The “Throw & Go” handoff can be an effective two-player action for creating an advantage. Simply put, a throw & go handoff is when a player, typically a guard, passes to another player, typically a big, on the perimeter and chases their pass for a handoff. The guard throws a pass and goes immediately into a handoff…
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…
Duke Blue Devils: Horns Elbow Series
As NCAA Basketball fast approaches, we take a look at a favorite “Horns” series and its options from the Duke Blue Devils. In the 2016-17 season, the Duke Blue Devils were tops among major conference programs with 67 field goals made from handoffs. While Duke gets many of its handoffs in the flow of their offense,…
Video Playbook: NBA Handoff Concepts
The NBA season has begun! This video playbook takes a look at some handoff concepts from around The Association to watch for this season. The National Basketball Association season is underway! That means a chance to observe some #NBAXsOs nightly. One concept to focus on is the dribble handoff. Increasingly, teams are using added elements…