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All Access Kevin Boyle: Pivoting Techniques & Fast Break Drills
By adam.warner - Last updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The latest edition of All Access provides readers with an exclusive glimpse at a Montverde Academy (FL) boys basketball practice. During this recent session, head coach Kevin Boyle leads his team through pivoting techniques in a half-court setting before getting into rapid fire fast break drills.
Pivoting Drills
Although these are basic drills, they go a long way to help lessen turnovers, especially traveling. It’s key that players work on their triple threat positioning and being strong with the ball at all times.
Jump Stop and Pivot: First, the team gets into four lines on the baseline and four players go at a time. Players will dribble up to the free throw line, make a jump stop, turn, pivot, and make a chest pass to a teammate behind. Look to get your feet wide and then turn, pivot, step, and pass.
Tips: Make sure you get your feet spread (about shoulder width apart) and when you turn, keep that same distance. Maintain a strong, wide base.
Reverse Pivot: Through this pivot, you can clear some space against a strong defense and be a threat with the ball. This drill helps with ensuring you have room to pass, dribble, or shoot.
Tips: Watch as the players reverse pivot by using that right foot to swing around. This is where footwork and fundamentals become so important.
Step Over and Sweep: This next pivot move is great for those situations when you go chest to chest with a defender in a game. The motion here is to dribble up, jump stop, get the ball on hip, ball to shoulder, step over, and then sweep.
Fast Break Drills
Drill 1 - Start with a three-man weave. Do this for at least two minutes. Make sure that players get to the sidelines, run the court, and make an effective jump stop at the opposite foul line before delivering a bounce pass in stride for a layup. After the layup, have players immediately make the outlet with a chest pass and head down court (the same way as before) to close out the rep.
Drill 2 – This next fast break drill works on getting ahead of the ball in a game. Start with three lines like before and have three players go at once. Next, the man in the middle will dribble the ball all the way down court and get a layup. Now have the outside guys work hard at getting ahead of the ball. Once the basket is made, the middle player rebounds it immediately and throws a long outlet pass as the outside players get wide and eventually go in strong for a fast break layup.
The previous clips can be seen on Championship Productions’ DVD ”All Access Basketball Practice with Kevin Boyle.” To browse more videos in our extensive All Access lineup, simply head over to our basketball library. Recent All Access sessions feature Herb Magee, John Calipari, and Gregg Marshall.
A Trio of Game-Winning Plays to Incorporate This Season
By adam.warner - Last updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
By adding these three effective plays to your playbook this season, you’ll be equipped with a full arsenal for any type of pressure situation. This week’s plays — which derive from high school coaches in Tennessee, New Hampshire, and Arkansas — offer several different options for teams as well.
Bulldog 3-Pointer
Submitted by Mike Limbaugh, Clarksburg High School, Clarksburg, TN
The Set-up: This is a great play when you need a three-pointer at the end of the game. 1 starts with the ball up top. 2 begins in the ballside corner, just between the far corner and wing area. Meanwhile, 5 is at the ballside elbow, 4 is on the weakside block, and 3 is opposite of 2 on the weakside wing/corner area.
The Action: 1 dribbles hard at 2 and 2 makes a v-cut. 3, 4, and 5 all set staggered screens toward the ballside. 1 reverses the dribble and now looks to pass to 2, who is coming off the screens by 3, 4, and 5 down low. 2 ends up on the opposite side of the floor for an open look at a three-pointer.
Out-of-Bounds Triangle
Submitted by Don Maynard, Oyster River High School, Durham, NH
Overview: This triangle set is run from an under-the-basket position against a man-to-man defense and ensures many scoring options at the end of a game.
The Set-up: While 1 has the ball under the basket, 2 starts out at the top of the key. 3 begins just inside the top of the key, 4 is on the ballside laneline between the block and elbow, and 5 is on the opposite side of 4.
The Action: 3 v-cuts and uses a screen set by 5. 3 ends up on the weakside block and is the first option if open. 4 then screens for 5 just above the free throw line. 5 ends up at the ballside block after cutting off the screen. Next, 4 rolls back to the weakside box after screening. The rollback from 4 is open against a team that switches on screens. Player 2 is your safety and clears to the ballside sideline.
