Brittany Loney {Elite Cognition}
We sat down this week with the Founder and CEO of Elite Cognition, Brittany Loney! In this highly interesting conversation the we dive into all things about improving group excellence and decision making, and discusses coaching through volatility and uncertainty, and optimizing the planner during the always fun “Start, Sub, or Sit?!” Transcript Dan Brittany, […]
Reverse Offense – RIP • Zoom DHO
Screening Out the Zone – Baseline Overload
Isolation Rim Seals
In recent seasons, we’ve seen a rise in the success of offenses led by diminutive guards who thrive on pushing the pace and breaking down defenses with dribble penetration—perhaps best exemplified by Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s (now with the Memphis Grizzlies) former teams featuring TJ Shorts at Telekom Bonn and Paris. Paris has continued this success […]
Horns 4 Out – Boomerang • Step Up
Solving Mismatches with the “Switch & Peel”
A few months ago, we highlighted an offensive strategy for attacking a switching defense in the PNR called “Drive the Wake.” {🔒} In this approach, the ballhandler attacks a perimeter mismatch by driving into a temporarily open gap left behind by the roller, creating an opportunity that looks something like this… During our study of […]
Nick Winkelman {Irish Rugby}
Slappin’ Glass sits down this week with the Head of Athletic Performanse and Science for the Irish Rugby Football Union, as well as author of the highly successful book, The Language of Coaching, Nick Winkelman. In this highly detailed discussion the trio dive into Coach Winkelman’s thoughts on miscommunication amongst teams, and where things go […]
Switch PNR Defense – Peel on Penetration
Short Clock • 2 For 1 – Reverse Angle Slip • DHO
Drag Screen Slips
The Drag Screen is an action that sounds simple on it’s surface: space to corners and wings and run into a screen for the ballhandler. But, if the details are overlooked it’s also an action that can turn into a bit of a frustrating, ball-stopping mush of early offense. So, how can coaches optimize this action as […]