BASKETBALL

OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY

        On offense, our main goal is to create as many scoring opportunities as possible.  We will be looking to attack the lane in every type of offense we run.  In order to obtain maximum efficiency our players must be fundamentally strong.  We will place a strong emphasis on taking care of the basketball.  We must be able to put the ball in the basket.  This is accomplished by working on shooting and creating offense by proper spacing, screening, and movement.

        In order to be successful on offense, the following items are of maximum importance.  

        1. MOVEMENT:  Players must be able to run the floor and be in constant  

                             and purposeful movement.

2. SHOT SELECTION:  Taking open shots that we all as a team expect to                                      be taken.              .

3. STRONG FUNDAMENTALS:  Pivoting, passing, triple-threat and                        

                             dribbling all must be mastered to run our offense.

        4.  PENETRATION:  We are looking for North/South movement of the

                             basketball via the dribble or the pass

OFFENSIVE PRINCIPLES

1.  We will use our defense to create as many scoring opportunities as possible.

2.  Look to score off our primary break.

3.  We will run our secondary break if primary isn’t available.

4.  We will run our half-court offense looking for the shots we want as opposed to taking the shots the defense gives us.

5.  In our half-court offense we are looking for these items in order:

        A.  Inside game

        B.  Penetration game

        C.  Outside game

OFFENSIVE GOALS

1.  To make more layups and power shots than our opponent.

2.  To make more free throws than our opponent takes.

3.  Utilize basket cuts as the fundamental part of our offense.

4.  To take shots that our teammates expect us to take and that we can expect to make.

5.  To communicate with teammates on cuts and screens.