Planning. Developing a Season Plan. What is the objective of the Frankston Blues Program? The Importance of Planning

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1 What is the objective of the Frankston Blues Program? A very simple question that each of you should know the answer to, as it basically should be the basis of every decision you make in basketball whilst coaching here at Frankston. The Importance of Planning Planning It is essential that all coaches take time to prepare and plan to meet the objectives of their team and individual players. Planning should be based around meeting both short and long term goals specified within the overall season plan based ultimately on the club goals. These objectives should be clearly stated to provide clear direction for everyone involved in the program. Planning should commence prior to the upcoming season. The coach outlines the long- term objectives that should be based on the coach s overall assessment of individual and team talent available. For example, a long- term goal may be to teach every player to effectively dribble with his or her weak hand. After identifying long- term objectives it is then important to identify short- term objectives that will assist in reaching the long- term objectives. These short- term objectives will form the stepping- stone towards meeting progressive objectives and developing a successful program. An essential element in the planning process is to format training session and game plans. These should be written down so that accurate records can be kept and the coach can easily refer to them while their session is in progress ensuring that teaching areas be covered. Training sessions completed off the top of the head may sometimes prove effective, however it is common to walk away from these sessions knowing important matters have been missed, which would have assisted in reaching short- term objectives. Trainings are far more effective if they are written down before they begin. There is a wide variety of drills that can be used to emphasis teaching points. Planning allows the session to flow in a systematic fashion. It is important to review long term and short term goals on a regular basis and adjust the overall plan as necessary. Developing a Season Plan

2 Developing a Season Plan The first step in developing a season plan is to develop long term objectives for the team. The following is an example of a coaching plan. SAMPLE COACHING PLAN Once the coach has broken down each of the long- term objectives, daily training sessions are then developed. These plans and objectives need to be constantly reviewed. Some areas may improve more rapidly than others. Further changes may be necessary to cater for individual needs or areas that require special attention. The coach may need to modify plans, but should never lose sight of the overall plan. Developing a Training Plan An effective practice session begins with thorough planning allowing the coach to meet the clearly stated objectives identified in the planning process. A coach should compile a list of objectives for each practice session, which should include skills to be practiced, specific drills with a time element for each drill. When coaches plan their training sessions they should aim to work their players on a selection of fundamentals from each of the skill areas. It is sometimes difficult to cover all areas during one training session. Therefore, it is important to plan so that areas missed can be identified for inclusion in later sessions. Using a variety of drills will ensure players do not become bored. Coaches never should underestimate athletes and should continually seek to challenge players with new skills and drills. The above section on Planning has been lifted from Coaching Made Easy by Basketball Australia.

3 Why Plan Practice? Ensure the limited practice time is being used efficiently Ensure all aspects of the game have been covered in practice Keep practice dynamic and enjoyable for the players Avoid running out of ideas Project the image of being organised and in control Assist with prioritising what to teach, when? Maintain a record of what fundamentals and team concepts are covered Six Tips for An Effective Training Plan 1. PRE- SEASON TRAINING PLANS Know how many practices you will have in your pre- season and know exactly how many scrimmages you will have before the season begins. As you prepare, you know exactly what you need to implement on certain days so you are comfortable with where you will be come Game 1. With this in mind, keep old practise notes for three or four seasons to compare what was done on certain days, but also so you can compare the quality of the practise. Grade them as best as you can. 2. STAY WITH THE SCHEDULE When you write your practice schedule down, don t deviate from it. Don t be stubborn about completing something or staying with something longer than planned to get something perfect because now you are losing out on teaching other things at practice. If something doesn t work, leave it, and put it in the next session s training plan. Go away and think about why it didn t work and come up with other drills to get your teaching point across. It s not always the player s fault that a drill doesn t go well at practice.

