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Coaching Playbook
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Table of content
Coaching Philosophy………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Staff Responsibility…………………………………………………………………………………………... 4
Articulation Plan…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Practice Plan…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Terminology………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Offensive Plays………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Defensive Plays………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
Last Second shots…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
Transition Plays………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
Out of Bounds Plays…………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
Half Court Plays……………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Scouting Report……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
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Coaching Philosophy
Coach for the love of the game and development of athlete’s personal and athletic lives not for a
paycheck. I will have an “open-door” policy with my players and promote togetherness as a
team. All players will be treated fairly with respect and dignity the team will emphasize fun and
team work with focus on passing the ball and rebounding and most importantly playing the right
way.
How to be successful
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Above all have fun playing the game.
Play right and fair
Work as a team
Distribute the ball to your teammates
Rebound
Compete hard in practice and game situations
Perform to the best of ones abilities at all times
My main goal as a coach is to be a positive role model and enhance the lives of my players to
install life skills and help them develop into the best people they can be as well as give them a
good experience with the game of basketball.
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Staff Responsibilities
Staff will be responsible for implementing the head coach’s playbook material along with basic
basketball knowledge and learned skills. Coaches will be asked to prep for games, review game
film, help facilitate practices, aid in the mentorship of the athletes, and assists the Head
Basketball coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of
the sport. Assistant coaches must also participate in special activities that may include parent’s
night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies, distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms
to athletes, as well as model sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards
players, officials, and spectators at all times.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Lead teachers
and employees contracted with NNPS in a non-exempt position are not permitted to coach any
sport. Some experience as an assistant Basketball coach at the high school or college level
preferred. Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills. Must possess some knowledge
of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport. Must possess the ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and
students.
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Articulation Plan
Activity
Dribbling
passing
shooting
free throw
position explanition
inbounding
rebounding
post
screens
3 man weave
2-3-2 Defence
4-3 Zone
Full court zone
Full court press
Half court zone
Half court press
Cutting to get open
Back doors
Pick-n-rolls
Finding Position
Footwork
Jump shots/hooks
Passing from post
Getting off screens
Game control
Getting other players open
Calling Plays
Finding Position in Post
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Practice Plan
Practice Plan For: Monday 3/20/2015
EMPHASIS OF THE DAY: Offensive: Catch the ball in triple threat – Be strong!
Defensive: Stay in the stance
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "One finger can't lift a pebble." - Hopi Tribal saying
TIME SUBJECTS EMPHASIS
3:30: 4 Player V-Cut Catch and face first. Dribble only when necessary. Start off rebound.
3:38: Dynamic Stretching / Thought
3:45: Stations Go game speed -- Are you striving to be better today than you were yesterday?
3:55: Free throws / Water Break Shoot 20 and chart
4:05: Split V/JV -- Game Plan Hand out and discuss
4:10: Delay Offense Situations. Handle the ball...pass before you are trapped...layups!!
4:25: Slideout Show variation (low post flash/post -- opp. guard flash)
4:30: 3 sec. on clock
4:35: Team free throws 4 out of 6
4:42: Press Break 2 stack / 4 across. Add extra defenders.
4:52: 1/2 Court Offense - '4' 7 pts to 3 pts. Execute the offense – get ball in paint.
5:02: Delay Offense Be aggressive but under control
5:12: Game Situation. – Varsity/ opponent up by 10 points 4 min. left in game. Do twice, sub as needed.
5:25: Free throws 5 in a row go home.
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Terminology
ADVANCE STEP- Make player’s actors instead of reactors on defense. This step can help control what
offense does. Objective is to force the offense into putting the ball on the floor. Pushing off the back foot,
stepping forward with the front and sliding the back foot forward.
BLOCK- Committed by the defense, stop the movement of the ball from moving to other players
on opposing team.
BOX OUT- what every player should do when a shot goes up -try to block out or “box out” the
person he is guarding to keep him away from the basket to prevent him from getting an “inside position”
for the rebound.
