Zone play that ideally gives a chosen wing player two chances at getting an open look at a three pointer.  This would be a decent set if you have a lights out shooter that shoots well on the move.  Take a look at the animation for this Zone Play and here are the diagrams. Also take…
Man pick and roll quick hitter out of a 1-4 high set. Â The quick hitter keeps the off the ball defenders moving to minimize weak side help. Â Good set to run if your offense is a little stagnant to maybe get things flowing. Â Also, note the 3 sliding in behind the pick and roll…
Now that we’ve covered on the ball defense, defending the post, shell defense and help and recover in some detail, it’s time to discuss offensive tactics that are designed to attack the guts of the defense and move defenders around to warp the shape of the shell and create weaknesses and openings for scoring opportunities including…
Webster defines ethos as “the fundamental character or spirit of a culture”. Whether one realizes it as such or not, each coach creates a unique culture for his program and teams. Watching a friend’s summer travel team practice last night, I asked myself how do summer coaches develop a desired ethos for their teams. After…
Pre-season workout video from USC Upstate with medicine ball and agility ladder exercises.
Coach Scott Spinelli goes over a few defensive principles and two defensive drills that the Terrapins use in practice throughout the year.
