By Vic Pruden. From the moment players on Defense anticipate ball Possession to the moment that they anticipate losing possession, they are on offense. During every moment on offense, teammates should be organized. The first part of being organized is that each player knows, at the moment he/she anticipates ball possession, not only where he/she should be on the court, but also where his/her teammates should be on the court, regardless of where or how that possession occurs. It follows, therefore, that while on offense, players should know exactly where they and their teammates are on the court.
By Vic Pruden. Each season begins with tryouts. Deciding who is to be on your team can be difficult. Informing those who will not be on the team can be even more difficult. Over the years, I have used several approaches to cutting players. Like many coaches, I have posted a team list. Those not on the list had been Cut. Invariably, a number of those players came to ask why I didn't pick them. Dutifully, I tried to provide reasons why.
By Vic Pruden. In a developmental basketball program for boys and girls under 13, coaches should be committed to
helping boys and girls to learn how to play. Consequently, the guiding principle for coaching basketball at this age level should be helping players to learn, not managing them to win.
By Vic Pruden. Learning how to play in games is the primary purpose of pre-competition team practices. For these sessions to be the most effective, practice conditions should, as closely as possible, duplicate game conditions. Consequently, each exercise or drill should simulate game conditions. Players should practice not only the array of skills and play options which they will be expected to execute during a game, but also the decisions which they will be required to make.
By Vic Pruden - Traditionally, in front-court play, coaches have taught perimeter players to assume the triple-threat position immediately after receiving a Pass. From this position, they can shoot, pass, or drive. Teaching players that they must assume this set position results in Dead time: while a player is moving into this set position and is in it, he/she literally stops playing. This disrupts the flow of play.
A framework is a conceptual system of play that helps teammates
co-ordinate their actions and decision making. It also allows them to
anticipate what is likely to happen next. For example, when players
anticipate that a teammate is about to get a defensive Rebound, they
know where to move quickly on the court and what to do when they get
there. The player who gets the rebound also knows not only what to do,
but also what his teammates should be doing.
Longtime Winnipeg basketball coach Vic Pruden has put together a summary of what he sees as key items for a player to have. This inventory lists the technical skills that are stepping stones to learning the array of technical skills related to one-on-one and team play.
Stretching plays a vital role in increasing performance in basketball.
It can decrease the risk of injury, increase your range of motion and
prepare your body for the game. There are several different types of
stretching from quick movement stretching which is known as ballistic
or dynamic stretching to a slow hold stretch called static stretching.
How does stretching increase performance? Have you ever reached for a
Pass and just missed it and turned over the ball? Have you ever tried
to reach the ball while posting up and lost the ball because you could
not reach the ball? Stretching will increase your flexibility which
will in turn allow you to reach higher for the ball, reach out to the
side for the ball and take larger strides to be able to beat your
opponent to the Hoop. Furthermore, stretching will decrease the risk of
injury help recover after a big game.
I may not know much, but I do know what a squat is and I know what
it is not. It never ceases to amaze me how many people out there can’t
tell the difference. The barbell squat is performed with the barbell resting across the
upper back and rear delts. The athlete then proceeds to push their
hips to the rear, then sits back and then down, lowering the body
between the athlete’s legs. How far down do you go? At a minimum you
go down until the top of the thigh is parallel to the ground, real
squatters go well below that. I’m not saying to wipe the floor with
your butt, but you should be getting pretty close. I tell most
athletes to go down as low as they can, knowing that to them, low is
still fairly high.
One of the most common questions when it comes to the treatment of
injuries is when to use ice versus heat. Both of these modalities have
their place in the treatment protocol for the care and prevention of
injuries but the question is which one to use when?
17U Prov Team & Centre for Performance Tryouts September 10 - 12, 2010 (Centre for Performance) Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce details on our High Performance plans for the upcoming fall and winter! The Canada Basketball Center for Performance Program is designed to bring together male and female basketball athletes aged 12-17 who have the desired attributes and potential to de...
Senior Women’s Basketball Fall Meeting September 14, 2010 (Meetings) Tuesday, Sept. 14 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Fall Planning Meeting @ Sport Manitoba, 145 Pacific Avenue (Conference Room B & C).
All teams must provide their $100 deposit to the league. Only certified cheques or money orders payable to 'WSWBL' will be accepted.
NBA Jam Session - Winnipeg September 18 - 19, 2010 (Special Events) Basketball Manitoba is excited to announce that the new NBA Jam Session will be making at stop in Winnipeg at the Forks on September 18-19. NBA Jam Session is an interactive basketball festival that will be making six city stops across Canada this summer - this fun weekend event combines NBA exci...
JODP Clinic October 2, 2010 (Referee Clinics) JODP Clinic
MIKE SPACK BECOMES HALL'S FIRST THREE TIME INDUCTEE October 3, 2010 (THIS DAY IN HOOP HISTORY) On this day in 2009, Mike Spack becomes becomes the first person to be inducted into all three Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame categories (player, team, builder).
JODP Clinic October 9, 2010 (Referee Clinics) JODP Clinic
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