U12 · layers 1
U12-3 · Transition & fullcourt
26 Oct – 18 Dec · weeks and trainings in the planner · plan a training
Basketballlayer 1
- Catch → dribble / pass / finish without thinking
- Dribble start: cross-step and open-step
- Fake before the dribble start
- Two-hand outlet pass
Game & decisionslayer 1
- Transition: rebound, outlet, run wide, fill corners
- Recognise advantage: 2-on-1, 3-on-2
- Safe first, then fast
- Sprint back before anything
Defencelayer 1
- Stop the ball with the chest first; no reaching from behind; delay the 2-on-1.
Attention & independencelayer 1
- Reward creativity, discuss bad choices
- Ask: how can I do this?
Playing together & languagelayer 1
- Organise a drill yourself
Coach phrases for this team
Activities for this team this period
Short-handed: 4-on-3
Find the free player in 4-on-3.Passing game, growing team
Catch on the move and pass again at once.Full-court 3-on-3: take the nearest player
Decide on the catch; name the sprint to the corner.Stop the ball, chest first
The whole block; chest first.Rebound, outlet, running lanes
The whole pattern; catch and decide on the catch.Continuous 3-on-2 → 2-on-1
Decide on the catch; the 2-on-1 rule.Chase race: sprint back and stop the ball
Chest in front, make the ball slow down.Touchdown game
Catch on the run and choose at once: run yourself or pass.