5 Fundamental Keys to Running a Smooth Offense in Basketball
By Ewald Basio
Most basketball players love to play their own style. Always
playing the isolation is a great way to know your limits being
guarded by a single coverage. This practices your one-on-one
skills and helps you become a great offensive player. In getting
used to this style, you take away your knowledge in playing
through the team’s system and you’ll be more prone to errors
because you and your teammates could not execute a play
perfectly. Unfortunately, your coach won’t call an isolation
play for you all the time and you might see yourself next to him
sitting, watching as your teammates execute a play.
These things can be prevented by learning all the things a
player should do on offense. If you internalize these tips and
make them happen on the court you will see more playing time.
1. Keep the ball moving
An offense is at its best when the ball is constantly moving.
Instead of dribbling down the court, try to look for an open
teammate to pass to. You can advance the ball much quicker by
passing it than you can by dribbling it. Always remember this
and try to keep the ball moving. When the ball stops the defense
rests.
2. Make sure passes
Moving the ball is a good way to breakdown the defense. You
frustrate the defense which will lead to open looks for your
teammates. But when your opponent is great at switching on who
to defend, you should be careful because those passes could lead
to turnovers. Especially those dangerous passes like the outlet
pass and cross-court pass. It is okay to do it once in a while,
but as the game goes, opponents will eventually read what you
are doing and you have to be more and more careful about making
sure your pass doesn’t get deflected or stolen away.
3. Look for the best shot possible
Instant offense is great as an energy booster for any team. But
doing it constantly ruins the flow of an offense and gives you a
reputation of being selfish. When you take an early shot it’s
likely that you don’t have any of your post players established
down low to try and get a rebound. If you miss it gives the
opposing team fast break opportunities and you’ll get an
ear-full from your coach as. Just bring the ball down slowly.
Patiently move the ball around and eventually there will be open
teammates who are set up to shoot without a man in their face.
4. Move without the ball
If you’re the type of player that stands in one place waiting
for a pass, then opponents would love to play against you every
day because they don’t have to exert much effort in guarding
you. You need to be the aggressor. Run through screens, post-up,
set picks or just do anything to keep moving. In addition to
getting your defender tired, you will also learn how he defends
you and eventually you will find a way to get open in order to
create a shot. Standing around accomplishes nothing.
5. Be at the right place at the right time
When executing a play, every player is assigned to be in a
particular spot. You need to be aware of that. Always study
every play because forgetting some of it would lead to
miscommunication and the offense will not be successful.
About the Author: Ewald Basio is a writer for
http://www.hoopskills.com. Check out the site for more tips on
how to improve as a basketball player.
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