Monday, August 1, 2016

Developing Half-Court Offense Concepts

I grew up in a one-guard offensive front, but offenses have evolved a lot with the emphasis on motion and dribble drive. We should incorporate concepts that we can teach and fit well with our personnel. 

Most coaches want to have driving and cutting opportunities, and if we don't have great drivers, then we might go to the 'screen game'. 

I'd be interested in hearing how other coaches feel about this concept beginning with a two-guard front.  


The guard-to-guard pass triggers an off-ball screen away, followed by screen-the-screener action for the 5 (right). If the initial screen doesn't generate a successful basket cut, the ball can go to the 3 (who reads the screen). 


The 2 gives the 5 a "second chance" screen, and if that's not there, the play evolves into a high ball screen. Alternatively, the ball can be reversed to the 1 from there and 3/5 work into a "horns' set. 

I haven't run this and it's certainly NOT an equal opportunity offense nor designed to be a continuity offense. 

Note: Excellent observation from Reggie Bibb about the difficulty for the 2 early. Another alternative might be to switch the 2 and 4 early and get the 2 the ball via DHO. That still gives you a lot of options on the weak side.