How to start coaching basketball

How to Become a Basketball Coach (11-Step Guide)

Coaching young people at the youth and high school level is an important job.

Aside from teaching the skills and fundamentals of basketball, a great basketball coach can have a tremendous impact on the life of a child.

The coaching community is in need of quality role models to enter the profession… and more importantly, young people are in need of these role models.

We need more people learning how to become a basketball coach!

But how does a person begin his or her coaching career?

Maybe you aspire to one day be a high school head coach, or maybe you would simply like to help out at the local community center.

Regardless of your coaching aspirations, there are several ways to give yourself the best chance of finding your “dream job.”

Below I’ll explain how…

An important question to consider when starting your coaching career is:

“Why do I want to coach?”

The answer to that question may help you determine the best level for you.

For example, if your goal is to make a lot of money, you probably won’t be happy at the youth or high school levels. But if your passion is making a difference in the lives of young people, the younger levels could be perfect for you.

The decision between the youth and high school levels can be a difficult one.

There are pros and cons to each level.

At the youth level, you get to see players improve rapidly as they learn the game for the first time. Many youth teams don’t practice every day, so it is easier to schedule practices around other obligations. However, if you enjoy high-level competition and advanced offensive and defensive execution, you may want to move up to a higher level.

High school coaches usually have more practice time and more leeway to implement Xs and Os they like, and the high school level can be very competitive. However, this means there is far more pressure. It’s also a bigger time commitment, so your work schedule and family commitments must be considered.

Regardless of your preferred coaching destination, you have to start somewhere.

Few, if any, coaches start immediately with a varsity head coaching position.

Most learn the basics on how to become a basketball coach at the youth level.

If you’re humble enough to start there, you’ll be pleased to know that many schools and community leagues are always looking for help.

You will have to volunteer at first, but it is a great way to gain experience.

There is another advantage of starting at the youth level…

It makes you a better coach!

Because the players are younger and the game is newer to them, you must learn to teach the game simply and clearly. This skill will serve you well if you choose to advance to higher levels later.

Plus, working with young kids is extremely fun and rewarding!

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A large part of the coaching opportunities you get will come down to two factors:

a. WHAT you know

b. WHO you know

Coaches should always continue expanding their knowledge of the game.

Even the best coaches are constantly seeking out new ideas.

The good news is that it has never been easier to learn about the game.

There are many resources available online and on social media.

It’s also good to attend some coaching clinics.

Basketball coaching clinics are an excellent way to hear experienced coaches share their knowledge while meeting and networking with other coaches.

You may also consider volunteering at a basketball camp.

This could be at your local high school or even at a college.

Many colleges look for young coaches to help out at their youth camps, and some even pay their helpers.

These camps give you some extra coaching experience and are great networking opportunities.

This is a crucial part of coaching development.

Coaching is naturally a profession of service.

If you’re willing to reach out, there are likely plenty of coaches in your area who would love to share ideas and help you get your basketball coaching career started.

One idea is to seek out a recently retired coach.

This person might have more free time than someone currently coaching, and would have years of experience to share with you.

If you don’t know of a retired coach, contact some local high school coaches who you respect.

Most would be happy to go out to lunch or engage in a phone conversation.

Most head coaches began their careers as assistants.

Assistant coaches are tremendously important to the success of a program and often have more time to focus on player development.

Seek out the best coaches in your area and find out if they are looking for assistants.

A good head coach can give you a big knowledge boost as you study how to become a basketball coach, and they could also serve as a great reference as you try to move up the coaching ladder.

Look for someone whose style you may like to emulate and who will give you an important role on the coaching staff.

Assistant coaching positions may or may not be paid, but they are crucial in advancing your career.

As you seek out potential assistant coaching jobs, it’s helpful to specialize in at least one particular area.

From a head coach’s perspective, it’s nice to have assistants who are experts in different parts of the game.

For example, if you are a phenomenal shooting coach, you can immediately add value to any program in that area. The same is true if you are an excellent defensive technician.

One of the most famous assistant coaches who had a specialty was Tex Winter, the master of the Triangle Offense. He was Phil Jackson’s sidekick for many years.

This doesn’t mean you can neglect the other aspects of the game, of course...

You must continue to learn and grow in all areas.

You can also enhance a program by becoming an expert in some off-the-court skills.

Running a high school program requires many elements outside of on the court coaching:

• Scouting
• Fundraising
• Running social media accounts
• Promoting players to colleges
• etc.

If you excel in one of these areas, that can help you earn an assistant’s job and eventually become a head coach.

Once you have your foot in the door as a youth coach or as a high school assistant, do absolutely everything possible to add value to your program.

Some coaches fail because they look down on seemingly minor tasks.

Be grateful for all opportunities you get!

If your head coach needs someone to run the clock at practice, do it willingly.

If a player needs a rebounder, volunteer to rebound and pass.

If the floor needs to be swept, grab a broom.

These things will make a good impression on your head coach and your players.

These tasks may seem small but they need done and doing them makes your team better.

Basketball coaching jobs, especially at the high school varsity level, can be difficult to get.

Depending on your area and the quality of the job, there could be dozens of applicants.

As with any job, an applicant’s resume plays an important part in receiving an interview and a potential job offer.

When putting your resume together, consider what skills you have that might set you apart from other applicants.

Is there something tangible that shows your impact on a basketball program?

For example, consider this line on a resume:

“As our program’s defensive coach, I helped improve our team’s points allowed from 65 points per game in 2018-2019 to 52 points per game in 2019-2020. ”

This line stands out because it proves you have had success in your role.

If you don’t have specific successes like that example, do your best to highlight what skills you will bring to a basketball program.

