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STRUCTURES and STRATEGIES Part 1STRUCTURES and STRATEGIES Part 1

Strengths and WeaknessesStrengths and Weaknesses

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Finding out your strengths and weaknesses in the area of Structures and Strategies is similar to Finding out your strengths and weaknesses in the area of Structures and Strategies is similar to the two other areas covered. It falls specifically under Key Concept 2 in which the following the two other areas covered. It falls specifically under Key Concept 2 in which the following features are examined: features are examined:

The methods used to gather information about these could be collected using similar methods as The methods used to gather information about these could be collected using similar methods as

before:before:

When you use these methods remember you must describe them clearly, and in detail, and you When you use these methods remember you must describe them clearly, and in detail, and you must explain the reasons for using them. That means you must be clear in your mind what each must explain the reasons for using them. That means you must be clear in your mind what each area is about and how it affects basketball.area is about and how it affects basketball.

Roles and Roles and RelationshipsRelationships FormationsFormations Tactical Tactical

ElementsElements

Observation Observation SchedulesSchedules VideoVideo

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Basketball can be very fast and dynamic which can make it difficult to observe from the side of Basketball can be very fast and dynamic which can make it difficult to observe from the side of the court. Therefore, it is much better to have the game videoed from a good vantage point so the court. Therefore, it is much better to have the game videoed from a good vantage point so that you are able to watch yourself in greater detail.that you are able to watch yourself in greater detail.

What would be looked at to find out your strengths and weaknesses.What would be looked at to find out your strengths and weaknesses.

Each player has individual responsibilities and must know how these fit into and relate to the Each player has individual responsibilities and must know how these fit into and relate to the

team. You now need to be working together with others if the team are to be effective and team. You now need to be working together with others if the team are to be effective and successful. Remember the saying,successful. Remember the saying,

“ “A chain is only strong as its weakest link.” A chain is only strong as its weakest link.”

The team needs to work as a cohesive unit with everyone carrying out their role to the best of The team needs to work as a cohesive unit with everyone carrying out their role to the best of their ability.their ability.

A coach may design a structure or strategy around a player because of their height or a specific A coach may design a structure or strategy around a player because of their height or a specific skill, e.g. 3 – point shooting or good decision-making qualitiesskill, e.g. 3 – point shooting or good decision-making qualities

Roles and Roles and RelationshipsRelationships

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When adopting formations the following principles of team play are important considerations:

It must also be remembered that teams are having to constantly adapt their game because of the mere nature of basketball. Changing from offence to Defence and back again happens very rapidly (known as Transition). Players have to respond to these changes within their own team and to the opposition, when it is in offence. This requires players to co-operate with each other, support each other and therefore more importantly effectively communicate with each other.

FormationsFormations

WIDTHWIDTH DEPTHDEPTH BALANCEBALANCE

MOBILITYMOBILITY

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A tactic is a specific way of carrying out a particular strategy you are using. The aim of the tacticIs to play to the team’s strengths and exploit the opponent’s weaknesses.During a game teams will make tactical decisions based on their opponents and what they do inparticular situations.

An example of a tactic in basketball is the fast break.

Describe in detail the fast break and what your specific role was within this strategy.

TACTICSTACTICS

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There are 5 standard positions in basketball. These are:There are 5 standard positions in basketball. These are:

The responsibilities of each player can differ from team to team but some responsibilities are typicalThe responsibilities of each player can differ from team to team but some responsibilities are typicalfor each basketball team.for each basketball team.

Point GuardPoint Guard CentreCentre Shooting GuardShooting Guard

Small ForwardSmall Forward Power ForwardPower Forward

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Point GuardPoint GuardOne of the most important positions in basketball. This player calls the plays and One of the most important positions in basketball. This player calls the plays and directs the offence. The point guard is the main ball handler and is normally the directs the offence. The point guard is the main ball handler and is normally the best dribbler and passer on the team. This person is considered a “coach on the best dribbler and passer on the team. This person is considered a “coach on the floor”.floor”.

Shooting GuardShooting GuardHas similar characteristics to the point guard but does not bring the ball up the Has similar characteristics to the point guard but does not bring the ball up the court. In most cases the shooting guard is the teams best scorer and will take most court. In most cases the shooting guard is the teams best scorer and will take most of the shots. The best shooting guards can make outside and inside shots in addition of the shots. The best shooting guards can make outside and inside shots in addition to playing the point guard if required.to playing the point guard if required.

CentreCentreThe tallest player on the court. This player is responsible for blocking shots and has The tallest player on the court. This player is responsible for blocking shots and has a big responsibility for rebounding. This player scores a lot around the baskets and a big responsibility for rebounding. This player scores a lot around the baskets and shoots a lot of lay-ups.shoots a lot of lay-ups.

Small ForwardSmall ForwardIs not small-this player is taller than the shooting guard but is not as tall than the Is not small-this player is taller than the shooting guard but is not as tall than the Power Forward. A well balanced player with solid skills at shooting, passing, Power Forward. A well balanced player with solid skills at shooting, passing, defending and rebounding. Because of this versatility this player can defend more defending and rebounding. Because of this versatility this player can defend more than one position well.than one position well.

Power ForwardPower ForwardSometimes called the ‘big forward’. This is typically the team’s most persistent Sometimes called the ‘big forward’. This is typically the team’s most persistent defender and rebounder. This is one of two positions responsible for guarding the defender and rebounder. This is one of two positions responsible for guarding the basket. This player does not take many long shots but stays close to the basket for basket. This player does not take many long shots but stays close to the basket for lay-ups. lay-ups.

Northfield Academy – Higher Still Physical EducationUsing a simple Observation Schedule below and videoing the game, you can record whether are effective or not. This will highlight the area that you should focus on.

Team Position: Are you effective?

Role Yes No Yes No

Support Responsibility

Co- operation Decision making

Communication

Attacking Strategy: Yes No Defensive Strategy: Yes No

Fast Break Man-to-man

Motion Play Zone

Horseshoe Offence Shell Defence

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Now a more detailed analysis of the strategy or tactic can take place, e.g. the Fast Break.

FAST BREAK Position: #1 Point Guard

At inbound ball move out wide

Shout “Ball” for fast attack

Move, indicating direction of pass

Receive ball moving into centre lane

Shoot the ball on lay-up

*If the shot is not ‘on’

Look for passing options

Use correct passing option

‘Hold the ball up’ awaiting support