Beyond Set Plays: Attacking Junk Defenses with Continuity and Clarity

with Dustin Kerns;
Appalachian State University Head Men's Coach;
2024 Sun Belt Regular Season Champions;
2024 Sun Belt Coach of the Year;
2021 Sun Belt Tournament Champions;
2021 NCAA Tournament appearance

When opponents disrupt your offense with Box & One, Triangle & Two, or a 1-3-1, most teams rely on set plays. Dustin Kerns offers a more effective solution building a continuity-based system that adapts naturally to any defensive alignment.

Instead of memorizing multiple special situations, your players learn how to operate within a structured offensive framework that stretches the defense, simplifies decision making, and creates confident, decisive play.

In this detailed presentation, Coach Kerns shows how to attack junk defenses using:

• 4-on-4 and 3-on-3 continuity concepts
• Spacing principles that prevent overuse of your top scorer
• Screening and cutting sequences that force constant defensive decisions
• A universal press break that works against multiple pressure looks
• Clear program standards that reduce overcoaching and increase player freedom

You'll see how continuity offense keeps all five players involved against Box & One, how screening solutions create scoring gaps versus Triangle & Two, and how simple spacing and ball movement can break down a 1-3-1 defense.

Coach Kerns also shares program-wide principles that impact preparation, communication, film study, and trust because clarity off the court leads to confidence on it.

If you're looking for more than just plays and instead want a system your players can execute under pressure, this video provides a complete offensive framework for handling junk defenses the right way.

Customer Reviews: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"I rate this video a 5 on a scale from 1-5. I think Coach Kerns did an excellent job with this video!"

"I believe that this video is a 5 out of 5. I loved the topic-there aren't many resources that teach how to attack junk defenses with offensive concepts. Coach Kerns is easy to follow, the organization is excellent, and the breakdown of multiple defenses and solutions is outstanding. The program principles at the end added even more value. Well done!"

77 minutes. 2026.