Remember to be honest but to emphasize what you do well.

Before you start to receive interviews, it’s important to prepare a coaching portfolio.

This could be an important part of the interview process and could also help you clarify your coaching philosophy and program plan.

There is no “right” way to create a portfolio.

However, most coaches include:

• Their standards/values
• Coaching philosophy
• Expectations on the court
• Expectations in the classroom
• Offensive/defensive ideas
• etc

If you are preparing to interview for a head coaching position, be sure to include ways to develop your middle school and youth players as well.

Remember to connect your portfolio to the specific needs of the program.

For example, if the program has previously struggled with discipline, you might want to emphasize your team standards and how you hold players accountable to those expectations.

Your interview is your big opportunity to make an impression and land your dream job.

Do your best to prepare so that you can remain calm during the interview.

Do some research on the school and program.

• What might they be looking for?
• Is it a successful program, or have they been struggling?
• Why did the previous coach leave?

Be prepared to answer questions about your philosophy, ability to connect with kids, running a K-12 program (if applicable), conducting tryouts, and dealing with difficult parents.

While your preferred Xs and Os could come into play, keep in mind that many members of the interview committee may have little basketball knowledge.

Administrators often care more about behind the scenes aspects of running a program than specific offenses and defenses.

• How does the coach communicate?
• Can he or she cooperate with other coaches in our school?
• Does he or she carry themself like a professional?
• Does the coach encourage players to excel academically?
• How does he or she deal with angry parents?

Be ready to discuss these kinds of questions.

Remember to dress professionally, and, most importantly, be yourself!

Ultimately, you want to find a job that is a great fit for you.

Be honest, be yourself, and articulate your vision clearly.

Getting a head coaching job takes some time and often requires some good luck.

There may be some rejection and frustration along the way.

Do your best to enjoy each step of the process and make a positive impact on the lives of the players you get to coach.

Use your time spent moving up the ladder to learn, gain experience, and make a difference.

The best way to get a better job is to make an impact at your current job.

Remember that ALL coaching opportunities have value, regardless of role and level, because they provide us with opportunities to teach the game and build quality young people.

1. Find Your "WHY"

2. Get Your Foot in the Door

3. Attend Basketball Clinics and Basketball Camps

4. Find a Basketball Mentor

5. Become an Assistant Coach

6. Specialize in One Specific Area

7. No Job is Too Small

8. Clean Up Your Resume

9. Create a Coaching Portfolio

10. Prepare For Your Interview

11. Be Patient

Before you leave, there’s one more important thing to know…

Former playing experience is not a requirement to start your journey learning how to become a basketball coach.

While playing experience certainly helps, there have been plenty of excellent coaches who did not play the game at a high level.

Coaching requires a completely different skill set than playing.

So if you’re a person who loves basketball and would like to make a difference in the lives of young people, you can be a successful basketball coach!

You just need passion, knowledge, commitment, and some good fortune.

USA Basketball - 5 Keys to Being a Great Basketball Coach

If you want your youth basketball team to have an All-Star experience all season, there are a wide range of ideals you need to focus on to make the experience as positive as possible.

Here are five ways that you can be an All-Star basketball coach.

All-Star Qualities

• Sportsmanship - Remember basic courtesy and good manners? Use your practices and games to reinforce these basic principles. Make sure your players can give a firm handshake with eye contact to officials and opposing coaches, as well as a high five to opposing players.
• Teamwork - Teach your players that "we over me" is what most often leads to "us over them," in team sports competition. Encourage your players to be selfless and supportive teammates in both losing and winning efforts.
• Positive Attitude - Life is not fair and basketball is worse. Help your players get over it and still do what they need to do to succeed. Playing sports is one the best ways to practice overcoming adversity and preparing to handle tough times in life. Humor helps!
• Respect - Pay it forward and get it back. How a coach interacts with other adults--coaches, parents and officials--will naturally influence the behavior of your players. Be mindful that you are a role model and are always being watched. Insist that your players respect coaches, officials and opponents--like you do. Have the courage to enforce your rules with every player and parent involved with your team.

Coaching

• Philosophy - Want a surefire way to be a great youth coach? Lighten up! Here's a tip. Not one of your games will be Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Billions of people don't even know you exist, let alone feel that your practices and games are important. Recreational league and even elite travel team coaches should understand that kids want to play sports and to have FUN! Let your players figure things out. Ask questions, but don't give instruction or answers. Stop teaching so much and give your players a chance to learn. Watching them grow will be fun for you too!
• Communication - Have a team meeting to start the first practice of the season, or as soon as possible thereafter. Limit your postgame analysis to positive things that occurred in the game and deal with what went wrong by establishing a specific goal to work on starting at the next practice. Ask parents to delay or even eliminate the dreaded postgame interview with their child. When you need to correct a player, use the "compliment sandwich" State something positive the player did well, give a very specific correction, then restate the first positive thing.
• Continuing Education - All-star coaching requires continuing education. I have been privileged to learn the game of basketball from seven coaches who are in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Each one of them was always striving to learn more. In your efforts to learn, make sure the substance of the material is appropriate for the skill, age and maturity level of the players that you coach.
• Use Resources - There are several organizations that offer assistance to youth coaches. Do an online search for youth coaching information sources. Read books, watch videos and attend coaching clinics in-person whenever possible. One hour online could make you a better coach.

Practices

Play to learn, play to practice, and you will win when you play in games. Remember how much fun you had growing up when you used to just go outside and play with your friends? We advocate using the "compete to learn" approach to practice--it lets kids play and have fun while competing. This type of practice, using competitive drills, does a better job of preparing players to compete in real games. Technically, this is called transference. What you do in practice carries over into what you do in games.