CENTER- 5 player good rebounder. Must be able to play with back to the basket and solid inside
scoring threat, may draw the most fouls- good free throw shooter.
CHARGE- Committed by the offense,
CROSSOVER DRIBBLE- an effective way for ball handlers to change direction.
CROSSOVER STEP- if offense executes a jab step the defender responds by sliding over in the
direction of that step, the offensive player can then go opposite direction with a crossover step.
DENY- preventing the player you are guarding from obtaining the ball
DOUBLE STEP- two steps to help players get into triple threat position making them ready to
make o move or shoot every time a pass is caught only taught once stationary moves are learned.
EURO STEP- helps player avoid charge or defender in front of them. Pushes off the inside foot
across the defenders body, jumps with opposite foot and shoots with inside hand.
FAKE REVERSE DRIBBLE- same as reverse dribble, but only a half spin (changing speeds
not direction)
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FOOTWORK- key in helping players become multidimensional
FRONT THE LOW POST- on defense, this has to do with how you defend the Low post
player. The defender can stay between he and the basket or get out in front of him between the low post
player and the passer to deny the pass.
GIVE AND GO- basic play where after passing to a teammate, the passer quickly cuts toward
the basket, and receives the return pass back from his teammate for the lay-up
HELP SIDE- letting up on the individual you are guarding to help a teammate prevent inside
“penetration”
INSIDE PIVOT- used when player is on the move and catching a pass, swinging his outside foot
around so he can face the basket.
Man-to-man DEFENSE- each defensive player is assigned to guard a specific opposing player.
He may “switch” his player with another teammate if he gets screened.
ON THE LINE- refer to defenders position on the floor relative to the ball handler and his man.
Defense position is such that the player can see his man and the ball and has his chest facing toward the
player (imaginary line) with his arm up in the passing lane for a “full denial” situation.
PICK AND ROLL- a play where an offensive player sets a “screen” (“pick”) on a teammate’s
defender, freeing up the teammate. After, the screener moves (or rolls) off the screen to the hoop or an
open area for the return pass.
POINT GUARD- 1 player best ball handler, runs the offence and excellent passer. An extension
of the coach on the floor
POST UP- offensive move where in a low post player positions himself and “seals” his defender
off so that he can receive the pass down low on the block, where he can use a “post move” for a score, or
quickly pass the ball back outside to an open teammate for a three pointer.
POWER FORWARD- one of biggest and strongest on the team, dominant rebounder, “4 player”
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RETREAT STEP- player pushes off the front foot, taking a step back with the back foot and
slides the front foot back to reestablish balance and stance.
REVERSE DRIBBLE- spin keeping the body between the ball and the defender
REVERSE PIVOT- when a player’s back is to the basket, catches the ball, swings shoulder to
get more space from the defender when turning to face basket.
REVERSE THE BALL- quickly move the ball by passing to the opposite side of the fore-court,
either by a series of quick passes, or by means of a “skip pass”
SKIP PASS- a pass directly across court, thereby “skipping” one or more offensive players in the
succession around the perimeter.
SHOOTING GUARD- bigger of 2 guards, “2 player”, best outside shooter, good receivertypically gets first pass to start offense.
SMALL FORWARD- “swingman”, versatility, taller than other guards but maybe not as quick.
“3 player” possesses many same skills as guards.
SPIN MOVE- used when a player has back to the basket and is being pressured by a defender.
STONG SIDE DRIVE- attack the defender. Jab step to get the defense to react and to get head
and shoulders past the defender, then explode towards the basket with one dribble
STOP AND GO- while dribbling and protecting the ball, sudden stop will get defender to stop. It
will leave them off balance giving the ball handler the opportunity to dart past.
SWING STEP- defensive maneuver to counter an offensive attack at players front foot. Pivot on
the back foot while swinging the opposite elbow and front foot in the direction taken by the offensive
player.
