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Coaching guides
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The four guides most coaches start with. Every other guide is in the full list below.
- Small-Sided GamesDesign games with a clear intention.Read the guide
- Practice DesignCreate situations that connect with the game.Read the guide
- Constraints-Led ApproachShape the conditions players learn within.Read the guide
- Conceptual OffenseConnect spacing and decisions through shared principles.Read the guide
Browse everythingEvery coaching guide, practice plans by age and specific topics.
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Four more starting points for your coaching.
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Build your offense
Player development
Plan and adapt practice
Develop as a coach
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Each pathway is four short stages that take you from the idea to your next practice.
Find your path (4 questions)
Guided pathway · 4 stagesUnderstand the
Transforming Approach- 1How players learn
- 2Constraints
- 3Appropriate challenge
- 4Adapt an activity
Guided pathway · 4 stagesDesign Your
Next Practice- 1Identify needs
- 2Activity and constraints
- 3Connect to your offense
- 4Review the rate limiter
Guided pathway · 4 stagesBuild Your
Conceptual Offense- 1Assess your offense
- 2Starting principles
- 3First practice
- 4Review and develop
Coaching in practice
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Articles, videos and conversations to take onto the court.
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- 21 small-sided games to explore
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