Rick breaks down how to easily isolate a post player within the Read and React Offense. Part 3 of this 3 part series discusses pin & skip (Layer 7) options within the Read and React offense. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/embed/MuNSriDY8Cc[/embed]...
This is a new series of videos we have released that take you through Player Development one layer at a time. Read & React players and coaches love it! For those players and coaches not running the Read & React, you will still benefit from this course....
This press offense play attacks full court defense that is denying the inbounds pass. It is essential that the point guard does a great job sealing his man, like a post-up, in order to receive the pass. [embed]http://youtu.be/1UR9F02P3bY[/embed] Lear MORE about beating pressure defense...
E.S.P. stands for External Signs of Passivity. In this Full Timeout, Rick touches on the important of playing defense with your palms UP, instead of down. Take few minutes to learn how to increase your deflections and decrease your fouls! [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7itVh_2AXM4&feature=youtu.be[/embed]...
NOTE: this is a follow-up post to Look in the Mirror (Part 1). Most people postpone personal development in November and December and wait to make New Year’s Resolutions. Most players postpone improving their game in February and March and wait to get better in the off-season. But why...
Players: What can YOU do on defense, as an individual, each possession, regardless of your team’s defensive system? Here are 16 pro-active things you can do on almost every defensive possession. Be the initiator and not the reactor: 1. Bother the shot pocket. 2. If the ball is...
I am thankful to be a part of one of the most storied high school basketball programs of all-time. If you aren’t familiar with DeMatha Catholic High School’s basketball program – please Google it. I am honored to receive hundreds of emails, Tweets and Facebook messages...
Here is a simple and extremely effective sideline out of bounds play to run against a zone defense. This quick hitter is simple pick the zone play that results in an open 3-point shot for the inbounder. [embed]http://youtu.be/64Fvc2pNnkI[/embed]...
Here is a breakdown of how to easily isolate a post player within the Read & React Offense. Part 2 of this 3 part series discusses how to create a post isolation in a 4 Out - 1 In formation. Click here to watch Part 1. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GKWYKgZYMI&feature=youtu.be[/embed]...
This video takes you through the timeline of how I created the Read & React Offense nearly 20 years ago. My assistant coach at the time sparked the idea of creating a system of positionless basketball to keep your 5 BEST players on the floor. Watch...