As many of our basketball seasons come to a close…or are on the verge of hoisting a trophy 🤞, today we’ll take a moment to reflect on all the defensive schemes, offensive strategies, and technical details we’ve covered over the first three months of 2024 in our breakdowns and newsletters. Hopefully, these insights spark a few ideas or inspiration as we head into the offseason.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for our look back on our podcast takeaways and conversations you may have missed while away too!
Below is a list of the most popular offensive and defensive breakdowns from the first quarter of 2024, as determined by views on SGTV…
Most Viewed Defensive Breakdowns of the Quarter
🥇 “Weak to Next” – Defending Middle Ballscreens {🔒}
“Analyzing how and why defenses can neutralize middle ballscreens by “Weaking” the ballhandler into the “Next” help on certain actions, particularly the Zipper Step Up Screen.”
✚ Pair With: Contesting strong-handed runners and midrange shots in the “Weak” Defense.
🔒 SG Plus Content: Learn more on “Next” Defense with our breakdown of the coverage and Coach Gonzalo Rodriguez’s “Next” Clinic.
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🥈 On Ball Pressure & Defending Screens – Alberto Diaz {🔒}
“Highlighting Alberto Diaz’s defensive techniques in disrupting offensive possessions through his ball pressure, effectiveness in navigating off-ball screens, and demonstrating proficiency in fighting over screens by utilizing his hands.”
🔒 SG Plus Content: Euroleague Center Sertac Sanli’s footwork and positioning in the Drop Coverage.
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🥉 Defending the Spain PNR – Hedge & X-Out {🔒}
“The defensive strategy of aggressively hedging out on the Spain PNR, while keeping the stack defender positioned in the paint and rotating with the corner defender on the perimeter.”
✚ Pair With: Our podcast conversation with Indiana State HC, Josh Schertz, on defending the Spain PNR.
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Most Viewed Offensive Breakdowns of the Quarter
🥇 Shooting Under Pressure – The Pro Lane {🔒}
“Exploring how drills can be manipulated by incorporating elements such as time constraints, scoring systems, and defensive scenarios, with the goal of better equipping players to identify and execute shooting solutions when faced with pressure situations on the court.”
✚ Pair With: Our podcast conversation with The Pro Lane on developing a practice environment.
🔒 SG Plus Content: Our “Modern Game Truths” episode on Finishing Under Pressure.
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🥈 Australia’s Reverse Offense {🔒}
“Analyzing the Reverse Offense utilized in the Australian NBL, and highlighting its adaptability across various offensive styles.”
✚ Pair With: Our podcast conversation with Australian NT & recently hired Sydney Kings HC, Brian Goorjian.
🔒 SG Plus Content: Our breakdown on the Argentina Break and the variations within its structure.
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🥉 The Sacramento Kings – Get & Zoom Spacing {🔒}
“The Sacramento Kings use of the 45 cut to create rim pressure and downhill drives off their Get and Zoom DHO actions.”
✚ Pair With: Cutting the corner behind the space clearing 45 cut of a Zoom DHO.
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Honorable Mention
Short Roll “Give & Go” – Joventut Badalona {🔒}
“Joventut’s effective utilization of the classic “Give ‘n’ Go” within their short roll attack.”
🔒 SG Plus Content: Joventut Badalona “Last” spacing around their late game PNR in order to create short roll catches for Ante Tomic.
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Inside Hand Push Dribble – DHO & Off Ball Screens {🔒}
“Duncan Robinson’s use of the inside hand push dribble off DHO’s & Screens to improve his advantage and angle of attack.”
🔒 SG Plus Content: Our breakdown on how offense’s are improving their DHO angles through lateral adjustments and reverse pivots.
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“Drive the Slot” Pitch – Late-Clock Isolations & Spacing {🔒}
“Examining how offenses are adopting the “drive the defender and pitch” concept more organically by organizing their spacing after the switch or in a late-clock isolation, irrespective of the set or entry they use.”
🔒 SG Plus Content: Attacking the perimeter mismatch post-switch with the “Drive the Big” Pitch.
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Thank you all for your continued support and if you have further questions or want to discuss any of these breakdowns with us please feel free to reach out at info@slappinglass.com.