• Individual Skills - Want to improve your team's ball handling? Games like dribble knockout are very popular. Every player must have his or her own basketball. Coach starts the game. Every player must dribble constantly, stay in-bounds and try to knock the ball away from all other players in the game. Lose control of your basketball or go out-of-bounds, and you're eliminated. Boundaries for 10-12 players could start as half the court. After several players are eliminated, the boundary is reduced to only inside the 3-point area. Boundary is reduced again to the free-throw lane. Finally, when there are just two players left, they play the "finals" in the free throw half circle.
• Team Concepts - Run half your offense by playing 2-on-2 or 3-on-3 restricted to one side of the floor. For example, make even (by size/ability) teams and conduct a 10-minute tournament using an action like the pick and roll. Allow for 20-second timeouts and allow players teach themselves how to make the play work.

Game Strategy

• Keep It Simple System (KISS) - Basketball is a simple game. Keep it simple! If you are a regular reader of instructional material, you might think that you need to have lots of practice drills and a complicated or intricate system to win games. No, you don't. Establish one or two alignments and three or four actions, and that's it. At the youth level or even in the NBA, most successful coaches try to have their team master a few simple things. 8-10 year olds can do this successfully. Try KISS at your next practice and even in your next game, your team will show instant improvement!
• Simple Transition Offense (Fast break/press break) - Score a lay-up in less than five seconds without dribbling.
• Simple Half-Court Offense (Ball movement/teamwork) - Everyone must catch and make a pass before anyone can shoot!
• The Best Offense Ever Designed - Give the ball to Michael Jordan and get out of the way. You can't get much more simple than that! However, that is an actual "play," as it is part of the "complicated" triangle offense. The triangle is a patterned motion offense that has several basic actions such as give and go, pick and roll and give the ball to Michael and get out of the way -- otherwise known as a clearout. By the way, that offense has won nine NBA championships and you, even as a youth recreational league coach, can run some of its actions to win games in your league.

Make All-Star Memories

The experience of playing on a youth sports team can affect a child's development as a person. How will you affect your player's communication, cooperation, goal setting and work ethic? How will your players remember this experience 10 years from now? Most won't remember the score.

If your team employs the ritual of getting together after every game for ice cream or pizza, takes a field trip to a college or pro game, or attends a movie together, your players will remember those good times long after they forget the score of the game. Parents sometimes enjoy these social events more than the kids.

Basketball for beginners: training and rules for beginner adults, when to start playing or training in Russia and how

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In basketball, as in other sports, to become successful, you need to work hard, develop and hone your skills . In addition to team training with a coach, the athlete needs to train on their own. You can develop your skills with the help of special exercises.

To achieve the best results in basketball, it is not enough to be tall. You also need to educate and develop various qualities and skills in yourself.

Components of the training process of a beginner basketball player

Without knowledge of theory, there will be no successful practice. Therefore, a novice athlete, in addition to performing various exercises, must know the rules of the game, the existing methods and means of training, the schemes of the game, the methods of preparing for the game, etc.

This is an important aspect for any athlete. You need to be strong, fast, agile, jumpy and hardy. To do this, you should perform various physical exercises, for example, from athletics.

To begin with, you should familiarize yourself with all kinds of techniques and determine what works well and what does not. After that, you need to move on to improving your skills and working out those moments that are not yet very good. For this, there are also special complexes of physical exercises.

Such a game has certain tactics with its own techniques. A novice player must understand what they are for and learn how to apply them in a given situation.

Development of strong-willed qualities.

An athlete must be able to set goals and achieve them using their knowledge, skills and strength. A beginner basketball player must work out the ability to catch, throw and pass the ball.

In addition to team training under the guidance of a coach, you need to allocate time for self-improvement. To do this, there are special exercises that you can perform on your own at home, on the street or in the gym.

To catch and pass the ball correctly, you need to learn to feel its every movement. There is a set of exercises to develop this skill:

• Throw the ball at the wall at the same height from different distances and catch it.
• Throw the ball at the wall, turn around and catch it.
• Throw the ball at the wall, taking steps in one direction or the other.
• Run past a wall, throwing a ball at it some distance in front of you and catching it.
• Sit down, throw the ball from this position and catch it.
• Lie on your stomach, throw the ball at the wall and catch it. Then do this exercise while lying on your back.
• Sit down and throw the ball at the floor so that it bounces against the wall, and then, after hitting the floor, returns to the hands.
• Stand up and throw the ball at the wall with acceleration. Try to complete the maximum number of transfers in a certain time (for example, per minute).
• Stand up and throw the ball at the wall in different ways: with one hand, over the shoulder, from below, between the legs, facing the wall, and then with your back. After that, do the same, only throw the ball so that it bounces off the floor.
• Stand with your right side and throw the ball into the wall with your left hand over your back and, catching it with your right hand, pass it to your left behind you.
• Pick up 2 balls. Throw them at the wall in turn, beating them on the floor. Try to do it as quickly as possible.

After that, you can do the exercises in pairs, passing the ball to each other in different ways. The ability to pass the ball allows the team to reach the opponent's basket faster. Therefore, the implementation of this set of exercises should be approached responsibly.

A set of exercises for practicing ball dribbling

A professional basketball player must be able to dribble the ball without focusing on it. He must feel it and at the same time protect it from the hands of an opponent. To learn this, you should perform the following set of exercises:

• Stand up and hit the ball off the floor, first with one hand, then with the other. The fingers are spread apart. Then repeat the exercise, moving forward and alternating arms.
• To hit the ball from the floor, first standing, then sitting and lying down. Do not stop dribbling when changing position.
• Hit the ball while moving forward, turning left and right, speeding up and slowing down.
• Draw a line, dribble along it.
• To hit the ball by moving forward and turning in different directions by 90 or 180 degrees.
• Dribble by varying stride length.

