MOTION OFFENSE BASICS

Fri 9 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There are many forms of motion offense used by teams across the world. You have the passing and screening type of offense traditionally used by teams like Indiana, Duke, and now Texas Tech; a passing and cutting type motion used by UNC and Kansas; a structured motion used by Virginia Tech and an open post motion used by Cincinnati, Kansas State, and now West Virginia. We also have the Dribble-Drive-Motion (DDM) popularized by Memphis and similar offenses that emphasize the dribble more than the pass. All of these offenses have some things in common.

You must read the defense
You must pass away from the defense
Constant movement and/or screening
Good screens and/or cuts
Ball reversals by moving the ball from side to side
The level of talent will determine how loose or structured you will want your offense to be.

Simple Motion Principles :

If ball is on top, screen down or back screen for a teammate on each side of the floor.
If ball is on wing, screen away for a teammate.
Catch and hold the ball for a 2 count, looking for cutters.
Post players post up for a 2 count, then go away to screen for a teammate.
You can use the three point arc to help you keep proper spacing.
Players without the ball should use the V-cut to get open and show a target hand where you want the pass.
If overplayed and you can’t get open to receive the ball-go backdoor or go screen for someone else.
If defense switches, the screener should ALWAYS step back toward the ball.
Screeners can give a visual signal (fist in the air) and/or a verbal call (your teammates name) that they are screening.
Pass away from the defense and hit your teammates target hand.
Pass the ball quickly, don’t hold it any longer than a 2 count.
Don’t stand, cut or go screen for someone.
Be patient. Be quick, but don’t hurry.
Use the dribble only to improve the passing angle, drive to basket or get out of trouble.

As a coach, you have to stress shot selection and explain that to your players. They must know what type of shot YOU think is a good one in your offense, not what THEY think is a good shot.

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