50+ small-sided games you can use in your next practice
Move beyond drills. Stop struggling for ideas in your practices and start developing more skillful players!
- Game Diagrams
- Coaching Instructions
- Constraints & Adaptations
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- 50+ games
- 75+ pages
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Langue de la ressource : anglais. Le téléchargement et les documents inclus sont actuellement disponibles en anglais uniquement.
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1-on-3 Gauntlet
Full-court pressure that builds composure in crowds. Players run a relentless gauntlet, learning to break the press with retreat dribbles, changes of pace and sharp attack angles.
Coaching objective
Develop ball handlers who can operate as a one-man press break.
“I stopped running the same tired drills and rebuilt my sessions around these games. Within two weeks my players were reading defenders and making decisions on their own — my practices have never had this much energy or transfer.”
- Founder of Transforming Basketball
- Head Coach of the WNBA’s Portland Fire; former Assistant Coach and Head of Player Development for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers
- Delivered federation & club clinics in 40+ countries
- Author of the bestselling Transforming Basketball
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Instant download, ready-to-run diagrams and coaching notes. Lifetime access at the launch price.
A Real Activity from the Book
A genuine excerpt from the book — the 4-on-2 Rondo activity and its court diagram. Click to enlarge.
From drills to small-sided games that transfer
Small-sided games turn practice into a representative, decision-rich environment that helps players solve problems on game day.
Traditional Practice
- Lines and waiting
- Repetitive, isolated drills
- Predetermined decisions
- Low variability
- Coach-led solutions
- Limited game transfer
Small-Sided Games
- Constant decisions
- Representative situations
- Adaptability
- Perception–action coupling
- Player problem-solving
- Greater game transfer
Built for coaches at every level
Whether you run a youth practice or a professional program, the games scale up or down with built-in constraints and adaptations.
Youth & grassroots coaches
Keep every player moving, competing and learning, with no more lines and standing around.
High-performance programs
Design representative tasks that sharpen decision-making under game-like pressure.
Skill development trainers
Blend skill work with live reads so training actually transfers to the game.
Coaches new to the CLA
A practical, ready-to-run starting point for the constraints-led approach.
Real page from the book — page 28 of 75+
Everything you need to run it tomorrow
A complete, coach-ready resource — not a theory dump. Every game is diagrammed, explained and ready to drop into your next session.
- 50+ Small-Sided Games
- 35+ Principles of Play
- 75+ Pages
- Game Diagrams
- Coaching Instructions
- Constraints & Adaptations
- Implementation Ideas
- Lifetime Access
- Instant Digital Download
Join the 10,000+ coaches using Transforming ideas
Transforming Basketball’s Small-Sided Games guide is a game-changer. The activities are thoughtfully designed, practical, and instantly applicable across all levels. Each drill promotes decision-making, creativity, and competitive intensity — exactly what modern player development needs. A must-have resource for any coach looking to create dynamic and engaging practices.
The SSG PDF helped me a lot to decide to go all in with this approach because it provides ideas for a lot of different aspects of the game which then lead to new ideas. It helps to gain security and can function as a foundation and starting point for what you want to do.
Implementing a constraints-led approach has transformed how I coach and how my team develops. We are creating game-like scenarios that challenge players to make decisions in real time. It has also made practices more engaging and competitive.
The Small-Sided Games Book
A complete library of 50+ ready-to-use small-sided games. Download it instantly and keep it for life.
- 50+ Small-Sided Games
- 35+ Principles of Play
- 75+ Pages
- Game Diagrams
- Coaching Instructions
- Constraints & Adaptations
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Your Questions, answered
No. The Small-Sided Games Book is a digital product. There is nothing to ship — you view and download it from your login on the Transforming Portal right after purchase.
After checkout you get a login to view and download the book on the Transforming Portal, so you can read it on your phone, tablet or computer. If this is your first purchase, you will receive an email to activate your account — just set your password and your book is waiting inside.
The 50+ games are designed for all levels, from youth and grassroots through to high-performance programs. Each game includes constraints and adaptations you can scale up or down.
Yes. Every game includes a clear diagram, coaching instructions and objectives so you can run it in your very next practice.
Yes — you get lifetime access to the book. Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final.
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Join coaches worldwide using small-sided games to build engaged, adaptable players. Instant download. Lifetime access. $49.