http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aruv8xIaHog Saw this clip from Illinois State demonstrating "Loading to the Ball." Have been looking for clips to use as examples for our program to better understand off-ball positioning when applying full-court pressure man-to-man. Athletes at the lower levels tend to have a good idea on a half-court being in "help" position when their offensive … Continue reading Loading to the Ball
Defense Drives Coach Yaklich
Written by Scott Bauman Coach Luke Yaklich is considered a rising star in the college coaching game. An inspiring story for aspiring coaches at any level. He started his career teaching (coaching) at the high school level where he remained for nearly 15 years prior to finding an opportunity with Illinois State. "Throughout my coaching … Continue reading Defense Drives Coach Yaklich
NBA Playoffs Ballscreen Defense
Lot of coverage lately revolving defending Steph Curry in ballscreen situations. First, good luck. Second, there are a variety of ballscreen defenses out there with even more terminology used across all levels in order to communicate and stay on the same page within your own program. Depending on who is considered the more significant threat … Continue reading NBA Playoffs Ballscreen Defense
Final Four – Defensive Breakdown
The NCAA Tournament Championship will consist of two of the best defenses in the country. While it may not be the viewers' preferable matchup, those coaches who plaster "Defense Wins Championships" all over locker rooms are basking in all its glory. According to KenPom Texas Tech leads the country in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency (AdjD.), while … Continue reading Final Four – Defensive Breakdown
Opening Round – Top 5 Friday
As I was away all yesterday unable to personally clip up some of my favorite sets from Friday's games, you can be sure The Basktball Playbook was still hard at work for @HalfCourtHoops. If you haven't already, he is a must follow with the amount of content produced related to basketball plays. Without further ado, … Continue reading Opening Round – Top 5 Friday
Opening Round – Thursday Top 5
Belmont's Coach Byrd draws up a great late game Backscreen Pick & Pop for Three. Minnesota gets a great look for Coffey following a Shuffle STS (Screen the Screener) flowing nicely into a Pindown DHO (Dribble Hand-Off), again for Three. Possibly 1 of the plays of the night with Ja' Morant being keyed in on … Continue reading Opening Round – Thursday Top 5
Packline Passing Game
It is a 3v3 closeout drill that embeds our defensive principles with an offensive incentive to move the ball to score. We are looking to start with a simple 3-man closeout and off-ball positioning. Once the ball is passed around the horn, ball goes live. It looks a little something like this... Keep in mind … Continue reading Packline Passing Game
Shooting Form
Somewhere along the way, someone taught Shawn Marion how to shoot. It ended up looking like this. Not exactly the poster-child for shooting mechanics, but very fun to replicate in a game of H.O.R.S.E. Nothing taken away from"The Matrix," he was a highly decorated pro. Marion played 16 seasons amassed over 17,000 points, won a … Continue reading Shooting Form
Is Pace-n-Space taking over the Secondary Break?
In college I can specifically remember doing dummy progressions of our secondary break options. We would put 5-10 minutes on the clock going 5v0 running break after break - "Bulls, Carolina, Celtics, Chicago" ... I could still run these actions. The game is continually evolving to a faster and liberal style of play putting concept … Continue reading Is Pace-n-Space taking over the Secondary Break?
Sight of Hands
Offense sometimes try to incorporate false action as an attempt to decoy defenders to create space for driving opportunities. So, defenses opt to use more of an optical illusion in effort to visually shrink the floor discouraging penetration. The art of deception plays a role in effectiveness on both ends of the floor. When in … Continue reading Sight of Hands
