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3 Keys to Blowing Past Your Defender

by Jefferson Mason, on Feb 9, 2018 5:03:55 PM

Dr. Dish Basketball is back at it with 3 great ways to blow past your defender.

Every player is looking and searching for ways to create scoring opportunities for themselves and also teammates. Most players think that they need to have an advanced double or triple move to blow past a defender but most of the time a quick move paired with properly reading the defender is enough. 

The game of basketball is extremely fast moving and players on the offensive and defensive side of the floor must make quick decisions when the game is in action. This is why developing great habits is extremely important and will help players naturally make great split second decisions on the court.

The more comfortable a player gets at the level they are playing at, the slower the game becomes. This doesn't actually mean the game slows down but it does become easier for players to settle in rather then run around aimlessly because of excitement or fear.

Players: Please make sure you are playing and thinking the game with pace. At times you will need to play and think fast and sometimes you need to slow down and allow a play to develop. Understanding the difference is the beginning step in being able to blow past your defender.

1. UNDERSTANDING AND PROPERLY ATTACKING YOUR DEFENDER'S STANCE

One of the most important things defenders are taught is how to close out and to stay on the balls of their feet. The reason this is so important is because great offensive players know how to destroy a player whose close-out is suspect.

Many times you will see defenders shading towards the weak hand because they don't believe offensive players are skilled or athletic enough to attack that way. This is why it's very beneficial to have the skill set to go either way. When the defender shades one way, sweep and attack that way to force them to cut you off. If you go straight to the basket with purpose, the defender should have no chance to stop you getting to the rim without fouling. If they are able to cut you off, the side step, euro step, or spin move is a great way to slice across the defender for the easy finish. 

Another way to take advantage of your defender is to attack their high top foot. When a defender is shading one direction that doesn't mean you have to go that way every time. Attacking the top foot gives you an opportunity to turn the corner on your defender and also forces them to step backwards before they can slide into position. Once again a quick sweep-and-go is a great way to blow past for a lay-up and a great way to get your defender off balance for a one dribble pull-up. By simply being able to read the subtle differences in your defenders stance and understanding your own strengths, you can create a blow by scoring opportunity.

2. CHANGE OF PACE

The next way you can blow past your defender is to utilize change of pace. What players fail to realize is that it's easier to guard someone if they are going the same speed the entire time.

The offensive players that are able to decelerate and slow down then explode to the next spot are the ones that create space for scoring opportunities. When you have the basketball and are in a one on one situation, the goal is to force the defender to make a mistake or hesitate.

One great way to do this is simply attack the defender and force them to get on your hip or shoulder. When this happens decelerate and slow down. This will cause the defender to also decelerate and get out of position. Follow that with an explosion towards the scoring location you want to get to. A lot of times the subtle change in pace will get a defender to stand up or get out of their defensive stance. This minor change will give you the advantage to blow past your defender and more times than not lead to a scoring opportunity or a foul.

One of the best at doing this is John Wall. While he is incredibly quick and fast, one of the reasons he's so successful is because of his change of pace.

 

 

3. UTILIZE DOWNHILL MOMENTUM

Utilizing downhill momentum is one of the best ways to put your defender in a compromising situation and ultimately blow past them. Downhill momentum opportunities can come from many different situations during the game including the fast break or even the secondary break. If you're able to catch the ball on the move, make sure to utilize that momentum to attack the defense. It's much tougher to blow past your defender when standing still and/or flatfooted. 

It's great to use quick changes of direction in the fast break because defenders are often moving backwards at a fast speed and it's extremely difficult to slide over at the same time. Often times you'll see players like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook actually retreat dribble backwards away from their defender. Then you'll see them go straight at the defender downhill using a quick move to blow past them. In this situation, usually the defender will have to guess which direction you're attacking.

If you can read the defenders footing properly, it will almost be impossible for them to stop you as you create downhill momentum. There will almost always need to be a second line defender there to help. If this happens you've done your job and created an open opportunity for another teammate to score. 

These three expert ways to blow past your defender can be easily implemented into any player's game because they don't require a player to be overly athletic, quick, and strong. These opportunities come from thinking the game through and understanding the situations the game and your defender gives you. Players like James Harden have mastered these blow past techniques and that's why he scores so effortlessly and draws so many fouls. He's obviously an unbelievably talented player, but players at the high school level can master these techniques as well.

