What are Principles of Play in Basketball?

In this episode, Alex Sarama discusses the concept of principles of play and how they can be developed through the constraint-led approach (CLA). He explains that many offensive and defensive schemes in basketball are highly controlled, which can over-constrain players’ behaviors. Instead, he advocates for using principles of play, which provide possibilities and shape players' intentions without stipulating specific actions.
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Key Takeaways:
220 - Game Model vs Principles of Play
805 - What is a conceptual offense and how to categorize shots
1130 - Transition concepts
1305 - Using triggers
1425 - Varying defensive coverages
1610 - Takeaways
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