Next, you can perform exercises in pairs with another player:

• stand opposite each other. One dribbles the ball, and the second repeats exactly its movements;
• catch up with each other without stopping the lead;
• One player dribbles while the other tries to retrieve the ball.

Physical exercises for practicing ball throws

The most important skill of a basketball player is to throw the ball into the basket from different distances. It is quite difficult for a beginner to do this. Therefore, it is necessary to practice the following exercises:

• throwing the ball into the basket from different distances with both hands;
• throws from the shoulder with different hands while standing and on the move;
• shots from different angles at the same distance from the basket;
• dribbling with a throw;
• throwing the ball with a hit on the shield.

After mastering the technique, you can set yourself certain goals. For example, the number of accurate hits out of 20 throws must be at least 15. Then you can move on to collective competitions. For example, who will have more hits, who will hit the target first from a certain distance, etc.

In addition, you should learn to kick the ball out of the opponent's hands, using different techniques, to feel and understand the members of your team. It is important to have a strong and mobile body.

Basketball fitness

Self-training should include physical exercises such as sprinting, long distance running, walking, squatting, jumping, push-ups. Fitness classes will also contribute to the development of endurance.

You need to train regularly, then the result will not be long in coming, and each game will bring victories, increasing the professionalism of the basketball player.

Basketball lessons for beginners

Along with football, hockey and volleyball, basketball is one of the most popular team sports. The names of Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, thundered all over the world, are proof of this.

A large number of attacking actions make the game an exciting spectacle. Minimum equipment and playground requirements ensure that the hobby is accessible. The basic program for a productive start of training includes:

• lay-up - a throw from under the ring, which ends most attacks;
• dribbling - quickly brought to automatism due to exercises with cones acting as obstacles;
• off-the-ball technique for defenders;
• base stand;
• exercises to develop endurance and general strengthening of the body: planks, twists and push-ups.

Throws are the foundation of the game and the logical end of an attack. Throwing the ball correctly is important for both attackers and defense players.

Correct starting position: feet and knees “look” to the side of the ring (the load on the muscles is reduced and the greatest comfort is achieved), the palms are located at the seams of the projectile. The main and auxiliary hand is determined.

Important skills: improving control, creating rotation, forming the desired flight path, the ability to “spring” (a fraction of a second before performing, you need to crouch a little).

Progress is often interrupted by experienced opponents. Is it possible to bypass a large and experienced defender? Correct dribbling requires compliance with a number of rules. The body leans, the left hand is involved. The ball bounces to the left and to the side.

The projectile is close to the body to reduce the chance of being lost. In extreme situations, low dribble provides an indispensable service: it becomes much more difficult for the opponent to interrupt the attack. There are ways to lull the vigilance of point guards and centers: sharp deceptive movements and feints.

Slam dunk is a spectacular component of basketball that has turned into a separate direction. The jump and the subsequent "hanging" on the ring looks impressive and the fans like it. This effect is subject only to high players. It is more correct for a beginner to hold the ball in one hand.

Simultaneous use of two limbs is justified only after gaining experience, training in running and jumping. For athletes with medium-sized palms, the problem is projectile slippage. Rescues the development of the grip.

The use of improvised platforms and obstacles is undesirable: there is a risk of injury.

The lack of size can be compensated for by a high jump. Before the main workout, you need to prepare the muscles and tendons by stretching and bending the knees. There are useful lead-up exercises for developing flexibility and strength indicators.

For the basketball enthusiast, it is important to provide the repulsive force developed by the barbell squat. In a slam dunk, both the ankles and the shoulder girdle are included. Strengthening occurs when working with a kettlebell and other weights. Jumping on the bench helps to increase the height and speed of flight.

The ability to take free kicks is highly valued in basketball, as it allows you to score extra points and is a technique for dealing with tactical fouls. Five seconds are allocated for the execution of the rules. In a short guide, all the technical elements are analyzed: the position of the feet, the number of hits to the floor and breathing.

An important point is to achieve smooth movements: the semi-squat is replaced by the straightening of the legs, the bent elbows are fully extended, the player stands on his toes.

Making a 3-pointer is a seductive move that allows the team behind to catch up quickly. Basketball players who master this art are in demand in the draft and transfer markets. Despite the advantages of the method, the probability of a miss is high.

Russian Triumph club coach Sergei Khrebtov shows how to increase the percentage of hits. The author explains the technique of performance, paying special attention to the positioning of the legs and arms, maintaining balance depending on the game situations. The ball is pushed out with the fingers and positioned over the head to resist the defender.

If you don't know how to aim, the developed muscles of the biceps and calves will be of little use. Often, when viewing, it is noticeable how the ball bounces beautifully from the ring and hits right into the basket. In fact, the chance to score increases when aiming with the expectation of a direct hit without touching.

Many basketball players use the method. There are players with their own style. Setting a specific goal is sometimes easier. NBA star Ray Allen tried to aim for the far bow, and the method paid off. "Sight" is adjusted as a result of constant practice with a large number of approaches.

Basketball is a team game. Victory is impossible without interaction with a partner. Accurately executed passes play an important role. An unsuccessful execution leads to an instant counterattack by the opponent.

Skill is honed through the practice of passing a standard and heavy ball, two equipment at once. The emphasis is on accuracy, speed is a secondary indicator. The transmission is performed from the chest, the hand “closes”.

