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Offensive Basketball Coaching Articles

Offensive Basketball Coaching Articles

 

When it comes to putting together a high-level offense, there are a lot of different pieces that go into the puzzle. It also sometimes takes trial and error to figure out what is going to work best for your team. And, from year to year, you may have to adjust your system based on the players that you have. An offense should not be set in stone, but able to worked and molded.

That being said, there are offensive principles that should be non-negotiable. Regardless of the style of offense, having players that are willing to create for a teammate, cut hard, set screens, sprint the floor, and so on, must be non-negotiable. Teams that can do all of these things well will give themselves a chance to be successful.

The basketball coaching articles in this section are all going to deal with the offensive side of basketball. They will give you insights on all of these different non-negotiable and how to get your team to commit to them. Along with that though, they will focus on specific offensive topics. From transition offense to free throw shooting to setting screens, these offensive coaching articles will cover it all.

And, the majority of these coaching articles are written by current college or pro coaches. So not only can you learn from their experiences, but you can also trust the information that you are getting.

   

   

Why Offensive Basketball Coaching Articles?

If you look at anyone that has worked to be successful, they all have one thing in common; they are always learning. As a basketball coach, your job isn’t to go get up shots like your players; it is to be learning and improving continually. This means attending clinics, reading books, and in this case offensive coaching articles.

And, while you should have a philosophy and coaching strategy that is your own, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be improved on. So whether you are a new basketball coach, or have been doing it for years, these offensive basketball articles are going to be beneficial for your growth as a coach.

   

   

Offensive Basketball Coaching Key Concepts

As mentioned earlier, there are key offensive components that every team should have, and also specific offensive strategies and philosophies. Both of these must work hand in hand when it comes to creating an offense that produces high percentage shots.

So as you read these coaching articles and apply them to your team, there are going to be a few key concepts that will help you out. Firstly, make sure that you are adjusting your offense to the level of your players. It doesn’t matter how good your sets are, with every variation possible, if your players are not able to understand them. So make sure that your system works for the players that you have.

Clear communication is going to be the second key concept. Your players need to know exactly what you want from them. This will allow for players to be more confident in your system, rather than second-guessing themselves. Repetition, repetition, and more repetition is the third emphasis. If you want your players to be able to take full advantage of your offense, they need to know it forward and backward. This is only going to happen if you spend time getting quality repetitions with them.

There are other areas you can focus on as well when it comes to running your offense. You can watch film on your sets, use skill development to work portions of plays, and so on. With these three keys though, you will be headed in the right direction with your offense.

  

List of All Offensive Basketball Coaching Articles

  • 10 Keys for Beating Pressure Defense in Basketball

    This article is going to give 10 keys for beating a pressure defense in basketball. It is a must read for any basketball coach or player. 

  • 10 Keys to Setting and Defending Screens

    This article was written by VMI assistant coach Chris Kreider and is going to give 10 keys to setting and defender screens.

  • 3 Great Scoring Opportunities

    It is important that as a coach you take advantage of all of your scoring opportunities. This article will point out 3 great opportunities you will have.

  • 8 Keys to Ball Movement in Basketball

    This article is going to talk about 8 keys to great ball movement in basketball and some of the ways that the Spurs use them in their offense.

  • Developing a Great Offense

    This article by USC women's coach Taja Edwards is going to talk about some of the keys to developing a great offense in basketball.

  • How to Score Against a 2-3 Zone

    The best way to score against a 2-3 zone or any zone is ball movement and player movement through the zone. This article will explain all of this.

  • Playing With the Lead in Basketball

    Playing With the Lead in Basketball

    This article is written by FIU assistant men's basketball coach and it is going to talk about playing with the lead and some ways to close out a game.

  • Preparing for Late Game Situations

    Preparing for late game situations in basketball can be the difference between a great season and a disappointing one. Make sure that your team is prepared.

  • Reading Ball Screens

    This article is going to talk about reading ball screens throughout a game, and making sure that the ball handler knows what to do in each situation.

  • Taking Advantage of Early Offense

    This article is going to talk about taking advantage of early offense and getting into your offense with pace before the defense gets set.

  • Tips for Beating a Zone Defense in Basketball

    Beating a zone defense comes down to several different factors. This article is going to breakdown several different tips you can use.