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THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN COACHES ASSOCIATION

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3 National Intensive Training Centre EDITOR Rachel Wolters - 2005 Overseas Study Tour GENERAL MANAGER, COMMUNITY BASKETBALL Michael Haynes 12 Goorjian and Stirling - PHOTOGRAPHY David ‘Munnsy’ Munns, Nic ‘Niccolatte’ Mercer, LuxeBurrow Photography, Noel Rowsell what’s happening overseas ADVERTISING Sales & Marketing Department Tel: 02 9469 7200 14 Changes to the official DESIGN Southern Design & Print Group Tel: (02) 9587 7722 Rules PRINT Paragon Printers Australasia Tel: (02) 9360 1993 CONTRIBUTIONS & FEEDBACK 16 Duncan’s Drills... for large groups We welcome news items, feedback and suggestions. If you have an upcoming event or program you would like included, or if you would 17 Book Review like to comment on any of the articles in this or previous editions, you can email us at [email protected], or submit content to us at the following address: The Editor, Xs and Os, 17 Communicating with others PO Box 7141 Alexandria NSW 2015. Photographs should be clearly marked with 18 ABCA membership caption details including credits. Xs and Os is produced by the Community Basketball applications form Department of Basketball Australia. Xs and Os is a quarterly publication with cover dates of March, June, September and December and is available only through membership of ABCA. © Reproduction of any material without written permission from the Editor is strictly prohibited. Signed articles represent the views of the author and are not necessarily those of Basketball Australia. Xs and Os is included on Sport Discus,and other information databases maintained by EBSCO.

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asketball Australia moved offices late Every coach has their own drills, but we call all waiting lines. Try to use non-active players as last year during which we found an create more intensity, enthusiasm, discipline outlets or feeders, or have them shoot free Barchive of Coaches Corner (the etc by evaluating every aspect of the drill. throws. Obviously, you’ll sometimes want them forerunner to Xs and Os) dating back to the The following principles are well worth thinking to just watch the action and listen to the early 1980s. Below is an article by Marc L about in preparing your practice drills. instructions and corrections. Comstock, which appeared in the Spring Do each drill correctly at least once every day 1984 edition, and is just as relevant today. Name your drills Never leave a drill before you have run it No matter what level of experience, every Give every drill a name so that the player will be correctly at least once. Proper execution is coach should take some time to evaluate able to identify the purpose and procedure of essential for progress and confidence. how effective their ‘drills’ are. Some of each. For example, ‘Two-Ball Powerups’ – things that are suggested in the article working inside, power moves, using two balls in Repetition sound like they require facilities or an army the lane area. Repeat all drills throughout the season. Correct of assistants to achieve, that you may not execution and repetition with intensity, develops have but perhaps there is another way to Five seconds between drills good habits. achieve the same thing – using parents, or Don’t waste time going from drill to drill. older brothers/sisters for example to help Discipline the players to sprint to the next drill No drill over seven minutes out? station in five seconds. To avoid confusion, Never allow the player to become bored or lose Coaches have to constantly evaluate the ways outline all new drills before practice. their intensity because the drill runs too long. in which to improve or get the most out of their No one stands Rather than have your players lose confidence drills. The best kinds of drills are those which in the drill, stop the drill and come back to it the Organise the drills so that they keep everyone simulate game situations or enhance the next day. In your pre-practice chalk talk, busy. Take full advantage of side baskets and coach’s philosophy. mention the critical mistakes made the day assistant coaches. Always try to alleviate before. Don’t keep stopping practice for corrections. Ask questions afterwards All coaches have players who’ll ask questions during a drill in order to get a break. We encourage questions and suggestions, so long as they’re made in the office, not on the court. Terminology Communication is essential. But coaches and players must speak the same language. For instance, we use the word “Go!” to indicate a switch; other programs use “Switch!”. Since words trigger different reactions, make sure all your players understand exactly what you mean. Gamelike situation Try to make every drill as gamelike as possible by using the scoreboard, calling fouls, citing positions on the floor etc. In short, simulate gamelike situations to assure the proper reactions. Statistics Keep stats for all practices. Evaluate them every day and post them in the locker room. Accumulative stats should also be kept to provide goals and weekly standards. By making the players aware that you’re constantly checking their states on field –goal percentage, rebounds, turnovers, assists and free throw percentage, you put extra pressure on them and force them to concentrate.

Bob Turner giving instruction to his team

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 1 The dust was blown off this oldie-but-goodie.

Video tapes Use your video equipment to tape practice drills. The taping will enable you to see the whole court and evaluate the player’s practice performances. Even more important, it will enable you to evaluate the drill’s effectiveness. Variety Add options to all drills to give them a different look and a different emphasis. The options will generate enthusiasm and enable you to do more in less time. Eric Watterson attempting step around pass. Make drills harder than games Going 3 on 3 or 4 on 4 puts pressure on the defence, as you remove weakside help and Incorporate competition encouragement of teammates, be positive and enthusiastic. Coaches must observe the same force the defence to cover more of the court. All players love drills that put something on the rules, but add constructive criticism (e.g. Liked Disadvantage drills (2 on 1, 3 on 2, etc) put the line, like penalty sprints or push-ups. Such your effort, but here’s a better way) offence or defence at a disadvantage and forces competition generates intensity and tremendous intensity and execution. enthusiasm. Regular awards Intensity and execution Incorporate transition Encourage the players daily and weekly with positive reinforcement (verbal) and such Demand that all drills be run at full speed and Inject transition into your half court drills to awards as: Weekly Rebound (‘Chairman of the constantly check for defensive positioning and condition the players to turnovers and pushing Board’), Weekly Free-Throw, Draw the Charge breakdowns. the ball up the court. It also motivates the Champ and Weekly Defensive Player. Build confidence defence to force errors and capitalize upon them. Players enjoy transition basketball. Play like you drill Never put the players in situations in which they’re constantly being scored upon. Do Conditioning Always exert maximum effort, both mentally everything possible to build confidence in both and physically; this will prepare you to cope Drills that demand hustle and proper execution the offence and defence. with all game situations will condition players for the games. Have fun Drill to completion Philosophy End every drill with a rebound, turnover, basket, Include a fun drill in every practice – it creates Fit the drill to your offensive and defensive foul, offensive charge or transition. a positive atmosphere that helps build morale. philosophy. Believe in what you’re doing and Call all fouls practice the things you will be doing in the game. Call and penalise all fouls. We suggest a penalty of a single push-up, as it will not remove the Rules player from the drill and take just a second to Observe the following rules while running a complete. This will reinforce the concept of drill: full speed, no criticism of teammates, playing defence without fouling.

