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‘Shamrock’ zone offense unlucky for defenses
The "Shamrock" zone offense is an effective series for when you want to move the ball around quickly, find holes in the zone, get the ball into the low post use the high post to drive open up passing lanes, or swing the ball to the weak-side cutter. ...
Time-tested rules for defending screens
Most motion offenses today include a variety of picks (screens) to free the ball or players to the basket. These screens include on-the-ball screens, backscreens, cross-screens and downscreens. The following are effective rules that you can instruct...
Set plays, proven tips to keep defenses off balance
We've developed a system for naming our set plays against specific defenses and situational inbound plays — both side court, and under the basket — after the team nickname of the opponent we're facing. For example, if we're playing a team with t...
Running the 1-2-1-1 zone press
It's very important for coaches to allow their players the opportunity to have fun while trying to accomplish team objectives. I've never met a player who didn't want to play a fast-paced, full-court game, whether it be the fast break or full-court p...
Reggie Miller’s ‘Shooting-Off-The-Dribble’ workout
Each player starts with a spin out and catch on the perimeter anywhere from 15 feet to 3 or 4 feet outside the arc using the whole court. The players should use a variety of set ups — catch and rip, jab, catch and lift, shot fake. The player needs...
Unique Features Make The 1-2-2 Zone Adaptable To Any Opponent
Our girls' varsity coaching staff worked hard on developing a unique series based on the 1-2-2 defense. The result of our efforts is what we call the 50 Lion defense.We execute our 1-2-2 defense in several ways. First we play a regular 1-2-2 set.Seco...
Coaching-Development Roundtable Highlights Critical Skill-Sets For Success
WINNING HOOPS RECENTLY held a roundtable panel discussion with some of the brightest college coaching minds in the game at a Spring 2005 Nike Championship Basketball Clinic. This exclusive coaching roundtable offers up some thought-provoking insight ...
Bombs Away Game Winner!
In the course of a season every team finds itself in last-minute situations when a 3-pointer is needed. In considering what plays to design for these situations a coach should ask what he or she would be telling their own team if it was ahead at that...
