- YOUTH
-
YOUTH - AGES 6-13Practice PlansArticle Library
Teaching PhilosophyVideo LibraryResources- HIGH SCHOOL
-
HIGHSCHOOL - AGES 13-18Article Library
Principles of play Movement away from ball Penetration Principles
Man to man Offence Set plays Motion Quick Hitters Pick and Roll Offence Horns Sets Isolation Plays Continuity Offences Princeton Offence
Transition Offrence Early Offence Fast Break Systems
Press Offence Principles Press Breaks
Zone Offence Strategies Set Plays Continuities
Baseline out of bounds Set plays vs. Man Set plays vs. Zone Short shot clock vs. man Short shot clock vs. Zone
Sideline out of bounds 1/4 Court vs. Man Short shot clock Special Situations
Practice Ideas Physical Philosophy Warm-Up Agility Balance Coordination Speed Aerobic/Anaerboic Strength
Video LibraryResources- I WANT TO COACH
- ASK COACH
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
High School >>Physical >Balance
Balance
Single Leg Drills
Balance is a critical aspect of building the athletic base which is often neglected, yet it can be very easily included in the beginning of the practice session.
Have the athletes spread out on the floor facing the coach. The coach then guides the players through a variety of movements which will continually challenge their balance. Movements may include the following:
Balance Games
According to Joseph Drabik, author of Children and Sports Training, the "sensitive period" to develop balance is 10-11 for boys, and 9-10 for girls, and balance is fully developed between 12-14 years of age. Below are two simple balance drills, from Mike MacKay, Manager of Coach Education and Development for Canada Basketball that can be incorporated into warm-up.
The Athletic Stance-"Don't Tell Them to Bend Their Knees"
It is difficult to be successful in sport without a proper athletic stance or posture. By nature, most sports require movement; this movement begins from an 'athletic stance." And while we would like every young athlete be able to naturally assume a proper athletic stance, the reality is that some kids are not blessed with natural "athleticism" and do not automatically "get into stance."
Balance Training-"Knock Down"
We hope coaches take the approach that they are going to help each of their players become better athletes and help build their "athletic house." Balance and the athletic stance are important attributes for players to develop. "Knock down" is a simple, fun game that helps develop both balance, a proper athletic stance as well as improving core and shoulder strength in athletes.
Maravich Drills
Basketball Hall of Fame member, the late Pete Maravich was taught this group of ball-handling drills by his father Press. Known as the "Maravich Drills", these are a fun way for kids to become more familiar with the ball and improve their coordination, hand quickness and dribbling ability.
© Coaches Clipboard | Basketball BC. All rights reserved. - HIGH SCHOOL
-