Category: Offense »
August 29, 2019
Using fake handoffs to boost your offense
With dribble handoff action becoming more popular, offenses must do what they can to stay ahead of defenses that are trying to stop it. Since deception is so important, using fake handoffs can make real handoffs more unpredictable and successful. Th...
July 15, 2019
High-post zone offense breaks down defenses
As is the case with most high school programs, our team has very limited practice time to get ready to play. We need an offense that can be easily taught and practiced from the middle school levels up through our varsity team. Regardless of the zone...
June 18, 2019
The shuffle offense: An equal opportunity system
The shuffle offense is the type of system that features a great deal of continuity with excellent floor balance. It has a certain amount of structure while allowing for individual player creativity. When run properly, each player within the offense h...
May 15, 2019
The 11 sins of shooting
Keep these 11 tips in mind when teaching players about best practices for shooting. 1. Don’t have both hands on the ball at the moment of release. 2. Don’t shoot without having the index finger of your shooting hand on the center of the ball. ...
May 3, 2019
9 reasons your plays don’t produce points
Many coaches subconsciously — or even consciously — judge a play as successful based on whether it produced a score. Made baskets shouldn’t be the only measuring stick for grading a play. You should analyze the play call and determine whether i...
April 18, 2019
Learning the ‘2-3 Pro Set’ offense
Wing, guard and pop entries to help your team flourish [caption id="attachment_11824" align="alignright" width="235"] Diagram 1[/caption] The “2-3 Pro Set” is a versatile man-to-man offensive set that has the potential for a large number of entr...
April 2, 2019
Reinforcing fundamental movements on offense
A couple years ago, I decided to coach a young girls basketball team. I was happy to see that these kids were athletic, eager to learn, and understood the value of teamwork. [caption id="attachment_11775" align="alignright" width="341"] Photo: Nate ...
March 12, 2019
Running the ‘Modified Flex Offense’
The Modified Flex Offense is a twist on one of the most-used offenses in basketball. By running this offense, you have the opportunity for motion while not relying on a superstar player for all your offensive output. The “twist” comes in the cour...
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