Purpose: The '2 minute game' drill can do a number of things. The objective of the drill is to score as many baskets as possible in 2 minutes; and to score more in those 2 minutes than your opponent. You can use this drill to focus on either the defense or the offense. This is a very competitive and challenging drill for both sides. The offense is trying to score as many as possible, but it does need to make sure to score (going ultra-fast may get a bunch of shots, but it may not get good … [Read more...]
1-4 Low Post Dive Play
The purpose of this basketball play from the 1-4 high set is to get the ball into the low post for a scoring opportunity. This play can be run to either side and can be used to target your best low post scorer. To begin, the players are in a 1-4 high set. O3 starts by setting a screen at the elbow area for O4 who pops out to the wing. O1 makes the pass to O4. O3 continues across the lane and sets a screen for O5. O5 uses the screen and then dives to the low post. O4 will pass to O5 … [Read more...]
Middle Screen and Drive Play
The Middle Screen and Drive Play is a simple basketball set play that can be run at any level ... from youth to professional! The offense is well-spaced for this play, which has the post player set an on-ball screen to allow the point guard to attack the basket. With a good screen, a solid point guard will be able to create a layup opportunity for himself or his low post teammate. If it is well-defended in the lane, the option to kick the ball out to the perimeter for a 3-point shot is there as … [Read more...]
Box Entry Play into the Flex Offense
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ Here's how you can initiate the flex offense from the box set. It is a simple play that will get you started with the flex -- and can also open up the floor for the players to an easy shot. The play entry starts from a box set. 5 comes up to set a ball screen for 1. At the same time, 2 sets a diagonal screen for 4. 4 cuts to the block (Note: You could delay the diagonal screen and get a clear … [Read more...]
Golden State Warriors Quick Hitter Basketball Play
Article courtesy of Breakthrough Basketball http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/ The Golden State Warriors had a fantastic playoff run due to their tremendous outside shooting ability. The Warriors ran this set play to get star point guard Stephen Curry an open jump shot during Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs. Curry was the shooting guard in this play. This can also be used as a quick hitter for your motion offense. The initial set is a … [Read more...]
Basketball Coaches Academy Video Series :: Tim Grosz on the Motion Offense Toughness Drill
In this 6-part video series, I will be sharing video clips from each of the coaches who spoke at our inaugural Hoops U. Basketball Coaches Academy that was held on April 26-27, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. Own the entire 6 1/2 hours of fantastic basketball coaching information on our 2-DVD set or Digital Download! Click for more information and to order yours today! In this 5th installment, watch as Coach Tim Grosz shares his favorite drill, the motion offense toughness … [Read more...]
Miami Heat Fast Break Offense
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...]
Double Screen for Jump Shot Basketball Play
Here is a basketball play you can run to get your best shooter an open jump shot attempt. In this diagram, the double screen is being set on the right side but this play can be run to either side. O1 passes to O3 on the wing. O3 may need to execute a v-cut to get open. O4 and O5 set a double screen for O2 in the corner. O2 sets up his defender and then cuts off the double screen toward the elbow area. O3 makes the pass to O2 for the jump shot. … [Read more...]