From the 1-4 high set, this play incorporates a couple of on-ball screens along with some other options to get a score. The players begin in a 1-4 high set as shown in the diagram above. O4 and O5 both step out from their respective high post/elbow position to set an on-ball screen for O1. The point guard, O1 has the option of going either way. Whichever way he goes, the ballside guard on that side will dive down to the low block (in this diagram, O1 goes right and O2 dives low). O2, after … [Read more...]
Trap the Corner Transition Drill
Purpose: To prepare the offensive players against a trapping, pressure defense. Obviously we generally do not want to receive the inbounds pass in the corner against pressing, trapping defense. We realize, however, that it does happen. Therefore, it is imperative to prepare our players for these situations. Drill: 2 offensive players and 3 defensive players. O1 has the basketball and is the inbounder. O2 is in the corner (O2 may also start in his 'normal' press break position before cutting … [Read more...]
Dribble Play (1 Finger Down)
This play works great directly out of your secondary break. It's a quick hitter that can be run anytime, but executes quite well out of your transition offense. We will look to run this directly out of our secondary fast break. It can be initiated by either calling it out, pointing to the spot where the point guard wants the screen to be set (1 finger down) or by simply dribbling directly at the 4. 4 will come over and set a pick for 1 equal to where the lane begins. 1 will look to turn the … [Read more...]
Fast Break Pass, Flash, and Cut Drill
Purpose: To teach players to move the basketball downcourt quickly, looking for a scoring opportunity from the secondary break. This drill can also be used as a sort of transition or secondary break offense quick hitter by having the players specifically looking to run this set. Drill: Have three lines as shown in the diagram - a line at O1, O2 and O3. The players waiting in line should be off the court. The drill/play starts with O1 dribbling to midcourt and passing ahead to O2. O2 will … [Read more...]
Zipper Pick and Roll Play
This play from the Zipper set utilizes a pick and roll to create an easy scoring opportunity. This particular zipper pick and roll play can be run to either side. For the purpose of our description, it is being run to the right side. O1 dribbles over to the right wing as O3 sets the down screen for O3. O3 makes the zipper cut to the top and receives the pass from O1. As O3 receives the pass, O5 moves toward the top to initiate the pick and roll. Also at the same time, O2 clears from … [Read more...]
1-4 Elbow Play
'Elbow' from the 1-4 high set is designed to get a jump shot from the elbow area. A few cuts and screens also create other potential scoring options. O1 enters to O3 on the wing and cuts through to ballside corner. O4 screens away for O2. O5 sets an on-ball screen for O3 and then sets a downscreen for O1. O3 uses the on-ball screen and looks to penetrate and get a jumper from the elbow area. If help is lacking, he may be able to get deep into the lane or go all the way to the basket. If … [Read more...]
Bomber Secondary Fast Break Offense
Our 'Bomber Secondary Fast Break Offense' looks to attack and score with several options leading to inside or mid-range scoring opportunities. Wings make sure to run wide. Post players run opposite of ball then break to ball side block and post up hard. Our first look is always to the post. If the post is not open we can either reverse the ball back to the 1 and they enter the ball to the post, look to drive, or continue to pass the ball to the 4. Or 2 may decide to just throw a skip pass … [Read more...]
Box Set 'Two' Play
The Box Set 'Two' Play utilizes an on-ball screen, flare screen, and diagonal cut to create multiple scoring opportunities. The players start in a box set. O2 steps out to set an on-ball screen as O1 dribbles to the right wing area. O4 cuts from weakside low post to ballside corner. As O1 gets to the wing, O5 sets a screen for O2. O2 flares to weakside wing to receive the pass from O1. If open, O2 may have the shot or drive. As O2 is receiving the pass, O3 comes up to set a backscreen for … [Read more...]
Hi Flare Play
This play out of the 1-4 High Set utilizes multiple options to get an open shot attempt. The players set up in a 1-4 High Set as shown. 1 passes to 2 on the wing. 5 & 3 set a staggered flare screen for 1. 3 pops to the top for ball reversal. 2 can pass to 3 if open off the flare screen. 2 can also drive baseline which may be available if his defender overhelps in the middle. 2 passes to 3 at the top 3 passes to 1 on the wing and runs inside cut to the corner 1 can look for 3 … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Playing Fast Effectively
Every player I meet or talk to wants to play fast. They want to get out, push the ball up the court and try to score as quick as possible -- which is great! However, the vast majority of these players do not understand what it means to play fast effectively. Getting out and pushing the ball is an excellent way to play because it creates the ability to attack offensively before the defense gets a chance to set up which can create easy scoring opportunities. Yet, before you can really commit to … [Read more...]