Spot-Up Three
Submitted by Becky Brown, Star City Senior High School, Star City, AR
Overview: A key double screen nearly makes this play unstoppable when you need a three-pointer late in the game.
The Set-up: 1 takes the ball out of bounds on the sideline. 4 and 2 are just about stacked together above the three-point line and closer to the sideline than the rimline. Player 2 is close to the free throw line extended and 4 is closer to the inbounder. Player 3 is at the nearside low block while 5 is in the nearside corner to start.
The Action: 3 curls around (the inside) a double screen set by 4 and 2. Set the screen towards the basket, not away. 5 replaces 3 on the ballside block. Player 1 passes to 3 for an open three-pointer. 1 flashes to the low wing as another option for 3 if he/she is covered.
The previous clips can be seen on Championship Productions’ DVD ”Over 50 Game-Winning Last-Second Plays” by Winning Hoops. To learn about more effective last-second plays, check out our entire Winning Hoops DVD lineup.
Full-Court Pressure: Complete Roles, Set-Up, and Tips for the “1-2-1-1″
By adam.warner - Last updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The 1-2-1-1 Diamond Press is an effective full-court pressure system geared towards disrupting your opponent’s offense no matter the personnel on the floor. Follow along as renowned head basketball coach Don Showalter walks through player set-up, movements, and tips for the press. Then, learn about Coach Showalter’s 10 Rules of Pressure Defense so you can begin implementing this tremendous system right away with your own squad.
Overview of the 1-2-1-1 “Diamond Press”
Coach Showalter’s teams start out every game through this “Diamond Press”, though they may adjust it a little bit along the way.
Player Set-up
The 4-man on the ball needs to be the most aggressive big guy. Simply, player 4 is the key to the press. Whoever is on the ball must be effective, meaning his hands are straight up and he’s being overall active. Don’t jump up and down, but shade the inside of the floor. You don’t want that pass to go across the lane if you can help it. Look for this player to get into an open position and be facing the ball to start.
Next, the two guys together in the formation are up around the middle of the lane. The player behind them can start anywhere between the top of the key to the half-court line. Meanwhile, the 5-man starts just behind the half-court line.
Initial Player Movements
As soon as the ball comes out of the net, player 4 (at the top of the formation) runs right over and is immediately on the ball. If he’s late, that’s tough, because the offense can get into their press break easier. This player must be aggressive and have his hands up right away to shade to the inside.
As for the 5-man, he should back up if the inbounder starts up with a baseball pass motion. Otherwise, he should move up a bit into the half-court area. He’s got to adjust to the pass so he can now cover any pass thrown in far.
Next, player 1 (who’s in the middle of this formation) must read the eyes of the inbounder. Most of the time, the inbounder will tell you exactly where he’s going to pass the ball. Therefore, your 1 man should be pretty quick, have good anticipation, and excellent awareness of what’s going on.
Half-Speed Against the Offense
When the offense has all five players on the near side of the court, this is great for you. It’s really the best thing that can happen. Therefore, encourage that first pass to the corner. It’s kind of an interception technique.
You are not going to trap if the ball is thrown behind the volleyball line unless a special call is on. So look to force that pass above the volleyball line and into the corner. In the two-man formation, the right player is playing in the middle of the lane, taking that cross pass away.
This is also called our “Read Defense.” We will find out exactly how the opposition will break. If the pass goes to the man in the near corner, that nearest defender in the two-man formation MUST take the sideline away. The man on the inbounder now sprints over and traps. Remember to sprint to the trap and crowd this guy with your hands straight up.
Next, the 3-man comes across on the ballside of the lane-line. Here he must read the ballcarrier’s eyes and shoulders.
In review, read and trap that first pass. From here, many teams will try to skip the ball across court. But if your hands are up, it will be hard to skip it. So what makes it so effective? The hands of the defenders are ALWAYS up. Also, be sure to get the middle-of-lane player moving up to prevent that cross-lane pass.
*Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part II of our Full-Court Pressure feature as we go further into the 1-2-1-1 Diamond Press and highlight some key drills to run in practice.*
10 Rules of Pressure Defense
Coach Showalter’s teams start out and press regardless of personnel. Here are some ideas, rules, and tips for how you can implement this system effectively with your team.
Deflections Are Huge - Chart deflections in practices and games. It doesn’t have to be a steal, just a deflection (even if it’s with a fingernail). Aim for 20 deflections or more in a game. This number will tell you whether or not the press is working pretty well. For Coach Showalter, deflections are more important than steals. While your team may not have a ton of steals one game, they may get a lot of deflections. This tells you that the other team has been thrown off a bit.
Ball Pressure is Crucial - “Press” means ball pressure.
Be Patient - The press may work for long or short spurts, but it will work. You must be patient with it and if you are, kids will understand that they won’t get out of it. If your team thinks they will be getting out of a press as soon as a basket is given up, then they are done. You can’t press with that team. Coach Showalter’s teams are going to press regardless of what happens. Overall, they will play harder and adjust.
Stay With It - If ball pressure is constant all game long, you’ll have many intangibles in your favor if you stick with it. For instance, the constant pressure forces your kids to play hard. So how exactly do you get them to play hard? Well, they are pressing, and if they don’t play hard, they will get embarrassed.
Set Good Traps and Don’t Reach - Remember, you aren’t going to steal the ball on the trap, but rather out of your trap. The players who are trapping are often not the ones going to steal it. Also, keep in mind that fouling negates hustle. Therefore, keep your hands up and don’t reach. Always run to your teammate when trapping and sprint to the trap (hands up, hands off).
You Must Sprint Out of Traps - Turn the shoulders and hips to the area where you want to run to. It’s not as simple as it sounds, so coaches must watch their players to ensure they are doing this effectively.
Look to Tip From Behind - You can get 3 or 4 baskets a game just from doing this.
Anticipate the Next Move of the Opponent - Don’t let the offensive team break the press the same way two times in a row. This should be your mindset. Keep the opposition off balance and uncomfortable.
Be Aware - This is said a ton in practice. Be aware of where your man is and what’s going to happen.
Make Opponents Take Jump Shots - Be there when they shoot it and be there when they miss it.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part II of our Full-Court Pressure feature highlighting the 1-2-1-1 Diamond Press. To check out more videos in our basketball library focusing on pressure systems and defensive strategies, click here. Go any press tips to share with fellow coaches? Tell us below or e-mail us at info@championshipproductions.com.
Playbook Series: 4 Must-Add Sideline Inbounds Plays That Get Results
By adam.warner - Last updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
In this week’s Playbook Series, pick up a pair of sideline inbounds plays that are must-haves for crucial situations, dead-ball restarts, or any end-of-quarter scenarios. For each play, first follow the step-by-step breakdown before seeing the action simulated live on the hardwood. Got any other sideline inbound plays that have been effective for your team? Let us know by commenting below or send an e-mail to info@championshipproductions.com.
Sideline Three-Point Play
Submitted by Steve Smith, Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, VA
The Set-up: 4 inbounds the ball on the sideline. 1 starts out on the weakside low block. 3 is on the elbow and 5 is just off the elbow, on the nearside. 2 is just above 3 and 5 and beyond the three-point line.
The Action: 2 breaks toward the basket. 1 breaks toward the ball. 4 passes to 1 and 3 breaks toward the weakside wing/corner. 1 dribbles toward the top of the key while 4 joins 5 in a double screen for 2 down low. 2 pops out to the wing beyond the three-point line.
The Finish: 1 has the option of passing to either 2 or 3 for a three-point shot. 2 can also look down low to 5 or 4 for an inside shot.
3 Quick-Hitting Side-Out Plays
Submitted by Mike Ingram, Lansing Community College, Lansing, MI
The Set-up: 1 takes the ball out of bounds. 2 starts off at the nearside low block. 5 is on the weakside low block. 4 is on the nearside elbow. 3 is on the weakside elbow.
