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Jul 2024
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EP72: Transforming U14 Basketball with W...

Transforming Basketball
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In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Will Twigg to discuss their experiences and insights into the implementation of a Constraint-Led Approach (CLA) in basketball coaching, highlighting the shifts in coaching philosophy and the impact on player development. They explore the principles of play, intentional use of constraints in small-sided games, and the transformative effects of adopting contemporary skill acquisition ideas within basketball.

 

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