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The Transforming Basketball Podcast
EP57: The Book is OUT!
Apr 9, 2024
Author Alex Sarama discusses his new book 'Transforming Basketball' which challenges traditional coaching methods. Topics include fostering player independence, integrating skill acquisition theories, and bridging the gap between research and practice in basketball programs.
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- Informal backyard playing conditions promote creativity and situational adaptation, contrasting traditional structured team practices.
- Contemporary skill acquisition ideas like ecological dynamics and non-linear pedagogy can revolutionize coaching methodologies in basketball.
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Challenging Traditional Basketball Practice Environments
Many basketball players started their journey in informal backyard settings, offering them unique playing conditions that promoted creativity and situational adaptation. Contrary to formal team practices, which often stifle individual expression and focus on repetitive drills, the backyard environment fosters diverse shot-taking and improvisation based on changing conditions. This contrast highlights the need to reconsider conventional coaching strategies to align with research-supported effective learning approaches.
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