Basketball Notes: Sean Sweeney on 3 on 3

"Practice execution becomes game reality." - Mike Lombardi

"Execution determines where games are won and lost." 

Emphasis of Coach Sweeney's presentation is whole-part-whole. I've added screen captures of a few slides and abstracted Coach Sweeney's thoughts. I've included a couple of drills that simulate what players see during game action. 

1. Know what you want. 
2. Play to get that. 
3. Defend to stop that. 

Wonderful slide...both offensive and defensive priority (not about originality but doing). He doesn't specifically say it, but "guard 1 1/2 guys" (help) 

Challenging drill. 6 seconds to score. Great early shots are favored analytically.

"The passer makes the shooter."

"Talk helps us and intimidates the opponent." 

3-on-3 with drive from slot and help coming. Driver knows "shot is not for us" with "strong side the playmaking side and the weak side the scoring side." Tough for help side defender to cover two, with or without a "one more" pass. 

"Multiple paint touches you're going to get a great shot." Reminiscent of Kirby Schepp

"It's a five man proposition to guard the pick-and-roll." 

"Flash drill" starts with defending elbow catches...(horns equivalent). They defend a lot of screens by letting the screened defender through (as the big drops). Offense goes to defense.