Category: Half Court
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HALF-COURT: CELTIC 5 OUT (DOC RIVERS)
This is a 5 out set that I saw from Doc Rivers last year when he was coaching the Celtics. KG & Paul Pierce were obviously still there. Having a mobile 5 player like Garnett would be essential to make this work. If the PDF does not show up below, click on the link at…
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HALF-COURT: 3 OUT MOTION (UConn – Calhoun)
Here is a 3 out 2 in Motion offense that gets a hi-lo look. This is especially effective when you have to play 2 post players at the same time. I took these notes from Jim Calhoun from his days at Connecticut. [/private]HALF – COURT – 3 OUT MOTION (UCONN)[/private]
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HALF COURT: HORNS SIDE ENTRY
Here is another action out of the Horns set that you can run for your point guard. Starting with a type of an UCLA cut, there are several actions that you can get from this. [private] HALF COURT – HORNS SIDE ENTRY[/private]
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HALF-COURT: HIGH BALL SCREEN
The high ball screen is a staple of American basketball these days. Bringing your post(s) players out to set a screen for a driver is a popular & sometimes overused action. What has happened is that teams & coaches have become very good at defending this action, because they are well prepared for it. Here we look at the…
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HALF-COURT: DEMATHA PICK-N-POP
This was a base offense that DeMatha & coach Mike Jones used at the Nike Extravaganza. Although they may not have lined up in a “box” set, this helps to convey the concept. If the PDF does not show up below, click on the link at the bottom of the page. HALF-COURT – DEMATHA PICK-N-POP
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HALF-COURT: BELMONT BACKDOOR
Rick Byrd is undoubtedly one of the premier coaches at the mid-major level. His teams have had success over the years because he has been able to find players that fit his system. That system is built upon timing, execution & skill. Here is a back-door play from Byrd & his Bruins earlier this year.…
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HALF-COURT: KY PREMIER SCREEN THE SCREENER
This is a different look for a screen the screener action that I picked up from coach Fothergill of Kentucky Premier last summer. This allows for several different options for scores from various kids on the floor. If the PDF does not show up below, click on the link at the bottom of the page.…
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HALF-COURT: IZZO HORNS
Here is a Horns set from Tom Izzo, which concludes with a 2 man game action for his SG. See the action below. If the PDF does not show up below, click on the link at the bottom of the page. [private]HALF – COURT IZZO HORNS[/private]
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HALF COURT: OHIO STATE PIN-IN
This is a quick hitter that the Buckeyes ran for Aaron Craft last year towards the end of the season. This gave him an opportunity to create or distribute to his teammates. [private]HALF – COURT – OHIO STATE PIN-IN[/private]
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HALF COURT: HORNS
Sean Smith, currently a women’s assistant coach at Maine University, was the first person to introduce me to the Horns action. With his experience as a professional player overseas, he saw the evolution of the game years before the rest of us in America did. He told me at the Peach State Basketball Elite 32…