The focus in this clinic is on the decision-making process in basketball, covering concepts like superiority, equality, spacing, and the importance of limiting dribbles.
The training progressed from 1-on-1 to 2-on-2 to 3-on-3 and 4-on-4, emphasizing communication, reading the defense, and making quick decisions.
The goal was to make the decision-making process automatic for the players through repetition and game-like situations. Some specific points:
- Attacking the defender’s weak foot/side
- Importance of moving without the ball on offense
- Limiting dribbles to force quicker decisions
- Emphasizing scoring over just running the drill
- Building up from technical drills to more game-like scenarios
- Importance of communication and reading the defense on that end
The coach also discussed differences in Spanish youth basketball training, such as allowing full-court pressure but not zone defense at younger ages, and the emphasis on competition and decision-making over pure technique.
Alejandro Vaquera
Alejandro is the Director of Sport at the University of León and also serves as a visiting academic at the University of Worcester.
He is recognized as one of the world’s leading basketball strength and conditioning coaches, having worked with several top players competing in the NBA and major European leagues. In addition, he is a senior coach educator for the Spanish Basketball Federation.
At Worcester, Alejandro contributes to research and teaches across both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, while also playing an active role in player preparation at every level.