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Get to the Hoop Quick – Backyard Sidekick

Getting to the hoop quick in basketball is both a necessary and difficult skill when it comes to driving to the basket. Watching the pro’s cut through traffic with immense power, and confidence is exciting. Easier said than done, so I pulled together the best advice on improving your drive to the basket.

To drive to the hoop effectively in basketball you will need to improve your ball handling and dribbling skills as well as be able to move quickly on the court with the ball. Your main goal is to get past the defenders and to the hoop, crossovers and dribbling technique can help get you there.

Things that also matter is which is your weaker side when driving to the hoop and knowing your defender’s best skills. Going over all the tips and tricks at first may seem overwhelming, but once you put it into practice, the steps make sense.

Basketball Driving Tips

It’s impossible to make long shots or hit the three-pointers every single time you shoot the ball, especially under pressure. When games are evenly matched, it does come down to who can get to the rim and make that drive happen a lot of the time.  

Having said that, it’s also one of the more difficult things to do when several people are trying to stop you from completing that mission. Consider having to navigate your way around several defenders instead of one and not trying to foul anyone.

Ideally, you want someone to foul you to get the And-1. But it’s not just about how you drive; it’s also about when you drive.

Below are the most basic and important tips to understand when powering your way through the key and to the basket. It’s not enough to just read it though, you have to go out and practice it on your own.

Make sure you’re practicing with a decent basketball if you can. I like to use this Wilson Evolution Game Basketball (link to Amazon) because it’s the most widely used ball on basketball courts in the US.

Gain Respect

It might seem a little counterintuitive, but being respected in other areas of your game as an attacker is important when it comes to driving. For instance, if your range of shooting is only limited to around the key, then the defender doesn’t have to worry about you putting up a lot of three’s. But if you can put it in from just about anywhere in the court, then the defender has to worry about a lot of different ground to cover. 

If I knew that my opponent could only drive, then I would spend all my efforts and energy, keeping him or her as close to the three-point line as possible.

If you’re the player that can’t shoot outside the paint, ask yourself, are you getting double-teamed a lot? Chances are the answer is yes, because it’s an easy way to turn the ball over. 

Do the work and become a better shooter in general, and you will earn the respect of your opponent to not leave you too much room. With a tighter guard, you’ll find that you have more opportunities to go around and get to the rim quickly.

Check out the How To Shoot A Basketball Guide for tips on upping your shooting game.

Being Unreadable

Being unpredictable is no surprise in any sport, let alone basketball. Just like a tennis player doesn’t want their opponent to know where they are going to serve, a basketball player on offense doesn’t want their defender predicting their every move. Otherwise, chances are you aren’t getting to the rim often or scoring many points.

So how does one be unreadable on offense? Having more weapons in your tool belt and becoming a triple-threat is the answer to this question. A triple-threat is someone who can drive, shoot, and set up their teammate with ease.

Even if you are great at all three, it’s also important to make sure that you clean up your weaknesses within each one.

If you are always going to your strengths and your strong side, then your defender will guess right nine times out of ten. Even the best shooters, ball-handlers, and players, in general, have their go-to moves, but it’s always important to stay versatile in your game-play. 

A Quick First Step

Explosive movement is also no stranger to sports. The faster you can react and move, the better off you’ll be in getting some room. Efficiency is a part of that explosive movement as usually, the first movement is one of the most important of the process.

It’s not unusual for the first movement to be slow because you are either starting a force from little to no movement or changing the direction, which takes a lot of energy. It’s like a car that needs to get up to speed.

If that car happens to be really nice and has a sport mode, it may take half the time than a car that doesn’t have that option. Refining your fast-twitch fibers are like upgrading to that nice sports car. The reason why it’s so important is even if you are quick in general, the first step is what your defender or defenders will first see in predicting your path to the hoop.

If your first movements are incredibly slow, then you become incredibly predictable, and we are back to the first tip of not being readable.

Take this example. You are going to drive to the hoop, and you hesitate a little too much, making a slower first move. The defender has you beat every time and steals the ball. But imagine having such a powerful first step that you can fake one direction and still have time to pass the defender on your strong side. It makes a difference.

Trick Steps

Sometimes trick steps can get a bad rep for being a little too flashy and inefficient. That can be true when executed poorly, but when done in the right fashion, it can certainly be nice to look at, and effective. 