The Action: 2 flashes up to the top of the key off a screen from 4. 3 pops up high beyond the three-point line. 5 breaks to the far corner. 1 passes to 2 and then quickly swings the ball to 3. 1 runs off a screen from 4 and receives the pass from 3, cutting to the middle and getting off a shot or layup.
Option 2: Start with the same set-up as above. Next, 4 steps toward the ball. 2 flashes high off the screen from 4. 3 pops up top. 1 passes to 4. 4 then turns and passes to 5 ducking into the lane. 5 seals his defender and looks to score.
Option 3: Again, start with the same set-up as before. 2 starts by breaking to the corner. 3 pops up to the top of the key. 5 breaks to the corner. 1 passes to 2. Next, 4 cuts to the block and receives a pass from 2. 4 posts up and scores on the baseline or hooks to the middle.
The previous clips can be seen on Championship Productions’ DVD “Over 50 Sensational Sideline Inbounds Plays” produced by Winning Hoops. To check out more effective team plays in the Winning Hoops collection, just visit our basketball library.
5 Dynamic Shooting Drills Focusing On the Princeton Offense
By adam.warner - Last updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Learn from Richmond head men’s basketball coach Chris Mooney as he reveals five shooting drills that are particularly effective for the Princeton Offense. After simulating a three-part cross-court shooting drill, Mooney and company also run through two-foot layups and the full-court drill “And Twos.”
Cross-Court Shooting
Richmond takes a lot of three-pointers, especially standstill threes or Sunday shots. In this three-part drill, use three balls and divide players among two lines. Be sure to emphasize getting off good shots and not as much on how hard you are moving. Shooters should get their own rebound.
Start off by coming across nice and easy at the top of the key. Catch the pass from your teammate, shoot from the top of the key, and get your own rebound. Shoot for four-and-a-half minutes at three different spots. For the next part, throw cross-court passes and have two coaches stand in the middle as if in a zone defense. Alternate each rep. Try to throw good hard overhead passes. It’s tough to do, so look to do it every day in practice. Then finish with the passing line at the top of the key. Have the guys go down and shoot a corner three. Spend 90 seconds at each spot. The goal is to hit 80 shots (adjust if necessary).
Tips: Try to teach your players to catch and shoot. When you don’t catch and shoot, you really stagnate your offense. Don’t hold onto the ball too long or stare things down. You shouldn’t always be trying to make a play with your dribble.
Two-Foot Layups
Richmond basketball has adapted this drill because of the physicality of the game. Sometimes initiating the contact down low almost gets you rewarded. The Spiders like to practice this because they have a lot of flare or drift screens in their offense and this creates a lot of opportunities to drive.
Get coaches down low to create contact for the guys. When forcing the contact, layups can be harder to make. Coaches, don’t be concerned about what hand players shoot the ball with. Coach Mooney has had players go their entire career without making an opposite hand layup, but they’ve made a heck of a lot of layups. But the key here is whether they can get the ball up to the rim and absorb a lot of contact and still make the shot.
Start off with a line of players up on the wing and beyond the three-point arc. Have the players drive against a coach down through the lane and then take it strong to the hoop for a two-foot layup against a low block defender. Look to protect the ball and go strong to the rim.
And Twos
This is a five-man full-court layup drill that typically starts out in sets of four. It’s also one of Richmond’s favorite drills. You’re looking to get four layups total. It’s called “And Twos” because if there’s a missed layup or dropped ball, or any confusion, add two more layups to it. It’s not uncommon to get up to 12 or 14 layups.
Players must worry about who will get the rebound and who will get the outlet. So when running down the court, encourage your players to talk to each other. This drill is not scripted. The Spiders teach a lot of five-man basketball, so the emphasis is often on picking things up on the fly. There isn’t too much time for diagramming things. Rather, it’s about understanding how things work with four other guys on the floor.
Tips: There should be no dribbling in this drill. You should only focus on passes. Also, you don’t have to re-inbound the ball every time. Plus, the player who shoots the layup CANNOT get the rebound.
The previous clips can be seen on Championship Productions’ DVD “Chris Mooney: Team & Individual Drills for the Princeton Offense.” To check out more videos highlighting the Princeton Offense and other offensive sets, head over to our basketball library.
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