To facilitate the reception, the projectile "meets" on outstretched arms with fingers wide apart. Instructions are given for correct focusing.

The instruction video demonstrates three options for disrupting an enemy attack:

1. The first remedy is to force the attacker to walk in an uncomfortable direction. You need to put your foot in the opposite direction.
2. Versatile attackers can be stopped by proper hand placement and room to maneuver. It is important to keep your distance: excessive contact can result in a foul. The defender is obliged to closely monitor the movements of the forward and "mirror".
3. If the attacker tries to use feints, you need to "cut off" the player, blocking the path with a sharp and long step.

Contrary to the stereotype, it is not necessary for an athlete to be tall. Short basketball players can also be effective in certain roles.

Basketball training - training, lessons, exercises, basics for adults, how to play

Hello, dear visitors of basketball-training.org.ua! Today I want to tell you about a few basic exercises, by regularly performing which you can reach the next level, becoming a really good attacking player.

Yes, many articles have already been written about it and many videos have been made. Yes, we all know a few dozen exercises that promise to make you at least the next Michael Jordan.

I'm not going to reinvent the wheel, but I'll tell you about a series of exercises that just a year ago really helped me improve in the attacking aspects of the game. Let's start the story.

Basketball drills

Mikan Drill

This drill gets its name from the first really big guy in the NBA, George Mikan. Begin to perform the exercise, located on the right side of the basketball basket (a meter and a half from the ring).

Take two steps to the left, parallel to the endline, and throw a half hook on the other side of the hoop using your left hand. Without letting the ball fall to the ground, pick it up and take 2 steps to the right (again parallel to the base line) and again throw the ball into the ring with a half hook using your right hand.

Try to get into the rhythm and hit 10-20 in a row.

This exercise will teach you how to attack with a weak hand and turn it into a formidable weapon. Personally, while doing this exercise, already on the second day I began to complete the passages with my left hand. And after a couple of weeks, the effectiveness of the attacks doubled: now the defender had to hold both sides, and I could always attack with the hand farthest from him.

Superman Drill

This exercise is very similar to the previous one. Position yourself almost on the border of the three-second zone (you always want to call it a “trapeze”, but with the change in the rules of basketball, it has lost its usual shape).

Performing a ring throw with only one difference: don't try to hit the ring! On the contrary, raise the trajectory higher so that the ball, bouncing off the backboard, falls on the other side of the ring. This is where you need to catch him, not allowing him to fall to the floor.

Important: try to take no more than three steps to cover the distance from one side of the ring to the other. Follow the rhythm: let the entire exercise be performed in the same rhythm. Do 10 to 20 repetitions of this exercise.

Beat the Pro

Imagine you are playing 1v1 against your favorite player. You just need to beat him by being the first to score 21 points. Perform game throws (with deviation, after strides, after crossovers and sudden stops).

Visualize your opponent clearly, how he defends against you, how he tries to cover your every throw, how he waits for the slightest mistake in order to intercept. For each roll you make, you get 1 point. For each miss, the opponent receives 2 points.

When you reach 20 points (if you haven't lost before) - you need to make a "buzzer beater", and you need to score it. How will you do it: with an incredible deflection after a fabulous dribbling or just hitting the ball with 9meters. Try to beat the best players in your imagination.

Important: be realistic when playing against Shaquille, it is foolish to push him with your back or try to score the ball while in close contact. Also, it would be wrong to try to overtake Rose or Jordan. In general: adequately evaluate the opponent and try to complicate your life as much as possible.

Shoot the Shot

Do you remember the good old game "Around the World"? Sometimes it is called "Points", but that's not the point. Now we will try to add a hit percentage to this game. Also, we will add a couple of new points to it, the so-called "elbow spot".

In order to advance to the next point, you must make at least 3 rolls out of five. Naturally, if the level of your game (and especially your sniping skills) allows you to regularly shoot with a percentage higher than 60%, then increase the number of goals scored to 4 out of 5 from each point.

Or up to 5 out of 5 from medium and 4 out of 5 from long range. Total: you have 18 points, 90 throws of which at least 54 must reach the goal. Challenge accepted?

Ball slaps and squeeze

Throw the ball up as if it had bounced off the ring after a bad throw. Jump up, grab the rebound and squeeze the ball as hard as you can with your hands. Imagine that you had difficulty getting this rebound and now they are trying to knock it out from you. Immediately after the rebound, rotate the ball around the body (at different heights): around the head, back, knees and calves. Repeat this exercise 10-20 times.

Figure 8’s — with dribble and without dribble

Figure 8, the famous figure 8 is back, now with dribbling. Do you remember how Petya Maravich taught us how to handle the ball? So, now we are doing the same thing, but using dribbling. For those who find it difficult to perform such dribbling - try to perform the exercise without it.

Quick hands

This is a cool exercise that is sure to be performed at every training session for young basketball players. Starting position: one hand in front, the second - behind, the ball is between the legs.

After releasing the ball, change the position of the hands: if the right was in front and the left was behind, then now the ball must be grabbed with the right from behind, and the left - in front. Diversify the exercise: both hands in front, the ball between the legs. We release the ball and catch it with our hands, but from behind.

Important: regular performance of this exercise will allow you to develop hand speed, which is very important for performing high-quality and fast feints. How to do it: 30 seconds first option, 30 seconds second option. Write down how many times you managed to do the first time, and then compare with the results after a week.

Tom-Tom dribble

This movement is also familiar to many of us. Stand with your legs slightly apart so that you can easily transfer the ball between them. We start with the right hand.

