Simplified Zone Press Break

I always seem to be changing offenses or defenses based on personnel. However, I have never changed my press break; its simple, effective, and can flow into any game plan. Alignment and duties: Always goes to the left of the basket, looking for the ball. He is our primary ball handler and our first option....

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Rover Beat the Trap Zone Offense

The Rover Beat the Trap Zone Offense is a situational offense that can be used against either man-to-man or zone defenses that attempt to trap the offensive player with the basketball. More specifically, it works best when the defense sets the double team as soon as the ball crosses the midcourt line. The Rover Zone...

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How to Break a Press Defense

The chances are good that you will come across a few pressing teams during the season. The chances are even better that you will be pressed if you are ahead in the waning moments of a close game. Are your players prepared? You may have installed a press break offense to help them counter a...

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High Check Offense vs. Half-Court Pressure

The High Check Offenseis an excellent offensive set against pressure at midcourt. It takes away unnecessary dribbling and allows you to attack the basket with only one or two passes. It can be incorporated against tough man-to-man pressure as well as half-court zones and traps. O1 dribbles the ball upcourt and is heavily pressured by...

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