Freedom versus Control, Part 1
Players are smarter than coaches on a moment-by-moment basis. That ought to get your attention! Here’s what I mean: Players should know when they’re being over-played without the ball and can go back-door. Players should know when their defender is out of position and can be beaten by forgetting “the play” and ripping the ball […]
Iowa University Game Clips – J
Zone Attack, Staggered Screens, 45 Window, Why You Finish Cuts, Curl the Puppy-Dog Clip 1: Here’s why you “Hook & Look” when you Pass & Cut against a Zone. Notice that it was the second cutter through the seam of the zone who receives the pass. Clip 2: Here’s an example of the Post Player […]
Iowa University Game Clips – I
Using Post Players, Zone Attack, Etc. Clip 1: The 3out Double High Post morphs into a 4out Mid-Post formation. (See Flowing on the Read & React DVDs.) This is followed by a good example of the Post Passing Layer – specifically the X-Cut. One small correction for the screener: when #21 Kachine sets the X-Cut […]
Iowa University Game Clips – H
Random Mix of Read & React Layers Clip 1: This looks like a simple drive to the basket – and it is. But it also illustrates an important point about the flexibility of the Read & React. There are no set plays or set actions. She’s not required to use the ball screen (like she […]
Iowa University Game Clips – K
7 Ways to Use Your Post “The only thing that is required of Post Players in the Read & React Offense is that they react correctly to Dribble Penetration. Otherwise, the coach can do anything in terms of where they are positioned or how they are used. This enables the Read & React Coach to […]
Are You Focusing on the Right Layers?
The Pareto Principle (also known as the 80-20 Rule) is the law of the vital few, which states that for many events, 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Pareto noticed that 20% of the pea pods in his garden produced 80% of his peas. Other examples: In business, it’s been noted […]
Attack Zones Without a 3-point Shot
It is not necessary to have 3-point shooters in order to beat zones. It certainly makes it easier! But if that’s the answer, then most teams are in trouble. You do have to have some players that can make a shot outside of the lane, however. If you have to depend on lay-ups only, then […]
Iowa University Game Clips – G
North-South Penetrate & Pitch Clip 1: I would have liked this clip better if #2 Kamille had filled up to the wing after her basket cut. In this position, she could still Circle Move to the corner when the ball drives. But on the wing, she would be one pass away. This gives the ball […]
Brookwood High School Basketball Game Clips – Combining Actions
Think of your team as a group of dogs (in the nicest way you can). Teach those dogs a bunch of tricks and you have a basketball team that is capable of following directions and may be entertaining at parties. But… will they win games they shouldn’t win? Now, take those dogs and train them […]
Iowa University Game Clips – Using One Layer to Set Up Another
The Read & React is an attacking offense, but just like anything, the same attack isn’t always going to work. That’s why the Read & React is made up of layers – you can use one layer to set up the attack of another. Think of it from the perspective of a boxer. A jab […]