Become an expert in Individual and Defensive Basketball Technique thanks to this 6-week postgraduate certificate”

Individual defense is the axis on which all types of defenses that a basketball coach can implement in his team revolve. A facet of the game that has undergone important evolutions thanks to the work of great coaches, whose strategies have led to the sporting success of their teams.

In this sense, the ability to perfect the player's technique, to anticipate the opponent's offensive action or to know how to act intelligently in the face of different attacks are just some of the points addressed in this postgraduate certificate.

A syllabus that focuses on Individual and Defensive Basketball Technique over 6 weeks and with contents developed by an excellent teaching team with wide experience in the performance of professional coaching functions. This way, the graduate will obtain first class education from a teaching staff that perfectly masters this sport in all aspects of the game.

In addition, multimedia pedagogical tools (video summaries, detailed videos), specialized readings or case studies will allow you to delve into the defensive methodology used in each case, as well as the mistakes to avoid in different game situations.

Furthermore, the Relearning method will enable students to learn efficiently without having to invest long hours in memorization. The continuous reiteration of key concepts throughout the course of the program will promote learning.

In this academic context, TECH is also distinguished by providing a flexible teaching methodology, where students only need an electronic device with an internet connection to access, wherever and whenever they wish, the material provided on the virtual platform.

You will expand your knowledge in Individual and Defensive Basketball Technique, without neglecting your professional and personal responsibilities”

This postgraduate certificate in Individual and Defensive Basketball Technique contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of practical cases presented by top-level basketball experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

TECH provides you with great technological material to achieve your goals, giving you dynamism and comfort through its online methodology”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

In this postgraduate certificate you will strengthen your skills to improve your players' agility, speed and defensive reaction capacity"

This program has been developed by distinguished specialists in the field of Professional Basketball. Enroll now"

This postgraduate certificate in Individual and Defensive Basketball Technique has been created mainly to provide the professional with innovative updates in the area of high performance Basketball. Therefore, TECH provides different multimedia tools, successfully achieving the development of this postgraduate certificate. At the end of this program, students will have reinforced their knowledge related to communication and defensive collaboration between players to close passing lanes and help in the defense.

With TECH you achieve success in your professional basketball coaching career by mastering advanced techniques to anticipate and read an attacker's movements”

General Objectives

• To encourage creativity in attack and the ability to improvise in changing situations
• To teach how to work as a team and take advantage of individual strengths for efficient offensive play
• To work on reading the opponent's defense and recognizing opportunities to exploit their weaknesses
• To prepare players to face challenging situations and respond appropriately to changes in the opponent's strategy
• To stay aware of the latest research and advances in sports physiotherapy to ensure evidence-based practice
• To promote the importance of injury prevention and physiotherapy as a tool to improve performance and extend the career of basketball players
• To be up-to-date with the latest trends and advances in 3x3, in order to guarantee an updated teaching according to the demands of the game
• To promote adequate physical condition for this type of game, with emphasis on the endurance, speed and agility necessary to compete in half court
• To develop skills to resolve disputes or controversies related to the regulations in an impartial and objective manner
• To promote the importance of nutrition and adequate rest to optimize physical performance

Specific Objectives

• To develop and perfect players' individual defensive skills, including marking, blocking, stealing the ball and one-on-one defense
• To teach advanced techniques to anticipate and read the attacker's movements in order to close spaces and prevent scoring
• To improve players' agility, speed and defensive reactivity
• To enhance the ability to defend different positions and players, adapting to the opponent's characteristics and skills
• To work on communication and defensive collaboration between players to close passing lanes and help in the defense
• Teach techniques to defend blocks, pick and roll and other offensive tactics of the opposing team
• To foster a defensive mindset and a commitment to effort and intensity on every possession
• To teach how to analyze the opposing team and adapt defensive tactics according to their strengths and weaknesses

With this postgraduate certificate you will perfect your skills in techniques to defend blocks, pick and roll and other offensive tactics of the opposing team”