Maybe, players could associate locations with actions available at that site, either individually or in concert with other players. This borrows from the MEMORY PALACE visual-spacial memory system. I'm always looking to improve my teaching and players' learning. Let's give a few examples.
Wing and nail.
In this Iverson action, the staggered screen sets up the wing attack.
This Iverson cut didn't open the direct drive but does permit either ISOLATION or PnR.
The "Texas Iverson" takes the play back across the twin post stagger.
Let's review simple wing entry...basic options
a) Return pass to 1 cutting
b) Wing ball screen (including 2 rejecting the screen)
c) 5 rolls into the low post
Other choices include 2 rejecting the screen and direct drive or DHO 1 with 2 with 5 either rolling away or setting a second (hard to defend screen)...
Wings have to be alert for back door cuts from a variety of sets (1-3-1, 1-4 high, horns, spread). Aggressive defenders expose the back cut.
I've recently discussed 5 'emptying' to open the wing drive. If you have a good passing 5 and good timing, the give-and-go in this situation yields a great chance for the wing. Simple is better.
Two-decision motion offense (UNC Women, Sylvia Hatchell)...if wing entry, passer cuts through and players rotate. If ball reversed, passer screens away (not shown)
Paul Pierce wasn't the tallest or fastest NBA wing, but one of the craftiest. This video demonstrates five wing options:
1) Direct drive
2) Pull-up
3) Step back (a Pierce signature move)
4) Spin back
5) Hesitation
Lagniappe: Mental Models, Spring Loading
Spring-loading
"A system is spring-loaded if it is coiled in a certain direction, positive or negative. Positively spring-loading systems and relationships is important in a fundamentally unpredictable world to help protect us against negative events. The reverse can be very destructive." The recent movie, Geostorm, describes combustible weather, engineered for good or bad purposes.
In investing, Toby Crabel described a phenomenon known as NR7 (above, narrowest trading range of seven days), that can lead to outsized moves in either (profit or loss) direction. Volatility cycles, oscillating between reduced and increased.
Teams and individuals can be volatile...think Dennis Rodman. The highly volatile player can add positive energy or create chaos.
Lagniappe 2: The Index Card System
Find ways to intensify memory and teaching within your system.
Everyone knows about the 'Horns set', its versatility, benefits, and potential. Do more with it. The "subject" goes on the front and details on the back of the card.
For example, place the 1 and 5 at the twins positions.
