Vance Walberg on the History of Dribble Drive Motion, the Art of Trapping, and Playing Hard {Clovis West}

In a highly engaging episode, Slappin’ Glass sits down this week with Coach Vance Walberg to dive deep into the history, philosophy, and fundamentals of the Dribble Drive Motion offense. Hear his thoughts on how this game-changing approach was born out of a defensive mindset and evolved over the years to challenge traditional basketball strategies.

Learn the three main principles that define the Dribble Drive Motion offense, and explore the tactics used to create openings for drives to the basket while wearing down opponents. Coach Walberg shares his insights on teaching players to make decisive passes, cuts, and limit their dribbles to relentlessly attack the basket. Plus, we cover the importance of pressing on both sides of the ball to create pressure and opportunities for the offense, and the potential downfalls of pride and competitiveness as a coach during the always fun “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”

Inside the Episode

In a highly engaging episode, we sat down this week with Clovis West High School Head Coach, and the innovator of the Dribble Drive Motion Offense, Coach Vance Walberg. We dive deep into the history, philosophy, and fundamentals of the Dribble Drive Motion offense. In this episode you’ll Coach Walberg’s thoughts on: 

  • How this game-changing approach was born out of a defensive mindset and evolved over the years to challenge traditional basketball strategies.
  • Learn the three main principles that define the Dribble Drive Motion offense, and explore the tactics used to create openings for drives to the basket while wearing down opponents. Coach Walberg shares his insights on teaching players to make decisive passes, cuts, and limit their dribbles to relentlessly attack the basket. 
  • The importance of pressing on both sides of the ball to create pressure and opportunities for the offense, as well as the potential downfalls of pride and competitiveness as a coach during the always fun “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”

Chapters

0:00 “Playing Hard” Intro

6:40 Press and Ball Movement Philosophy

11:24 Dribble Drive Offense Strategies

15:40 Basketball Offensive and Defensive Strategies

20:31 Teaching Points for Dribble Drive Offense

25:42 Offensive Strategy and Player Development

31:15 Teaching Shooting, Cutting, and Defense

34:13 Teaching Players to Go and Catch

36:09 “Start, Sub, or Sit?!”

52:11 Coaching Success and Personal Investments

53:35 Wrap Up Conversation