This playbook is a curated collection of ideas, philosophies, and guidelines. Not just specific plays, but rather for sharing strategic insights and approaches.

Basketball Offense

Mastering NBA Pistol Action: Versatile Early Offense Set

Pistol Action is a youth coach’s secret weapon: simple, effective, and easy to teach. Boost spacing, timing, and basketball IQ with this 3-man game.

"Elevator" Screens: How to Surprise Defenses

The elevator screen is a beautifully disguised set that has made its way from elite NBA offenses into systems at every level. Here’s how it works and why it’s so effective.

Spain Pick and Roll Modern Twist Explained

The Spain Pick and Roll is more than just a set, it’s a strategic action that collapses defenses and creates mismatches. Here's how it works and how to read coverages like a pro.

How to Use the Gortat Screen in Youth and High School Basketball

The Gortat screen is a subtle but powerful off-ball tactic where bigs seal their own defender to free up driving lanes. Learn how to teach it legally and effectively to youth and high school players.

8 Elite BLOB Plays Every Coach Should Know

Break down 8 effective baseline out-of-bounds plays designed to create quick looks, confuse defenses, and flow seamlessly into motion offense.

Ram Screens: How to Disguise Ball Screens

Ram screens are redefining how elite offenses initiate pick and rolls. By disguising the ball screen and disrupting hedge defenders, teams like the Warriors and Raptors are finding new ways to attack space and create high-percentage looks.

Dribble Hand-Off (DHO) Basics Explained

The dribble hand-off (DHO) is one of the most lethal and underutilized tools in modern offense. Here's how to teach and run it the right way — with detail, speed, and purpose.

Offense

Basketball Defense

How to Blitz Ball Screens Like Creighton

Creighton’s textbook ball screen blitz shut down Ohio’s pick-and-roll. Here’s how it works, why it’s effective, and how to teach it at youth and high school levels.

How to Run the Triangle-and-Two Defense

The Triangle-and-Two is a hybrid defense designed to disrupt teams with two top scorers. Learn how to run it with key teaching points and common mistakes to avoid.

How to Teach the Box-and-One Defense in Youth Basketball

Learn how to use the Box-and-One defense at the youth level to shut down dominant scorers. This hybrid zone system is simple to teach and surprisingly disruptive.

How to Run the 1-2-1-1 Diamond Zone Press for Youth Teams

A coach-ready guide to the 1-2-1-1 diamond zone press, complete with rotations, trapping angles, and defensive responsibilities. Ideal for high school and youth basketball.

How the 1-3-1 Zone Defense Creates Turnovers

Want a defense that creates chaos and scoring chances? Learn how the 1-3-1 zone defense pressures the ball, traps the corners, and forces turnovers that lead to fast breaks.

When and Why to Use a 2-3 Zone Defense Effectively

2-3 zone defense, youth basketball defense, high school basketball coaching, zone rotations, how to guard high post, defensive plays

Defense

Basketball Practice Drills

Full Court 1v1: Build Pressure and Score Under Duress

Want a high-intensity drill to sharpen isolation play? Full Court 1v1 with Closeout builds on-ball defense, transition recovery, and tough finishing through contact.

3v3 One-Side Drill – Boost Half-Court Offense and Defense

Master the half-court game with the 3v3 One Side drill—an essential tool to improve spacing, defensive reads, and decision-making under game-like pressure.

Master the 2v2 Zoom Drill: Sharpen Reactions

The 2v2 Zoom drill simulates real-game actions in a tight space, helping players read and react quickly while teaching effective two-man game strategies on both ends of the floor.

Disadvantage Drill: Build Defensive Urgency

The Disadvantage Drill is a game-changing defensive drill that forces players to react under pressure and communicate during outnumbered situations.

Marquette 3v3 Drill: Improve Transition and Defense

The Marquette 3v3 Full Court Drill is a high-intensity practice tool designed to sharpen team defense, transition awareness, and full-court offensive efficiency.

Butler Disadvantage Drill: Build Decision-Making

The Butler Disadvantage Drill simulates real-game pressure to teach players how to recover, communicate, and execute during live transition situations.

Around the Cones Drill: Improve Speed and Finishing

Learn how to run the Around the Cones Transition Drill to improve your team's fast break efficiency, spacing, and decision-making. Perfect for all competitive levels.

2v1 Shooting Drill: Sharpen Decisions Under Pressure

The 2v1 Shooting Drill simulates an outnumbered defense, training quick decisions, smart reads, and high-pressure shooting in a competitive setting.

Drive and Kick Shooting Drill: Game-Like Reps

This simple yet detailed shooting drill trains players to drive, pass, relocate, and shoot under pressure. A must-use for youth and high school coaches.

Drills

Mastering NBA Pistol Action: Versatile Early Offense Set

3v3 One-Side Drill – Boost Half-Court Offense and Defense

"Elevator" Screens: How to Surprise Defenses

3v3 Creighton Rebounding Drill

Spain Pick and Roll Modern Twist Explained

Charge to Scramble Drill

Ram Screens: How to Disguise Ball Screens

4 Corners Passing Drill

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