Offense drills

Attack From The Corner

in Offense drills

The corner seems like an odd place from which to use a 2-man game but this play exploits the space on the floor for several scoring options. WHY USE IT Shift the areas from which you attack on the floor to keep defenses honest. This play is run from the corner, which makes it difficult... MORE

Push The Ball Up & Back

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Teach players to get into a fast rhythm in transition offense by racing up the floor, converting and moving quickly back in the opposite direction to score again. MORE

Get The 2, Don’t Force A 3

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Too many teams want to set up a 3-point play late in the game when trailing by 3 points when a quick 2-pointer allows you a better chance to score and extend the game. MORE

Paint Touch Produces 4 Ways To Score

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There are so many screens, shifts and attacks in this single set that defenders simply cannot cover all the ground necessary to eliminate the four potential scoring options. MORE

Spin The ‘Wheel,’ Confuse The Defense

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Shift the defense one way, drop a low screen in the lane and free a shooter coming to the top as the opposition scrambles to cover multiple areas of the floor. MORE

‘Fist’ Punches Defense Where It’s Weak

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A handoff at the top with a ball screener coming high leads to a perfect pick-and-roll opportunity as your shooters move free for possible 3-pointers in opposite corners. MORE

‘Viking’ Gets The Post More Involved

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Pull the big defender away from the hoop and take advantage of the mismatches this creates with pick-and-roll action after ball reversal MORE

‘Zag’ Relies Upon Spacing, Ball Movement

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The main continuous motion creates close-out situations, driving lanes and open shooting opportunities for your guards MORE

Shooter Steps High, Cuts Backdoor

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When defenses are fixated on overplaying your scorer, have the player take a step high, receive a backdoor screen and score on an over-the-top lob pass at the hoop. MORE

2 Flashes To The Hoop To Net 2 Points

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This play provides you with two chances to score near the hoop … and still has a 3-point option if you are so inclined. MORE