The biggest shift is now. Boulazac Basket Dordogne traveled to Rouen (67-71) and Denain (63-80). But there, head to Roanne, its armada of 11 professional players capable of playing at the higher level, its André-Vacheresse hall which is just waiting to burst into flames…
The Roannais of Thomas Andrieux are candidates and favorites for the title. “And the start of the season lives up to their ambitions,” says Alexandre Ménard, the Boulazacois coach. The Roannais have lost only once, in Antibes (87-79), and offer a constant fight with their extended squad.
This intensity worthy of Betclic Elite, how can the BBD prepare for it? Because he is traveling to Roanne with the firm intention of competing there until the end… “The guys are working hard to ensure that we play this type of match! » And the staff pushes the individualization of work to the maximum.
In battle
First of all the physical. “We individualize the charges to be ready to give the maximum. Louis [NDLR : Cassier]it’s not Cyrille [Eliezer-Vanerot] ; Ousman [Krubally]it’s not Babacar [Mbye]. » Marcos Suka-Umu and his 39 years do not have the same program as Mbye and his more than two meters. “The body types are not the same, not everyone has the same abilities, we have athletes, others who play more on the ground, others who are faster. » This individualization seems to flow naturally but this is not always the case.
“We quantify the loads and contacts, with precise programs”
Same thing for combat. Luckily, the physical trainer, Rodrigo Fernandez Viñes, comes from the world of rugby: preparing for the fight is his area. Ménard: “We quantify the loads and contacts, with precise programs. We adapt the duration and color of each training session. »
Yellow or red
By color, the coach means intensity. Friday October 18, the day was classified yellow, meaning “controlled opposition” but still committed. On the other hand, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17, “it was red and it sent well! Sometimes with two sessions per day. We try to get them used to that. »
This very precise program, which should allow us to arrive ready to fight on match day, is digested by the team because “it was made for that. To love contacts.” The stability of the group and the contribution of experienced elements do the rest. Individualizing to this point, “we did it before but not this early. There, the guys know each other, they are more educated in high-level basketball, have more IQ and experience. »
Individualization also allows you to go deeper into tactical work. In the defensive sector, “we want everyone to be able to do everything. Against Orléans, we changed our defensive response at the end and it worked. » In attack on the other hand, the staff tries to move forward “in the individualization of the forms of play according to the composition. Because not everyone does the same. »
The BBD has taken a lead in all these areas thanks to the experience of its group. But will it be enough to leave the Roanne court with your arms raised?
