Issue 3 2008
Coaches Time Out
Welcome to Issue
ssue 3 of Harbour Coaches Timeout! The season is well and truly under way
at all levels of the game from the NBL to the year 3 and 4 miniball competitions.
In this issue we will take a close look at 2 aspects of the game which affect the outcome of
many games, yet is highly under taught and worked on in practices; Rebounding and Free
Throw Shooting.
Enjoy the read!
Rebounding is an important
ortant basketball skill that is d
developed and
improved through these three ingredients:
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 2 Developing
Fundamentals: Rebounding
Page 3 Developing
Fundamentals: Free Throw
Shooting
Page 4 Rebounding and
Foul Shooting Drills
Page 8 In the spot light
with Ang Perrott-Hunt
Page 9 Know the rules?
Page 10 Coming up....
2 COACHES CLINICS IN
APRIL, A MUST FOR ALL
COACHES
1. Aggressiveness
2. Positioning
3. Determination
Combine these factors, even though you are not 6'11'' and do
don't
have good jumping ability and you
ou will be well on your way
toward being a good rebounder.
One of the biggest mistakes young players make is standing
around watching the flight of the ball, maybe only for a moment.
They should be going for the rebound. If your teammate misses a
shot, and you watch it first, before going for the rebound, you
give the defence
e plenty of time to effectively box you out. This will
keep you from ever getting to the basket.
A good way to get out of the habit of watching shots before
going in for the rebound is to always think that every shot will
miss. This will force you to think where the shot will come off the
rim.
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Developing Fundamentals: Rebounding
Determination
Your rebounding motto should be, "The ball belongs to me and, I'm going to have it!"
Take a lot of pride in your offensive rebounds. They are harder to come by. It takes a lot of work to be
good at rebounding; however, there is nothing more satisfying than a rebound pulled down in a
crowd under the glass, and then going back up with it, scoring, and getting a foul shot, too.
Mental outlook is one of the most important factors in rebounding. You need the proper frame of
mind when going for the ball. You have to be determined that you will do your best to get the ball.
Rebounding starts with determination. There are nine other players on the court; but, you have to
want the rebound the most. This mental and physical toughness will pay off.
One important thing to remember, once you have the ball in your hands, is to bring it down to your
chest with elbows out wide. This protects the ball. When you land on the floor, with the ball, be sure
to come down with a wide and strong position. This will keep you from being knocked over when the
defence bumps you. This, also, helps you to protect the ball.
If you are in a crowd, under your offensive board, the tip-in is a good thing to use. Even if you miss,
you are keeping the ball alive. Even if you can't get it with your second and third effort, perhaps a
teammate might.
Positioning
Positioning for offensive rebounds is important. A good strong position is the secret of both offensive
and defensive rebounding. First of all, you have to reach that spot in the lane where you think the ball
will come down. Don't get too far
under the basket. You don't want to
be too far away from the rim, either.
Once you are here, you must be able
to hold your position for two or three
seconds. Keep low with knees bent,
and legs wide to provide a large and
strong base. This will keep you from
being pushed out of position by the
defence. Your back should be slightly
bent forward and your arms at a 45degree angle over your shoulders. By
holding your arms like this, the
defence will not be able to hook you
and pin your arms at your sides. Do
all these things and you will be in a
good position to rebound.
Another thing you should always
remember, don't try to dribble the
ball when you grab a rebound and
come back down to the floor.
Immediately go back up strong to the
basket.
Aggressiveness
The painted area is one of the most physical places in the world of sports. When you are there, your
job is too rebound. Be prepared to be elbowed, shoved, pushed, or even knocked to the floor. That's
the nature of the game. If you are not willing to take the pain, you will never develop into a
rebounder.
Even though it is so physical in the paint, even in high school, you must be extremely aggressive to
get in there and rebound. Whenever you are blocked out by your defensive man, keep moving
around and try for a better position.
Remember that 75 percent of all missed shots go in a direction away from the shooter. Generally, the
further away the shooter is from the basket, the higher and further out the ball will bounce. Shots
taken from the side have a tendency to bounce to the opposite side. Shots taken straight on at the
basket will generally bounce straight back to the shooter.
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Developing Fundamentals: Free Throw Shooting
Foul shooting is vital for every team. Good teams often have a trait of getting to the line and
collecting what should be easy points. Free Throw points can make up a large portion of a
teams scoring total; here are 2 examples:
The Harbour Heat in the 2007 regular season averaged just over 85 points per game, 15 of
these points came from the line, (18% of the total). The NZ Breakers averaged 101 points per
game in this last season, 17 of these points came from the line (17% of the total).
Heat shot at 70.3%, the Breakers at 70.2%.
So with the possibility of just under 20% of your points coming from the line, make sure your
players practice shooting free throws often.
