Using the PNR Switching Defense has become a widely popular coverage at all levels of basketball. Switching the pick and roll serves many purposes for the defense: Takes away direct looks and scoring options Simple tactic if you have versatile personnel Does not require help or rotation from other defenders Can slow down the pace …
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Most sports today are focused on mastering an object as such, and this object is undoubtedly the balls, from the football or also known as soccer, to baseball. Others need a very special technique to be able to perform. Whose techniques are very managed by people who have years of training, and that is why …
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In this great article coach Hamilton presents some Special Situation Home Run Basketball Plays, and some Last Minute plays that you can use to win close games. We had great feedback on this, therefore decided to publish an update of it. The Home Run (3 seconds left) is one of the plays that the basketball …
I remember watching coach K in a game of Dream Team against an European national team. I remember that in this game the US Team implemented a big number of pick and roll offenses in order to dominate. Pick and roll offense is crucial for any team that is looking for a team that wants …
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The “Next” Defensive Trends in Basketball is on the mind of most basketball coaches. There are a variety of ways teams are guarding the pick and roll: -Teams with more traditional bigs tend to utilize the “Drop” or “Catch” coverage. This coverage is designed to keep the defensive big between ball and rim while sinking …
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Belmont Backdoor Play 9.5 seconds. Murray State 75. Belmont 74. Belmont ball. Ohio Valley Championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament on the line. What are the Bruins going to draw up coming out of the timeout? Murray State had just hit two free throws to take a one-point lead with about ten seconds …
Playing fast is fun. Playing fast is entertaining. Playing fast is great for recruiting. Saying you are going to play a fast pace is a great sound bite at press conferences. But does playing fast translate to winning? Here’s a quick look at some numbers (per Kenpom.com): In 2020 (out of 353 teams)… Fast Pace: …
Auburn Flex Action by Chris Filios Auburn runs some old school offense with a modern twist. It is rare in basketball today to see anyone running the Flex offense. At one time, it was a very popular offense. Auburn basketball got in their time machine to go back in the past and has brought Auburn …