In this episode, Coach Gibson Pyper discusses his pre-season planning for basketball coaching. He emphasizes the importance of assessing the amount of time available for practice and tailoring the schedule accordingly. He also focuses on reinforcing team culture and core values during the pre-season. Coach Pyper shares his ideas for incorporating skill development, shooting drills, and conditioning tests into the pre-season plan. He also explains how he modifies existing drills to make them full-court and incorporates decision-making into shooting drills. Coach Pyper concludes by discussing the importance of creating go-to moves for players and making good decisions on the court.
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Takeaways
Assess the amount of time available for pre-season practice and plan the schedule accordingly
Reinforce team culture and core values during the pre-season
Incorporate skill development, shooting drills, and conditioning tests into the pre-season plan
Modify existing drills to make them full-court and incorporate decision-making
Create go-to moves for players and emphasize making good decisions on the court
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Assessing Time and Planning the Schedule
02:27 Reinforcing Team Culture and Core Values
05:53 Prioritizing Conditioning
09:40 Simulating Game Situations: Shooting Drills
21:26 Skill Development: Dribbling, Passing, and Creating Space
31:17 Promoting Decision-Making and Quick Reactions
36:27 Effective Communication and Game Planning
Conditioning Tests
-6:00 minute mile
-13 Minute 2 Mile
-20 Minute 3 Mile
Sprint timing (down & back)
1 - 8 seconds
2 - 16 seconds
3 - 24 seconds
4 - 35 seconds
5 - 45 Seconds
6 - 55 Seconds
7 - 1:05
8 - 1:20
9 - 1:35
10 - 1:45
Sniper Shots (2 Minute Test) - Sprint end to end with shots
Corners - 12 shots total (make 9)
Wings - 14 shots total (make 10)
Slots - 16 shots total (make 12)
Top of key - 18 shots total (make 13)
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Skill Development
Core skills
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