Tactical Problems

One common tactical problem that occurs in the popular invasion game of Basketball is creating space while on offense.

 

One game that would help to solve this tactical problem would be playing a modified version of the basketball game. You could divide children up into smaller teams and have them play half court instead of full court. For example, a game of 3 on 3 basketball on a half court setting would allow children to realize that in order to receive possession of the ball they will have to work harder to get open to receive a pass. Children should soon realize that in order to receive the ball, they need to find an adequate space away from others in order to get possession. They may also soon realize that adequate spacing amongst themselves and their team mates is also a key factor in their teams success. If they all group together and just follow the ball around it is harder for them to pass amongst each other because it is easier for the defensive team to defend when all the players are clumped amongst each other.

 

 

Another game that could be played that would teach the importance of creating space while on offense is by modifying another important aspect of the game of basketball. For example, a modified game that would help emphasize the importance of creating space in basketball is determining how many a passes a team makes before they can shoot. The rule could be that everyone has to at least touch the ball once, or the team has to successfully complete 5 passes before they are able to shoot and they can only score points if they do these rules. By modifying the game in this way, will allow for children to work even harder when trying to get open. The more important emphasis would not be on trying to score baskets but to try and complete the passing requirements. Children will realize that adequate space amongst everyone on their team will allow them to complete the number of passes required more easily. It will also allow children to see the court more and to get them to try and find those empty spaces in relation to where the ball is on the court. Therefore allowing children to begin cognitively thinking of where they should be positioning themselves on the court to get open to receive a pass in relation to where the ball is on the court.