The Constraints Collective #77 Developing Your Coaching Craft Pt2
Jan 6, 2026
Dive into the art of coaching as hosts dissect the framework of novice to advanced practices. Discover how adjusting equipment and game structures can enhance youth performance. Learn about simplifying tasks to build confidence in players and the importance of fostering team relations rather than focusing on isolated skills. Hear how unique player capabilities impact team dynamics and why adapting systems to fit players’ strengths is essential. This discussion is packed with insights to elevate your coaching craft!
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Scale Equipment And Space To Players
- Observe and scale equipment and court size to match players' action capabilities.
- Try smaller balls or reduced court lengths so juniors can perform adult-like actions and explore skills.
Hand-To-Ball Ratio Experiment
- Ian Renshaw measured adult and youth hand-to-ball ratios to find the right ball size for 12-year-olds.
- Using a scaled ball immediately produced three-point attempts and different behaviours in short games.
Scale Time, Not Just Distance
- Scale time durations of tasks to players' capacities rather than fixed distances or reps.
- Use timed runs or constrained durations (e.g., 15s, 30s) so players compete within realistic, comparable efforts.