Monday, September 17, 2018

Basketball: Transformational Offense

Gridiron Genius by Mike Lombardi reveals that Joe Gibbs' epic Washington offense broke down to three running plays and ten pass plays. Multiple formation and movement added confusion...for the defense. In other words, simplicity ruled, camouflaged with variations. Football has "pre-snap" formations (and reads) and post-snap movement with adjustments

Can we begin with a base play (or two) and decorate to add mystery? 



This is a minor variation of a play run by the Tufts' women, coached by Carla Berube. There's a post feed and a back door cut. I'd call this a "pass play." 


Align in a box and initiate the same action...or not. 
1. Use 5 as an isolation (I have 5s who can put the ball on the floor)
2. Use your 'core play'
3. Wing entry for drive or side pick-and-roll with 5


From a "Horns" set, again we have options.
1. Core play
2. 5 isolation
3. 1-5 combinations (ball screen, give-and-go, pass and handoff, etc. 

Lagniappe:

Nobody knows your depth (or lack) except you (you always includes me). Don't let anyone define us. Define ourselves through our attitudes, choices, effort, and actions.