offense
Football: Expanding the shallow-cross concept
One of the most time-tested and versatile staples of the modern passing game is the shallow-cross concept. Known in some circles as the "mesh route," the shallow-cross concept is a favorite among play-callers because it attacks multiple coverages...
Critical elements for teaching a 4-out offense
Many coaches stymie their players by giving them too much structure within an offense. Our program experienced a lot of success after we made the switch from a 3-out motion offense to a 4-out motion. A 4-out motion offense allows the players more ro...
Developing proper form for the mid-range jumper
The mid-range game is a major source of point production — if exploited properly. It's an excellent complement to both the low-post and perimeter player, and it has a substantially higher success rate than shooting from 3-point land. When you cons...
Football: Complementary plays to the wishbone triple option
The wishbone triple option play is the base play within the greater wishbone-triple-option offensive philosophy. As its name indicates, it's actually three plays in one. There is a dive option to the fullback; a quarterback-keeper, off-tackle option;...
‘Slice-Cut’ continuity motion offense carves up defenses
This four-option continuity motion offense that we call the "Slice Cut" has provided our team with excellent scoring opportunities against man-to-man defense. One of the advantages of this offense lies in its continuity. The Slice Cut gives you the ...
‘Fist’ offense beats up man defenses
"Fist" provides a different look that's effective against man defenses. This set confuses defenses by what it does not do. There is a three-player stack that's somewhat stationary, as in a lot of pro sets. Many defenders expect motion and movement, ...
‘Spread baseline inbounds series’ sizzles
The "spread baseline inbounds series" is a set of plays designed for each player on the floor to have an opportunity to score. Each of the following inbounds plays is designed to score a layup or get a good open jump shot. Each play easily flows into...
Box-set, side out-of-bounds series
The following are four sideline inbounds plays run out of a box set that have been extremely successful for our team. 'Carolina' DIAGRAM 1: Carolina. 4 and 3 are lined up at each block, while 5 and 2 positioned at the elbows. As 1 slaps the ball to...
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