2 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au National Intensive Training Centre 2005 Overseas Study Tour

In November 2005, 14 coaches traveled to programs remain contemporary to contribution toward the tour as well as the the USA, Turkey and China on Basketball international standards. state and territory associations who also Australia’s Coaches Overseas Study Tour. Basketball Australia wishes to acknowledge provide financial assistance to their coaches. Led by Patrick Hunt, this tour is an and thank the World Basketball Coaches Here are three articles prepared by coaches important aspect of ensuring that our Association and FIBA Oceania for their who participated on the tour.

ANNETTE WINTON – TOWNSVILLE The following are a number of individual work- of Basketball Coaches and Townsville out drills that we saw on the USA leg of our trip Basketball for all their support and assistance. “Practice creates habits, whether good or which I am sure will help with your players Thank you also to Patrick Hunt for his untiring bad” this is the viewpoint of Jay Wright,Villanova development. work in organising this tour and expertly leading Men’s Coach towards training. These simple an unforgettable and extremely worthwhile words are very true. Practice should be at game I would like to personally thank and experience. Also to everyone in the tour party intensity and conditions, to not only enforce our acknowledge Basketball Australia, Basketball whose company, support and friendship was habits but also our handling of the situation. Queensland, FIBA Ocenia, The World Association fantastic and exceptional.

Perimeter Work-out Villanova – Win a Game Drill Drexel Shooting Drill The score starts at 70 - 70. Each player has a ball. Line up in one line Each player shoots a foul shot and for (drill to be done both right & left side). each shot made the team scores 1. For each shot missed their opponents score Pass ball to Coach and cut to elbow for 2. Do for set time return pass for various options: • Catch & shoot • One dribble jump shot Villanova Shooting Drill • Shot fake and shoot Player receives pass from the Coach and Points of Emphasis dribbles in hard for lay-up. They continue • Stance - stay low and balanced • Show target for pass through to opposite side, touch outside. • Catch in shooting stance • Correct footwork 3 point line, turn and cut towards basket. Receive pass from the other coach for catch & shot option. St Joseph’s Shooting Drill They run back to start to receive pass, Players form 2 lines on baseline with a repeat. Continue drill until designated ball each. They pass to the Coach, step to # of points scored. the basket and then cut out for return pass and scoring option Points of Emphasis • Lay-up technique and speed • Lead to 45 • Step into jump/set shot, low balanced and in shot action • Lead to 45, then flare to base or towards ball Scoring Options • Catch and shoot • One dribble jump shot • Shot or Drive fake and shoot Coach changes position of where to receive pass. - Cut to top of key for return pass - Cut to top of key, then backcut for return pass Points of Emphasis • Hard leads • correct footwork • stance / balance / stay low • catch & face in shot action

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 3 Interior Work-out Duke Post Drill 5 starts under basket with ball and 2 defensive players start at low post holding arms – to block 5’s movement. 5 passes to C on wing, then cuts over defense to block to receive return pass. When receive pass will step/break through defense to score. Points of Emphasis • Stance - low & balanced for strength

Duke Post Drill Players line up on baseline in two lines and a ball is placed at each elbow. A defensive player stands behind each ball and holds the ball (while it is on the floor). Coach has a bump pad and is in the keyway. #5 cuts to diagonal ball, picks up ball then makes a post move to score. However, as they attempting to pick ball up, X will contest (hands on ball when on floor) so that the post player must rip ball to gain possession. As post player makes move to score, the coach will use bump pad to knock player Points of Emphasis • strong post move - balance, low and stance • strength - rip the ball

Defensive Drills Drexel Close-out Drill Players line up in 2 lines – one on the baseline and one at the wing. X passes the to ball to Coach. Coach passes the ball to 2 After passing X must sprint to close-out to 2 to stop shot/drive option. Points of Emphasis • Sprint to position • Carry hands for pressure • close out to high shoulder

Variation Now add Coach / Player at the low post position. X still closes out to 2, however 2 dribbles to a feeding position and passes to the Coach in the low post. After passing # 2 will relocate to receive a return pass for shot option. X must close out aggressively to force the dribble baseline, then apply pressure once ball is dead. If pass goes into low post, X will hedge down to post, but must deny/deter pass back out. If # 2 receives pass out, X must stop 2 from scoring (force baseline and jam up on dead ball).

Drexel Defensive Drill Defensive players will line up on either side of the lane line with a coach at either guard position with ball. The coaches pass the ball back and forward to each other. Defense must react to the ball position. Ballside defense - defense must be in closed stance - wing denial position (feet to outside 3 point line / carry hands). Weakside defense - defense must sprint to split line (active feet / carry hand / communication). When pass is made across to opposite coach. All defensive players react/adjust to ball position – sprinting to get to their next position. Drill continues for 30 seconds / rotate. Points of Emphasis • Defensive stance - low, balanced, carry hands and position • Defensive technique - lane denials • Defensive movement with the ball movement

4 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au Penn 1 v 1 Defensive Drill Players work in partners, playing 1 v 1 in the full court. Their “corridor” is between the sideline and the “split line” (in the middle of the court). Offense's objective is to get to basket at other end to score. Defense's objective is to get the stop. Defense follows rules of turning offense as many times as possible in back court and channel in the front court. Once offense gets to half way they have the option of passing to the Coach (who is standing midway between 3 point line and half way) or continue to penetrate to basket. If pass goes to coach, offense will lead for ball for return pass and scoring option (give and go). Defense must jump to ball and deny pass back. Points of Emphasis • Offense - ball handling / stance • Defense - stance and technique - low and balance - ball pressure - jump to ball - lead denial Penn Post Defensive Posts start in high post position with defense and two coaches/players on the wings as passers. The two coaches will either: • skip pass the ball across to each other • penetrate baseline • shoot the ball The two defensive players must play on their player and adjust/react to the ball movement. If the shot is taken they must box-out their player and rebound. If defense rebound they outlet pass to Coach and go again. If offense rebounds play to score. Drill can also be done with posts in the low post position Points of Emphasis • defensive stance - low and balance • carry hands • defensive adjustment to ball movement • follow defensive rules on position to guard • correct technique to block out / rebound

