Six types of gap creating cuts to open up and exploit enlarged spaces for dribble penetration: 45°, Wave, Through, Fan, Euro, Basket. If there is one offensive concept worth the risk of “taking too far” it would be the creation of space. With the proliferation of pack line style defenses at the lower levels, maintaining…
Creating With Blur Screens
Utilizing “Blur Screens” can be a unique and effective way to create an advantage for your offense. Defenses invest hours of practice time learning how to defend common offensive actions such as ball screens, off-ball screens and dribble handoffs. The typical practice plan features a block of time devoted to the techniques and communication required…
Attacking With Clear Outs
Three sets and concepts for using clear outs and attacking the defense in space. Defending a dynamic player in space is difficult. Defending a dynamic player coming downhill into enlarged gap space can be near impossible. Clear outs can be of great aide when you need a basket late in a game or to stop…
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…
Creating Driving Lanes
With the emphasis on hand-check fouls and freedom of movement in basketball this year, it is wise to make penetration a large part of your offensive philosophy. Additionally, as the season goes on, games get tighter and tighter, and ball security becomes a vital skill for teams to possess. Creating a double gap within your…
Wrinkles to Create Open Shots Within Your Offense
As the second half of the season is getting ready to kick off and teams are beginning to enter conference play, it is vital that coaches add some new wrinkles into their offense to keep opponents honest. The efficiency of your team’s offense is dictated by your ability to take care of the ball, create…