Coaching Points for Free Throw Shooting
Keep the shot simple and the same
Get in the groove Practice daily, record your results
Make every shot count, including at practice, set competitive goals
Have a higher % goal at training than your game % to allow for game pressure
Have a set routine
Shoot to swish the ball get a feel of the distance control
Practice foul shots every practice and more!
Daryl Cartwright (Harbour Hear) focuses on the rim during a free throw. Daryl shot at 80% from the
line in the 2007 season.
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Rebounding and Foul Shooting Drills
A regular part of the Coaches Time out will be the Drills section, for you to look over and give
you ideas for your trainings. This month we look at Rebounding and Free throw shooting.
It is often noted that rebounding is the most under taught skill in basketball, yet it is so
important and can be the difference between the winning and losing of the game. Like wise
foul shooting is often mentioned as a key part of the game and poor shooting often lets
teams down.
Make rebounding and foul shooting part of practice every training and rebounding
particulaly an emphsis in every live drill.
Hear are a couple of basic drills you can use;
Drill 1:
Round the wagon (Rebounding)
Emphasize is on boxing out and communication.
Players 1, 2, 3 and 4 are on defence.
Players 5, 6, 7 and 8 are on offense.
The coach calls "slide" and the defensive players
slide in anti clockwise direction, calling out the
names of the offensive players as they pass them
After a 5-10 second period, the coach shoots the ball,
and the offensive players crash the boards.
Defensive players must box out and come up with the
rebound. If the ball is rebounded by the offense, play 4
on 4 till a stop or a score.
The defence must get three stops in a row.
Variation:
You can also go into 4 on 4 transition to the other end of
the court and back on a score or on a stop
Basketball doesn't build character it reveals it.
-- Author Unknown
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Rebounding Drills
Drill 2:
X-Out Box outs
Similar to the round the wagon drill, but this time the offensive players are around the key.
Still a major emphasis on communicating which player they are going to box as they move
around.
The drill starts with the coach making a pass to the
opposite side of the court.
Defensive players rotate diagonally. After catching
the ball, the coach shoots the ball and the
defensive players must block out their new
opponent and secure the ball.
If the defence get the rebound they make an
outlet pass to the coach. If the offense gets the ball
they then play 4 on 4 in the half court.
Emphasis:
Communication while rotating.
Down in a stance, with hands up ready to
grab the rebound.
Defenders must make contact with the
offensive players when blocking out.
Variation:
May turn the drill the into full court transition
to the other end of the court.
Change the number of stops to get out
"It is not how big you are; it is how big you play."
--Author Unknown
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Rebounding Drills
Drill 3:
Mary- go-round
4 players do slides around the free throw circle facing
inwards.
Make sure players are sliding in stance and
maintaining a wide base, maintaining the same
distance between the each other..
Coach is standing with the ball
When the coach shoots, the players below the foul
line have to box out the players above the foul line
Addition: Team that gets rebound (O or D) transitions
to the other end 2 v 2
"If you think small things don't matter, think of the
last game you lost by one point."
--Author Unknown
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Foul Shooting Drills:
Drill 1:
Win the Game
Players line up around the key.
The score starts at 80 80.
Each player shoots a foul shot and for each shot
made the team scores 1. For each shot missed their
opponents score 2.
The team that gets to 100 first is the winner (i.e.
Make 20 before you miss 10).
Drill 2:
Make or Run
This is a good drill to complete at the end of trainings for a
bit of conditioning and makes players concentrate when
they are tired and under pressure.
Players are to shoot free throws.
If they miss the first, they are to run 2 wind sprints (Up and
backs), running at game speed.
If they hit the first and miss second they are to run one wind
sprint.
As added measure if they shoot air ball they are to double
the number being run.
Drill 3:
Free Throw Knock Out
Like the normal game of knock out where if the player
behind you gets it in before you do you are out, but this
time only for foul shots, no put backs (i.e. if you miss and
the person behind you gets it in you are out)
If a player makes it they go to the back of the line.
Continue till you have a winner.
Players who are knocked out have to go to spare hoops
and shot foul shoots till the game is finished.
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In the spot light Ang Perrott-Hunt
North Harbour Under 19 Girls Coach, Harbour Breeze Assistant Coach 2008
Ang is considered by many as the top female coach in
our region and throughout New Zealand. She has been
coaching in the Harbour Rep program for a number of
years now and has lead the under 17 girls to the
National title over the past 2 years. This year she takes
the reins of the Under 19 Girls, which will be a real
challenge as this is a very competitive age group.
I had a chat to Ang to find out more about her coaching
career so far.
Ang and Brett after winning the WBL title last year
When did you first start coaching?
I started serious coaching in 2000 with the Tai-Tokerau Under 16 girls.
What made you want to become a coach?
