Terry Layton Clinic Notes from 2012 Nike Las Vegas Clinic Notes

Terry Layton Clinic Notes – FIBA Basketball Instruction
Terry Layton, Nike Scout Latin America

Goals of Presentation | Coach Layton 2012 Nike Las Vegas Clinic Notes
1. Improve US under 21s
2. Give a global perspective on Basketball

Email and Communication
terrybounce@hotmail.com (Ask for FIBA packet all three speakers)

Successful coaches need to be | Coach Layton Clinic Notes
1. Learners
2. Motivated Starters
3. Able to handle rejection
4. Balance life roles

Perspectives to have as a coach | Terry Layton Clinic Notes
1. Microscope- be detail oriented
2. Telescope- be future oriented

FIBA vs US Basketball
Key differences

1. 3pt line spacing (FIBA greater than high school and college)
2. Inability to get a time out quickly (In FIBA Timeouts are called on dead ball)
3. Players often begin playing Soccer first
a. yields understanding of good spacing
b. good offensive rebounders (soccer header)
4. All skills are taught to all players regardless of physical size

Technica Tactica – Team Work

Celtic Passing Drill | Terry Layton Clinic Notes

Biggest problem in the world is communication. Our thumbs are great at texting but we must force players to talk

80/20 rule
80% of your results will come from 20% of what you do

Remember to teach players to play present and focus on the now

Link coaching | Terry Layton 2012 Nike Las Vegas Clinic Notes
Score to a stop or stop to a score

Be careful with over dribbling (dribble to attack not just to dribble), Under passing (find the open man), over penetration.

Create leaders by giving players responsibilities

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