Three simple reads to combat corner help – or lack thereof – when attacking the rim with dribble penetration. The simple and most obvious way to disorganize the defense and create a small advantage is via dribble penetration. Putting pressure on the rim causes defensive help and rotation to come from somewhere and reading that…
Phoenix Suns Motion
The Phoenix Suns removed the interim tag from Earl Watson’s title and awarded him the head coaching position this summer. Having a full training camp Watson has the opportunity to put in the offensive sets he wants to run. The Suns have plenty of tools, a trio of young guards who can shoot and run…
Motion Minute Video Series
The first four entries into a video series on the basics of motion offense using FastDraw as an educational tool. There are an abundance of motion offense principles one must digest to teach the concepts effectively. The objective of the Motion Minute playlist is to create a video library to help coaches with motion offense…
Michigan State Down Screens
Michigan State (#2 seed, Midwest Region) is making their customary push into March led by player-of-the year candidate Denzel Valentine. But Valentine is not the only weapon Tom Izzo has at his disposal. Sharpshooting guard Bryn Forbes (14.4 ppg, .484 3P%) has been scorching the nets of late. The Spartans often set down screens to free…
Motion Offense – Rescreen Situations
Two screening situations in your motion offense where “rescreens” can be an effective tactic. There are instances in motion offense where screening just once is not enough. Effective screeners know how to slip, second cut and space themselves within the alignment of the offense after setting a screen. But often a rescreen is the best…
BBALLBREAKDOWN – Dribble Drive Motion Offense
Coach Nick got on the court to demonstrate some of FastModel’s most popular sets. In today’s episode, watch how Vance Walberg’s Dribble Drive Motion has helped make successful teams out of John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats, and George Karl’s Denver Nuggets. SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub
Five Common Motion Offense Trouble Spots
Troubleshooting five common sticking points in four-out motion offense As part of our mentoring program and online clinics, I work with high school basketball coaches across the country on step-by-step implementation of four-out motion offense. The preseason saw us work through proper drill progressions, practice planning techniques and now that the season is here, film…
Motion Offense – Practice Design And Structure
Tips for planning and structuring highly connected daily practice plans for read-based motion offense. Motion Offense is about decision making. Players must learn to read defenders, teammates, screens and spacing and make corresponding decisions. Developing that ability requires a motion offense centered practice to look quite different from traditional practices. With sets and continuities,…
Motion Offense – Reverse Action
Tips for filling an open block and getting the ball inside using “Reverse Action” in four-out motion offense. One of the best features of motion offense is that it has a high ceiling. As players learn the basics of reading defenders and maintaining spacing your offense will improve as the season goes on. Deeper understanding…
Offensive Trends – C Game (New Motion)
Turn on any NBA game and plenty of college games and you will most certainly see some variation of an offense ran through the elbows, similar to horns but not quite. This offense is commonly referred to as C-Game, Push or as I have referred to it as the “New Motion.” There are man reads…