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Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Basketball: Creating Advantage

"Basketball is a game of __________________."

A few possibilities:

  • "Separating and finishing..."
  • "Passing and cutting..."
  • "Mistakes..." - Bobby Knight
  • "Playing harder for longer..."
  • "Getting more and better shots than opponents..." - Pete Newell
All are true. You have your own answers. 

"Basketball is a game of creating advantage...and finishing." Everything offensively aims to score off advantage. Defensively, seek to prevent advantage with ball pressure and containment, loading to the ball, and protecting the basket. 

This isn't new. In 1973, we averaged 65 points a game without shot clocks or three point shots. Against a zone, here's a flash to an open spot with a give-and-go. Not a designed play, just a basketball play. 


"Movement kills defenses." 

Teach players to create advantage and it will pay dividends for you. 

Lagniappe. Your investment produces your earnings. 

Lagniappe 2. Get easier hoops in transition.  

Post by @hoopscompanion
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Lagniappe 3. More transition advantage.