Transforming Basketball Blog
Apr 20, 2026
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Learn how to use basketball analytics and the Four Factors to lead a state tournament run. A high school coach's guide to the "Medal System" and the Four Factor of Basketball.
The video below shows the positive intention of a team to work on playing off two feet, but here’s why a basketball drill like this completely fails to transfer like coaches think it does…
Apr 13, 2026
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How does Steph Curry get so wide open after driving, kicking and then sprinting out to relocate for a shot?
Apr 6, 2026
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At Transforming Basketball, we designate shots into a medal system with shots being declared gold, silver or bronze medal shots.
Mar 30, 2026
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Learn how to use the floor is lava constraint in youth basketball to improve half court spacing and create more driving opportunities for your team.
Mar 23, 2026
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Struggling to ditch Traditional Coaching habits? Discover how the Constraints-Led Approach helps coaches shift their mindset and upgrade their practice.
Mar 16, 2026
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Discover how practical basketball constraints and Newell's Model can transform your practice design, helping players develop skills through guided discovery rather than instruction.
Mar 9, 2026
George Vaz
This film study breaks down Yago Santos EuroLeague pick and roll, showing how he dismantles elite defenses with passing, deception, and timing.
Mar 2, 2026
George Vaz
Struggling to move past traditional coaching? Discover the five core principles of a nonlinear pedagogy—from Representative Design to Functional Variability—and learn how the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) builds players who can actually read the game.
Feb 23, 2026
George Vaz
How can your team create more scoring opportunities BEFORE the defense sets up? At any level, the worst transition offense will be better than the best half court offense. It is important not only to take advantage of transition opportunities but also create rich learning environments for your players to learn these principles effectively.
Feb 16, 2026
George Vaz
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What is ecological dynamics and how is it connected to a constraints-led approach?
Dec 8, 2025
George Vaz
Are you searching for the best small sided games (SSGs) to improve your basketball practices? Want to replace boring, low-transfer drills with competitive games that actually develop player decision-making and in-game skills?
In this post, I’m sharing my top 5 favorite small-sided basketball games—designed to teach core concepts like closeouts, pick-and-roll, advantage creation, and transition offense and defense. These basketball SSGs are intense, purposeful, and built around real-game actions.
Whether you're coaching youth basketball, high school, or pros, these top small sided games will make your sessions more effective, more engaging, and more fun—for both players and coaches.
Let’s break down each game and how it can transform your practices.
Aug 4, 2025
George Vaz
Whether you’re coaching in the NBA, EuroLeague, or youth basketball, one thing remains universally true: the worst transition offense is still more efficient than the best half-court offense. Yet, many teams still struggle to fully capitalize on transition opportunities, often opting to slow down the game instead of pushing the pace. The question is, why? By running more intentionally, teams can create easier scoring opportunities. So why do some teams hesitate?
Apr 7, 2025
George Vaz
Spacing has changed the game. NBA offenses today look nothing like they did in the ’90s—more threes, better efficiency, and smarter shot selection. But why? The key lies in how teams use space to create and capitalize on advantages.
Mar 31, 2025
Simon Caret
This article breaks down why pass and cut motion offense limits youth player development, and explores better ways to teach spacing, decision-making, and offensive creativity.
May 1, 2024
Alex Sarama
Approaches within the basketball industry are predominantly based upon experiential knowledge and traditions.
