In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Marius Huth. Marius shares his insights on using small-sided games and an ecological dynamics framework to develop basketball skills. He discusses the importance of having players start with the game, rather than focusing solely on perfecting technique. Marius also highlights the unique approach taken where the emphasis is on creating a fun and dynamic practice environment that mirrors the game. He also touches on his experience coaching the national team and the challenges of preparing a team with limited practice time.

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Key Takeaways:

03:33 - Games from the start

07:36 - Embedding the same framework throughout an entire club

14:48 - Incorporating SSGs with the National Team

19:00 - What's next for Marius

Connect with Marius:

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/marius-huth-58b563100

Links:

Website: http://transformingbball.com/

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