A number of reasons, lack of female coaches at the time, at the end of my playing
days and really just because I wanted to give something back to the game.
Who has influenced your coaching the most?
Tony Pompallier got me started and encouraged me to get into coaching. Brett
Goebel and Dave Mackay through their different coaching styles and how they relate
to players.
Biggest highlight so far?
Winning the two under 17 National titles, in particular the buzzer beater in the 2006
final in front of the home fans at the North Shore Events Centre.
Hardest skill/concept to teach?
Reading the game
Most important skill/concept to teach?
Stance, playing in it consistently
Who would you rather coach Boys/Girls? Why?
Girls, but really I just love coaching players that get after it, play hard and want to
learn
Whistle or no whistle?
No Whistle
Advice to beginning coaches?
Have an open mind, seek out knowledge, get a mentor and enjoy what you do
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Know the Rules?
Again thanks to FIBA here are some questions to test your knowledge of the rules.
1. A1 is in possession of the ball for a throw-in when A3 fouls B3. This is the fifth player foul
committed by team A in that period. Shall free throws be awarded?
2. Coach A is granted a time-out. During the time-out, B2 reports to the scorer as a substitute.
Must B2 wait until the referee has recognized the substitution before B2 can become a player?
3. Following a team B field goal, team A is granted a time-out. When play resumes following the
time-out, A3 is handed the ball out-of bounds on the end line for a throw-in. A3 passes the ball
to A4 who is also out-of-bounds in that end line. A4 then passes the ball inbounds to A5. Is this
action legal?
4. Two free-throws and possession are awarded to team B because of technical foul assessed to
coach A. An additional technical foul is then committed by B2. When free-throws are
completed, shall play resume with a team A throw-in at centre court?
5. After A4 illegally returns the ball to the backcourt, a throw in is awarded to B4. Must the
throw-in take place in team Bs frontcourt?
6.
Team A appears on the court with shirts that have a colour on the front that is different than
that on the back. Is this legal?
Most Players think refs need a hand every now and then
Answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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Coming Up......
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat
The Heat Take on the Waikato Pistons on the Saturday 29th of
March, Tip of at the special time of 3.00pm and only have one home
game in April on the 11th vs. the Canterbury Rams. Tipoff is at
7.00pm. Both games are at The Furnace North Shore Events
Under 17 and Under 19 Boys and Girls Northern Premierships
April 19th 21st
Under 17s at the North Shore Events Centre
Under 19s Auckland Unitec
This is a great opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow attempt
to qualify their teams for the National tournament which is held
at the end of May.
Regional Camp 2 St Peters Cambridge
March 29 30th
Our best athletes will be travelling to Cambridge to fine tune their
skills in the National Program. This is the second tier in BBNZ player
pathway with the top performing athletes being asked to attend the
age group trials for the National teams.
Coaches Clinics
April is a busy month for coaches with 3 clinics on offer.
April 2nd
Beginner Coaches Clinic
April 12th
Clinic with Dean Vickerman NZ Breakers
Assistant Coach
April 26th
We are hoping to hold a special clinic with Jeff
Bzdelik Former NBA coach (Denver Nuggets and
current Head Coach of Division 1 NCAA team,
University of Colorado.
These are quality clinics not to be missed. See flyers or contact
Dave Mackay for more information.
**Flyer for Jeffs Clinic will be out early April once comfirmed**
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Coach Clinic
Coaches
BREAKERS TRAINING VENUE ATLAS PLACE, NORTH SHORE
8.00 9.15 AM
Building a Transition Game
Basketball at its best is played at speed. This clinic will look at ways
of developing your team in the full court with a number of
transition drills and the skills required.
Presenter: Dean Vickerman Harvey Norman New Zealand
Breakers Assistant Coach
Prior
rior to the Breakers Dean served as an Assistant for the
Singapore Slingers in the Australian NBL.
Dean has been involved in two NBL grand finals both with
the Melbourne Tigers - Runner up in the 1992 final as a
player and as an Assistant coach of the 2005/06 NBL
Championship team. Dean has also
also coached in the NZ NBL
as head coach of the Wellington Saints in 2003.
There is NO cost for this
th clinic, however
please
lease register your attendance by emailing Dave Mackay onPage
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below address
For more information please contact Dave Mackay at
[email protected] Coaching Clinic
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2nd
BREAKERS TRAINING VENUE ATLAS PLACE, NO
NORTH SHORE
7.00 8.00 pm
BEGINNERS COACHING SERIES
This is the first in a series of monthly clinics for beginner or new
coaches who wish to learn more and up skill their knowledge.
So if you coach at primary,
primary, intermediate or beginner college level
these clinics are for you.
There is NO cost for these clinics
Please register your attendance by emailing
Dave Mackay on the below address
For more information please contact Dave Mackay at
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