Getting space from your defender in order to open up a pathway to the hoop can be difficult. That is why developing a few trick-shot types of moves can be helpful in fooling your defender into giving you that opportunity.  

Consider the Eurostep, which has become quite popular in the NBA.

Giannis Antetokounmpo did a whole article with ESPN about why a move like this is the deadliest in the game and has caused him to rethink his defensive skills. The move is a two-step fake where the first step is a large step to the right or left of the defender to make them believe that’s the direction the attacker is going. Before committing fully to that side, the other foot goes in the opposite direction, to go around the defender.

Here’s a quick video showing the Eurostep in action so you can see how useful this can be when driving to the hoop. (I could watch this stuff all day)

The reason the Eurostep is such a good move is that it forces the defender to possibly move out of position and increases the chances to foul the attacker as they are not as steady trying to also change direction with the attacker.  

The Long Step

This can be a little misleading as some coaches may encourage a long first step when starting your drive. This actually isn’t the time to use the long step. What happens when you use the long step a little too soon is that you become off-balance. You also lose range of motion and power, making you slower. 

A good rule of thumb is if your planting leg is less than a 90-degree angle, you probably can’t support that position to well. Maybe think of the phrase “nose over toes,” which means leaning all your body weight forward, so even if you are lunging, there is still a chance for good balance and strength. 

The long step can happen when you are going to make a drive for the hoop but are already really close to the basket. Typically, the long step is the last one step or lunge to the basket in a layup when you are trying to cover ground and distance in a speedy fashion without having to dribble too much.

Here’s another quick video showing some layups made by professional players in the NBA. Watch their footwork as they’re making the layup.

We’ve all seen NBA players use this step as their long limbs spread to avoid traveling once they’ve scooped the ball up after dribbling. Following their lead and use the long step in this type of moment at the appropriate time. 

Speed Dribbling

Speed is not only important when it comes to the first step but also when it comes to handling the ball. Have you ever noticed that a player will warm up and bounce the ball really quick and real low to the ground with many repetitions?

This is to get better at handling the speed and increase strength in the hand, wrist, and forearm.

This is because quick dribbling when driving to the basket is a lot safer and effective than big drawn-out dribbles. The first issue you come across when dribbling high is the ball is slow, and you can’t move as quickly. The second issue is that you leave room for the ball to be stolen by the defenders you’ll come across.

Quick, powerful dribbles offer a lot more control as you approach the rim quickly. Control is important in case you need to change your route as a counter to the defenders. Practice dribbling with force while maintaining ball control. You can use that skill to make your drive to the basket more successful.

Shoulder to Hip

Standing up tall continues to give you the lack of control, which is why assuming a position that allows you to attack the defenders hip gives you a way to protect the ball and make your way to the basket. Making your defender come down to your level is a lot better than trying to get past a defensive player spreading out as tall as they possibly can.

Shoulder to hip doesn’t mean actually bulldoze them down.

It just means that your shoulder that is not the ball-handling arm should be angled down to the player’s opposite hip. So if it’s your left shoulder, that’s the free arm, then you want to point it to the left hip of your opponent. Opposite in terms of how you are facing them and not opposite in terms of left or right. 

Here’s a video breaking down this shoulder to hip move as used by Kobe and Michael Jordan.

Not to mention, when we talk about being predictable, this plays a major role.

Offense and defense is a game of cat and mouse. You go high, they go high, you go low, so do they. The more stamina and energy they have to use the easier driving will become as the clock dwindles down. Evenly matched skill to skill may come down to endurance and fitness, and this is where cat and mouse come into play.

Flexibility

Being flexible with your body has it’s advantages, but that isn’t the type of flexibility we are talking about right now. The type that helps your drive is being flexible with your mind, and in order to be flexible with your mind, you have to be able to have options in your tool belt.

Mentioned above, being a triple-threat is important for being a good driver. But when you have all these tools, you need to know how to interchange them at the last minute by being flexible with your plans.

Being flexible requires another thing. Being alert. The best players in the NBA aren’t just athletically gifted or skilled; they’re smart.

Anticipation and alertness are huge when driving to the hoop. Going back to the topic of cat and mouse, you can also be good at the game if you are aware of what you’re doing and what your opponent is doing. Otherwise, you’re a dead mouse. 

