Designing Practice Environments for Junior Basketball
To create environments where young athletes thrive, coaches must challenge conventions and embrace new models.
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Notes from the AIS 2024 Performance Teams Forum
Last week we were able to hear from a range of different sports in Canberra talking about wide ranging topics within sport.
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Learn How We’re Making Basketball Accessible to Everyone
Basketball Australia is excited to announce the arrival of Ability Hoops.
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Basketball growth continues
Basketball continues to boom at junior level according to statistics released by the Australian Sports Commission.
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Generating Space in Basketball: Lessons from NFL Coaches in Red Zone Situation
By studying other sports like NFL, basketball coaches can refine their strategies for dealing with compact defenses and pressure situations.
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Embracing the Power of the Smallest Viable Audience in Community Basketball Coaching
In the world of community basketball, bigger isn’t always better. With a focus on quality over quantity, coaches can have a lasting impact on their players and their local basketball communities.
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Coaches Language
The language that coaches use, helps shape perceptions, set expectations, and build team identity. Look at how NBA, WNBA, NBL, and WNBL coaches deploy language to communicate most effectively.
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Coaching Philosophy: Resemblance across Sports - Vol. 2
Other “invasion” sports like AFL and soccer that can give us some insights into ways we can coach Basketball concepts.
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Coaching Philosophy: Resemblance across Sports - Vol. 1
Manchester city coach, Pep Guardiola’s coaching philosophy in football has been revolutionary, his method of breaking down the game into structured, intentional phases can give basketball coaches a fresh lens through which to develop their teams.
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Secure a position at the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup in Canberra 11-16 November 2024!
Basketball Australia is now accepting expressions of interest for the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup.
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New resource from Basketball Australia focuses on participant culture and community
Basketball is a community. But the game will only grow if we all play our role.
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Collaboration empowering coaches, players, and volunteers across the country
Mojo and Basketball Australia partnership significantly contributing to the growth and development of grassroots basketball across the country.
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Free coaching course is the perfect start for aspiring coaches
All it takes is a step in the right direction Basketball Australia have developed new Introduction to Coaching resources delivered for all aspiring coaches looking to make a start
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The Art of Scanning: Enhancing Basketball IQ Through Better Awareness
This article explores the concept of scanning in basketball, the importance of body positioning, how scanning influences a player's ability to get open, and practical ways coaches can teach these critical skills.
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Shooting the lights out
Stephen Curry’s remarkable 17 3-pointers over the final two games of the Paris 2024 Olympics, exemplified not only his incredible skill but also his resilience, preparation, and understanding of the game.
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The Connection Between Free Throws, Penalty Kicks, and Set Shots: A Multi-Sport Perspective for Basketball Coaches
For community basketball coaches, understanding the connection between these key skills in different sports can offer valuable insights into improving a player's free throw shooting.
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Australian Coaching Pathways Continue to Grow
Entry-level coaching resources released as Australian pathway shines on the big stage.
