Transforming U14 Basketball with Will Twigg

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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[@sarahsteward7329]

As a Parent of one of the u14 boys team with academy seeing transformation in the team and Charlie from start of season to the end was amazing CLA does work more coaches need to look into this way of coaching

[@TransformBball]

Sarah! Such a huge thanks for your message. Was a pleasure working with Charlie and really excited to follow his progress.

[@robbysmith9614]

Thanks for sharing, a lot of great ideas shared in this episode.

[@TransformBball]

Thanks so much Robby!

[@coachwyse.2point783]

Great episode, Alex and Will !!!

[@TransformBball]

Thanks so much Jon!

[@paihobbes8680]

Hi Alex, here in Australia we also have the majority of untrained players in under 14s who sag off the ball inside the 3 point line. Ive trained my kids to leave no room, have hands over the ball and 1 in passing lane (usually where more passing options are) and to frustrate the offense into moving to get the ball.

[@TransformBball]

I love this! This is so important. Pressure at younger coaches is key as it develops the principles of play defensively (containment, shading, recovery steps) etc that they need when older. Unfortunately too many youth coaches sag off as it wins games at youth, but loses games when these players become older