Playing Fast with Purpose: Building an Up Tempo Offensive System

with Bill Broderick;
Christopher Newport University Head Women's Coach;
2023 D3hoops.com National Co-Coach of the Year;
2023 NCAA Division III National Championship Runner-Up;
3x Region Coach of the Year (2017, 2022, 2023);
5x Conference Coach of the Year;
Bucknell Interim Head Coach (2012);
Bucknell Assistant Coach (2010-2012);
Elon Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator (2008-2010);
George Mason High School (VA) Head Coach, Boys and Girls Programs (2004-2008);
2008 Region B Coach of the Year;
2008 Northern Virginia Coach of the Year by The Washington Post;
Single A Division 2 Region Champions;
Pittsburgh Associate Head Coach (1998-2003);
University of Arizona Assistant Coach (1995-1998);
1996 WNIT Champions

In this dynamic on-court presentation, Christopher Newport University's Bill Broderick shares the drills, teaching points, and practice structure that have helped fuel one of the nation's most successful fast paced basketball programs.

Coach Broderick begins by outlining the mindset required to play at a high tempo. Coaches will learn how to encourage aggressive play while maintaining discipline and decision making. He explains how successful up tempo teams must be willing to accept certain turnovers while continuing to demand smart choices and quality execution.

The presentation opens with the Gauntlet drill, a pressure driven transition exercise that forces players to move the ball quickly, finish consistently, and compete against the clock. By emphasizing consecutive makes and sustained execution, the drill develops both conditioning and mental toughness.

From there, Coach Broderick introduces high repetition shooting segments such as 3 Line Threes, where players learn to shoot on the move and under fatigue. Throughout the workout, shot volume is balanced with shot discipline, reinforcing the idea that playing fast never means taking poor shots. Players learn how to recognize and create quality scoring opportunities within the flow of transition.

The Circle Transition drill highlights one of the central principles of the system: attacking the middle of the floor. Coach Broderick demonstrates how penetration through the center creates offensive advantages, collapses defenses, and generates open perimeter opportunities. Time constraints and competitive elements simulate the urgency and decision making required during games.

Additional drills including Fast Fours, Rodeo, and Canadian challenge players to sprint the floor, maintain proper spacing, catch cleanly, and make quick decisions under pressure. Along the way, Broderick shares valuable technical teaching points such as catching with one hand only when necessary and posting with heels on the three point arc to maximize spacing and efficiency.

Every drill and concept is connected directly to game performance. The result is a complete blueprint for installing an up tempo offensive system that is structured, competitive, and highly effective.

If you want your team to apply pressure, create more scoring opportunities, and play faster without sacrificing control or shot quality, this video provides a practical roadmap for making it happen.

47 minutes. 2026.