What Is A Playmaker?
Who decided that a point guard has to be small? More importantly, what is a point guard?
We expect a point guard to be a leader and have a high basketball I.Q. Why don’t we expect or challenge all players to develop this game awareness? Why rely on only one player?
A player like Larry Bird stands out because of his intelligence at his size. Why?
Every player should aim to develop their basketball I.Q., as possessing a high basketball I.Q. is as important for a player without the ball, as it is for those with the ball.
A player with a high basketball I.Q. consistently makes the right play: he makes the correct pass, he anticipates the location of a rebound, and he finds the open spot for a teammate’s pass. He is in the right place at the right time. This is not luck or happenstance. When it happens consistently, it is basketball intelligence. These are the playmakers.
Playmakers: A Player’s Guide to Developing Basketball Intelligence and the Playmakers Basketball Development Leagues center on the tools that you need to understand different situations and tactical skills, so you can be a Playmaker.
Who decided that a point guard has to be small? More importantly, what is a point guard?
We expect a point guard to be a leader and have a high basketball I.Q. Why don’t we expect or challenge all players to develop this game awareness? Why rely on only one player?
English soccer academies wait until players are 11 to play full 11v11 soccer; in Italy, youth basketball players participate in skill-oriented clinics at 6-years-old, but start competitive games at 12. In the United States, kids play 5v5 full court games and compete for national championships when they are 8-years-old.
The PBDL emphasizes learning and development. Presently, players and parents have numerous recreation options - leagues based on fun and equal participation, typically for beginners - and numerous competitive opportunities - teams focused on strategy, game preparation and winning. There are few true development leagues - until now.