The Basketball Podcast Episode 326: Brian Benjamin, FIBA 3x3 For Coaching Success
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Jun 26, 2024 Brian Benjamin, Technical Director for Netherlands Basketball and former FIBA 3x3 Head Coach, shares insights into the rise of the Netherlands in 3x3 basketball. He discusses innovative strategies that include maximizing efficiency through communication and adapting defensive tactics to counter opponents. Benjamin also highlights the differences between 5-on-5 and 3x3 team development, focusing on year-round training benefits. With a strong emphasis on performance analysis and skill development, his approach showcases how tactical evolution can elevate a nation’s game.
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Use Codes And Teach Game Awareness
- Use short defensive codes to communicate team intent quickly, e.g., 'red' for no twos and no fouls.
- Teach every player game-state awareness so they avoid costly fouls or mistakes.
Measure Back From Elite Benchmarks
- Set measurable performance benchmarks from top teams and work backwards to acceptable turnovers and shot mixes.
- Aim for under five turnovers per ~30 possessions and target specific shooting and free-throw goals.
Attachment Trumps Help-Side
- Staying attached to your man removes help-side and reduces offensive rebounds.
- In 3x3, tight attachment improves rebounding and prevents open two-point looks from help rotations.