The motion offense is one of the most widely used and utilized basketball offenses around the world today. It is used by teams at all levels, ranging from youth, to high school, to college, and up to the professional ranks. Why is it so widely implemented? Because it allows players to play and think as…
NCAA Tournament – Iowa State Motion
2 Out 3 In Motion Offense Today’s basketball offense breakdown comes from the 2 Out 3 In Motion Offense. Iowa State used the concepts once used by Steve Alford when he was at New Mexico. The 2 Out 3 In motion offense is very unique, which allows the post area to become open for isolation plays and…
Single Gap Spacing Issues
A look at single gaps and spacing issues that can arise in five-out alignments. Five-out alignments are common in all levels of basketball. While the five-out does open the lane and can be effective in pulling defenses away from the rim, it does have it’s drawbacks. The most notable drawback being the predominance of single…
Corner Help Reads
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…