One of the key areas outlined for improvement in this document, which aims to help "GB teams of the future to play to a better standard", was shooting - with particular focus on:
To help your side find out which of them are the sharp shooters and which of them could do with a little more practice try this shooting test session with your players today!
PS. If you want to read more about the the T16 Coaching Curiculum you can download your own copy here.
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
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