Attacking Switching Defenses: European Concepts from the NABC Final Four | April Mailbag

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0:00 – Inside the Presentation & Coaching Conversations
2:58 – The Rise of Switching & Global Trends
3:52 – Attacking Bigs in Space (Flares, Pitches, Clyde Cuts)
6:52 – Why Clyde Clears & Spacing Are So Effective
8:05 – Seamless Offense: Why Europe Doesn’t “Pause” vs Switches
9:59 – Creating Closeouts Instead of Isolations
12:25 – The Importance of Spacing Mastery
13:32 – Not All Switches Are the Same (Player-Specific Attacks)
14:57 – Weaponizing Shooters vs Switching Defenses

What are the most effective ways to attack switching defenses in today’s game?

In this Slappin’ Glass Mailbag, we break down Dan’s presentation at the National Association of Basketball Coaches Final Four in Indianapolis, where coaches from all levels came together to study one of the biggest trends in modern basketball—switching defense.

To learn more about our NABC Presentatio on “Attacking a Switch” read our follow up newsletter…https://newsletter.slappinglass.com/posts/inside-our-nabc-convention-session-attacking-switching-defenses