The document discusses strengths and weaknesses in structures and strategies for basketball. It examines roles and relationships between players, formations on the court, and tactical elements. It suggests observing games through video or schedules to analyze roles, cooperation, communication, and decision making. Specific strategies like fast breaks are given as examples to closely analyze effectiveness.

1. Saint Roch’s Secondary School – Higher Still Physical Education STRUCTURES AND STRATEGIES Strengths & Weaknesses

3. Saint Roch’s Secondary School – Higher Still Physical Education Basketball can be very fast and dynamic which can make it difficult to observe from the side of the court. Therefore, it is much better to have the game videoed from a good vantage point so that you are able to watch yourself in greater detail. What would be looked at to find out your strengths and weaknesses. ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS Each player has an individual responsibilities and must know how these fit into and relate to the team. You now need to be working together with others if the team are to be effective and successful. Remember the saying ‘ A chain is only strong as its weakest link’ The team needs to work as a cohesive unit with everyone carrying out their role to the best of their ability. A coach may design a structure or strategy around a player because of their height or a specific skill, eg. 3-point shooting or good decision-making qualities.

5. Saint Roch’s Secondary School – Higher Still Physical Education Using a simple Observation Schedule below and videoing the game, you can record whether you are effective or not. This will highlight the area that you should focus. Team Position: Attacking Strategy: Fast Break Motion Play Horseshoe Offence Defensive Strategy: Man-to-man Zone Shell Defence Role Support Co-operation Communication Responsibility Decision making Are you effective? Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

6. Saint Roch’s Secondary School – Higher Still Physical Education Now a more detailed analysis of the strategy or tactic can take place, e.g. the Fast Break FAST BREAK Position: #1 Point Guard At inbound ball move out wide Shout “Ball” for fast attack Move, indicating direction of pass Receive ball moving into centre lane Drive down centre lane Shoot the ball on lay-up *If the shot is not ‘on’ Look for passing options Use correct passing option ‘ Hold the ball up’ awaiting support