Talking Split

@stuartr1970 No problems Stuart, they are: - Prepare for the event - Consider sensory environment - Setup for Success - Teach new Skills - Proactive problem solving - Learn & improve

Hey @TalkingSplit & @RobCoulter Just finished this podcast episode and loved it audioboom.com/posts/8803281-… Can you point me to extra info on the “6 step process” that Matt described? I tried to get the points from the auto-transcript but the “6 steps” aren’t that clear.

One for all levels to get lots of reps in a short amount of time, a focus on skills that can always do with a bit of a sharpen up Important for the D to try and disrupt the rhythm of the offence when in the ball handling section, but also in the wall up challenge at the basket.

The defence isn't allowed to leave their cone until the offence has made it to the other. Things to focus on here is the footwork to try and get balance, to get the last dribble out in front of them to get distance from the D, and be able to pick the ball up quickly

Defence will have to read the movements of the shooter depending on the pass The passer will have to read on if they need to be in a help position, switch, or then guard the "extra" pass An additional layer, is allowing the shooters to change to make it more complex for the D

Sometimes defensively we get caught in rotations and the most important player, is no longer ours and you have to jostle to get front position This applies to the offence as they try and find an angle to be involved in the rebounding contest, and having to box out "up"

3 lines on the baseline, and 3 players in the key. When ready the coach will throw the ball at the ring, and the 3 players battle for the rebound, attempting to score. Once a player scores, they get a point for their line, and tag their teammate in who subs in to try and score

3 players - 2 starting next to each other without a ball, and 1 with a ball. When ready the player with the ball bounces it to roughly the height of the ring, and the other 2 players battle by trying to get contact and then finish with defence right with them

We lost the gold medal. The girls were singing on the bus. I sat by the window—quiet, proud, and strangely heavy. Here’s what I learned about coaching, joy, and letting go 🧵

Whichever direction the guard drives, the post player relocates opposite. This forces the post defender to make the choice on if they help on the drive or if they stay attached to their player Can put dribble and pass limits on this to emphasise a quick decision

One of the most common fast breaks we see, is a 2 v 1 so this week we look at a way to work on both offensive and defensive transition if you only have a half court available to you.

The goal for the defender is to tag the player that doesn't have the ball. That leaves the 3 offensive players to try and pass and communicate the 2 basketballs between them, to get the defender moving and constantly having to shift.

@CoachFunz Brilliant - we are jumping on that this week. Thanks for sharing!

Maybe an interesting topic for a pod @TalkingSplit to look at the new Luka report showing the difference between US and Europe Youth basketball. lukadoncicfoundation.org/iyb-report/

On every catch, we want the offence to have 2 passing options (left or right - preferably not diagonal), with the 3 offensive players cutting to fill their spots. The offence can use any manor of pass fakes and pivots to create an angle to get the ball to their team mate

When the coach says to start, players dribble looking to get a tennis ball from the other side, back over into their cones. After they move a ball, they then have to make a layup in the crowd, and go again. Whichever team has more tennis balls at the end of the time period wins

@DJ_Rod Whatever it is, it can get into every training session plan starting from Aussie Hoops!

You know you’re a coach when u watch the Pacers play & the first thing you wonder is, what do they practice to play the style they do - what drills, what rules, what emphasis, what strategy, what stats have they shown the team to get the buy in. Carlisle is a genius @TalkingSplit

Start with offence in the corner and top of the key. the defence starts on the foul line. Passer with a ball on the opposite side to the shooter. The D has to put a foot on the top of the circle which the offence reads whilst catching the ball to score or pass to the corner

On the catch the player has at most 2 dribbles to find a score, with the preference for playing off 2 feet for balance. The defence is allowed to move once the catch has been made, to simulate late help coming, and place an emphasis on walling up and playing without fouling

The offence start on the outside lane & next to them and then defence closest to the middle of the court You can manipulate there you want the players to start We don't want the passer to put a second hand on the ball or pick up their dribble; but making the pass off the bounce

The D has to get their feet outside the 3pt line and then force the offence outside the elbows on their drive - making sure they use their body to influence without putting hands on, to wall up on the finish. Offence needs to read the closeout to see what's available (shot/drive)

2 Players start opposite the ball and fill the receiver spots in Drift and Diagonal when dribble happens. Players filling receiver spots should be in a shooting stance   Whoever gets the ball after the drive, has to make the extra pass and then challenge the shot without fouling