Strategic thoughts and concepts

Some general thoughts and specific strategies:

• when teams trap your ball screen action, the easiest pass for them to defend is the pass to your rolling screener (especially if they use a zone concept to protect the lane)
• when defending a 2 on 1 break, the defender should bluff at the ball then plant both feet with shoulders square to the drive and take a charge
• teams need trust in order to be a great defensive group (especially if you press) - players, when doing their job, must know that teammates have their back
• strong offensive rebounders don't accept being hit on box outs - they spin or swim, keep their feet moving, and watch the ball NOT the rim
• a trapping team should have a "no trap call" in order to disrupt the rhythm and movement of the opposition's press break
• in the offensive post position, the key to a post player's balance and power is a flat foot on a drop step or post move