An easy team or defender might allow you to zip right by them with your plan A every single time. But make no mistake because a good team will counter your plan A, B, and C. This forces you to continually come up with something new every time to keep yourself…yup, less predictable. 

Practicing drills that force you out of a situation that you previously planned, by allowing your teammate who’s guarding you to know your first move, is a great option in training flexibility. If your coach doesn’t allow much time for you to think out several plans, it will force you to react quickly and respond to pressure situations.

Here’s a great video showing some moves you can use to get past defenders and get the ball to the hoop.

When to Drive?

So now that you have a handful of tips on how to drive successfully, knowing when to drive is just as important. Despite it being the shot closest to the hoop, it’s one of the hardest to pull off, given the number of defenders and limited space.

A poorly executed drive can result in an easy block or a steal resulting in a turnover. Or worse, instead of getting the foul your team so badly wants, you ended up being the one to foul and costing your team because of poor decision making.

So how do we know when to drive? Well, there are a number of situations that encourage the right moment to execute getting to the hoop, so let’s go over them.

Tight Defending

Briefly mentioned before, tight defending can lead to an opportunity to blow past your opponent. When a point-guard slowly walks up to the middle of the court, it’s not just to scan the court of his teammates and opponents; it’s also an attempt to draw out his specific defensive guard—drawing the defense out of the key leaves for major gaps and openings. 

The way you get your defender to guard you tighter is to demonstrate you can shoot.

Another way to get your defender to come close is to have quick passes between your team. This will likely draw a defender out in an attempt to steal the ball. Take advantage once they fall for the bait.

Keep in mind that the first time you maneuver past your opponent because of drawing them out will likely send them back again until they feel like they can read you better as an offensive player or attacker. That’s where you must become unpredictable and flexible. 

When You Are Confident

Driving to the net takes a certain level of confidence that not a lot of players have. The reason being, is that once you have chosen to drive, there’s no turning around. Yes, there is room to change your footwork and ball-handling in an effort to keep the ball safe and to the hoop. But the goal remains the same, which means going forward. 

This also means that you are going to likely get fouled and knocked down.

If you aren’t confident and get jumpy at the sight of someone stopping, you then driving is not for you. The reason being is that you want to be the one fouled on, but if you are not careful, a bad drive is going to result in a foul. Driving in general is tough, but once mastered, is a deadly threat to your opponents.

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5 Basketball Exercises to Move the Ball with Passes

There is nothing better than watching a team move the ball quickly and efficiently around the court without greed.

Overcoming the defense with smart passing the ball to each other, creating situations for open shots and passes is one of the great offensive techniques.

Want your team to do it?

Basketball passing exercises in this article will help you with this.

But first let me explain something very important...

There are two types of training exercises:

1. Technique for passing the ball.

2. Decision making during transfers.

Unfortunately, most coaches only focus on the "technical" aspect of training and forget how to train their team's decision-making ability when it comes to sharing the ball.

Your players will not improve their game passes by doing thousands of repetitions of chest passes.

While technical drills have their place, they are far less important than passing drills with decision making.

We must let the players learn how to read the defense and make the right decisions.

In addition, ball passing exercises are great for starting a workout to warm up your team and get them to communicate and work together.

5 ball passing exercises.

1. Advance

How the drill works:

Players form 3 columns evenly distributed along the end line. The two outside players start with the balls.

3 players advance across the court passing the ball back and forth to the middle player and then finish the exercise with two shots from under the basket.

Purpose:

A fun passing exercise that works on catching and passing without running, with communication, timing, and shooting from under the basket at game speed.

Formation:

Players form 3 columns behind the end line.

Two players on the outside lines have balls.

Instructions:

3 players (1, 2 and 5) begin to move forward on the court. The 1st outside player passes the ball to the 2nd player in the middle line.

Immediately upon receiving the ball, the center line player returns the ball to the same player on the touchline.

The 1st middle player then turns to the other side and receives a pass from the 5th outside player and immediately returns the ball to him.

Outside players may use 1-2 steps to avoid running.

The drill continues until the players reach the opposite 3-point line. When this happens, the two outside dribblers go to the basket and shoot.

The group then waits at the opposite end for the rest of the groups to complete the exercise before starting the exercise on the other side. On the right scheme at the top, the three players (4, 3 and 2) continue the exercise according to the scheme described above.

