Adapt Basketball

Repeat the outcome (making the shot) but be adaptable in how you get there, the game demands it.

I have this friend who preaches “form follows function” and I think he’s probably onto something.

Sure; most people shouldn’t take shots like this and most shots won’t require this level of adaptability. What I want to highlight is that the best players find a way to keep the external result (making the shot) consistent, in the presence of such variability like the ones in this video.

Obsession with “form” will never allow players to develop “function”

Simply, the more ways you can solve the problem, the better equipped you are for the chaos of the game.

There’s a lot more to being a good shooter than literally shooting the basketball.

Awareness, decision making, adaptability

Try this game in your next small group and let’s keep building in-game shooters, not elite practice players!

Short and sharp to keep ready for the back end of the CBA season!

He also took the time to share some advice with our young hoopers after the session which was much appreciated 🤝🏽

3 Places to Create Contact

1. In the air
2. On the pick up
3. On the dribble

The “how” will change for everyone, which is why I don’t preach one move over another, let players figure out what works for them.

I’d say this is one of the most important concepts to understand about effective development.

Team practices tend to focus on team goals
Individual trainers tend to focus on “mastering” skills

Effective player development keeps perception and action coupled often, focuses on adaptability and problem solving instead of perfection!

A quality of some of the most elite shooters is adaptability. Here we’re specifically targeting the exit angle, resulting in changing arcs.

There is an important tradeoff between more arc and the stress that puts on direction, so more arc isn’t always better!

is one of the best I’ve seen at doing this, excited to see it in action this NBL1 Central season!

If it works for the best, it’ll work for you.

Australia, it’s here - Can’t wait to work with aspiring athletes and coaches around the country.

If you’re yet to book a session, just reach out!!