Philosophy

1. Fun
2. Fundamentals
3. Longevity
   

The primary objective of the Carey Basketball program is that students enjoy their basketball experience. The number one goal is that they continue to choose Basketball as a winter sport in the future. Without a large number of students participating in the Carey Basketball program we are not in a position to be competitive with other APS schools. This means that all students need to have a positive experience and they need to improve their basketball fundamentals.

Offensive Structures

Motion offence is the offence for the Carey Basketball program. An alignment of four perimeter players and one post in the low block is recommended. Offence consists of the following sets:

1. Motion passing game (pass basket cut fill and replace with post strong side) When coaching you need to work on basket cuts, V cuts and back cuts
   
   
2. Motion dribble attack (dribble penetration to middle to find receivers on perimeter and repeat process) When coaching you need to work on dribble attack to foul line and passing to find open receivers
   
   
3. Quick Hitters (setting screens out of the alignment eg. wing pick and roll, back screen by post, down screen by perimeter players on post or perimeter player etc)
   

Zone Offence will consist of high / low posts with cross cuts or the above four out one motion with a goal of attacking the seams of the zone.

Defensive Structures

All teams will play man to man defence for the majority of the game. The best helps develop player’s skills.

1. Man to man (full court)
2. Man to man (half court)
3. Man to man (around the 3 point line)
   

Zone defence is to be used rarely and for small periods of time unless a team is being comprehensively beaten. Use zone defence as a change up defence either a 2 / 3 match up zone a 3 / 2 zone or a 1 / 3 / 1 alignment.

Player Court Time

All players are to take the court in all games and need to play a minimum of 8 minutes. Participation in basketball is what makes it fun. You are the coach so you determine who plays when the game is there to be won. Any problems with any parents or students please refer them on to me or any staff member that is available at the time. They can contact me by email or call me at work. Do not give parents my mobile number unless it is an emergency.

Package

You should have received bag of balls, team lists, score sheets, fixtures and rules and regulations. If not please ask. You need to inform you players of team selection and venues for games at your training sessions and email me your team if you do not have a staff member as team manager.

Advice

Enjoy the experience and stay in control. An out of control coach means out of control players. If you have fun the players will have fun.

Keeping Score

Keeping Score