The Last Draw Essay, Research Paper

Offensive Philosophy

In the offensive side of my basketball program there are a few

main factors that all my players must be able to execute to remain

players on my team. There are such things as free throws, seeing the

lanes, out of bounds plays, good cuts, squaring up to the basket and

setting effective screens.

Free throws will kill a close game. If you can be confident that you

will not have anyone like Shaq that can be taken out of the game just by

fouling him and forcing him to make a shot he can not actually make.

See the lanes, yes it?s elementary but it must be done or you will

not have the space to create opportunities.

Out of bound plays can be very effective if done right. As long as

you can effectively set them up and fast you will get points you would

not always be able to get.

EFFECTIVE CUTS! Without these you will not get the

opportunities you need to win the game. Cut hard and cut fast.

Square up to the basket. If this is done the shot percentage will

greatly improve.

Finally, help your shooters out and set screens. When you play

higher caliber teams they will be on every shooter once they receive the

ball.