STUART JONES – CANBERRA understanding from different regions of the world. and resources which make you drool, especially These experiences provide excellent situations for when compared to some of the facilities seen in Australia considers itself a sporting nation and evaluation since it both assists and challenges Lithuania, Serbia Montenegro (former Yugoslavia), loves to compete on the international stage. our current process and methods in delivery of Turkey and China. Imagination and innovation by should be extremely basketball and exposes potential adaptation creative coaches and administrators in these proud of its achievements in the past and to be opportunities to be investigated. countries allows this disparity in facilities and ranked 3rd amongst all countries is a significant resources to be largely overcome. achievement. This is in no small way linked to The 2005 Basketball Australia NITCP Coaches the network of volunteers who tirelessly work in Study Tour to the United States of America, There was a strong influence from the Soviet all areas to make our sport better and again we visited University programs at Lafayette, Union in the design and layout of many facilities should be proud to be a part of this. But what Pennsylvania, Drexel, Villanova, Wake Forest, St in both Lithuania and Serbia Montenegro. else has assisted us to reach this impressive Joseph’s, Duke and North Carolina then travelling Mostly a one court layout with anything up to level? A willingness by a few people in the early into Turkey and China to view professional and four baskets down either side of the court, development of the sport in our country to look junior teams or programs and meet with those despite many facilities being dated and in need outside at what the rest of the world was doing, countries’ governing bodies. I have been of refurbishment they always had solid baskets. how they did it, and could we adapt some of fortunate to be involved in both the 2001 and There were few new facilities that we saw in this to suit our environment. 2003 tours which visited various colleges in the either country. US, Lithuania and Serbia Montenegro.All of these One such example of this approach is the In Turkey and China we experienced many were great experiences providing fabulous National Intensive Training Centre Program larger stadium type designs which consisted of opportunities to up close how the various (NITCP) Coaches Study Tour, the brain child of just the show court and seating for upwards of coaches build their programs. Patrick Hunt. The concept was simple: take a 2000 spectators. These courts seldom had group of coaches overseas to view how other In this article I will share some of the subtle and more than three baskets. However, within many countries and/or programs did things and share significant changes observed over the past five of these larger stadiums there were other warm these experiences with other coaches upon their years, between universities and countries up / practice or training courts used. In China return. Since its inception in 1995, the NITCP visited during that time. we also observed many concrete outdoor courts Coaches Study Tours have provided an invaluable The U.S University programs that we have been which were also used for recreation, practices tool for coaches to expand their knowledge and fortunate enough to visit have amazing facilities and representative competitions. The

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 5 competitions we observed were representative level for high school aged athletes. As in any location you are a product of the environment from which you come. Therefore, the athletes from the European and Asian countries were accepting of the “poorer” less modern facilities and conditions under which they practice and play. The old “you don’t miss what you don’t know” clearly applies, as we observed little to no impact on how hard the athletes played and practiced. An example of this would be athletes taking charges during games on outdoor courts. The level of coaching and teaching observed from the European and Asian coaches was generally of a high order, despite the obvious language issues of not being fully aware of verbal instructions used when the coach did not speak English. Therefore we couldn’t comment if there was clear, concise and precise direction and correction used when teaching. However through observations it would appear that this was generally the case as the athletes often made changes usually after the coach gave Lafayette Men practice under the watchful eyes of Coach Fran O’Hanlan. Photo: David Munns. verbal feedback, direction or a good old “rocket”. Having no language barriers to overcome while of other University programs we visited. Neither mark with communication, the gap is nowhere in the U.S, observations were much easier to is it his philosophies about the game or his near as vast. make, as you could often hear exactly what the ability to teach, because once again we The NITCP set as one of their major focal points coaches were saying while they were observed other great coaches who all of emphasis to develop more effective coaching. Consequently, it is much easier to demonstrated sound philosophies and were communication by our athletes while playing make comments about subtleties and great teachers also. So what is it… why do you the game after the 2003 Study Tour. While variations used by a diversity of coaches to feel that Duke has that something extra that significant improvements have been made teach, direct and describe. sets them apart from the rest? since that time by coaches and athletes the Debate could easily be generated as to which After your second and third visit, while still 2005 tour has sounded a reminder. There is still coaches are better in the areas of teaching, amazed, you become more appreciative of the much more work required in this important area organisation, planning, philosophy, etc the list is simple, yet complex aspects built into every area in comparison to Duke and now other university endless. From my observations I feel that Duke, of Coach “K’s” development and delivery. Central programs. We can and must continue to do under direction of Mike Krzyzewski (“Coach K”) and pivotal to the development of his system is better in developing clear, precise and efficient was the bench mark in many areas since my clear, concise communication at every level communication within all athletes under our first visit in 2001. within the program. This has been evident since control. We must become more demanding and There can be no doubt that on your first visit to 2001 and it is this unparalleled communication uncompromising so that communication while Duke University, entering Cameron Stadium to used by all involved that sets them apart. playing becomes habitual. feel the history and tradition, and then to Coach K is a master teacher who treats his While facilities and access to appropriate observe practices lead by Coach “K” will leave basketball court as a class room. His resources is important, it is in no way the you in awe. With eyes and mouth wide open, uncompromising demands that the athletes driving force in developing basketball. Coaches head swivelling and hand feverously moving communicate effectively to one another, and administrators with imagination, creativity, across the note pad, all in a desperate effort to especially while they are playing is incredible. innovation, knowledge, understanding, defined encapsulate and record everything. Coach “K” His ability to identify individual and team short direction and most importantly effective is a master in time management, organisation, comings to then manipulate, mould and modify, communication is what continues to shape and planning and delivery of his practices. Efficient providing opportunity for permanent change is mould our great game. effectiveness, put simply, not one second of amazing. You could be excused for thinking To conclude I would like to recognise and thank practice time is unproductive. Nothing is left to that some of these were scripted, such is the One Basketball Canberra, the ACT Academy of chance; everyone knows exactly their role, power of his words. Sport, Basketball Australia, World Coaches responsibility and Coach “K’s” expectations. All Having observed Coach K over the last five Federation, and FIBA Oceania for their generous of this can be easily attributed to methodical years and on three separate visits it leaves me support in providing me the opportunity to be planning, meticulous organisation and in no doubt that communication is the involved in the 2005 NITCP Study Tour. Special discussions which clearly demonstrate who, cornerstone and the foundation from which thanks must go to Basketball Australia’s why, when, and how everything will manifest Duke Basketball is built. It is evident every year National Player and Coach Development and function to achieve the desired goal. that we visit. In 2005 it is we observed it much Manager Patrick Hunt who organised and lead a But it is not just the high level of organisation more in other programs than it had been in wonderful tour again in which all involved came and planning, as this was evident in the majority previous tours. While Duke is still the bench away better because of the experience.

