Mike Krzyzewski has his Duke Blue Devils dancing in the Final Four once again. This is Coach K’s 12th trip to the Final Four. The last time Duke made it to the Final Four in 2010, the Blue Devils won a NCAA Championship over Butler. In 11 previous Final Four appearances, Duke has won the NCAA…
FINAL FOUR – Wisconsin Badgers
Things must feel very familiar for Wisconsin Badger basketball fans. Bo Ryan’s club qualified for their second consecutive Final Four by narrowly defeating Arizona in the West Region final, just like in 2014. The Badgers knocked off Oregon in the Round of 32, just like in 2014. And just like in 2014 the Badgers will…
FINAL FOUR – Michigan State Spartans
Most counted them out early. Surprising many, Michigan State has now reached the Final Four. Though Michigan State has qualities of traditional Tom Izzo teams such as offensive rebounding and toughness, they are unique. They are shooting more outside shots-less paint shots, which is ultimately stretching the floor, allowing for a higher PPP in transition offense…
Practicing “Time and Score” Situations
As the Men’s and Women’s Final Four approaches, you can guarantee that these elite teams are practicing “time and score” situations daily. For those of us already on “summer break,” it’s never too early to start thinking about next season. One thing must be made clear: practicing “time and score” situations ahead of time will by no…
Adapting Your Program
A major key in developing your program and sustaining success is your ability to be adaptable as a coach. Too many coaches want their players to adapt to their system. Not enough coaches understand that they need to be flexible enough to mold many parts of their system to suit the type of players that they have. Reasons to be…
Motion Offense – Three-Player Drills
In Vol. 6 of the FastModel Motion Offense Forum we progress to three-player drills to teach passing, screening, cutting, floor balance and reading the defense. If you have been following this series on building a motion offense you have probably noticed a few patterns in the progressions. First, introduce the concept without a defense. Second, add…
Afterschool Programs For the Win!
This post comes from DC Alliance of Youth Advocates and ‘tips off’ DCAYA’s eBay auction for the “Ivory Latta Experience“. All proceeds will go toward DCAYA’s work in expanding access to quality afterschool and summer programs for all District youth. As an assistant coach for the WNBA’s Washington Mystics, I’m very lucky to have sports pay…
Post Play Teaching Points
Is playing in the post a lost art? Many would say yes, and I tend to agree. However, there are many factors why. Many teams lack a true big man, teams run more sets with active posts who can play on the perimeter, coaches prefer longer, more athletic players that can defend on the wing, etc.…
North Carolina Tar Heels Secondary Break
In Part Two of a three part series on the North Carolina Tar Heels’ transition attack, we take a look at the “Regular” or pass reversal option of the secondary break. The North Carolina Tar Heels have run their way into the Sweet Sixteen with wins over Harvard and Arkansas. The Heels next face #1…
Top 5 Plays of the NCAA Tournament – Round of 64
The Round of 64 was an exciting one. Thursday was full of upsets and buzzer beaters while Friday gave us a whole lot of chalk. Both days gave us amazing X’s & O’s. Here are the #TeamFastModel Top 5 plays of the Round of 64. 5. Pinch Post – NC State – By Wes Kosel NC…