Structures, Strategies and Compositions

Lesson 9Speed – Width – Variation -

Creativity

Today we will...Complete two past paper questions

1.Choose two elements from the list below:

Space, Speed, Variation, Motifs, Creativity, Design form, Width/Depth/Mobility

(i) Explain how each was a strength in your structure, strategy or composition.

(4)

(ii) Choose two different elements. Explain how these were a weakness in your structure, strategy or composition. (4)

2.Describe how you planned your practice of your chosen SSC to overcome your identified weaknesses.

(6)

Question 1

Structure to answer

Strength 1 / Weakness 1

• Why element chosen is important • Impact on your performance – supported

by examples

Strength 2 / Weakness 2

• Why element chosen is important • Impact on your performance – supported

by examples

Instructions

•You have 6 minutes to plan your answer

•No talking – working on own for first 2 minutes

•2 minutes for seeking clarification from partner

•No talking – complete your plan

•You will then have 20 minutes to answer the question• If at any point you are stuck you will be

allowed to refer to memory map on wall

Memory Maps

Speed – Width – Variation - Creativity

Why variation is important

Variation is a vital element of the Fast break. Having a variety of options available to our point

guard maximises chance of scoring an unopposed lay-up.

If the defence read our play and get back and set up the point guard is able to use a different option.

By having a variety of options available we can vary our attack, this will prevent it becoming predictable.

By being less predictable the defence are forced to make split second decisions

Pressurising the defences in this way causes confusion and indecision

Why creativity is important

Creativity is a vital element of our play its required during Fastbreak and Set Plays Creativity ensures we have a variety of options available to our point guard maximises chance of scoringProvides options during the fastbreak, by having a variety of options available we can vary our attack, this will prevent it becoming predictable.Within our set play we require creativity to create spaceWe use a mixture of V-Cuts, J-Cuts, Off the ball and On the ball screens to create spaceCreativity within our set play ensures we create space for a scoring opportunityBy being creative we force the defence to make split second decisionsPressurising the defences in this way causes confusion and indecision

Why speed is important

•Speed is a vital element of the Fastbreak•Moving up the court quickly maximises the opportunity of numerical superiority.•Enables you to reach the opposition key before they are able to set up a defence•Forces the opposition to make quick decisions as to who to mark•Less pressure on skill level / decision making as less defenders •If there are few or no defenders this gives an excellent opportunity to shoot and score an unopposed lay-up. Creating the opportunity for a lay-up is advantageous as it is taken close to the basket and therefore has a high success rate.

Why Width is important

•Width is created during the fast break by the Centre and Forward filling the wide lanes either side of the Point Guard.•Filling all three lanes gives defenders more space to cover by pulling them away from the middle of the court and away from the key•The space created can now be used by the PG to dibble up court at speed•The space in the key can be used by the C or F who can receive a pass and drive in to score an unopposed lay-up as they cut in from the left or right lane..•Filling all three lanes gives the PG more passing options, which makes the attack less predictable

Question 2

Developing Performance of fastbreak

Activity FocusSuccess Criteria

Adaptations

2 Man ½ courtRebound, Fill 2

lanesSpeed

60%1. No Lay-up2. Lay-up

2 Man fastbreak

Fill 2 lanesRebound

60%1. No Lay-up2. Lay-up

3 Man fastbreak(option 1)

Width & SpeedSkill Execution

60% 1. Lay-up2. Passive

Defender3. Active

Defender4. Passive &

Active5. 2 Active

3 Man fastbreak(option 2)

Width & SpeedSkill Execution

Decision Making

60%

3 Man fastbreak(option 3)

Skill ExecutionDecision Making

60%

Continuous Fast Break

Turn defence into attack

60%

Conditioned Games

Use fastbreak within game

Evidence of use in game