The 1-4 High alignment is one of the best ways to begin offense as it offers so many options, and works vs both man and zone defenses. Summer is almost over and coaches across the country are preparing for the start of the 19-20 basketball season. Coaches use this time to analyze, modify, and adjust…
CSKA Moscow: EuroLeague Champions Breakdown – Early Offense
See what one of the most successful teams in Europe, CSKA Moscow, runs to take advantage early in possessions. Cementing it’s reputation as one of the top basketball clubs in Europe, CSKA Moscow won the EuroLeague Championship in dramatic fashion, surviving Final Four battles against Real Madrid and Anadolu Efes. This is the eight EuroLeague title in…
Video Playbook: Staggered Screens
Video Playbook: Staggered Screens – A look across the basketball landscape at options and actions stemming from the staggered down screen. The staggered down screen is a staple in many motion offenses across the basketball landscape. In this video playbook we will look at college, NBA and International teams using the staggered down screen. Staggered Screens:…
Inverted Offense: Turn Things Upside Down For Major Benefits
Flip the traditional setup – Inverted Offense posts up a guard, running actions above to create huge advantages and tough covers. If you’ve ever had the privilege of attending the NABC Convention at the Final Four, you know the event is full of big-named presenters. This year was no different with coaches like John Beilein, Bruce…
Las Vegas Aces XsOs: Part 4 – BLOBs and SLOBs
An inside look at the XsOs of one of the WNBA’s most exciting teams, the Las Vegas Aces, to kick off the season which begins on May 24. Full Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 The Las Vegas Aces use a core set of Baseline Out of Bounds (BLOB) and Sideline Out…
Video Playbook: San Francisco Point Options
Video Playbook: Point Series options from the University of San Francisco Dons The Princeton Offense has layers and one of those layers is the Point Series. In the following video playbook, the University of San Francisco Dons will serve as our visual aid for these Point Series options. Over First, let’s look at how to…
Las Vegas Aces XsOs: Part 3 – Pinch Post Actions
An inside look at the XsOs of one of the WNBA’s most exciting teams, the Las Vegas Aces, to kick off the season which begins on May 24. Full Series: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 The meat and potatoes of the Las Vegas Aces offensive attack lies in its Pinch Post Series. With the…
EuroLeague Recap: Best BLOBs and SLOBs of the Regular Season
With the final round of regular season EuroLeague games complete, take a look at some of the best inbounds plays from the top contenders. We all know inbounds situations are a very important part of basketball. These situations gives you an opportunity to organize a particular offensive action or scenario to create possible scoring opportunity. A competition such as…
Las Vegas Aces XsOs: Part 2 – Baseline Double Cross
An inside look at the XsOs of one of the WNBA’s most exciting teams, the Las Vegas Aces, to kick off the season which begins on May 24. Full Series: Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 The Las Vegas Aces run two base offenses that have numerous options to get great looks at…
Las Vegas Aces XsOs: Part 1 – Quick Hitters and ATO’s
An inside look at the XsOs of one of the WNBA’s most exciting teams, the Las Vegas Aces, to kick off the season which begins on May 24. Full Series: Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 The Las Vegas Aces boast one of the youngest and most talented rosters in the WNBA, and are…