6 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au DAVID MOWBRAY – game, there was still an emphasis in sessions • Practice – drills cover the following aspects of COUNTRY VICTORIA to “running the floor”. the game: passing; shooting – all positions The style implemented in the “college game” is and stages of transition; disadvantage Offensive transition is an often under-taught based on the following: situations (2 v1, 3 v 2); breakdowns (2, 3, 4 or and undervalued component of the game. The 5 on 0) and the game like 5 on 5 match ups • Fitness – each program stressed that the ability to score off fastbreak lay-ups and using the full court from various starting players must be in excellent condition. advantage situations (2v1, 3v2) can and should points and settings. be contributing approximately 10-20% of a • Opportunity – teams ran from made baskets, The transition game is one that provides team’s total offensive output. defensive rebounding, foul shots and turn enjoyment for your team and can quickly over situations. They constantly looked to The 2005 Basketball Australia NITCP Coaches demoralise the opposition. It is a style that create opportunities with attacking play. Study Tour to USA, Turkey and China has players like to be playing. The supporters see this allowed an opportunity to observe and compare • Organisation – perimeter player driven / style as a powerful, fun way to play. It allows us how Division One US College programs, Turkish interior focus with clear understanding of the to display the athleticism associated with the Euro-League teams and the Beijing Ducks CBL various stages of fastbreak, primary and sport and to be able to play this tempo and style Senior and Junior teams approached and secondary offense and reset scenarios if allows you to utilize your entire playing group. executed the “transition game.” nothing presents for them. Playing to a 35 I would like to thank Patrick Hunt and second shot clock certainly provides a unique Whilst there were a myriad of coaching styles in Basketball Australia for providing this wonderful opportunity to develop these stages. the US Colleges, there was still one overlapping learning experience. To Country Victoria common thread - attacking offensive transition • Discipline – to run, run, run and maintain Basketball and Marty Handson, ITCP Head basketball. Although Turkey and China did not spacing, ball retention and get high field goal Coach, thanks for your support and assistance divulge as many insights into this aspect of the percentage shooting opportunities. in attending this trip.

“Timisoara” shooting – Lafayette Men “4 Pass” Drill – Pennsylvania Time: 2 mins University Women Shooting values: lay ups = 1 pt, 1 - rebounds and outlet to 2 and runs floor Elbow shots = 2 pts up and 3 pts on the way back. for lay up 2 pass weave: 1 to 2 to 3 lay up. 2 - passes to 3 down sideline. Sideline feeders pass to trailing players to shoot at elbow 3 - passes to 1 and rebound / outlets to 1 areas. other side of key. Lay up shooter rebounds, outlets to one sideline feeder. Other 1 - receives outlet and dribbles to other sideline feeder runs to lay up other end. end. 3 - chases down player 1 to harass shot.

“Rebound, Outlet and Lay up” – Darussafaka (Istanbul) Coach (0) shoots. 5 (interior player) - boxes out other coach, rebounds and outlets to 1. 1 (Point Guard) - leads in and receives the ball on the move. 3 - times run and catches the ball to shoot a lay up at speed.

“Role” Drill – Renmin University (Beijing) 1 - Point Guard Where’s Duncan? 2 - Perimeter players 3 - Rebounder – Interior player Tips for putting 3 rebounds and outlets to 1 cutting through mid-court lane. 1 the FUN in passes to 2 for lay up. 2 runs wide and hard, scores and runs other side of court for return trip. fundamentals 3 follows and rebounds and outlets. 1 trails and curls to middle lane receives outlet pass and finds 2 running for lay up. coming up...

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the AustralianD Basketball Coaches Association 7 “3 v 1” – University of North “2 on 1” – Villanova Women Carolina Coach ( 0 ) passes to 3 – or 2. 1, 2 and 3 move down the court passing On the pass 1 sprints to establish defensive position in the key. the ball. 2 and 3 attack offensively versus one defender. Coach (0) positions at the top of key and 1 must use fake and retreat defensive stance to delay offensive “defends” a passing lane forcing player 2 players. to pass to open player ( 1 ). Player 1 shoots a lay up. Player 3 rebounds and outlets to 2 who breaks to sideline – same side as shooter originated. Player 2 passes back down sideline with baseball pass to next group – 4, 5 and 6. “Wake Break” – Wake Forest University Men 4 (Trail tall) - rebounds coach’s ( 0 ) shot. 1 (PG) - breaks across middle of court to receive inbound pass. 2 (perimeter) - runs side lane and looks for 5 deep. 5 (deep catch tall) - runs basket to basket line to provide the interior target by head hunting and creating a seal on coach (0 with bump pad under basket). 2 stays on wing, 1 spots up ball side guard spot, 4 trails to opposite guard position creating spacing on the perimeter and ability to reverse the ball.

Spot the Aussie: Jess Foley (white singlet on baseline) trains with her team at Duke University. Photo: David Munns.

8 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au STUART JONES – NITCP HEAD COACH ACT “The Sensational Six” are a selection of drills that were observed on the 2005 BA NITCP Coaches Study Tour to United States of America, Turkey and China.

Drill 1. Chinese Passing (Beijing Ducks senior women) Teaching Points: • encourage offence to imagine that they Equipment: full court, one ball between two are playing European hand ball and use Drill setup and description: bounce passes to beat the defenders. • 2 lines on base line no wider than the key. Defender in each jump • encourage the defenders to fake circle. movements to create doubt in the - “O2” and “O1” pepper pass as they sprint down the court. offensive players minds. - “X’s” in each jump circle try and steal the ball from “O2” and “O1”. Overview: - “X’s” can only move within the circle. • fun, multi skilling drill that encourages - “O2” and “O1” are encouraged to sprint, catch the ball in the air and creativity, quick decision making, (without travelling) pass the ball while in the air together with fakes. judgement and the skills to run, catch, pass, fake, and defend.

