Fast-Break Offense
Fast-break offense, also known as transition offense, is one of the most potent weapons that you can possess as a coach. Here's why:
1) The fast break is the number one way to create easy scoring opportunities.
2) It allows you to control the tempo of the game.
3) Effective way to beat pressure defenses, especially full-court and half-court pressure defense.
4) Great way to beat the zone, as long as you attack before the zone gets a chance to setup.
5) Puts tremendous pressure on the defense, and forces the other coach to constantly adjust and go out of his game plan.
6) Reduces the amount of offensive rebounds the other team gets, because they're worried about getting back for the fast-break.
7) Keeps your players stimulated and highly energized. Conditions them to be better athletes.
8) Takes maximum advantage of good three-point and mid-range shooters. Shooters can get wide-open looks much faster.
9) Creates balanced scoring. Every one on the team, even the less talented players, will have opportunities to get buckets.
Alright, so as a coach, you have to include a nice fast-break offense into your overall strategy...which will give you a true scoring advantage over the competition.
Now, lets take a look at some of the rules of running an effective
fast-break:
- Give the ball up - this is very important. Passing the ball on the break is even more important than running fast. Teach your players that they don't have to force the ball to the player closest to the basket. Making the pass that leads to the scoring pass is better than trying to force something that's not there.
- Look up and see the entire floor
- Pass ahead to any open player in front of you
- Keep running - take giant steps
- Pass first - avoid dribbling as much as possible
- Keep your bodies under control - don't run wildly
- Allow the play to develop itself
- Read the defense - go where you have the advantage
- Run the lanes as WIDE as possible - create spacing
- Make the easy play & avoid being fancy
- If the ball's in the middle, stop at the free-throw line to shoot or make the pass
- Use chest passes - bounce passes are hard to use on the break
- Last player on the break stops near the 3-point line to serve as a defensive "safety", in case of a turnover
- Keep your hands up and ready to catch
- Tell your players to Communicate! Use the tongue
- Don't have your mind made up...find the best opportunity
- Don't overpass - if you're open and within range, then shoot
- Meet the pass - unless its thrown overhead
- Pass the ball with both feet on the floor, for accuracy
- Don't pass to a player with too many defenders around him/her
- Take the open 12-14 foot shot rather than the defended 8-10 foot shot
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Coaches Home Editorial Team
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