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When facing a stagnant defense or a team that excels at loading the help side, introducing multiple actions to force defensive shifts is essential. This breakdown details a Box Double High Screen set. The primary objective of this action is to use early misdirection to scramble the defense, forcing multiple closeouts and help-side rotations, before…
As coaches, we are always looking for ways to manipulate man-to-man defenses, create space in the paint, and give our best playmakers multiple options out of a single set. If you want a set play that flattens out the defense and flows seamlessly from a quick hitter into a continuity action, look no further than…
Late-game situations—or just a stagnant offensive quarter—require a trusted set play that guarantees a high-quality shot. When you absolutely need a three-pointer, you can’t just rely on isolation basketball or hope a generic motion offense yields an open look. You need a targeted, deceptive action. Today, we are breaking down a highly effective Quick Hitter…
Getting your big man a touch on the block isn’t as simple as just dribbling down and dumping it inside. Good man-to-man defenses will three-quarter front the post, pack the paint on the strong side, and dig hard on the catch. If you want to feed the post, you have to engineer the entry. This…
The fundamentals of Coach Bo Ryan’s famous Wisconsin Swing Offense. Learn the 4-out, 1-in continuity rules, UCLA screens, and flex cuts to dominate the tempo and maximize high-percentage shots. One of the most disciplined, frustrating-to-defend, and execution-heavy half-court systems you can implement is the legendary Wisconsin Swing Offense. Famously engineered and perfected by Coach…
If you want to compromise a tough man-to-man defense, you can’t just run one action and hope for the best. You have to force the defense to communicate, navigate screens, and make impossible choices on the weak side. This set is a staple because it initiates with a UCLA cut to occupy the help defense,…