The late, great Coach Don Meyer was famous for what he called the "Cycle of the Game". In basketball, players must convert from offense to defense (and defense to offense) at almost any moment. This "Cycle of the Game" requires players to be fundamentally sound, well conditioned and highly skilled. Because the game is so fast paced and converts so quickly, it also requires extraordinary concentration. To fully grasp this concept we have explained in detail the "Cycle of the Game" according to our South Titan Basketball philosophy.
I. Defensive Coverage (Stance-Vision-Position)
Transition & Talk - We always fastbreak on defense. Points of Emphasis:
Fullback & Halfback
First 3 Steps - No Buddy Running, No Backpedaling
Call Ball & Man - Stop the Ball
Establish Ballside & Helpside - Protect Basket
Stance On the Ball - Pressure and contain the ball. Points of Emphasis:
Guard Your Yard
Tension in Body
In & Out
Hand Trace the Ball
Stances Off the Ball - All five must move as one by jumping to the ball/gap at the air time of the pass. Points of Emphasis:
Gap Stance
Help Stance - Build the Wall
Low Post Defense - Win the Footwork War!
Closeout - Arrive with High, Active Hands
Rotation - Help the helper. Points of Emphasis:
No Direct Drives
Trap the Baseline Drive
Coverdown Wide
Double Down
Shot Pressure - Contest all shots and rebound. Points of Emphasis:
Hand Up - Change or Alter Shot
"Shot! Check!"
Make a Hit
Pursue
Chin the Rebound
II. Motion Offense (Balance-Movement-Spacing)
Fastbreak Transition - It is our goal to make our opponent think defense while they are on offense. Points of Emphasis:
2-Second Outlet
Long Cutters - Get Ahead, Get Wide & Change Sides (if time warrants)
Run Rim
Pass Ahead
Sureness
Motion - We want to move the ball, move people and screen. Points of Emphasis:
Spacing
Angles
Momentum
Triple Threat - RPA
Cut & Replace
Drive & Space
Screen
Change the Ball
Use of Dribble - Advance, Improve & Escape
.5 Mentality (Advantage Decision Making)
Shot Selection - We are all about "Our Shot" vs. "My Shot" mentality. Points of Emphasis:
4's & 3's (Shot Rating System)
BPR (Balance-Pressure-Range)
Inside-Outside Approach
Second Shots (1st=40%, 2nd=60%, 3rd=80%)
Offensive Board Coverage - It is our goal to send three to the glass. Points of Emphasis:
Follow Your Shot
SOFO (Spin Off First Object)
Keep the Ball Alive
Fullback & Halfback
Point Penetration Rule