TRAP- set when two defenders double-team the ball handler, trying to forcea turn-over of jumpball situation
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UP THE LINE- refer to defenders position on the floor, relative to the ball-handler. In a position
backed off of the imaginary line, toward the basket, in a position where you can see both the ball and your
man. From here you are able to prevent a “back cut” and be able to force the ball handler to pass away
from the player you are defending.
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Offensive Plays
Man to Man
“Rocket”
As soon as Player 4 clears the screen set by Player 2, Player 5 sets a down screen for Player 2. Player 2
will flash to the top of the key for an open 3-point shot. If Player 4 is open flashing across the lane,
Player 1 will throw the pass. If that's not open, the second option is to pass the ball to Player 2 at the top
of the key.
2-3 Half Court Zone
“Hole”
Player 1 will dribble off the screen. If nobody steps up to guard him, he will shoot the 12-15 foot jump
shot. Soon as Player 1 starts to dribble Player 4 will cut underneath the hoop to the ball side and Player
3 will float to the corner. Player 2 cuts to the weak side to keep the defensive Player #3 honest.
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3-2 Half Court Zone “Empire”
4-2-2 Half Court Zone “Eagle”
Player 1 and 3 flanking the X1 defender, and 4 and 5 down on the blocks, or just above. Your best
shooter, 2, runs the baseline from corner to corner, always on the ball-side. If he/she can make a couple
from the corner, the X4 defender will have to come out to defend
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2-1-2 Half Court Zone “Diamond”
The pivot player 5 is at the high post and forwards 3 and 4 are wide at the free-throw line extended.
Guard 1 cuts through as shown. This puts one guard 2 as the odd man outside. Player 2 is assumed to
have the ball. The free-throw line extended positions of the forwards usually split the positions of the
two defenders on the sides of the zone, making these forwards the responsibility of the outside deep
defenders in the zone.
1-3-1 Half Court Zone “Basket”
Player 4 goes up the lane and seals Defensive Player 5 by posting up. Player 2 sets a screen on Defensive
Player 3 then player 5 curls around the screen and goes to the hoop.
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Box & 1 half court zone “Playing Spades”
Player 1 brings the ball up court and Player 2 stays even with 1. Prior to crossing the half court line,
Player 1 passes to 2. After passing to 2 Player 1 crosses half court. Player 2 quickly passes the ball to 3 at
or near the top of the key. Player 3 looks for 4 cutting to the basket or O1 on the wing to start the
offense.
Triangle and 2 half court zone “Goliath”
Player 1 and 2 are on the wings with their defenders. They both take their men down and screen on the
defenders. Player 4 and 5 pop out to the wing for the shot, 3 cuts through the lane to the ball side
corner for the shot, if 4 and 5 are covered.
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Match up half court zone
Full court man to man press “Explode”
3, 4 and 5 are up-court. 1, the best dribbler takes the ball out-of-bounds. He passes it inbounds to 2.
Player 2 immediately returns the pass to 1 and immediately clears up-court. (Both 2 and 1 use fakes to
decoy the defensive players away from their intended positions.) Player 1 dribbles up-court, using
reverse dribbles and protecting the ball. The positions of 1 and 2 could be reversed.
Half Court zone press (double the ball) (pick up at mid court) “Falcone”
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With three defenders across the center line, and two at the top of the key, again have your "tight end"
in the middle player 4 and one of your wings along the ball-side sideline. Send one tall, good receiver
down deep, to the hoop. If the two back defenders cheat toward outside, you may find your deep
receiver wide open for the "over the top" pass to the hoop.
Mid court and end line out of bounds play against Man to man defense.
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Defensive Plays
“Base” zone defense
This the original set on the 2-3 zone. The top two players will pinch towards the middle to stop dribble
penetration.
TRAP 2-3 defense
Players 3 & 4 need to deny the pass to the wing and Player 5 needs to deny the pass to free throw line
while your top players have to option to trap the ball once it has been moved past half court.
