The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP123: Designing with Intention
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Jul 23, 2025 Explore the transformative power of intention in basketball coaching. Discover how clear, purposeful goals can enhance training sessions and align them with key game principles. Learn to design impactful small-sided games that foster player development through intentional constraint manipulation. Uncover common pitfalls in practice setups and gain insights into creating engaging environments that elevate player skills. Elevate your coaching approach and drive meaningful change on the court!
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Intention Ties Coaching Elements
- Intention is the invisible string tying coaching elements together for alignment and impact.
- Without intention, constraint changes in games feel random and ineffective.
Filter Constraints With Intention
- Use intention to filter and narrow down countless constraint options in small-sided games.
- Intention guides player attention by creating specific affordances with constraints.
Principles of Play Example
- Alex Sarama explains principles of play as macro and micro concepts guiding team behavior.
- Micro principles are specific actions supporting macro intentions like playing fast or exploiting defenses.