Content Analysis

Content will be broken down progressively for tactical understanding and skill development (Hopper, 1998).  The relationship will be basic skill to play, then from game play to skill development and back to more challenging game play (Thorpe and Bunker, 1989).  Skills will be broken down into off-the-ball movements and on-the-ball skills (Griffin, Mitchell & Oslin, 1997).
 
 

Tactical problem	On - the - ball -skills	Off - the - ball - skills
Attacking : Maintaining Possession move to open space  find the open teammate accurate passing  Attacking the basket     Defending  Decrease opponents options  Prevent scoring  look for interception opportunties	- catch the ball -Pass the ball Dribbling the ball -decision making (when to dribble) - R and L hand dribbling Shooting -square to basket - "B.E.E.F." -jump shot -set shot     Defending player with the ball -ready position -eyes on opponents chest	-make a target -move quickly to open space -make and angle to create space Ready Position Support teammate with the ball -Getting open (in good position for a shot) Cut to the Open Space Defending player with out the ball -ready position -read opponents movements