Set It Up?
When I use the term “Position-Less” to describe the Read & React, I’m not talking about positions on the floor. I’m talking about pigeon-holing players with terms like Point Guard, Two Guard, Strong Forward, Center, or the numbers 1-5. Read & React only needs players – not necessarily any “type” of player. Positions on the […]
Defense Determines Offense
Every athletic contest boils down to “who is going to force who to play who’s game?” But I think using the word FORCE is misleading. Here’s what I mean: When your opponent is bigger and more physical than you, meaning, if you play that type of game, you’re going to lose, then you need to […]
Communicating the Read & React
Here’s the situation. A coaching friend of yours likes what he or she sees in the Read & React. They ask you about it and as you begin to explain, their eyes glass over and you can tell that you’re not connecting. Or, you make an explanation and as soon as they begin to comment […]
Rehearsal: A Different Kind of Practice
I challenge you to try a different mode of practice. I’m assuming that you want your team to play a certain way – let’s assume it’s the Read & React. Then you must PRACTICE playing that way. I know that sounds obvious, but the word “Practice” has taken on a different meaning. It means Player […]
Basketball Positions vs Spots – Part 2
This 2 Part Full Timeout discusses the difference in basketball players designated by positions and spots. Positionless basketball allows you to absorb mistakes within that offense and keep going. Click here for Part 1! Positionless basketball is the future of basketball. In every play a player starts and ends in a spot, in the Read […]
How to Create Isolation in the Post – Part 2
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.
Coaching Duties on the Sideline
One very important thing that I learned during my time in coaching is to ALWAYS be prepared and active during games. Too often I get frustrated while watching basketball games on television or in person and I see assistant coaches sitting court-side barking out orders, empty-handed. The National Basketball Association is the highest level of basketball […]
History of the Read and React Basketball Offense
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 below for the full timeline of how the Read & […]
How to Create Isolation in the Post – Part 1
In this Full Timeout, I break down how to easily isolate a post player within the Read and React Offense. Part 1 of this 3 part series discusses the circle movement involved with basket cuts to isolate the post player. Read More about the Read & React Offense
Positionless Basketball Taking Hold in College
Rick breaks down an article written recently regarding the transition of college basketball to a positionless system similar to the Read and React. NBA and college players are becoming more dynamic than ever, so it’s important for coaches to follow suit and change the way they are running “plays”. You can read the entire article […]