Episode 17 · 21 min
Beyond a Quick Reaction: How to Build a Cognitive Reaction Practice
Teach the cue rule before testing the response. Explore how to progress ballhandling tasks while tracking the read and ball control separately.
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem since 1998
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Reaction Starts Before the Move: The Five Parts of an Effective Response
Identify where a response starts to break down. Explore awareness, interpretation, emotional coping, physical ability, and precise execution.
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Passing on the Move: Train the Eyes, the Mind, and the Body
Connect passing, cuts, screens, and receiving in a moving practice. Explore how the Flying Balls progressions keep players involved.
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Stop to create an edge
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Use changing cues to make players choose while controlling the ball.
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