Drill 2. Ducks passing & shooting Teaching Points: (Beijing Ducks junior women) • encourage the offence to imagine that they are playing against defenders, on Equipment: 3/4 court, three balls, two chairs or witches hats, two the inbound pass, when they dribble coaches the ball and when they are shooting Drill setup and description: their shot. • 1 line on base line with the first three players having a basketball each. • encourage offensive players to pass, Rebound line waiting in jump circle. dribble and shoot using the appropriate - “O1” inbounds to “C1” as they sprint up the side of the key. hand. - “C” pass the ball back to “O1” as they cross split line. • encourage rebounder to time their jump to catch the ball when they are - “O1” then dribbles the ball around the centre jump circle. fully outstretched and at the height of their jump and to land with the - When “O1” approaches split line again “O1” pass to “C2” ball under their chin with elbows out - “O1” crosses split line and receives the pass back from “C2” for Overview: either a lay-up or pull up jump shot. • fun, offensive multi skilling drill that encourages thinking, quick - “O3” rebounds the “O1” shot and joins the line on the base line. decision making, judgement, spacing, timing and the skills to run, - “O1” replaces “O3” in the rebounding line. catch, pass, dribble, shoot and rebound.

Drill 3. Duke chase down 1 v 2 & 2 v 1 (Duke Men) • in the 2 v 1 encourage communication Equipment: full court, two balls between the two Drill setup and description: offensive players who • 3 lines on base line. Centre line has . Outside lines no balls is rebounding or taking start on keyway. the ball out and who is - “O1” dribbles flat out to the other end of the court in an attempt to get the outlet. a shot once in the key. • encourage the ball - “O2” and “O3” chase down “O1” and attempt to dislodge control of the carrier to attack the ball before “O1” gets into the key (see diagram 1). single defender in an - “O1” defends against “O2” and “O3” as soon as there is a change attempt to force early over in possession, either stolen, shot or score. commitment by the - “O2” inbounds to “O3” and sprints to get ahead of the ball. defender into guarding them and not just back pedal to protect the basket. - “O3” pushes the ball at “O1” in attempt to have “O1” commit to • encourage the inbounder or rebounder to get ahead of the ball quickly defending “O3” and either run to space for the three point shot or receivers spot for the - “O3” looks to advance the ball to “O2” when “O2” is ahead of “O3” lay-up. and or “O1” has committed to “O3” and or “O3” has no shot or driving • encourage the defender to fake at the ball carrier while back pedalling lane (see diagram 2). to protect the basket in an effort to slow the attack down and have ball Teaching Points: picked up early with non penetrating pass. • in the 1 v 2 encourage the offence to push the dribble out in-front of Overview: them, using as few dribbles as possible to get their shooting • good conditioning; fun “game like” drill that encourages opportunity. competitiveness, communication, thinking, quick decision making, • encourage defensive players to chase hard to get either side of judgement, spacing, timing, effort and the skills to run, catch, pass, offensive to apply pressure (corral the ball carrier) dribble, shoot, rebound, fake, and defend.

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 9 Drill 4. Vanderbilt lay-up drill (St Joseph’s Men) Equipment: Full court, four balls, four coaches Drill setup and description: • 1 line at free throw line extended (opposite sides and both ends of the court). - “O1” and “O6” have a basketball and dribble towards half court staying in the “lanes”. - “C1” and “C4” also have a basketball and after “O1” and “O6” dribble up the court they will pass to next athlete in the outlet line (either “O7” or “O2) - “O1” and “O6” will pass their ball to “C2” or “C3” as they come to or cross half court. - “O1” and “O6” continue running the lane till free throw line extended where they will change direction and cut hard to the basket for the return pass from either “C2” or “C3” for the lay-up. - “O1” and “O6” join the outlet line at the basket they have just shot at. - “C1” and “C4” retrieve “O1” and “O6” shot and pass to next athlete in the outlet line. - “O7” and “O2” repeat and follow “O1” and “O6” Teaching Points: • encourage the offence to sprint straight and hard “shoe laces on the side line” while dribbling. • encourage the offensive to pass “flat and crisp” passes. After passing ahead continue sprinting straight and hard before planting outside foot to change direction and cutting straight and hard at the basket. • encourage the offensive player to “show ten fingers” as they cut to receive the pass back for the lay-up. • encourage offence to catch the ball and shoot the ball high of the backboard, “above the top of the square” Overview: • great conditioning drill which is fun that encourages, effort, decision making, judgement, timing and the skills to catch, run, dribble, pass, catch, and shoot, all at speed.

One of the best in the business, Coach K, is renowned for his concise teaching points. Photo: David Munns.

10 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au Drill 5. Drexel 2 v 1 fast break + 1 chase down Teaching Points: (Drexel Men) • encourage the offence not to dribble Equipment: full court, one ball per group until they get inside Drill setup and description: the three point line at • 3 lines on base line. Two offensive lines no wider than the key. 1 line the basket they are of defenders under the basket. attacking. - O2 and O1 start at elbows facing C and the basket at the opposite • encourage both the end, X1 starts at the top of the three point line facing offence. X2 offence and defence starts under the basket facing C. to sprint flat out to - C passes to O2 as O1 starts to sprint down the court. X1’s choice to learn how to execute either, turn and run, or run backwards, but must not let either O1 or simple skills at speed. O2 get in line or ahead of them as they attack the basket. O2 after • encourage the offence not to travel, keep hands up ready to catch, and passing to O1 also sprints down the court. run facing the basket not to slide while pepper passing. - O2 and O1 pepper pass to each other as they sprint down the court. • encourage the defenders to fake movements to create doubt in the - X2 chases down O2 and O1 in an attempt to discourage, deflect, or offensive players minds and communicate who will guard who as they steal the pass from either O2 and O1. get closer to the basket. - O2 and O1 must be aware of X1 back pedalling and X2 chasing them Overview: down, so they know when they need to put the ball on the floor. • fun “effort” multi skilling drill that encourages creativity, quick decision - X1 and X2 must know who they will block out when the shot goes up making, judgement and the skills to run, catch, pass, fake, defend and from either O1 or O2. Play to an out come. block out.

