• Check for injuries – Now is the time to note blisters, twisted ankles, etc that may affect your line ups for the second half.

• Check for fun, in your youngster age group. This is Paramount. If they are not having fun, why are they there?

• Praise : Be brief and complimentary

• announce line ups for second half

• Make your points, they may just be the repeat of the topics you mentioned at the start of the game or a brief description of the problem you or the assistants noted. Some coaches like to ask for opinions.

• Praise and encourage again.

• Send them for a warm up/start of the half. You may want to bring the team in just before the half starts for a handle, very brief reminder of your points, one on one charts and a team cheer.