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Working the HILO game | Circle Motion
If you’re concerned about getting post ups in Circle Motion, there are creative ways to do it (like this)
If you’re concerned about getting post ups in Circle Motion, there are creative ways to do it (like this)
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Working the HILO game | Circle Motion
If you’re concerned about getting post ups in Circle Motion, there are creative ways to do it (like this)
If you’re concerned about getting post ups in Circle Motion, there are creative ways to do it (like this)
Fundraising DREAM OUTCOME:
By year four of running a basketball program, the program no longer has any “wants.” Everything after year four is luxury spending to take your program to the next level
By year four of running a basketball program, the program no longer has any “wants.” Everything after year four is luxury spending to take your program to the next level
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Fundraising DREAM OUTCOME:
By year four of running a basketball program, the program no longer has any “wants.” Everything after year four is luxury spending to take your program to the next level
By year four of running a basketball program, the program no longer has any “wants.” Everything after year four is luxury spending to take your program to the next level
The Tandem 2-3 starts as a zone… On the short corner catch, it converts to man-to-man
As the ball comes out, it converts back to zone… and once again, as the ball hits the high post, it converts back to man-to-man
Talk about a nightmare to scheme against
As the ball comes out, it converts back to zone… and once again, as the ball hits the high post, it converts back to man-to-man
Talk about a nightmare to scheme against
December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Tandem 2-3 starts as a zone… On the short corner catch, it converts to man-to-man
As the ball comes out, it converts back to zone… and once again, as the ball hits the high post, it converts back to man-to-man
Talk about a nightmare to scheme against
As the ball comes out, it converts back to zone… and once again, as the ball hits the high post, it converts back to man-to-man
Talk about a nightmare to scheme against
A multi-option, long form SLOB
Merge the Carolina back screen into the Flex 💪🏼 after initial entry options
Merge the Carolina back screen into the Flex 💪🏼 after initial entry options
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A multi-option, long form SLOB
Merge the Carolina back screen into the Flex 💪🏼 after initial entry options
Merge the Carolina back screen into the Flex 💪🏼 after initial entry options
Gonzaga has been innovating on the Euro Ball Screen Offense under Mark Few for years and years
I love the use of flat angle ball screens instead of the traditional side ball screen
I love the use of flat angle ball screens instead of the traditional side ball screen
December 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Gonzaga has been innovating on the Euro Ball Screen Offense under Mark Few for years and years
I love the use of flat angle ball screens instead of the traditional side ball screen
I love the use of flat angle ball screens instead of the traditional side ball screen
And the counter "Wheel-Again"
For the lob
For the lob
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
And the counter "Wheel-Again"
For the lob
For the lob
"Wheel"
Zone Offense: Drag and replace for a shooter coming to the corner
Zone Offense: Drag and replace for a shooter coming to the corner
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Wheel"
Zone Offense: Drag and replace for a shooter coming to the corner
Zone Offense: Drag and replace for a shooter coming to the corner
Bringing four "up" to break the Press Virginia press sounds good in theory...
In reality, it clutters the backcourt and makes for shorter runs to trap and rotate
In reality, it clutters the backcourt and makes for shorter runs to trap and rotate
December 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Bringing four "up" to break the Press Virginia press sounds good in theory...
In reality, it clutters the backcourt and makes for shorter runs to trap and rotate
In reality, it clutters the backcourt and makes for shorter runs to trap and rotate
Zone Offense… If you get a:
-MIDDLE TOUCH
-BASELINE TOUCH
-And a SKIP PASS
In a single possession, you will find an open shot 97.4% of the time
-MIDDLE TOUCH
-BASELINE TOUCH
-And a SKIP PASS
In a single possession, you will find an open shot 97.4% of the time
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Zone Offense… If you get a:
-MIDDLE TOUCH
-BASELINE TOUCH
-And a SKIP PASS
In a single possession, you will find an open shot 97.4% of the time
-MIDDLE TOUCH
-BASELINE TOUCH
-And a SKIP PASS
In a single possession, you will find an open shot 97.4% of the time
RIP to the legend Lenny Wilkens... he said:
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life."
