In some instances, switching within a possession is necessary regardless of halfcourt philosophy. Yet, it is increasingly popular amongst the coaching community to switch everything due to the growing trend of positionless basketball on offense. There are pros and cons to any strategy, but when deciding if switching man-to-man will be effective my recommendation would be to start by observing the team's profile and disposition.
From Positionless Offense To Positionless Defense: Should Teams Play More Zone Defense?
Today's offensive players can effectively shoot from 30 feet, or potentially put 5 different people in a screening situation to hunt a high-percentage matchup. There are not enough poorly called charges in a game to make up for the offensive advantage in today's game. So what are coaches to do?
My Top Ten Coaching Concepts & Coaches To Follow For Each Strategy
It's one thing to accumulate quick-hitters to add to the playbook; it's another to have systematic core concepts to win games. Let's break down a list of coaching concepts that during my tenure have shown to generate competitive advantages. Attached to each concept are videos highlighting some of the best coaches to follow to learn more about each strategy.
Lessons From Coaching No Middle Defense
Ten pre-season takeaways on installing "No Middle" Defense for the 1st time in my career.
Why Zone
Written by Dymetrius Ware I had a conversation with a coach who told me he hated zone defense. He felt it was a lazy man's way of coaching. He continued saying, "He had never coached or played for a zone defensive team, as well." In this short article, I’m hoping to convince those who don’t … Continue reading Why Zone
Donnie Tyndall Zone Defense
Going through some notebook archives and came across an open practice at the University of Tennessee during the time Donnie Tyndall became the head coach. Despite the issues within the program, Coach Tyndall put together a clinic on zone defense. And during my time in Memphis at Christian Brothers University, our staff had the opportunity … Continue reading Donnie Tyndall Zone Defense
Loading to the Ball
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
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
Coach's Climb 