Breaking Presses with a 1-3-1 Alignment

with Bill Self,
University of Kansas Head Coach;
2008 NCAA Champions;
former Head Coach University of Illinois

This press offense is designed to attack traps in the backcourt while also handling "soft" 2-2-1 presses. The entire offense is built on a 1-3-1 alignment which uses intelligent spacing and passing to keep the ball in the hands of your best ball handlers. It also keeps your best finisher in scoring position during open court opportunities. By always keeping three outlets near the ball handler and placing a person on the back side of the press for a possible throw-over, this press allows you to attack any type of pressure!

1999. 45 minutes.

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