Options:

Medium or 3-point shots. Instead of ending with a run to the basket, players may end with mid-range shots or 3-point shots.

Back and forth - Instead of waiting at the other end, the troika can complete the drill both ways. Only now the threes are placed on both end lines and begin the exercise when the three from the opposite side return to their half of the court.

One Ball - If you are coaching very young players, you can run this exercise with one ball until the players understand how it works.

Coach's notes:

Passes must be passed on the move in front of the player using proper passing technique.

The receiver must hold his hands at goodie level, showing 10 fingers and calling for the ball to be passed to him.

The middle player must catch the ball and quickly pass the ball to a running partner. Don't run!

Shooting technique while moving from under the basket is very important in this exercise. Watch your footwork and make sure all players are doing it right.

2. Monkey in the middle

How the exercise works:

Players are divided into groups of three. Each group has one ball. The two transmitters lined up 12 to 15 feet apart. The third player in the group is the "monkey in the middle". He tries to hit or steal the ball. The two outside players must pass the ball to each other without using cross passes or dribbling. Simply turning and using feints to open up the passing line and pass the ball past the defender.

Goal:

A fun exercise that works on defense at the same time. This exercise will teach players how to use feints and turns to create a passing zone and also to protect the ball.

Lineup:

• Groups of 3 players.

• Each group has one ball.

• The passers are lined up 12-15 feet apart with the third player (back) in the middle.

Instructions:

1. The drill starts with the defender attacking the player who starts the drill with the ball.

2. The attacker uses feints and steps to pass to another attacker while the defender attempts to parry or intercept the pass.

3. After each pass, the defender rushes towards the ball carrier and tries to press the ball again.

4. When the defender recovers the ball or kicks the ball, the players change positions.

Variations:

Change after a certain time - Players can change positions

after a certain period of time (depending on the age of the players, their strength and stamina), and not after each interception and elimination. For example, 30-40 seconds.

One dribbling available. Let the attacking players hit the ball once to the floor to open up the passing corner. It will be tougher for the defender.

Only bounce passes allowed - in order to make it more difficult for attackers, allow them to only bounce passes.

Notes:

• It is very important for a defender to have active arms and legs at all times. This is the best way to intercept.

• Passing players must wait for the defender to recover before making the next pass. The purpose of the training is to learn how to pass and create passing angles.

• If there is no set time, the offensive player must not hold the ball for more than 5 seconds without passing the ball.

• No passing in an arc! They make the drill too easy for the attackers and will not lead to improvement.

3. Swing passes

How the exercise works:

The team is divided into 4 groups in the corners on half the court. The players make a pass to the player on the right, who start running along the sideline towards the endline. The sender then joins the end of the column into which he passed the ball.

Purpose:

A drill intended to be used primarily with young players or as a warm-up. This training will improve passing the ball on the move, as well as improve reception and passing without dribbling.

Lineup:

• The team is divided into 4 groups. One group located in each corner.

• The first player in one of the groups has the ball.

Instructions:

1. The drill is started by ball carrier 02 passing the ball 01 to the player on the right.

2. Before passing the ball, the receiver must start running in the direction of the next group, where he will make the next pass of the ball.

3. 01, having received the ball, passes it to player 05, who starts a dash towards 03.

4. After each pass, the passer joins the end of the group where the ball was passed.

5. The exercise continues according to the same scheme with passes and jerks of the players along the square in the same direction.

6. After a certain period of time, the coach changes the direction of the passes.

Options:

Turn on the second ball. If the players perform confidently, then you can enter the second ball in the opposite corner.

Various types of passes - The drill can be performed with one or two hand passes, bouncing, etc. One Dribbling - Players are allowed to make one dribbling before passing to the next player. This can be useful if you are passing with one hand.

TIPS:

• The receiver does not need to slow down or speed up to catch a transmission. Transfers must be accurate, timely and forward.

• The receiver must initiate the snatch in a timely manner with arms outstretched to assist the passing player in making a timely and accurate pass.

• It is very important that you do not make any mistakes during the exercise. Don't let them fall into this bad habit.

• Begin the exercise at medium speed at the beginning until the players understand it. Then increase the intensity.

4. Bronze gears.

How the drill works:

Starting at the end line at the edge of the penalty area, pairs of players pass the ball back and forth using different passes as they run across the court to the other end line. When they get there, they move closer to the touchline and come back using various passes over the players in the middle of the court.

