Talking Split S3 Ep1: Can Pod, Can't do Geography
Apr 19, 2018
Justin Shuler, high performance coach with NBL and international qualifiers experience, and Mike Zappel, coach focused on rebounding, defense and tournament planning, discuss international coaching adventures. They compare playing styles from Germany to Asia, dissect zone defenses and ball-screen strategies, preview under-18 Worlds prep, and outline expectations for the upcoming AJC tournaments in Geelong.
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Offensive Glass As A Tactical Change-Up
- Mike Zappel emphasised tagging up (five guys to the offensive glass) as a tournament-level weapon that produced huge offensive rebounding numbers.
- He noted it fails against more athletic, bigger teams and must be a planned change-up.
Plan Ball-Screen Coverage Deliberately
- Game plan ball-screen defense deliberately and teach simple options your athletes can execute under pressure.
- Prioritise switching when you have the athletic personnel and use icing/mushing by position otherwise.
Early Identification Shapes Future Talent
- Mike contrasted Europe's deep talent pools and club-linked development with Australia's smaller identification base.
- He argued Australia must take risks on tall, raw athletes and be patient in their development.