Learning basketball isn't so different than learning any other subject. The student needs to generate a big picture (overview) of the subject and then fill in the details.
- As a 'first cut,' the game divides into three parts - defense, offense, and conversion.
- Understanding the symmetry of the game. Offensively, create separation to create higher quality shots. Defensively, deny separation to allow one (or no) bad shots.
- Possession (having the ball) and quality possessions (what you do with the ball) define results.
- Movement kills defenses.
- Multiple efforts defensively limits offenses.