We move the ball in front of us from the right hand to the left; then from the left hand, transfer under the foot to the right hand. Now with the right hand we transfer the ball behind the back - it turns out to be in the left hand and we send it back (also behind the back) to the right. This is 1 repetition. Repeat 10 times and change hands (i.e. mirror).

Drum dribble

The point is to learn how to quickly and comfortably change the pace of dribbling and its pitch. For example, right after a screen or a run, you may find yourself kicking the ball out from behind (even though you already think your opponent is offside).

The most basic countermeasure is to drastically reduce the dribbling height. So, the exercise is that you need to knock the ball on the floor alternately with your right and left hand.

Start in a normal static position (legs and back straight) and go down, increasing the intensity of the knocks on the floor. As soon as there is a space between your hands and the floor, a little more than a ball, begin to rise up. Make several series (for example, 5).

For advanced - try this exercise without looking at the ball or by hitting it with 1 finger of the right hand and 1 finger of the left hand.

Results

Here is a set of exercises I suggest doing every time you enter the court. Believe me, the results will shock you! Of course, if you are a professional player, then these exercises will be familiar to you and will be given easily. However, who, if not you, should know about their usefulness.

Basketball training

Great basketball players are not born, they only become through hard exhausting training that lasts from one hour a day. Only those people who are strong in spirit can overcome this difficult path and not give up until the very end.

In order to become a truly excellent basketball player, one should improve three main layers on which the success of any game will be built:

1. Knowledge of theory;
2. Health and strength of the body;
3. Study and development of technology.

Knowledge of theory

This item is important, no matter how well you dribble. All the rules of the game should bounce off your teeth. In the future, this will help you properly prioritize the game. You will be able to quickly assess the situation on the playing field, will allow you to perform certain tricks and techniques of dribbling at the most opportune moment of the game.

Rules of the Game for Beginner Basketball Players

Usually, all the rules of the game are, for the most part, passed from mouth to mouth, from coach to basketball player during practice time. But those who are deprived of the opportunity to practice in a team usually read the rules and remember them over time, you can cope with this in a few weeks (maximum).

The essence of the game is the struggle of the players of two teams in order to score as many balls as possible into the ring of opponents. For hitting the ball into the ring, the team receives a point. For throwing and hitting the ball into the basket from a long distance (6 m and 75 cm, at this distance the three-point line is located) three points are counted.

But for a free throw (must be taken by a basketball player after a foul while standing on the foul line) only one point is awarded. You can only catch and dribble the ball with your hands. The rules do not change in relation to the gender of the players.

Rules require the basket to be 10 feet off the ground. But the height may vary depending on the age category of the players. The team that scores the most points wins.

But if the score is equal when the game time is up, then overtime is assigned - an additional five minutes of the game. Second and third overtime allowed. The beginning of the game is a controversial throw in the central circle. The duration of one match is 40 minutes.

An out is the ball leaving the field of play. A run is the movement of a player with the ball in their hands for more than two steps.

Basketball players uniform, same as in football. They wear shorts and T-shirts, on the back of which the number and name of the player are written. Such inscriptions allow referees to easily and quickly distinguish between players, even from different corners of the field. This is especially convenient for larger games, when the referee cannot know all the players by sight.

Body health and strength

In sports everything depends on health. If you have any injuries, you will not be taken to a strong team, as you will be weaker than your competitors. This is a good reason to take better care of your health, to ensure that your body has enough of all the vitamins.

Some train in the gym, others train at home. It doesn't matter where basketball players practice. This role factor is in the quality of accomplishing the task you set.

One of the most important qualities of a good basketball player is the ability to move at high speed, to be fast. We need running with weights and obstacles.

Running for a long time helps to develop endurance. You will need exercises that are associated with strength training. The better the physical preparation of the basketball player, the less likely it is that the opponent will simply pull the ball out of his hands. It is important to strengthen the core muscles, stand in the bar for several minutes a day.

Here is the resulting list of basic exercises for a beginner basketball player:

1. Endurance running;
2. Weighted running;
3. Plank;
4. Abdominal exercises.

This is only a basic training set for basketball players. At the discretion of the player, he may add other drills as he sees fit.

Learning and practicing technique

In addition to training to strengthen the body, the player's schedule should include training that focuses on practicing technique. Dribbling and dribbling, shooting into the net, crossovers - this is what the whole game of basketball is based on.

A player who wants to achieve something more in this sport must master these two techniques to perfection. Even during the first practice of dribbling or dribbling, you should not look at the ball, but in front of you.

Dribbling the ball

The most important thing in dribbling is to touch the ball only with your fingers, excluding the hand from dribbling. Only with the help of fingers can you direct the ball in the right direction. When dribbling, the ball should be kept near the body, not taking it far to the side. It is important to learn to dribble with both left and right hands.

Cone drills

This basketball practice involves the player dribbling the straight line, changing the dribbling technique in front of each cone, as if it were his opponent. None of the cones should be knocked down.

This exercise is great for developing reaction speed, which will later help in the game when it is necessary to change tactics. This exercise can be performed together with the team, in turn passing between the cones.

Throwing the ball into the basket

This is a classic element of the game in which you don't need to invent something new, you just need to work it out to the ideal from all possible points of the playing field. Having caught the ball in his hands, the basketball player needs to jump vertically up and just throw it into the basket.

Daily repetition of this element several times in a row helps to develop dexterity and accuracy. You should perform the maximum number of repetitions until you start to get good or until there is no strength left. In this way, the free throw, the three-pointer, the basket shot and all the others should be practiced.

Even professional basketball players train in the skill of throwing the ball into the basket every time.