Purpose:

An excellent warm-up that provides many passes in a short amount of time. Including passes of various lengths and types for players in training.

Line-up:

• All players find a partner.

• Each pair has one ball.

• Pairs split into two columns behind the endline at the edge of the SR.

Instructions:

• 1. The first pair move to the opposite side at a slow pace in the middle of the court, passing the ball from the chest to each other.

• 2. As soon as the first pair is closer to the 3-point line, the next pair starts.

• 3. When the first pair of players reach the opposing endline, they move to the touchlines and return, passing the ball over the pairs of players moving in the middle of the court.

• 4. When the players return to their starting position, they rejoin the pairs in the middle of the court and continue continuous training.

• 5. Every couple of minutes, change the type of passes players make for middle pairs and outside pairs.

Options:

Gears for pairs in the middle. For the mid lanes, there are several types of passes that I recommend: from the chest, with a rebound, one-handed from the chest, and one-handed with a rebound.

Outline Passes - For outside lines there are several types of passes that I recommend: chest passes, overhead passes, one hand passes.

Remember to consider your team's age, strength and skill level when deciding which passes they should use during practice.

Tips:

• Follow the pace of the exercise; especially if it is used as one of the warm-up exercises. Walking should not be allowed, but too much traffic should also be avoided. Accurate transmission is the main focus of training.

• Players on the outside lines must not make too many passes in an arc and with a very high trajectory on their passes. They should be at a height that is safe enough not to hit the midlines, but straight enough to reach your partner quickly.

• The ability to pass the ball with either hand is an important skill to develop. Expect mistakes when your players first perform a drill, but make sure you train them properly.

• Footwork is very important during this workout. Players must be able to catch the ball and pass back to their partner in two steps. If you are training young children and they cannot pass the ball at speed yet, slow down the pace of the exercise.

• After each run around the court, the players must switch to the sides so that they practice passing short and long passes from both sides of their body.

5. Netball

How the exercise works:

regular battle without dribbting the ball is allowed at any time. Games can be played 3 on 3, 4 on 4, or 5 on 5.

Target:

An excellent exercise that improves not only passing the ball, but also moving without the ball, positioning, jerking, etc. This exercise will lead to less use of dribbling in games and fewer losses.

Lineup:

• Divide the players into two teams based on the number of players available for training.

• Try to make teams of the same height and skill level.

• Only one ball is needed for training.

Instructions:

1. Teams play normal full game - no dribbling!

2. The exercise is performed within the time specified by the trainer.

3. Start with the arrangement shown in the diagram.

Point system:

• The game is played up to either 5 or 11 points.

• Each 2-point roll is worth 1 point.

• Each 3-point roll is worth 2 points.

• Must win by 2 points.

• In the event of a shooting foul, the offensive player throws one free throw for 1 point.

Variations:

One Shot Allowed - Players are allowed 1 dribbling when they gain possession of the ball. This is not a requirement, just an option.

Only bounce passes allowed - Restrict your players to only use bounce passes.

3 teams. The exercise starts by dividing your team into 3 groups of 3 to 5 players. Two teams start defense in each half. The third team is in the middle of the court on offense. The offensive team chooses one side and tries to score the ball without dribbling. Same scoring system as above. After a goal is scored or the possession of the ball is changed, the defensive team receives the ball, attacks in the opposite direction. The previous offensive team may play defense up to the center line of the court. Play until one team reaches 5 or 11 points.

Tips:

• It's very important to give players instructions on how to set up wide and run smart to get the ball.

• If you need to step in to make adjustments or re-emphasize the most important points of the exercise (distance, snatches), step in but keep it short.

• All passes must be at least 3 feet long. Don't let the players run up and pass the ball from each other's hands.

• Footwork is important in this exercise. Make sure the players are not running and that they are using turns correctly.

