HalfCourt Edge FAQs
1. What’s the max number of players on a team?
- 5 Players: Max per team
2. What’s the weekly structure of the 3v3?
- 1.5 hours – Total time
- 5 minutes – Roll Call/Check-In
- 5 minutes – Warm Up/ Stretch
- 20 minutes – Micro-Skill Work/3v3 movement
- 5 minutes – Teams prep for games
- 50 minutes – Games 1 and 2
- Two 10-minute halves
- 1st half = running clock
- 2nd half = clock stops in the last 1.5 minutes
- 5 minutes – Wrap up
3. Are coaches allowed?
- No. Outside coaches are NOT allowed to coach teams.
- This gives the players an opportunity to learn autonomy and “coach” themselves.
- ATTACK Basketball coaches will oversee play on both teams.
4. How are you monitoring progress?
Two ways:
- Micro-Skill Work/3v3 Movement Section
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- Coaches will guide players on the types of movements to implement during team play
2. Halftime and End of Games
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- Coaches give teams evaluations allowing them to “address and adjust” in real time.
- This strategy mimics the collegiate and professional levels.
- Creates an awareness to compete on every play and use what works for your team and eliminate what doesn’t.
5. How are playing minutes compared to 5-on-5 play?
6. So what does this mean for my player’s development?
- In our 3v3, players will play two games in one night!
- Average player now plays up to 24 minutes per night!
- This is DOUBLE the playing time of a traditional 5v5 format.
- THIS is the true learning environment needed for players to develop sound basketball fundamentals
7. Is there a shot clock?
- Yes…we will have a 24 second shot clock (the same as what is instituted in the NBA).
- Enhances the level of offensive play, as each possession has a countdown.
- Creates purposeful movements on offense, promoting a shot attempt.
8. How much does this cost? Is there a cost breakdown?
- $190.00 per player
- A season (12 hours) yields 2.5-hours of skill/team concept work and 16 Micro-Skill games
- This is $15 per hour…a well planned and thought out investment!!