The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP44: Should You Use Points Systems in Practice?

Feb 23, 2024

Exploring the limitations of traditional point systems in basketball training, Alex and Adam suggest alternative methods like using turnover consequences and specific shot selection criteria. They emphasize shaping game boundaries for effective learning, rather than changing player mindsets. The podcast provides practical examples and insights on enhancing player performance through constraint manipulation.

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Simplifying scoring systems improves player decision-making and skill development.

Personalized constraints enhance individual player growth and strategic development.

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Rethinking Constraint Manipulation in Basketball

The podcast delves into reevaluating common constraint manipulations in basketball practices. Instead of using complex point systems to reward actions, a simpler approach can be more effective. For instance, implementing immediate consequences like turnovers can shape player behavior without disrupting their engagement with the game itself. By altering constraints such as limiting opportunities in small-sided games, players are forced to be more aggressive and attentive to specific game aspects, leading to enhanced skill acquisition and decision-making.

Simplify Scoring System

01:47

Introduction

3min

Enhancing Player Development Through Manipulating Points Systems in Training Scenarios

3min

Exploring Attunement and Critiquing Point Systems in Basketball Performance

2min

Exploring the Influence of Manipulating Points Systems on Player Behavior in Basketball Training

2min

Simplifying Practice Design with Structured Point Systems in Basketball Training

2min

In this episode, Alex Sarama and Adam discuss the use of constraint manipulation in basketball training. They question the validity of point systems and suggest alternative ways to manipulate constraints to enhance player performance. By shaping the boundaries of the game rather than changing how players think and engage with the game, coaches can create a more effective learning environment. They provide practical examples, such as using turnover as an immediate consequence instead of a point system, and changing shot selection criteria to focus on specific types of shots.

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Key Takeaways:

01:00 - The limitations of point systems

05:15 - Constraining to highlight the most important information

08:03 - Additional examples of non-scoring system constraints

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