Exercises to improve the tactical thought to the offensive in the basketball players of the school category

Abstract

The following research offers the opportunity to overcome the deficiencies in the actions, during the offensive game against the defence for zones in the Basketball game, performed by the players of 15-16 years old category of Pinar del Río Sport Initiation School (EIDE). As main research methods, they stand out the observation in a hidden way, the interview and the approach of Pinar del Río basketball specialists, which allowed to get to the final results and to arrive at important conclusions. Through the work, the author demonstrates that the preparation process can and should be improved. Activities directed to tactical thought formation during the offensive position against defense for zones are offered, relating the practice with the theory, essential elements to comprehend and interpret the game, so the practical answers have relation with the players’ though.