Randy Bennett: Teaching Pick & Roll Reads, Actions and Options

with Randy Bennett,
Arizona State University Head Coach;
Saint Mary's Gaels Head Coach from 2001 to 2026;
7x West Coast Conference (WCC) Regular Season Champions;
4x WCC Tournament Champions;
7x WCC Coach of the Year;
St. Louis Assistant Coach from 1999 to 2001;
Pepperdine Assistant Coach from 1996 to 1999;
San Diego Assistant Coach from 1988 to 1996;
Idaho Assistant Coach from 1986 to 1988;
Played college basketball for UC San Diego

Master the Pick & Roll: Teaching Reads, Timing, and Offensive Flow
Building a reliable offense starts with teaching your players how to create advantages through the pick and roll in practice. Saint Mary's longtime head coach Randy Bennett has developed a proven system built on timing, spacing, and decision-making that any coach can use to generate consistent scoring opportunities.

In this on-court video, Coach Bennett demonstrates how to train players to attack in multiple ways through pick and roll situations. Beginning with his offensive philosophy, he reinforces the importance of toughness, work ethic, and accountability in every drill and set.

Offensive System & Actions
Coach Bennett progresses through key actions that keep defenses off balance:

• Middle and Side Pick & Roll actions with reads for guards and bigs.
• 40 Series entries that disguise actions and flow into multiple ball screen looks.
• Iverson and Bulldog Sets that create scoring options off simple movements.
• Two-Big Concepts featuring screen and roll, duck-ins, and high-low opportunities.

Player Development & Practice Integration
Beyond X's and O's, Coach Bennett shows how to structure practice to build player habits and improve in-game decision making. Every drill reinforces quick reads, proper spacing, and efficient offensive flow so that all five players know their roles within the system.

This comprehensive approach equips you with everything needed to develop a versatile, high-IQ pick and roll offense that works at any level of competition.

Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"This video is exceptional for its honesty, clarity, and practicality. What sets it apart is how applicable it is to programs that aren't blessed with elite athletic talent!"

73 minutes. 2025.