Basketball Coaching

It is important that the team you train are given positive indicators that what they are doing, and how they are playing is effective for the team. The main route for positve feedback is from the coach..

When in a game, the team members, particularly the novices will want to see your positive reaction. You cannot always stand there yelling so use non-verbal signs. You can clap, hand signals, facial gestures and head motions. Sprint up the touchline and leap to the sky if something is really good. More crucially give them tons of support for good play. Good positive reactions is crucial for players and their motivation, even more so for younger players.

As trainer, this is your most valuable contribution. You cannot hold their hands, but you can be mentally by their side. Signal your support whenever possible and exaggerate your feedback whenever possible.

Also teach them that their disposition whilst playing is crucial. Their thinking and acting is as important as how they play the game. Always applaud their efforts as for their good play. Applauding their effort will motivate as much as approving their good play.

The right attitude and approach to their game will arise from your encouragement and above all, from positive feedback of the hard work they are applying. This will help spur them on and they will respond to you, the more they feel that you have confidence in them. Give positive feedback as coach and you will be helping your team.