Drill 6. Beykos closeout (Turkey - Beykos Men) - O2 passes the ball to O1 who will receives ball screen from O4. Equipment: half court, one ball, eight players - X1 and X4 adjust defensive Drill setup and description: positioning according to the ball • 4 offence players, three positioned on the perimeter in the point, wing and movement of there defensive (free throw line extended) and the long corner (block extended) and responsibility one low post player. Four defenders - two are matched up on the - X4 gets on the high side of O4’s offensive point and the other matched ball screen to force O1 to dribble up on the offensive post. wide off the screen and allow X1 • The two remaining defenders, who to go under or over the screen are positioned on the sideline, one depending on O1’s strengths ie. at the mid wing between free throw shooter, driver. and block extended and the other - X2 and X3 both jump to the ball between the half court line and and then “split line” as the block extended. Both should be 1 to screen is being set ready to help 2 metres from the side line on the out with the screening action. opposite side of the court to the Teaching Points offensive players. • encourage the defence to move quickly “in stance” as the ball is - ball starts with X3 who passes to X2 passed, in flight “fly with the ball” to provide defenders more time to and sprints to close O3 arrive at their correct defensive positioning as the next offensive player - X2 skip passes to O3 and sprints to catches the ball. close out O2. • encourage the offence to play “in stance” before the ball arrives so - O3 can attack X3 off the dribble if they are better able to react to how the defence is “playing”. there closeout is poor. • encourage hands to be carried “high” to all closeouts to discourage - as the skip pass to O3, X4 jumps to the ball (split line) ready to help offensive players to catch and shoot. X3 if O3 is able to beat them. X1 also adjusts defensive positioning in relationship to the ball ie. drops and jumps to the ball. Overview: - O3 passes to O2 who can attack X2 off the dribble • fantastic multi skilling drill for offence and defence that encourages - X3, X1 and X4 have all jumped to the ball to “help” if O2 beats X2 off quick decision making, judgement and the skills to run, play in stance, the dribble. carry hands high, catch, pass, dribble, shoot, defensively slide, effective use of screens, block outs and rebounding.

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 11 National Team Coaches Presentations - Australian Junior Camp

asketball Australia’s Australian Junior with the coaches to discuss their respective Brazil and China, who always provide Camp was held in Canberra in programs as well the international trends they very stiff competition. We certainly cannot BJanuary 2006, involving more than have observed. assume we have a mortgage on a place in the 140 people (players, coaches, referees and We have included notes from these gold medal game! managers) it is a unique camp in the presentations, with thanks to Dale Waters Jan attended the 2005 European Australian sporting calendar. (network coach with the Gems) who assisted in Championships in Turkey and noted the This year, the camp also signalled the start of taking them. following trends: the preparation for the 2007 Gems and Emus European Guards programs, with those squads being put through • Very explosive off the dribble. their paces by Head Coaches Dean Kinsman JAN STIRLING PRESENTATION TO and Rob Beveridge. (Beveridge has since NITCP HEAD COACHES • Great shooters. stepped down and was replaced by his Coaches often ask what the Opals need to European Bigs assistant, Marty Clarke.) do to beat the USA for gold, as if that is • Bigs have soft touch around the basket. The camp was also attended by Jan Stirling and our sole focus. Obviously the USA are tough, • Posts are adding range to their game – Brian Goorjian who conducted on court however we must pay equal attention to the stepping out to comfortably shoot the mid- sessions with the athletes as well as meeting European teams as well as teams such as range and 3point shot. • Increasingly multi-skilled and multi- dimensional. European Teams • More emphasis on team defence, maintaining better vision of the ball when guarding in an off-ball situation • In Europe there is a focus on early youth in athletic development and the athleticism of Australian girls coming through does not appear as as good as Europe. From this perspective Australian kids need a greater emphasis on athletic training to provide a foundation in: 1. Agility 2. Balance 3. Running ability 4. Core stability 5. Motor skill development 6. Physiological development • A shift to fronting the low post, rather than simply standing behind and allowing the pass. Offence • Very good at filling lanes in offensive transition and all players run the court. Often no set transition play, however hussle down the floor creates difficulties for the defence. • Dominant point guards maintain possession of the ball, even if they are one sided, and it appears that you will be able to pressure them. • Post to post action is very good. Posts can not A future Boomer? The ACT’s Patrick Mills receives his AJC singlet from Boomers coaches only score, but can also pass post to post very Rob Beveridge (left) and Brian Goorjina. Photo: Nic Mercer. well. Inside/outside action is also often

12 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au 37 girls got the opportunity to train under Australia's best coaches at the AJC. Here are the group who will make up the 2007 Gems squad. Photo: Nic Mercer.

utilised, along with short corner out and High/Low action. Questions for us as Australian basketball coaches: 1. Do we do enough work developing the athleticism of our athletes? 2. Do we sufficiently access the expertise of coaches in other areas (eg athletics, strength & conditioning)? 3. Do we utilise “cross training” enough to keep our athlete’s mentally fresh and to develop athletic ability? 4. Access to kids is a problem as they have a lot of demands on their time. What’s in the kids’ best interests?

BRIAN GOORJIAN PRESENTATION Price Attack Opals coach, Jan Stirling, watches on. Photo: Nic Mercer. Since joining the Boomers program, a lot of Brian’s time has been on creating the Boomers used internationally who can put pressure on the ball but also “culture”, what it means and what it takes to contain the ball. represent Australia. This culture requires: • Technically players need to be outstanding fundamentally – the need • Defensive close outs – if you can’t close out 1. Work Ethic to have the ‘whole’ package. and then defend up close, then you can’t play. 2. Wanting to better your yourself International Trends • Physiology – Core stability in conjunction with 3. Athletic development • On ball screens when crossing the halfway converting strength to power. 4. Physically and mentally prepared (what it line – gets defence to shift, rotate and close Key Aspects for Australian Basketball takes to play internationally) out. Rotations have to change defensively. • Can players self manage? 5. Skill component: Difficult to defend. • Being highly organised – offence, defence, on • Need to be better creating off the • Cutting – Hard cuts and spacing. the court and off the court. dribble • Dribble penetration – Four spots on dribble • Competitiveness • Need create off an on ball screen penetration. • Drills and practice sessions must be executed • Containment – especially in defending • Defensively – disruptive defence i.e. junking very well an on ball screen, which is increasingly defence up with different starts. ‘Terriers’

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 13 Amendments to the Official Basketball Rules approved June 2005

Coaches need to be aware of the new FIBA amendments to the rules. Photo: LuxeBurrow Photography.