Crossovers

This level of training is for more advanced players. A crossover is a maneuver in basketball in which a player, while dribbling the ball, intercepts the ball from one hand with the other. You can first learn to crossover with your right hand, after which it will be easier to repeat the maneuver with your left (just the opposite if you are left-handed).

1. One example of such training is dribbling left, right and left again. Then a transition is made to dribbling back, forward, back. After that, the ball is transferred through the leg to the position in which this exercise began.
2. The next example of dribbling followed by a crossover is the figure eight. It starts with dribbling with a weak hand to the left, to the right. After that, the transition to the "eight" itself. This is a translation through the right, and then through the left leg. The maneuver ends with the ball dribbling with the left hand.
3. The third example of a crossover is to transfer the ball behind the back. With the left hand, the ball is transferred behind the back, and with the right it is picked up again. Around him, the player seems to draw a circle with a ball. After that, the exercise is repeated, but with a change of hands, the direction of the ball changes in the opposite direction.

Summing up, it must be said that each of the exercises should be performed in several approaches for several minutes. In order to be more complete at the right time, you can make a crossover at a high level.

Conclusion

Sitting at home, you won't receive your training program by e-mail. Therefore, we recommend looking for material about new interesting ways of basketball training by different authors, keeping a diary, writing down the data of your results. Using this information, in the future, try to develop your skills. It is important sometimes to play in a team, receiving comments and assessments from others.

To do this, you need to watch a video, work out your every movement and action. It is important sometimes to play in a group with someone, receiving comments and assessments from others. A friend can lend his shoulder and advise something useful for your development, the main thing is to soberly evaluate the advice that you are given. Following these rules, in a few years you can become a very successful player.

You should wisely distribute the load of the body and alternate training in the gym, which is aimed at strengthening your body and training, which is aimed at honing the skill of the player. You can do the maneuvers with your trainer or a friend, as there are tons of exercises you can do with your partner.

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Every year we expect the brightest event in the basketball world - the playoffs of the United Basketball League. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the training of the world's top basketball players!

Athletes are already actively preparing for the upcoming matches and getting into better shape. What do you need to know, how exactly the basketball players of the International United League train?

To do this, we turned to Evgeny Burin, who previously worked with the Russian men's basketball team, and now is responsible for the general physical training of athletes of the Nizhny Novgorod basketball club.

ADIDAS Cycle - Self Improvement. Basketball

The program of the video cycle consists of 10 lessons to improve the various qualities of basketball players. As part of the project, Evgeny Burin reveals his professional secrets.

Lesson 1. Exercises for the development of back muscles

Without a strong back one cannot imagine a healthy person, let alone an athlete. This is all the more important for a basketball player who has to jump and land many times in the game, push and push through the defense. In this video, Evgeny Burin gives exercises that help professional basketball players to have a strong back.

Lesson 2. Legs

Basketball players need strong legs for more than just scoring balls or simply jumping the highest. Legs are the main thing due to which the player defends himself and gets on the court at the right time and in the right place. Therefore, professionals never work only on the jump and are not limited to squats with a barbell. Evgeny Burin shows how to properly swing the legs of a basketball player.

Bodymaster recommends Workout Plans:

Lesson 3. Chest Muscles

There is a great variety of exercises for developing chest muscles. Which of them can be used so as not to get the opposite effect, enslavement and loss of mobility, you will find in this lesson. Evgeny Burin gives special exercises that professional basketball players use.

Choose the right chest workout for you, just like Euroleague basketball players do.

According to Evgeny Burin, push-ups are one of the most effective exercises for chest muscles. To complicate the exercise, Eugene suggests using weights (dumbbells) and performing various types of push-ups with them: with lifting and with rotation.

To activate different muscle groups, you can take a different position relative to the fitball - it can be under the lumbar part of the back or in the area of ​​​​the shoulder blades.

Lesson 4. Shoulders, arms. Balance cushion

It may seem to some that it is very important for a basketball player to have inflated arms and wide shoulders. But even here you can not concentrate on one thing. Trainer Evgeny Burin tells how, while working on these muscles, at the same time develop the whole body.

Bodymaster.com recommends Fitness Trainers:

Lesson 5. Complex exercises

What can a basketball player take from weightlifting? Yes, at least the classic exercises - a jerk and a push. Evgeny Burin tells how to use them to the maximum benefit for the player.

Lesson 6. Balance and coordination exercises

A basketball player must certainly have a strong and enduring body. But coordination of movements, the ability to land and correctly distribute forces during contact are also absolutely necessary qualities for a player. The trainer offers some simple but very effective exercises.

Exercises for VTB United League basketball players offered by Evgeny Burin seem familiar to you only at first glance:

I add the principle of unstable balance to my workouts. This helps to work out the muscles better. To create such conditions when performing exercises, we will use a fitball.

Lesson 7. Tricky rubber bands

Balance exercises become much more effective when you use resistance. Ordinary rubber expanders are a great help in the work of a fitness trainer.

Lesson 8. Ball out of play

Basketball players may use the ball for other than its intended purpose. With the help of the coach's advice, the most ordinary balls turn into effective simulators.

Lesson 9. Speed ​​endurance. Running exercises

In preparation for the 2007 European Championship, the Russian national basketball team did not run a single cross. Why would an athlete performing on a 28-meter long track run 5 or 10 kilometers in training? Evgeny Burin tells how to make running work really effective.

Lesson 10. Training principles

In the 10th final video Evgeny Burin gives the most important tips. How is work organized in the pre-season? How to distribute loads during the season? How to make sure that the work with the bar does not interfere with the game? How to use the exercises that you have learned from previous editions? You will find all the answers in this lesson.

