Transition Offense and Late-Game Inbound Plays

with Michael Huger,
Temple University Associate Head Coach;
Bowling Green State University Head Coach from 2015 to 2023;
2018-19 finalist for the Hugh Durham, Ben Jobe, and Skip Prosser Man of the Year awards;
former Assistant Coach at Miami and George Mason (with Jim Larranaga);
as a player, played for Bowling Green (6th all time 3 pt FG% list) and then professionally in Europe

Michael Huger had led his Bowling Green Falcons to back-to-back 20-win seasons in 2018-19 and 2019-20 competing in a tough MAC schedule. Ever since he arrived at Bowling Green in 2015, his teams have built a reputation for running a dynamic offense with above-average shooting ability. In this video featuring Coach Huger, you'll get a glimpse of how to put together their transition and motion offense tactics and apply them to your own program.

Secondary Offense

Bowling Green makes a point to score out of their transition offense. In the "Flow" setup, with four players that can shoot from the perimeter and one dominant post player, opponents struggle to guard their actions.

Coach Huger demonstrates how he uses simple 5-on-0 build-up drills to teach secondary actions. Beginning with hit-ahead attacks, Huger outlines how to put pressure on teams right away. If an initial option is stopped, Coach Huger reveals the options that will open up by reversing the ball and using a ball screen. From back screen lob plays to kick-out 3-pointers, your team will gain an advantage from this secondary offense approach.

Motion Offense

If you have a motion offense that flows right from your secondary offense, your team will always be able to keep pressure on the defense. Huger shows how you can use a high-low scoring option to create havoc against your opponents if your players can't initially score off a ball reversal. If your opponent manages to shut down the high-low option, you'll also see how to use a skip pass 3-pointer to create more action in the half court.

Out of the skip, Coach Huger shows how to use an attack from the wing. With a re-attack baseline, you can create a pitch-back 3-pointer or even a drift pass open shot. With four players on the court that can knock down shots, your opponent's defense will be scrambling to stop any drive-and-kick option on the perimeter.

End of Game/Special Situation

Coach Huger has several scoring sets you can use that include multiple scoring options. Each option is set up to create a quick bucket. In his two baseline out of bounds sets, Huger demonstrates how to use a flat set and create a post lob pass or a kick out 3-pointer against a man or zone. With the clock winding down and the ball on the side, you'll also see a set play you can use to create a scoring opportunity for a 3-pointer in the corner or a lob to your post player for a catch & shoot shot.

This detailed video from Coach Huger is sure to provide some interesting options for your offense to practice and enjoy success with in the seasons ahead!

47 minutes. 2020.