BY TREVOR BAKER, technical foul or unsportsmanlike foul) either Play 3: A4 is awarded one free-throw. After the FIBA Commissioner team may be granted a substitution or time out. ball has been placed at the disposal of the A4, The substitution or time out must be requested a time-out is requested by either team by team before the official places the ball at the disposal A or team B. A4's free-throw is successful. IBA recently introduced a number of of the player for the throw-in and will be granted Shall the time-out be granted before the amendments to the basketball rules, whether or not the last free throw was made. resulting team B throw-in? Fwhich came into effect at the start of The aim of these amendments is to create for Answer: Yes this year. Whilst the amendments are stated the coaches more possibilities for time-outs to apply to all “basketball competitions” and substitutions. No problems for players, Play 4: Coach B is charged with a technical they will have little impact in most coaches, and officials are expected while foul. Team A is awarded two free-throws to be association competitions, where games are applying these amendments in practice. followed by a team A throw-in at the center line often not fully timed. They will however The following play situations illustrate the extended, opposite the scorer's table. The last apply in the upcoming ABA seasons and at application of the rule modification. free throw is not successful. Before the ball has National Junior Championships. been placed at the disposal of a team A player Play 1: A4 is awarded a free throw which is for the throw-in, coach B requests a time-out. successful. Before the ball is at the disposal of Shall the time-out be granted at this time? Substitutions and Time Outs a Team B player, B7 reports to the Scorer’s Table after Free Throws and requests a substitution. Shall the Answer: Yes substitution be granted at this time. Either team may have a substitution or time Play 5: A3 is awarded two free-throws. After following a successful free throw. A request must Answer: Yes the ball has been placed at the disposal of A3 be made to the Scorer’s Table for the substitution Play 2: A4 is awarded two throws and is but before the ball has been released for the or time before the ball is at the disposal of the successful with their second shot. Before the first free-throw, a time-out is requested by player throwing it in after the made free throw. ball is at the disposal of a Team B player, A7 and either team A or team B. The free-throw is There is no restriction on the number of A8 report to the Scorer’s Table and request a successful. Shall the time-out be granted before substitutions either team has. substitution. Shall the substitutions be granted A4's second free throw is attempted? Whenever a free throw is to be followed by a at this time. Answer: No, the time out will be granted after throw-in at the centre line (eg following a bench Answer: Yes the second shot if it is successful.

14 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au Play 6: A4 is awarded two free-throws. The shall play resume with a team B throw-in at the Play 12: During the final two minutes of play in final free-throw is successful. After the final center line? the 4th period, a travel violation is committed by free-throw but before the ball is handed to team Answer: Yes A5, who is in the team A front court. A B for the throw-in, team A requests a time-out. substitution is then granted to either team A or Play 8: During the last two minutes of play, A3 Shall the time-out be granted? team B. Shall the game resume with a team B commits a traveling violation in team A's front throw-in at the center line extended opposite Answer: Yes court, after which a time-out is granted to team the scorer's table? Time Outs during the last two A. Shall the resulting team B throw-in be Answer: No. The throw-in shall take place at the minutes of the fourth period or each administered at the center line extended, opposite the scorer's table? sideline or endline place nearest to where the extra period travel violation occurred. The change only Answer: No During the last two minutes of the game, if a applies following a time out. Play 9: During the last two minutes of play, A2 team has a throw in from their back court and Play 13: During the final two minutes of play in commits an 8-second violation. Shall the calls a time-out, the throw-in will be taken from the 4th period, a travel violation is committed by resulting team B throw-in be awarded at the the centre line and the player may pass the ball A5, who is in the team A front court. Team B center line extended, opposite the scorer's table? to a team-mate anywhere on the playing court. requests and is granted a Time-out. Before the A team may have a throw in from their back for Answer: No ball is awarded to Team B for the throw-in, a number of reasons, such as: Play 10: During the last two minutes of play in Team A requests and is granted a Time-out. • The opponent scored; the 4th period, A2 commits a 3-second Where will the throw-in be awarded after Team • The opponent committed a violation (eg violation. Team A then requests and is granted a A’s Time-out? traveling or shot clock violation) in their front time-out. When play resumes, shall the Answer: Team B is still awarded the throw-in at court; resulting throw-in take place at the center line the centre line extended, opposite the scorer's table? • The team had possession of the ball and the Play 14: During the final two minutes of play in opponent knocked the ball out of bounds Answer: No. however,if a time-out was called by the 4th period, two free throws are awarded to (before the ball had crossed half way). team B, the resulting throw-in would be a Team B player. The Team B player is administered at the center line extended The aim of this change is to create more tension successful with the final free throw. Before the in the last minutes of the game, restarting the Play 11: During the final two minutes of play in ball is at the disposal of the player out of game by a throw-in nearer to the offensive end. the 4th period, team A has been in control of the bounds Team A requests and is granted a Time- ball in their team A backcourt for 5 seconds, out. After the time-out is Team A awarded the When the ball is advanced to the centre line for when B4 deflects the ball out-of-bounds. Team throw-in from the centre line? a throw-in after a Time-out, a new eight second A then is granted a time-out. On the throw-in at count is awarded, however the 24-second clock Answer: Yes the center line extended that follows the time- is not reset. Play 15: During the final two minutes of play in out, the ball is passed to A2, who is in the team the 4th period, two free throws are awarded to The following play situations illustrate the A backcourt. Shall team A now have only 3 a Team B player. Before the free throws, Team A application of the rule modification. seconds to advance the ball to the frontcourt? is granted a Time-out. The Team B player is Play 7: During the last two minutes of play, a Answer: No, the 8 second count is reset, but they successful with the final free throw. Is Team A field goal is scored by A5, after which a time-out would only have 19 seconds on the “shot clock”. awarded the throw-in from the centre line? is granted to team B. Following the time-out, Answer: Yes

The changes will cause more tension in the game and teams and scorebenches will need to be aware. Photo: Noel Rowsell.

