offense
May 29, 2018
Learning the three-down man offense
The three-down man offense is a man package of plays that are designed to be quick-hitters. If shots are not manufactured, all players end up in the same group of spot-ups after each entry. The primary fast break that should be used in conjunction w...
April 30, 2018
The building blocks to attack man defense
[caption id="attachment_10993" align="alignright" width="205"] Diagram 1[/caption] With the 3-point line now firmly entrenched in the game, many teams have shifted to the man-to-man defense to supposedly help reduce the number of perimeter shots aga...
March 19, 2018
Proven entries from a 1-4 low set
These entries are all run from the same 1-4 low set, positioning 4 and 5 just outside the free throw lane. 2 and 3 always start in the deep corners outside the three-point line, with 2 on the right and 3 on the left. This alignment gives the post pla...
January 19, 2018
Movements and strategies that expose defenses
Last year, a college basketball team on the cusp of making the NCAA Tournament faced what seemed to be a weaker opponent. Although it was at home in a critical game, the favored team struggled and was upset by more than 10 points. Throughout the gam...
January 4, 2018
Considerations for designing a set play offense
There are several things you should consider when designing a set play offense for your team. As you will soon notice, some of the points in the checklist below are contradictory. For example, the plays should have options, and they should be easy t...
December 13, 2017
‘Horns’ set increases floor spacing for better shots
Basketball teams on all levels have designed plays where there are two post players near the top of the key and two shooters in the corners. Each post player sets a ball screen, giving the point guard the option to go either way. This set typically ...
November 7, 2017
Competitive shooting drills to challenge players
Pushing the pace of your players during practice, or forcing them to compete against one another, properly prepares them for game-time situations. Here are two drills you can implement into your system, helping them improve shooting, rebounding, pass...
July 24, 2017
Drills to teach the single-post offense
Almost all our team shooting drills will incorporate actions or concepts out of our single-post offense. Practicing the field goals you attempt in a game will only increase your shooting percentage. Furthermore, the proper execution of these breakdow...
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Rhode Island athletic director resigns, citing ‘unrealistic expectations’
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A Rhode Island athletic director resigned one week into the new school...