A parent of a player gave me a sign with this quote that hangs in my office to this day
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life."
A parent of a player gave me a sign with this quote that hangs in my office to this day
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
RIP to the legend Lenny Wilkens... he said:
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life."
A parent of a player gave me a sign with this quote that hangs in my office to this day
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life."
A parent of a player gave me a sign with this quote that hangs in my office to this day
"Twirl"
1. Curl or reject the stagger
2. Then the first screener in the stagger cuts off the second screener
1. Curl or reject the stagger
2. Then the first screener in the stagger cuts off the second screener
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Twirl"
1. Curl or reject the stagger
2. Then the first screener in the stagger cuts off the second screener
1. Curl or reject the stagger
2. Then the first screener in the stagger cuts off the second screener
Shot selection is a delicate balance against the Villanova 1-2-2 Press
A lot of teams settle for below average shots early in possessions feeling like they need to punish the press
A lot of teams settle for below average shots early in possessions feeling like they need to punish the press
December 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Shot selection is a delicate balance against the Villanova 1-2-2 Press
A lot of teams settle for below average shots early in possessions feeling like they need to punish the press
A lot of teams settle for below average shots early in possessions feeling like they need to punish the press
Teaching solutions at the end of penetration
Veering off into a DHO is a seamless connector to keep offense flowing
Veering off into a DHO is a seamless connector to keep offense flowing
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Teaching solutions at the end of penetration
Veering off into a DHO is a seamless connector to keep offense flowing
Veering off into a DHO is a seamless connector to keep offense flowing
Screen the screener BLOB looking to exploit the weak side corner with a shooter
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Screen the screener BLOB looking to exploit the weak side corner with a shooter
The ol' triple ball screen
You’re not going to see that in your standard shell drill
You’re not going to see that in your standard shell drill
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The ol' triple ball screen
You’re not going to see that in your standard shell drill
You’re not going to see that in your standard shell drill
After mastering the basic sequence (down screen, butt cut, long cut), you can weave in different cuts to burn the defense...
Like a SLIP
The Circle Motion Offense
Like a SLIP
The Circle Motion Offense
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
After mastering the basic sequence (down screen, butt cut, long cut), you can weave in different cuts to burn the defense...
Like a SLIP
The Circle Motion Offense
Like a SLIP
The Circle Motion Offense
The spread spacing makes the 5-High Ghost Offense perfectly compatible with the Barkley concept
Turning drives into post ups to score or read cutters
Turning drives into post ups to score or read cutters
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The spread spacing makes the 5-High Ghost Offense perfectly compatible with the Barkley concept
Turning drives into post ups to score or read cutters
Turning drives into post ups to score or read cutters
And looks for his own opportunities when the time is right
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
And looks for his own opportunities when the time is right
Aside from passing, the hub also screens his teammates open
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Aside from passing, the hub also screens his teammates open
And even draws help to force his teammates open
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
And even draws help to force his teammates open
The hub scans the defense for any weakness from the middle of the court
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The hub scans the defense for any weakness from the middle of the court
And fake hand offs
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
And fake hand offs
The hub makes dynamic hand off reads
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The hub makes dynamic hand off reads
🧵 The Spread Offense
Use a high post hub as an offensive quarterback
It is the most effective offense to use a Nikola Jokic-like high post facilitator in high school basketball
Use a high post hub as an offensive quarterback
It is the most effective offense to use a Nikola Jokic-like high post facilitator in high school basketball
December 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🧵 The Spread Offense
Use a high post hub as an offensive quarterback
It is the most effective offense to use a Nikola Jokic-like high post facilitator in high school basketball
Use a high post hub as an offensive quarterback
It is the most effective offense to use a Nikola Jokic-like high post facilitator in high school basketball
For high level execution and tactics, watch the EuroLeague
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
For high level execution and tactics, watch the EuroLeague