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 15 Duncan’s drills... for large groups

G’day I am really looking forward to a big 2006. My new-look website at www.aussiehoops.com.au will be up and running soon, with lots of games and competitions for kids as well as information for parents and teachers. When I go to clinics I love to watch kids with smiles on their faces playing lots of fun games, which help them to learn basketball drills. In some games it can be hard to keep everyone active, particularly when there is a big group, and there is nothing that kids dislike more than standing around. Here are some drills that are designed for large groups. Duncan

SIDELINE BASKETBALL PEG GAME What you need: 1 Ball What you need: 2 pegs per player Bibs, Full court (or defined area) Full court (or a defined area) How many can play: Up to 30 How many can play: Easily 30 on a full court How to play: Two teams of 15 players, with 5 How to play: Each player has two pegs players on court, and 5 players on each sideline. attached to the back of their shirt. They must On court players can pass to their team mates on try to take a peg of other players, while the court or a team mate on the sideline. Two staying in the defined area. Players can only points are scored for a basket and one point if the take one peg per time and must keep the ball hits the ring (if the players are young). pegs they collect. Other variations for inexperienced players are to Once a player loses both pegs they are out. score a point after a set number of passes or by Play for a set time, with the person who has passing to a person inside the key. captured the most pegs being the winner! At regular intervals rotate players from one sideline with those on court. TALLYBALL What you need: 1 Ball Half Court (or defined area) GROUP KNOCKOUT How many can play: Up to 16 in a half court What you need: 4 Balls How to play: Two teams of 6 to 8 players. Keyway (or defined area), Bibs The aim is for a team to complete 6 consecutive passes. If they do, they get a How many can play: Up to 16 people point and then the other team gets the ball. How to play: Players are divided up into 4 teams, Players must stay in the defined area. A new with each team needing a ball. count starts each time there is a fumble or One player from each team is in the key, with the interception. No dribbling or traveling (when ball. They must dribble the ball and try to knock this occurs the other team get the ball from away the ball from other players. The players the sideline). outside the key also try to knock away balls (but Depending upon the experience of players not from their team mate!). They can move you can introduce a “no grab” rule, where around the key but cannot step in. players are not allowed to grab the ball out If a ball is knocked out of the key, that player is of the hands of another player. “out” and their next team mate steps into the Sometimes one or two players will dominate key and dribbles. Continue until 3 teams have possession and their team mates stand every played knocked out. around. You can introduce that to get a point everyone on the team must touch the ball or that you cannot throw the ball to the person that passed it to you.

16 The Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association www.basketball.net.au Coaching Resources

The only things worth learning are the things you learn after you know it all. Harry S Truman

uman Kinetics is one of leading publishers of sports books in the Hworld and now you can obtain your favourite titles (or your next favourite title) directly from Basketball Australia’s online contains helpful information for people new to you would no doubt get something new from it store (www.basketball.net.au). coaching. As you would expect, the bulk of the so varied and comprehensive is the information. book focuses on teaching individual and team This is an important book in the library of a Through the store you can choose from Human skills, with diagrams that clearly set out the serious coach. Kinetics’ impressive range of books and videos, various drills described in the book. catering for all coaches, from beginners to Other popular Human Kinetics’ titles that are seasoned veterans. One of their newest books When reading the book, particularly the section available through the online store are: is Jill Prudden’s Coaching Girls’ Basketball on planning, it must be remembered that Coach Jerry Krause; Basketball Skills and Drills Successfully, which was published last year. Prudden comes from an environment with daily practice sessions, rather than the once or twice Kevin Prusak; Basketball Fun & Games: Skill- Coach Prudden is the head coach at Oak Ridge a week that is the norm here. Building Activities for Children (Tennessee) High School and her book provides Morgan Wootten; Xs and Os DVD Package a comprehensive guide to coaches how to put This book is for someone that is interested in together a program. With sections on coaching, rather than having been thrown in Why not find out what’s available by logging developing a coaching philosophy, motivating because there was no one else to coach the onto www.basketball.net.au and clicking on the players and preparing for practices the book team! Re-read the book in six months time and Online Store – Coaching Resources. Communicating with others

BY DR. ROSIE COMMUNICATING WITH A FEMALE AUDIENCE (ROSANNA STANIMIROVIC) Females often like to be involved in every facet of everything. Females often Australian Institute of Sport think of worst-case scenarios so that they can manage the situation. This also means that females tend to worry a lot, either on the outside by expressing their opinions verbally or on the inside where it is almost like being on the ‘dark side’. Keep females involved in all the processes of planning and decision-making and try to provide as much information as possible at all times regardless of whether you know the outcome of a DIFFERENT FORMS OF COMMUNICATION situation. Give females a task to manage and they will always complete the When we communicate with each other we pick up all sources of task very well as they feel like they are part of the process and ‘in the loop’. information to try and understand the intent of the other person. For THINK ABOUT THE FOLLOWING: example, the sentences the other person is saying, the tone of the voice, • What is difficult about communicating with females? the body movements, where they are looking, etc. When you consider • Give some examples of motivating young females to perform? how much we rely on email and telephone communication, we miss out on a lot of the information that helps us to really understand the intent of STRATEGIES: other people. • Always give too much information rather than not enough. THINK ABOUT THE FOLLOWING: • Describe all the levels of decision-making required to come to the end point of the process so that you confirm all of the scenarios • What sources of information motivate you to communicate with that may have been identified (i.e., worst case scenarios). another person? • Be the listener not the responder and you will become more aware • What motivates you to collaborate with others? of why the female is reacting. • What skills are we not developing due to our reliance on email? • Always be the listener…. no matter how long that takes. STRATEGIES & SUMMARY: SUMMARY: • Stop using email!!!! If you find that females get emotional very quickly when you try to • Get on the phone as often as you can. communicate, be assured that it is often because they (a) perceive they • Make the effort to meet with people for any reason as you will be able have not been appropriately informed, (b) they are worried about what to share the enthusiasm and passion for getting a job done. might happen, and hence (c) react emotionally. Always be the listener!

www.basketball.net.au Official Journal of the Australian Basketball Coaches Association 17 BASKETBALL AUSTRALIA

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