Strength training of basketball players

Evgeny Burin is sure that in order to achieve the best results, like the athletes of the VTB United League, it is necessary not only to engage in direct basketball training, but also to pay active attention to active work in the gym. At the same time, you should not be afraid to work with weights and work out each muscle group separately.

Before starting a workout, be sure to do warm-up exercises - warm up the muscles so that they can better perceive the load.

Evgeny Burin is sure that a strong and trained back is the key to success for a basketball player. Here are exercises that will help pump the whole body, like a basketball player from the VTB International League.

Basketball strength training

• 3 sets of 12 reps
• Body Part: Quadriceps Equipment: Barbell

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body Part: Shoulders Equipment: Dumbbells

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body part: Middle back Equipment: Barbell

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body part: Lower back Equipment: Own weight

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body Part: Quadriceps Equipment: Barbell

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body part: Quadriceps Equipment: Barbell

• 3 sets of 20 reps
• Body part: Quadriceps Equipment: Own weight

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body part: Quadriceps Equipment: Barbell

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body Part: Chest Equipment: Dumbbells

• 3 sets of 20 reps
• Body Part: Shoulders Equipment: Dumbbells

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body Part: Biceps Equipment: EZ Barbell

• 3 sets of 15 reps
• Body Part: Shoulders Equipment: Dumbbells

• 3 sets of 12 reps
• Body part: Biceps femoris Equipment: Kettlebells

• 3 sets of 10 reps
• Body Part: Shoulders Equipment: Kettlebells

Try the training program for basketball players from the VTB International League, and you will see that not only have you become stronger and more enduring, but also improved your concentration and stabilization.

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How to learn to play basketball, when to start, what exercises are effective

In each school, children are introduced to different sports, and the most common games are volleyball and basketball. They tell the basics, but few people after these lessons become Michael Jordan. However, it is quite possible to achieve sports success. If you always hit the ball in the basket and decided to learn how to learn how to play basketball, read this article. We'll walk you through the first steps to help beginners start playing well.

At what age do you start playing basketball?

Of course, if you want to build a career as a basketball player, you have to start in childhood. The most optimal age for the first basketball lessons is 8-9 years old. Some professionals started at the age of 12, but not later. At this age, the body is considered sufficiently strong, and the brain is ready to build complex schemes.

Sometimes a child is too small and is not taken to the section. But his parents may be advised to attend prep basketball for 1-2 years. There, the kid will not be taught the technique of the game, but he will begin to learn how to control the ball. This game will positively affect the health of the child and his development. It helps to develop endurance, develop coordination and agility. Basketball players improve their vision and logical thinking.

Who is banned from basketball practice?

They are not available to people with the following diseases:

• cardiovascular diseases;

• excessive mobility of the cervical vertebrae;

• flat feet;

• gastric ulcer;

• asthma and other respiratory diseases;

• diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Exercises for Beginner Basketball Players

Not a single training session takes place without these basketball exercises, therefore, their implementation must be approached especially responsibly. They are aimed at developing the basic necessary skills:

To speed up the effect of basketball training, start with 5 minutes of running without stress.

After that, you can do the following exercises, which are needed to warm up each muscle group.

Shoulders

Stand up straight and stretch your arms out to the sides. Straight arms should move in a circle: 10 turns back and forth.

Pelvis

Fix the hands on the belt, and spread the legs shoulder-width apart. Perform rotations in the hip joint.

Back

Bend your elbows and press them to your chest. Put your feet shoulder width apart. Turn right and left 5-10 times in each direction.

Knees

Stand up straight, connect your toes and heels. Bend your knees slightly and put your hands on them. Perform circular movements with your knees, helping yourself with your hands.

Ankle

Keeping the hands on the belt, and placing the right foot on the toe behind the back behind you, you need to make several rotations of the feet. After a while, change legs.

Squats

Squat 5 times. The exercise must be performed carefully, do not lift your heels off the floor, and stretch your arms in front of you.

How to learn how to throw a ball correctly?

The ability to throw the ball correctly is practically the most important thing in basketball, so pay more attention to throwing exercises.

• Stand 2-3 meters from the ring. Take two slow steps. Standing on one leg, throw the ball into the ring;
• get behind the line. Hit the ball on the floor a couple of times. Take two steps towards the ring. Throw the ball into the basket;
• standing on the three-point line, throw the ball into the wall and catch it. Take two steps and throw the ball around the ring;
• to get the ball into the basket, you need to throw it into the corner of the rectangle drawn on the shield.

Leg development

If you take an extra step, you can lose points and let the team down, so you need to have trained legs. Practice the jump stop.

• Do not change position while performing the exercise;
• throw the ball against the wall, catch it with both hands and at the same time jump with both feet;
• choose one foot as a point of support and turn forward and backward on it;
• imagine that you are catching the ball with your hands while in a jump, land and make turns on the supporting leg. Please note that you need to land on 2 legs.

Practicing the pass

Basketball is a team game. Even if you accurately hit the ring, you still cannot pass the ball to others, you will be of little use to the team.

• Stand 2-3 m from the wall. Throw the ball at her twice and catch it;
• hold the ball with both hands. Make a movement with brushes, directing it to the wall;
• Gradually increase the distance between the player and the wall. During long passes, you need to take a step forward.

Learning to dribble

Do you remember how pathetically dribbled by Adriano Celentano in the film "The Taming of the Shrew"? You can do the same if you practice these exercises;

• quickly toss the ball with your fingers, keeping it off the floor;
• transfer the ball from one hand to the other by wrapping it around the body, head or leg.

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