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A double lob BLOB?
I can honestly say I’ve never seen this play before
(and I write about basketball strategy for a living)
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"Over the summer I wanted to improve so bad that I got rid of cable and internet. I'd eat, sleep and go to the gym 3 times a day."
-Jimmy Butler
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I can honestly say I’ve never seen this version of a BLOB screen the screener before
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Assistant coach practice expectations:
-Be on time
-Be enjoyable to be around
-Lead break down drills
-Keep consistent with program verbiage & teaching philosophy
-Keep practice flowing on time
-Help advance overall program philosophy
-Have pen/paper handy to make notes
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10 Harsh Truths About Being a High School Coach
1\ People are going to talk smack
And often times publicly - you need thick skin
Often people are only for you when you make decisions that benefit them
You are an easy target for loud mouths and ignorant
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Bobby Knight said, 🗣“Good basketball always starts with good defense!”
Here are 6 team defense drills for YOUR team:
🧵⬇️
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“Burger Drill” to develop the balance of your interior players
piped.video/iaQN6B4Qwho
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A veteran coach told me early in my coaching career, and it has always stuck with me:
If a player shows up late, first ask him, “Is everything OK?” before any sort of punishment or lecture
You never know what is going on outside of basketball
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I’m kinda obsessed with this Yale zone continuity offense
-4 guards cutting from the back side into the middle
-A post holding the back line of the zone honest on the baseline
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The ONLY press breaker I’ve used in my coaching career
Never struggle against press defense again
Full breakdown: piped.video/kOwC1nY-Ag8
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The best teams are connected. They play for each other, trust each other, and hold each other accountable."
-Erik Spoelstra
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1v1 Weak Hand - for contested finishing
piped.video/8-KPshEzMKA
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Maybe a PERFECT BLOB?
Two inside options, one outside
An easy progression of reads with great spacing
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I’m kinda obsessed with this Yale zone continuity offense
-4 guards cutting from the back side into the middle
-A post holding the back line of the zone honest on the baseline
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Removing the help by cutting under the ball screen with a shooter
I would not want to be responsible for the scout taking on Creighton
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When the “non shooter” on the scouting report bangs two threes to start the game (creative by @JohnCarrier42)
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Hard hedging ball screen defenses are going to be vulnerable to this “rocket” action
Advance the ball quickly and look down… It’s a long recovery
Elevator screens are perfect for misdirections, often occupying 3 help defenders
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Open Gym Structure:
-Games to 7 by 1s and 2s
-No inbound after a make (let’s get in shape!)
-Defense only calls fouls
-Check up a shooting foul
-“Validate” the win with a free throw
-Winners court and challengers court
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Develop your fundraising skills as a coach
I can easily raise over $20k per season through my own initiatives so our players could have the best experience possible… Nike gear, team meals, travel, all the things
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I’m kinda obsessed with this Yale zone continuity offense
-4 guards cutting from the back side into the middle
-A post holding the back line of the zone honest on the baseline
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When the “non shooter” on the scouting report bangs two threes to start the game (creative by @JohnCarrier42)
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🚨CIRCLE MOTION COACHES🚨
Like & RT this post if you’re running CIRCLE in some capacity this season
*I will DM you a new, unreleased video on the offense*
If you’re not running it, learn more ⤵️
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Stupid simple jump ball set
▪️Tip backward
▪️Pass up the sideline and dribble to the wing
▪️Back screen for the center
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Smaller schools:
The weight room is a BONUS - it sets your team apart from other smaller schools that do not get stronger
Big schools:
The weight room is THE PRICE OF ADMISSION - If your kids aren’t strong, they get physically dominated & hurt more often
Bottom Line: LIFT!🏋🏽♀️
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"The best teams are connected. They play for each other, trust each other, and hold each other accountable."
-Erik Spoelstra
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“70% Rule”
Missed shots bounce long around 70% of the ⏱️
A shot from the side goes across the basket about 70% of the ⏱️
A missed shot from in front of the rim will bounce back toward the shooter about 70% of the ⏱️
Train your offensive rebounders to find these “hot spots”
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A full locker room TRANSFORMATION, step-by-step
RT if you want a locker room like this!
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Villanova's “Rover” Zone Offense
4 guards taking turns cutting into the middle and a post along the baseline holding the back line of the zone
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Smaller schools:
The weight room is a BONUS - it sets your team apart from other smaller schools that do not get stronger
Big schools:
The weight room is THE PRICE OF ADMISSION - If your kids aren’t strong, they get physically dominated & hurt more often
Bottom Line: LIFT!🏋🏽♀️
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Open Gym Structure:
-Games to 7 by 1s and 2s
-No inbound after a make (let’s get in shape!)
