with Trent Johnson,
Stanford University Head Coach
Executing and scoring in the half court is essential, especially when tournament play hits. Coach Johnson believes that four elements of quality half court play include attitude, aggressiveness, angles and the ability to make adjustments. "Basic" is the main set in this offensive system. This starts in a 1-2-2 set and begins when the point guard crosses half court. These plays feature screen action, how to exploit a fronted post player, a counter to a denied ball reversal, ball penetration and how to draw fouls. Johnson demonstrates tailor made options to free your "2 and 3" shooters. "2" presents three options: shuffle cut, duck and double down screen for a shot. "2 counter" creates an open shot within the same play. "3" and "3 counter" are replicate plays for the left side of the floor. Another series is "P" where the high post entry counters pressure ball denial. This series features an isolation play, a flare screen for an open 3-pointer, a Pick & Roll and a Pick & Pop. When post scoring is needed, the Power Package can supply scoring opportunities. Options include "Bump," reverse, double reverse and bump turn. This offensive system will frustrate even the best-prepared opponent because of its versatility and reads.
A swarming, smothering man-to-man defense is a tough obstacle for any offense to overcome. And in today's game - with the increasingly complex defensive switching techniques and improved help-side defense calls - coaches need a wide variety of creative set plays that they can call upon for any offensive situation. Winning Hoops has pulled together the very best set plays to attack man-to-man defenses and put them all together on one jam-packed DVD. Presented in the unique Winning Hoops DVD series format, you'll see and hear a description of the play as it looks in diagram form before watching the play being run "live" on the court with real players.
Hand-picked by the Winning Hoops editors and submitted by some of the finest coaching minds at the professional, college and high school levels. You'll get man-to-man specials, man offenses, screen-the-screener plays, quick hitters, plays from a 1-4 high set, 3-point plays, plays from a 1-4 low set, lob plays, box-set plays, double-screens, last-second buzzer beaters and much, much more!
with Mark Few,
Gonzaga University Head Coach,
6 Consecutive Appearances in NCAA Tournament, Back-to-Back "Sweet Sixteen" Appearances
Set Plays to Maximize the Mismatch is a "must watch" for any coach wanting to capitalize on the strengths of his team. Coach Few presents ideas on how to get the ball to the player with the "hot hand" and/or to exploit a mismatch in any area of your offense! Coach Mark Few reveals offensive strategies, goals, and 10 set plays that have helped him become, percentage-wise, one of the winningest D1 head coaches in only his first six years! Each play is demonstrated while Coach Few explains how the play will allow your team to control the game. These are plays that create a shot for a hot player, clear an area for dribble penetration, generate an inside bucket, get a 3-pointer and more. This title is the perfect compliment to Coach Few's best-selling titles: Flex for Success and Motion for Success!
with Greg McDermott,
Iowa State University Head Coach
Coach McDermott lists several benefits to set plays versus running motion. First, set play offense represents a "different" system that can make your team more difficult to play. It also takes advantage of individual player skills and talents. By running set plays, specific opportunities become available in specific spots on the floor. Thirdly, set plays allow you to position players where they are most likely to succeed. Next, set plays are a crucial part of offensive game preparation. Adjustments during the game can be easily made with this system. A fifth benefit is that every set play has a counter and multiple looks. A sixth benefit is opponents must prepare for every set play and screening situation, which is almost impossible. McDermott uses players to demonstrate his first set play and eight variations of it. These counters include comeback, fake, off the double, slip, pinch screen, lob and big's 3-pointer. Green Bay is a set out of a two-guard front with several great options for your best players. These options are lob, screener, multi-option, post up and ball screen. The final segment concerns plays against zone defenses. Plays include last shot, outside decoy, triple option and baseline bounce. This DVD provides you a look into a program that thrives on set plays and counters. Add this system to your game for a successful change in your program!
