Why Small-Sided Games & Partner Work Develop Players Faster!

Feb 04, 2025 8:32 am

Too many players train with tools, cones, mats, and apps, thinking they’ll translate directly to the game. They also wait inline for their turn too long. This stagnates development drastically.


But here’s the truth: basketball isn’t played in straight lines or predictable patterns. There is a level of chaos you need to be able to play through and the best way to practice for a game is to simply work though "Small Sided Games"!


At Ubuntu Basketball Camp, we take a different approach. We train in real, game-like environments—no gimmicks, no isolated drills that don’t carry over.


Instead, we use small-sided games and partner-based challenges to force real-time decision-making, adaptability, and faster skill retention.


🏀 Why Small-Sided & Partner Work Training is Superior:

✅ More Game-Like Situations → You learn how to read defenders & react in real time

✅ Higher Engagement → No standing in lines waiting for a turn—you're always involved

✅ Dynamic Constraints → You learn by doing, instead of relying on external tools

💡 How We Apply This at Camp:

🔹 Players work in partners & small groups—because nothing mimics real basketball better

🔹 3 courts of high-level training where you’ll compete and grow alongside others

🔹 Coaches get hands-on guidance on how to set up small-sided games that evolve naturally


🎯 For Coaches:

➡ Learn how to design small-sided games that actually develop players

➡ Understand how to evolve drills in real time to meet player needs

➡ Get on-the-spot training from Coach Ermay & Coach Kerri on thinking creatively in your setups

🚀 Want to experience training that actually translates to real games?


🔹 Sign up today & get 2 FREE Small Group Sessions in March!

🔗 https://ubuntubballfebcamp.brizy.site/


Tomorrow’s insight?


How to train with and without a partner—and still improve at the same rate!


1, 2, 3… Unity!

Ubuntu Basketball

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