-Defense only calls fouls
-Check up a shooting foul
-“Validate” the win with a free throw
-Winners court and challengers court
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If an opponent does this to your 1-3-1 trap, it's time to tuck that 1-3-1 trap away until the next game
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I spent 200 hours studying and writing about zone offense… 7 interesting things I found:
1/ The best zone offenses find ways to play a “game within a game”
They turn 5v5 basketball into pockets of 3v2 and 2v1 advantages
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Quotes to hang in your locker room:
-Body language never whispers, it screams
-Success is not owned, it's rented. And the rent is due every day
-Never be the player whose body language is louder than their voice
-TGHT - The Game Honors Toughness
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Small schools:
The weight room is a BONUS - it sets your team apart from other smaller schools that do not get stronger
Big schools:
The weight room is THE PRICE OF ADMISSION - If your kids aren’t strong, they get physically dominated & hurt more often
Bottom Line: LIFT!🏋🏽♀️
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“Burger Drill” to develop the balance of your interior players
piped.video/iaQN6B4Qwho
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The revolving middle in “Zone Motion” reduces some of the typical stagnation found in many zone offenses
piped.video/KfQnB8bwkSU
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Assistant coach practice expectations:
-Be on time
-Lead break down drills
-Be enjoyable to be around
-Keep practice flowing on time
-Help advance overall program philosophy
-Keep consistent with program verbiage & teaching philosophy
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Tired of layup lines turning into jelly competitions? Add this simple structure for increased focus
piped.video/VVl5ARdKPQI
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1v1 Weak Hand
One of my favorite finishing drills… can be set to the strong hand as well
Forces speed and creativity to finish, often with contact
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12 traits of a PERFECT assistant coach
1\ Loyalty
2\ An understanding spouse
3\ A “no job too big or too small” type of attitude
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My top 5 favorite FUNDAMENTALS drills
All 5 in the link: piped.video/tNLqjoX-uuQ
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“Burger Drill” to develop the balance of your interior players
piped.video/iaQN6B4Qwho
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Quotes to hang in your locker room:
-Body language never whispers, it screams
-Success is not owned, it's rented. And the rent is due every day
-Never be the player whose body language is louder than their voice
-TGHT - The Game Honors Toughness
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Jay Wright’s 1-2-2 Zone
🏀 Force turnovers
🏀 Dictate tempo
🏀 Keep opponents uncomfortable
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The ONLY press breaker I’ve used in my coaching career
Never struggle against press defense again
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Removing the help by cutting under the ball screen with a shooter
I would not want to be responsible for the scout taking on Creighton
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The ONLY press breaker I’ve used in my coaching career
Never struggle against press defense again
Full breakdown: piped.video/kOwC1nY-Ag8
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REMINDER 🚨
Don’t give up on that underdeveloped freshman that hasn’t hit puberty yet
Also, don’t get too excited over your 7th grader with a mustache dominating middle school ball
Just let it play out
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My “Coaching Drills” playlist is up to 36 drills, most described in great detail. Check it out
piped.video/playlist?list=PL…
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Brad Stevens call it "Winner"
LeBron calls it "Victory"
Either way, it's worth a stash in your back pocket for special situations
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Despite what the text on screen shows, I think the 1-3-1 switches to a 2-3 zone
If we can’t even tell in hindsight, imagine how tough it is to game plan against
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Add this wrinkle to your shell for some added closeouts, ball pressure, defending first step, and swarming a dead pivot foot
piped.video/WnAespTlUbk
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“Bear” using the Iverson entry
A continuity offense reversing the ball into a low back screen, then screening the screener with a stagger
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"The difference between good teams and great teams is the level of expectations and standards they hold themselves to."
-Geno Auriemma
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If an opponent does this to your 1-3-1 trap, it's time to tuck that 1-3-1 trap away until the next game
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Interesting.
UNC working the zone by flashing the posts in and out of the middle in a circular pattern
More commonly you see posts flash and return in an “X” pattern
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Brad Stevens call it "Winner"
LeBron calls it "Victory"
Either way, it's worth a stash in your back pocket for special situations
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🧵 14 things to distinguish your basketball program
1\ Summer Alumni League
Connect the players of the past with the players of today. Your players get to play against older/stronger competition
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Teaching pivoting, protecting the ball, and passing against pressure with these two drills. Click the link
piped.video/hF6XdlhEX44
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You can catapult into the top 5% of 🏀 coaches by MASTERING teaching the basics… Stuff like:
▪️Jump stops
▪️Pivoting
▪️Pass fakes
▪️V-Cuts
▪️Coming to meet passes
▪️Closeouts
▪️Gap recoveries
Every coach has plays. Not so many can truly teach fundamentals
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"Great players are made in the offseason. It's not about the games; it's about the work you put in when no one is watching."
-Geno Auriemma
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Converting a 1-3-1 zone into man-to-man defense
The shot clock ticks down as the offense tries to figure out how to attack
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Quotes to hang in your locker room:
-Body language never whispers, it screams
-Success is not owned, it's rented. And the rent is due every day
-Never be the player whose body language is louder than their voice
-TGHT - The Game Honors Toughness
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Villanova's 1-2-2 Press
It was a disruptor—subtle, effective, and a nightmare for teams relying on rhythm and flow
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The ONLY press breaker I’ve used in my coaching career
Never struggle against press defense again
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“The Ladder”
A preseason conditioning test of timed full court sprints
The ladder goes up, then back down, adding two seconds per sprint on the way back down
Absolutely grueling
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The ONLY press breaker I’ve used in my coaching career
Never struggle against press defense again
Full breakdown: piped.video/kOwC1nY-Ag8
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Coaching Boys
Yelling: "Just swing the dog gone ball one time!!! You don't always have to try to make something happen every time you touch it!"
Coaching Girls
Whispering 1:1: "Honey, it's OK to break the offense and try to make a play every once and while"
😂
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1v1 Weak Side Finishing… Unique, competitive, advantage-based
piped.video/_1Xh1iecAdg
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