

2.7.7 Basic shooting - jump shot

2.8.7 Shot fake moves

1.1.7 Help defence - split line defence

1.2.7 Defending on ball screens – “through”

2.1.7 Introducing Screens - 5 Out - Pass and Screen Away

2.2.7 Off Ball Screens - Down screens

2.3.7 Activities to Practice Fast Break Principles

Follow-up

2.5.7 Correcting shooting technique - side spin

3.1.7 Preparing players physically - flexibility

3.3.7. Physical recovery techniques - stretching

2.1.7 Moving the help defender away from a help position

2.1.7 “UCLA Cut”

2.2.7 Motion offence - 3 out, 2 in - 1v1 isolation

3.2.7 Long tournaments - organising the off-court

2.1.8 Planning Practice-adding complexity

2.3.8 Adaptive Coaching - Changing Activities to be more effective

3.2.8 Holistic development - teaching non-basketball skills

2.8 Offensive moves

2.1.8 Pivoting

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2.8.8 Catch and shoot

1.1.8 Help defence - help to defend dribble penetration

1.2.8 Defending off ball screens – “switch”

2.1.8 Scrimmage Activity

2.2.8 Off Ball Screens - Up screens

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2.5.8 Correcting shooting technique - shooting short

3.1.8 Preparing players physically - basic strength training programme

3.3.8. Physical recovery techniques - practical applications

Follow-up

2.1.8 “Zipper”

2.2.8 Shot selection - importance of the corner 3

Follow-up

2.1.9 Review-Reflecting on practice

2.3.9 Adaptive Coaching - Coaching Athletes of Varying Abilities

3.2.9 Holistic development - developing mindset and resilience

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2.8.9 Penetrating off the dribble

1.1.9 Help defence - helping the helper / defensive rotation

1.2.9 Defending on ball screens – “double”

2.1.9 Allowing Creativity in Decision Making

2.2.9 Off Ball Screens - Back screens

Follow-up

3.1.9 Basic-off season preparation

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2.1.10 Creating a Positive Environment

2.3.10 Adaptive Coaching - Including Athletes with a Disability

3.2.10 Holistic development - developing self confidence

2.8.10 Activities to practice offence in low post

1.1.10 Defensive communication

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2.2.10 On Ball Screens - Dribbler Options

2.1.11 Providing a Safe Environment

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3.2.11 Holistic development - developing self control

2.8.11 Activities to practice perimeter offence

1.1.11 Transition defence

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1.1.12 Full court man to man defence

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