4 3. ALTERNATE BETWEEN HARD & EASY It s important to alternate between hard and easy segments at practice. If you ask your players to perform a difficult task, you don t want to do it too long otherwise it will lose its effect. At the same time, follow a new or difficult drill with one that is familiar and less physically taxing. 4. TWO THIRDS SKILL WORK, ONE THIRD TEAM PLAY Work to this ratio. If you keep working on your skills, your team play is going to get better because the skill level of your team. 5. INCLUDE SPECIAL SITUATIONS IN YOUR PLANNING In October of 1991, Duke University s legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski put two minutes on the clock just before the close of the Blue Devil s first training session of the year. He put up a score and he made the players play a two minute special situations game. In those two minutes, a play was rehearsed for a last second shot requiring a full court pass. Fast forward six months to the 1992 NCAA tournament which will forever be remembered for what many believe is the greatest game in college basketball history when Duke defeated Kentucky in the East Regional Final. With 2.1 seconds remaining in overtime and Duke trailing , superstar forward Grant Hill threw a length of the floor inbounds pass to Christian Laettner, who dribbled once, turned and hit a jumper as time expired. Duke went on to win the National Championship. The moral to this story is work on a special situation every training session. 6. BEGIN & END PRACTICE WITH A MEETING Start your training on a positive note and explain what you want to achieve from the session planned. And gather the players together at the end of practice and spend some time talking about what you feel was achieved and let the players know what the next session will be dedicated to.

5 TRAINING PLAN U14.1G SESSION # Things to Discuss: Make the Playing Environment Safe What I saw: 7 Basketballs sitting on one end line, 8 at the other. Player bags lay along the sideline. One players kid brother sitting on the baseline picking his nose. Another doing cartwheels on the sideline. CLEAR YOUR WORK SPACE. 1:50pm: MEET WITH PLAYERS What do I want to achieve with this clinic? Points of Emphasis of today s session for the players to work on. My expectations on how the players need to perform at the clinic. 2:00pm: WARM UP - - Dynamic Warm Up Ball Handling: Sideline to Sideline (up in right, back in left) 2 dribble double cross- over 2 dribble inside out (ball stays in same hand) 2 dribble Leg Cuts 2 dribble Behind the Back 2 dribble Reverse thru the legs, Inside Out 2:10pm: SHOOTING - 12 Point Shooting Drill (Both sides) Rip Right, on the rim Rip Left, on the rim Catch and Shoot Rip Right Pull- up Rip Left Pull- up Flare, Catch & Shoot 3 Points of emphasis: Change of pace, pass fake, target inside shoulder, square up, rebounder hands up, rebounder stay out of paint, get out from under the b/board, outlet pass

6 2:25pm: DEFENSIVE DRILLS BlackHawk Drill 2 man Points of emphasis: Call Ball / Help, Hand pressure, defensive stance, move on the flight of the ball, Closeout technique, Catch the ball in triple threat. 2:40pm: TRANSITION DRILLS Merrimack Drill 9 man Fast Break Rebounder stays on (First to 4 rebs) Points of emphasis: Ball/First pass, Pace, Running wide, Finishing, REBOUNDING!!!!! 2:50pm: OFFENSIVE DRILLS FLOPPY BREAKDOWN 3 on 0 (both sides) - curl catch and shoot - Rip to the basket from 45 - Sideline PNR - elbow Jumper - Sideline PNR hit the roller - Post Up 3:00pm: PRESSURE DRILLS 3 on 3 to Half Court Face Guard with Safety Add Free Throw to Start

7 3:05pm: SPECIAL SITUATIONS Andersen: 5 on 0 Shot Options 5 on the elbow catch and shoot 5 on the back screen 1 off the 4 s screen 4 on the slip 3 on the backscreen 2 off the DHO 3:10pm: PLAYTIME Scrimmage Full Court - 10 mins Emphasis: Transition offense on misses, Sets after Makes. Half Court Scrimmage 5 mins Emphasis: Work on Zone Offense/Defence, SOB, BOB 3 possessions each Scrimmage Full Court Up & Back Once each 5 mins Start with FT into press defence/press breaker offense Press after a make / pick up man to man after a miss. 3:30pm: MEETING What did we do well? What can we do better, How can we do it better? What did we learn? What did we like? What don t we like?

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