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,…
Simple man set with a pick and roll and back screen for a back door on the weak side. View the animation of Ball Screen and Back Door Play
Initial Setup & The Back Screen The Cuts & Floor Spacing This set can be an effective high-low action provided you have the correct personnel. Animation
A great match-up defense gives the illusion of a zone (clogging passing lanes and protecting the paint) but applies strict man-to-man rules once the ball moves. The goal is simple: no uncontested shots, no easy entries, and seamless communication. Let’s break down the defensive adjustments phase-by-phase. The Defensive Philosophy: Zone Looks, Man Principles Phase 1:…
Quick, effective way to manipulate defensive spacing and get an easy look inside for your bigs. Here is a breakdown of the execution, timing, and coaching keys to run this set successfully. 📋 The Play Breakdown 1. The Initial Setup 2. The Entry & Relocation 3. The Ball Swing & Rim Run 4. The Hi-Lo Look…
