Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Author: Kevin Germany http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ [This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Read part 2, Miami Heat Secondary Break Options] The Miami Heat’s fast break can be virtually unstoppable at times. The speed and athleticism of key players such as LeBron James and Dwyane Wade is simply breathtaking. Interestingly enough, a football coach, Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly, is the mastermind behind this offense. Miami Head … [Read more...]
Miami Heat Secondary Break Options
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball Author: Kevin Germany http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ [This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Read part 1, Miami Heat Fast Break Offense] When the primary break options are not available, the Heat shift to a 5 out set. The 5 out secondary break flows directly from their primary break. The trail moves to the top of the key in order to balance the floor. Keep in mind that any player can play any position in this offense. Only run this offense … [Read more...]
Middle Clear Through Isolation Basketball Play
This is a simple set play you can run when you want to isolate a player on the wing and let him attack off the dribble-drive. This play can be called and run to either side. For the purpose of our diagram, it is being run to the right side. O1 passes to the wing, O3, and then cuts through and clears opposite. As O3 is receiving the pass, O4 will clear out to a position near the top of the key. Once O4 has cleared, O3 can attempt the drive to the basket. O3 should look for his own shot … [Read more...]
Switch Around the Horn Inbounds Play
This baseline out of bounds play from a box set formation can be run against man-to-man or zone defenses. It is a 2-phase play that, against a man-to-man defense, will force the defenders to fight through screens. Against a zone, it will cause the defense to overshift, creating an open shot. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 moves across the lane and sets a screen for O4. If O4 is open, he can take the pass for a layup or short jump shot. O5, who set the screen, should … [Read more...]
Post Player Step-Out Shooting Series
The Post Player Step-Out Shooting Series is a series of 8 shooting drills for the low post player. The step-out aspect is for when the post is on the low block but is forced away from it to receive the pass. Instead of making a low post move with the back to the basket, he or she will catch-and-face and take the shot or make a move from that position. Post Player Step-Out Shooting Series … [Read more...]
60 Second 1-on-2 Ball Control Drill
Purpose: To work on controlling the basketball via dribble, pass, and getting open against 2 defenders. Also builds focus, conditioning and develops offensive and defensive skills. Drill: 1 offensive player and 2 defenders. Coach or manager is also involved and on the court. Drill only takes place in the halfcourt. The coach or manager starts with the basketball anywhere in the half court. The offensive player, being guarded by 2 defenders, attempts to get open to receive the pass. Once he … [Read more...]
Individual Shooting Clock Race Game
Purpose: To work on shooting in an individual setting. Develop the ability to focus while shooting the basketball in a competitive, timed situation. Also helps player learn to get own rebound and score quickly. Drill: This drill is especially designed for players who are working on their shooting in an individual situation -- meaning, they don't have a shooting partner or rebounding partner. Great drill to use in your driveway, backyard, or at the playground ... anywhere you can find a … [Read more...]
Spartan Scoring Basketball Workout
This basketball workout contains 11 scoring drills -- moves that combine ballhandling and shooting to better develop the ability to score. With these drills you will work on change-of-direction, floaters, jump shots, and attacking defenders (cones). Spartan Scoring Workout … [Read more...]
4-on-4 Closeout Basketball Drill
Purpose: To practice closeouts on the ball and closing out defensively when off the ball. Drill: 4 offensive players start on the perimeter. 4 defensive players start on the baseline. A coach with a ball also stands on the baseline. To begin the drill, the coach will pass the basketball to any one of the 4 offensive players. As the ball is in the air, the 4 defenders close out as quickly as possible to their proper defensive position. 'Proper' meaning if they are guarding the … [Read more...]
Box Pick and Roll Play
The Box Pick and Roll Play is a simple to set up and execute out of bounds play. Starting from a box formation, a pick and roll is performed in order to create an open shot opportunity. The players set up in a box formation around the lane with O3 taking the ball out of bounds. When the official hands the basketball to O3, O5 sets a diagonal screen for O2 who cuts off the screen to the ballside low block or short corner area. O5 then rolls down to the weakside low block area. At the same … [Read more...]