• Players must speak and use raised arms when rushing to the basket to receive the ball. 07/23/2018

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Tactics of the game in the NBA

was performed by a student:

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TP18-11

9000 9000 SPELKINECHER 9000

Ella Leonidovna Alukrieva

Tactics in basketball is a way to solve the tasks facing the team, taking into account the available resources, the characteristics of the opponent and the conditions of the competition. To choose the right tactics for a particular game from the many variations that modern basketball offers, you need to have a good understanding of the characteristics of the players of both teams, their strengths and weaknesses

Basic variants of game tactics

Basketball tactics are divided into two large groups: attacks and defenses. Each of them is subdivided into several types according to the principle of organization of actions: individual, group, team. In turn, each of the types, depending on the form of the game, is divided into types, which include, for example, offensive actions of players with and without the ball

Offensive scheme

Offensive is the main part of basketball, the successful implementation of which allows the team to score points and thus gain an advantage over the opponent. Important! An effective attack is based on the fulfillment of the following task: in the condition of a limited time for the attack, it is necessary to have time to take the positions provided for by the current tactics, or to approach the opponent's hoop with or without the ball.

Individual actions

Actions of an individual basketball player aimed at solving problems arising during the match, subordinate to the general tactical scheme of the team. Under the individual attack tactics, a basketball player can be used in any position, whether it be a center, winger or defender. The three main options for individual actions are: the player's actions with the ball or without the ball in the fight against the defender, distracting actions when attacking the opponent's ring. The individual actions of the striker in possession of the ball are as simple as possible, he needs to approach the ring of the opposing team and make a throw. In this case, one or two defenders of opponents may interfere.

Scheme 1: Fight with one defender. The attacker moves to point A to attack the ring in a straight line. The defender moves across to him from point B. The actions of the attacker are to further move towards the basket, while he needs to block the defender's access to the ball with his body.

Pattern 2: Fight with two defenders. The attacker needs to make an attempt to break through from the side of the defender, who is closer to him. At the same time, if the attacker did not have time or could not run past the defenders, then in order to save the ball and continue the attack, it is necessary to make a transfer to a partner from his team.

Diagram 3: Avoiding a defender with a dash. A jerk allows the attacker to get rid of guardianship for a time sufficient to receive the transfer - a sharp movement away from the defender, provided that the partner is ready to make a transfer with a high probability, it will allow the forward to develop an attack through a throw into the ring or a pass to the partner. An action similar to a jerk has a method of changing the direction of movement. Instead of one jerk, two are made in opposite directions in order to confuse the defender and eventually free themselves from guardianship.

Diagram 4: Avoiding a defender by changing direction. Distracting action when attacking the opponent's ring allows the attacker, while in the position of active marking by the defender, to continue to dribble or to shoot the ball into the basket. For the purpose of distraction, various deceptive movements (feints) are used, for example, a false throw or leaving with a false step.

Group-Used in the event of a team collision with an enemy with a well-organized defense.

Diagram 5. Pass the ball and get out. Option a - with the attacker entering in front of the defender. b - with the release of the attacker behind the back of the defender. The "Pass the ball and go" combination allows the attacker to bypass the defenders to go to the ring and make a shot. Such a technique is performed as follows: the attacker, having collided with the defender, passes the ball back to the partner, at the same time making a jerk forward towards the ring, receives a return pass from the partner.

Scheme 6. Troika. Performing a “three” combination: the attackers are located in a triangle on the three-point line so that the player with the ball is in the center, the other two are at the edges of the court, the center forward makes a pass to one of the sides, immediately heading to the other partner to set up a barrier. Using the barrier, the basketball player enters the free space, where he receives a pass from the partner who received the ball earlier. As a result, the attacker with the ball has the potential to attack the opponents' ring.

Team-combination game, during which all team members are involved.

Scheme 8. System of positional attack using a post. It assumes that the enemy has a well-organized defense. In this case, all five players are involved in the attack, moving to positions prepared in advance during training. The team consistently goes through the opponent's defense, preparing the possibility of throwing into the ring.

Scheme 7. Fast break system. Tactics is based on the advantage of the team over the enemy in technique and physical preparation. The point is to constantly counterattack whenever the team receives the ball, gaining numerical superiority due to the speed and technique of the basketball players, and attacking the basket from close range.

Defensive technique

Defensive play is the most important element of basketball. Defense tactics directly depend on the actions taken by the enemy attack. Attention! Each player is obliged to participate in defense. A weak and clumsy defending basketball player harms the team much more than a similar athlete in attack.

Individual

Defender's action to prevent opponents from scoring points. These include guarding the opponent's attackers, interfering with the passing game of opponents, challenging the ball and rebounding it from the backboard in case of a shot. opponent in the minority (two on one).

