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 […]
Drag Screen Slips – “Skip & Go”
Shuffle – Rip Replace
Switch to ICE – Gaurd-to-Guard Hand-Offs
International basketball is perhaps the best place to look when it comes to studying “false” or “pre-screen” actions that are easy to overlook in the flow of the game. Guard-to-guard hand-offs, dribble weaves, and dribble pitches have all become common actions used to initiate and enhance a ballscreen attack, and though they may appear harmless […]
Bob Levant {Author & Performance Coach}
Slappin’ Glass is joined this week by author and performance consultant for some of the best coaches in the NBA and NCAA, Bob Levant. In this highly insightful conversation the trio dive into Bob’s thoughts on building emotional IQ, the role of fear in coaching and leadership, responding vs. reacting, and discusses “dripping” culture daily […]
Switch to ICE – Guard-to-Guard Hand-Offs
Late-Clock SLOB – Scissor Cuts • Curl • Pin
Utilizing Inverted Post Ballscreens
Two summers ago, we had the privilege of hosting UCAM Murcia Head Coach, Sito Alonso, on the podcast for a highly anticipated conversation about coaching creativity and his innovative tactics, particularly the “Goalkeeper” or “Spy” Defense {🔒} and Post Split Screens. Renowned for initiating offense through the post and utilizing split cuts off the elbow, Coach Alonso provided valuable […]
Sito Alonso – Inverted Post Ballscreen • Uphill Pitch
Empty-Side Pin Down – Turnout Chase • Step Up Pop
