The 1-2-2 Full Court Press is one of the staples many coaches end up utilising as they develop their understanding about pressure defences. The 1-2-2 Full Court Press is one of the more popular defences to be used in basketball. …

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As a coach, Setting Goals is one of the core aspects of player management, motivation and focus that is of high priority. Having the right process goal, for the right individual, at the right time however needs some practice in achieving the …

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The 1-3-1 Patterned Offense is a simple offense that can be useful as a starting set for young teams or can be the basis of a number of variations for more senior teams. The 1-3-1 Patterned Offense is a continuity …

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2-2-1 Quarter Court Trap offers something a little different for coaches to utilise within their defensive options. The 2-2-1 Quarter Court Trap provides an option that is that little bit different to full court and half court options often seen …

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Having a regular starter who has a sudden change in fortune due to underperformance can be one of the most challenging issues facing a coach. The option of being able to talk to the player because of a solid communication …

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