Ep 2126 Mastering the Art of Maintaining Offensive Advantage

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From the 5th Quarter Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, Steve Collins welcomes listeners to another episode of "Coach Unplugged." Steve encourages listeners to leave reviews and suggests topics for future episodes. He acknowledges the podcast's sponsors, Doctor Dish and TeachHoops.com, highlighting their contributions to the basketball community and the value they provide to coaches.

Main Topic: Dominoes - Maintaining the Advantage:

The primary discussion focuses on the concept of "dominoes" in basketball, which refers to maintaining an advantage once it has been created during a game. Steve and his co-host dive into the strategies and techniques for ensuring that teams keep the advantage and make effective decisions on the court.

1. Defining Dominoes:

• Initial Advantage:
• The term "dominoes" is used to describe any situation where an offensive advantage appears, such as beating an initial defender or making a successful pass ahead. The goal is to keep the "dominoes" falling by maintaining and building on that advantage.
• Quick Decisions:
• Emphasis on the importance of making quick decisions within one second of catching the ball. Players should already know their next move, whether it’s shooting, dribbling, or passing.

1. Teaching the Concept:

• Attacking Closeouts:
• Players should be trained to attack closeouts aggressively. This approach forces the defense into vulnerable positions, creating further opportunities.
• Passing and Movement:
• Players are encouraged to move the ball quickly and pass to where the help defense originated from. This strategy exploits the defensive rotations and creates open shots or driving lanes.

1. Practical Implementation:

• Small-Sided Games:
• To practice maintaining the advantage, coaches use small-sided games like 3v3 or 2v2. These drills start with the offensive player already in an advantageous position, such as having the ball on the defender’s back or being hip-to-hip.
• Decision-Making Drills:
• Players are put in scenarios where they must make rapid decisions based on the defensive reactions. This practice helps them develop the ability to react instinctively rather than thinking too much during the game.

1. Philosophy and Origin:

• The concept of "dominoes" is not new but has been adapted and refined by various coaches. The co-host credits the YouTube channel "By Any Means Basketball" for introducing him to the idea, which he then incorporated into his coaching philosophy.
• Read and React:
• Emphasis on teaching players to read the game and react accordingly. Drills focus on various situations, such as coming off screens, backdoor cuts, and flare or curl options, to ensure players are prepared for any scenario.

Conclusion:

The episode concludes with key takeaways for coaches:

• Quick Decision-Making: Train players to make decisions within one second of catching the ball to maintain offensive flow.
• Exploit Defensive Rotations: Encourage players to pass to where the help defense comes from, creating open opportunities.
• Continuous Learning: Incorporate small-sided games and decision-making drills to reinforce these concepts in practice.

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