1. Making Tactics Effective S4 Standard Grade

2. Aims Learn about the fast break in basketball Learn about the importance of communication in tactics Explain what skills are needed to make tactics effective

3. Fast break Offensive tactic in basketball Used to move the ball up court as quickly as possible into a scoring position Defence (Opponents) don’t have time to set up Tries to outnumber opponents

4. How it works 5 rebounds Outlet pass to 1 1 quickly dribbles down the middle of the court 2 + 3 run down the wings in support 1 either passes left, right or shoots

5. Important points Starts from rebound/ steal in defensive position Outlet pass Dribble down middle of court Support must use wings Ball carrier (1) must be good at decision making…? Idea is to force defender(s) to commit, leaving you with an easy option

6. Restricting opponent’s space How do we restrict opponents space? Think of an example Basketball Zone defence We restricted our opponent’s space by assigning each player a zone around the basket. The opposition had no space near the basket as we held a tight formation and defended our zones

7. Communication in tactics Why is it important? Pass on information Alert team mates Encourage and motivate Ways of communicating…

8. Essential skills for tactics to be effective Individual activities Team activities Why are these skills essential for effective performance in tactics…