Diagram 9. Shorthanded Defender Action: Defender's Main Task Interfering with attempts by the player in possession of the ball to hit the ball into the basket. The second task that follows from this is to push the guarded attacking enemy out of the danger zones. To perform these tasks, the defender needs to intercept, knock out or snatch the ball from the hands of the opponent's attackers, interfere with his dribbling and passing. The defender is always between his ring and the opponent. A defender's actions against a player not in possession of the ball amount to making it more difficult for pass opponents. At the same time, it is necessary to take such a position that he, the player under guard without the ball and the attacker in possession of the ball form a triangle. Thus, the defender will be able to observe both of them at once, which will increase the chances of interrupting the pass or tackling the ball. When shorthanded against two opposing players, the defender must focus on the attacker who has the ball. Without making contact with any of the opponents, the defender retreats to the penalty area. By this action, he buys time for his partners to return. At the same time, it is extremely important for the defender to ensure that the second attacker, who does not own the ball, does not go behind him. Otherwise, the result is possible with the transfer of the ball to this forward, followed by a throw into the ring.

Group

In basketball, quick transitions from attack to defense become frequent, including due to the failure of the team's attacking actions and the loss of the ball in the opponent's half of the court. After that, opponents usually quickly counterattack, as a result of which not the entire team has time to return to participate in the defense. As a result, it is not uncommon for an attack to be met by two or three basketball players. It is in this case that the group actions of the players in defense are of high importance.

Scheme 10. Defense superiority. The defense not only takes care of, but also actively fights for the ball, insuring each other, and using the numerical superiority to put pressure on the attackers of the enemy.

Scheme 11. Equal numbers. Defenders personally guard each of the forwards, not allowing them to get to the throwing distance or play freely in the pass.

Scheme 12. Attack superiority. Defenders retreat to the penalty line in an organized manner, trying to delay the opponent until their partners approach, to prevent the attackers from throwing the ball into the ring from close range. If the enemy does not have numerical superiority, the basic group actions include safety net and switching.

Scheme 13. Safety net. Safety net - the interaction of defense players, aimed at providing mutual support to each other. On execution, the defender moves towards an opposing player already guarded by his teammate. With this action, the defense takes measures for a possible stroke of one of the defenders and the subsequent breakthrough of the attacking opponent.

Scheme 14. Switching. Switching is a tactical technique that consists in changing the defense of the wards when using those screens. This quick defensive action allows you to react to the application of the screen and the subsequent cutting off of one of the defenders from the previously guarded opponent. At the same time, when using switching, defenders need to soberly assess their capabilities and switch to guarding only the enemy they can contain. Otherwise, this will create opportunities for opponents to carry out an attack followed by a throw into the ring.

Command

Scheme 15. Personal protection. The system of personal protection is based on the personal guardianship of each member of the opposing team. Based on their strengths, as well as the ability and playing style of the opponent, each of the defenders chooses an opponent to guard. The point of this style of team defense is to maximize the potential for effective man marking. Reference. According to physical data and position on the court, players are selected by the defenders for personal custody. For example, centers are usually taller and stronger than their partners, so only another center can effectively guard such a forward.

Diagram 16. Marking in the free-throw area. Minimizes the chances of marked opponents to get close to the basket, since all defenders are located in the free throw area. This variant of the tactic allows the defenders to quickly cover each other, using safety nets and switching, due to the close position to each other. The lack of marking in the free throw area is a team's weakness against long shots, so this tactical system becomes difficult to implement if opponents have one or more players with a high basket percentage from the three-point mark or from outside the box.

Scheme 17. Marking for half the court. Defenders during the beginning of the attacking actions of the opponent are located approximately in the middle of their half of the site. From this milestone begins a dense personal guardianship of each of the attackers of the enemy. This arrangement does not allow attackers to freely throw into the ring from positions far from the penalty area, while allowing the defenders to quickly retreat to the shield if necessary.

Scheme 18. Guarding throughout the site. The most active and aggressive type of personal protection. With this variant of tactics, the defenders put pressure on the opponent's forwards both in their own half and the opponent's. Provided that this tactic is properly organized and practiced in training, guarding throughout the court is capable of destroying most of the opponent’s attacking formations, making it difficult to pass, long-range shots and dribbling.

Diagram 19. Zone protection.

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