How to Teach Staggered Screens and Double Screens
A staggered screen is one of the most effective tools in a coach's playbook for freeing up shooters and confusing defenders. Here's how to teach it, run it, and drill it at any level.
Floppy Action: Getting Shooters Open Consistently
Whether you’re coaching pros or youth players, floppy action remains one of the most consistent ways to generate clean shots for your shooters. Here’s a deep breakdown of how it works and how to teach it.
1-4 High Set: Initiating Quick Post or Guard Plays
Use the 1-4 High Set to create fast-hit scoring opportunities for guards and posts. This sequence blends strong-side cuts, backside screening, and continuous spacing to put pressure on the defense early.
Horns Set: Easy Entries and Multiple Options
The Horns set is one of the most versatile offensive alignments in basketball. Here’s how to simplify your entries and build multiple scoring options from a single setup.
How to Run a Simple Pick-and-Roll Offense
The pick-and-roll is one of basketball’s most effective scoring actions. Here’s how to teach it step-by-step, including spacing, reads, and execution to help your team attack defenses with confidence.
Basic Continuity Offenses: Flex, Swing, and Chin Explained
Flex, Swing, and Chin are three of basketball’s most reliable continuity offenses. This guide breaks down how each works and why they’re great for building team rhythm and scoring consistency.
4-Out 1-In Motion Offense: How to Free Up Drivers and Maximize Spacing
The 4-Out 1-In Motion Offense is a proven system for creating driving lanes and freeing up your best attackers. Learn the keys to spacing, cutting, and post player movement to help your team score more effectively.
5-Out Motion Offense: Teaching Reads and Spacing
The 5-out motion offense is more than just spacing—it's about reading, reacting, and moving with purpose. This breakdown shows how to teach it step-by-step with concepts used by the NBA's best.
Building an Offense That Maximizes Player Strengths (Not Just Positions)
Forget the outdated idea that 1s pass, 2s shoot, and 5s just set screens. Today’s most dangerous offenses aren’t built around positions—they’re built around player strengths. Here’s how you can do the same.
Teaching Your Team to Play Fast Without Being in a Hurry
Fast teams create pressure. Smart teams control it. Learn how to help your players master tempo—playing with pace, precision, and poise without losing control of the game.
Triple Threat: Teaching Decision-Making Before the Dribble
The triple threat isn’t just a stance—it’s a mindset. Before the dribble, teach players how to read the defense, protect the ball, and force reactions using fakes. Here's how to train decision-making from the very first touch.