Check out this Radius Athletics study guide on the Miami Hurricanes’ staggered screen action, from the basics of spacing to fitting into an overall 5 Out offensive philosophy. The Sweet Sixteen is underway. There have already been upsets, #1 seeds getting bounced, Cinderella stories and unexpected participants. Jim Larrañaga’s Miami Hurricanes have deservedly earned their…
#ScoutingSmarter: How NCAA Tourney Teams Prepare For The Biggest Games with FastScout
In postseason play, pressure goes up and every detail matters. Here’s how FastScout helps NCAA Tourney teams game prep. Welcome to #ScoutingSmarter. Getting to the NCAA Tournament requires a tremendous amount of disciplined preparation. Throughout the season every basket counts and every defensive stop matters in getting to this point; the ultimate goal of competing…
San Diego State Defense: Stunt and Recover | #FastModelMadness22
The ability to stunt and recover fuels one of the best defenses in college basketball – the Aztecs of San Diego State. There is a defensive juggernaut out West. No, not in Lubbock, Texas. Although the Texas Tech Red Raiders are quite the defensive unit. Further out West in the land of surf and sun…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Highlighting WNBA & NCAAW Coaches
Women are getting increasingly more head coaching opportunities. This Women’s History Month we showcase a few making their mark on the game. You already know we get hyped when the calendar flips to March, and for good reason: BASKETBALL! Yet, there is another great reason to celebrate the third month of the year, and that’s…
Pro Tips: How Coaches Can Maximize March Madness With FastDraw
March Madness provides an incredible opportunity for basketball coaches to learn from some of the best in the business. FastDraw can help! We all know coaches share (and steal) plays from each other, it’s a natural part of the game. So what better chance to do so than in the month of March? With over…
XsOs Roundup: Division III, NAIA, High School Basketball Play Designs
Contributor Coach Tony Miller drops by to share his favorite play designs from non-D1 level teams in this XsOs Roundup. Welcome to March! The best month on the basketball calendar, I think we can all agree. No doubt the women’s and men’s NCAA Division I basketball tournaments will be a big part of our coaching…
Shooters Gotta Shoot! Get Them Open With These Set Plays For Shooters
Struggling to get good looks for your best shooter? Get them open with these set plays for shooters. FastDraw diagrams and videos included. So you have a deadly shooter. What now? As with any of the skills your players possess, the goal is as a coach to maximize them to the best of your ability.…
The FastModel PlayBank Reaches 10,000 Total Diagrams! | #PlayBank10K
The PlayBank is celebrating a major milestone having reached 10,000 total plays and drills! Join us for 10 days of 10K. #PlayBank10K There’s no other way to begin this post other than thanking all the coaches out there. We wouldn’t have gotten this far without our loyal coaching community and hard-working TeamFastModel contributors – the…
A Closer Look At Stagger Screens And Their Multiple Functions
Stagger screens are not just for shooting off of; they can be very effective for post feeds, penetration and other offensive opportunities. When thinking about what actions you would like to have in your playbook, you can’t have them all. You may try, but the more actions you ask your players to execute, the less…
’15-16 Chino Hills Huskies: The Scheme Behind The Ball Brothers
The playing style and philosophy behind the 35-0 California state champion Chino Hills team featuring the Ball brothers Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo. In 2015-16, Chino Hills went 35-0, won the Open Division of California’s State Championship, and was the consensus #1 ranked team in the country. It’s easy to watch highlights and see the Huskies were as…