3-2 defense
Player one drops to the high post while player 3 moves out to guard the ball.
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Hammer 1-2-1-1 Press defense
Line X1 directly behind 5 and parallel to 3 and 4 to intercept any long passes. X4 denies any inbounds
pass to the middle. X2 and X3 look to force the inbounds pass to go into the corners. X5 is the safety in
case of a long pass.
Stretch 2-2-1 defense full court stretch
Start in the basic matchup zone set and stretch it up the floor with the same responsibilities as an half
court stretch
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Last Second shots
Cloud 9
Player 4 sets a pick for 1 then player 1 dribbles to the right wing. Allowing player 2 screens for 3 at
baseline and 5 at elbow. So player 1 can pass to 5 inside the lane or 3 at deep corner for a shot.
Cover Up
When the official hands the ball to player 1, player 4 curls around the three players on the free throw line.
If open, player 1 can make the inbounds pass to player 4 for an open or contested shot.
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Transition Plays
“Fire”
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Out of Bounds Plays
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Mid court inbounds “Savage”
On the slap of the ball, Player 5 sprints to the opposite low block, and Player 4 sprints to the ball-side
elbow or the ball-side baseline near the three-point line. Player 2 takes two strong steps forward, and
Player 3 back pedals about six steps and very high. Player 1 pretends to focus on Players 2 and 3, but he
is actually hoping to hit Player 4. If Player 1 is able to pass to Player 4, then he sprints directly toward the
hoop, hoping for a return pass for a lay-in. If Player 5's defender helps on him, Player 5 should be open
for a dink shot
End line out of bounds inbound “Blazer”
The cutter flares out to the right corner, receive the pass, and reverse the ball to Player 3 at the free
throw line. Player 3 is in good position to dump down to Player 1 as he steps in bounds after inbounding
the ball. Player 4 cuts low off of Player 5, and Player 5 steps to the mid-block area. Somewhere in all that
action, there is an easy shot waiting for someone.
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Swing
Players 3 and 5 fake towards the ball and sprint down court while player 1 hooks around and player 2
crashes down toward the in bounder.
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“Stack attack 3”
5 has the option to inbound the ball to player 3 or swing it around the back side to player 4 if open.
“Zombie”
Player 1’s first option is player for then looks off to player 2 if open.
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Scouting Report
Bulls 113 vs Cavs 98
February 12, 2015
Chicago Bulls
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Derick Rose (PG)
Toney Snell (SG)
Mike Denlevy (SF)
Paul Gasol (PF)
Joakim Noah (C)
Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving (PG)
Jr Smith (SG)
LeBron James (SF)
Tristen Thompson (PF)
Timoefy Mozgov
BULLS: run a Pick-and-Roll offence and a 2-3 zone defense. Rose (PG) lead the team with 30
points and7 assist and Gasol (PF) had 18 points 10 rebounds and 6 assist and Snell (SG) had 22
points and 3 steals. The key to the game for the bulls to win were to avoid turnovers and
capitalize on the absence of Cavaliers Kevin Love (PF/C) and try to contain the playmaking
ability of LeBron James (SF). Derrick Rose scored shot 58.3 percent when Kyrie Irving was his
primary defender Thursday. Irving shot 25 percent when guarded by Rose.
First Sub- Rose replaced by Snell
CAVALIERS: offensive set consists of the motion offense to get the ball moving and into the
hands of their great playmakers. On this night they ran a man on man defense to match the
talents of their best players with the talent of Derick Rose and Paul Gasol of the Bulls. Toney
Snell (SG) was the primary defender for LeBron James (SF). James (SF) had 31 points which led
the team, while Mozgov led the team in rebounds with 11 and Irving had 11 assists which was
the most for cavs. The keys to win the game for the cavs were to let LeBron use his size and
talents to create open and shots and play well inside the paint and set up Irving up for quality
shots on the perimeter.
First Sub- Irving replaced by Dellavedova