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LADYJACKET FAST BREAK OFFENSE LeTourneau University LadyJacket Basketball

HISTORY/RATIONALE • I got this from Scott Monarch, the head men’s basketball coach at Panola College. I

have adopted it in slightly to our situation. It is a very similar variation to what Loyola Marymount University (Coach Paul Westhead) used to run back in the late 80’s and early 90’s when they were setting all kinds of national scoring records.

• Nathan Bedford Forrest (Civil War General)—“I want to get there the fastest with the mostest”

STATISTICS • Panola College was second in the nation in scoring during the 2002-2003 season

using this offense. They scored more than 102 points per game. They also shot 50.8% from the field, 73.9% from the free throw line and 33.1% from beyond the arc. The 2002-2003 Panola College men’s team only averaged 9 turnovers per game while scoring 102 ppg.

GOALS • We want to get the good percentage shot by outnumbering our opponents, or while

they are adjusting into their basic team defense. The success of this offense lies in its simplicity.

• Get the opponents into a running game, which is normally not what they do best • Goal is to get quick and EASY scoring opportunities. The definition of a quick and

easy scoring opportunity is any time a player is open in an area that they have demonstrated the ability to hit the shot. It is a “green-light” offensive philosophy, but not necessarily for three-pointers. If you can drive, then that is perfectly acceptable. The more we drive, the more opportunity we’ll have to get to the foul line, which is one of our specialties. Must attack and score (finish) against all out numbered defensive situations. Take advantage of any defensive player(s) out of position and recognize and take advantage of player mismatches. After awhile, the defense will know what is coming, but we will consistently beat the defense to the spot because we want it more, are more prepared, and are quicker physically than the opponents.

“THE SYSTEM” • High energy fast break that begins with a great deal of structure, which then evolves

into allowing players a great deal of freedom. • This is not solely a “primary” or “secondary” break, it is both—it’s our main offense.

It is an offensive full-court play that begins with possession of the ball off the defense. We expect to get an open shot with this offense every time we run it.

• “The key for success is the consistent execution of the play in a rapid fashion. The defense may know what you are doing but you continually beat them to the spot.”—Paul Westhead, former head coach of Loyola Marymount

• Anytime that we gain possession of the ball, we want to advance the ball downcourt as rapidly as possible, in an organized manner. Every player must run each lane as fast as possible every time we gain possession. The player cannot run the floor in a selective manner.

• Pass for a score, not just to pass (the less passing the better) • Will fast break on every possession • First player that is open for a shot should get the ball

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• Unlike Loyola Marymount and Panola College, L.U. will play tenacious defense that will create even more opportunities on the offensive end. Transition begins with defense (in particular, the boxout). Good defense provides fooffensive misand errors which are foundation of a successful breThough it is extremely important to get out and sprint as quickly

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• lot of shots…what you do with the misses will be the key to your success.

have gained possession of the basketball. The offense is designed as a numbered break with each player having a unique andindividual assignment. These rfrom until they are completed. Numbering each player and giving them definite responsibilities helps to eliminate indecision by each player and reduces the chances of errors or turnovers. It also enables the players to react automatically to their responsibilities as soon as we gpossession of the basketball. Both factors lead to a more successful fast break. The more poshave to play.

• Anyone can bring the ball up the court, if it’s quicker and gives us a better advantagIt is predictable, but effective if executed properly—it pladefenders will play good defense on each possession.

• As a coach, you tolerate nothing less than everything Shoot the ball a lot—expect to make a lot of shots—expect to miss a

PHILOSOPHY • Attack every possession (offensively and defensively)

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not as five individuals. To run this fast break most effectively, the players need to have a feel for each other and know where everyone will be in a certain situation.

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The offense requires total commitment to each of its rules and principles on a regular basis. If one player doesn’t execute their role on every trip down the floothe fast break system as he devised it cannot work. It can only work if the team plays as a 5-person unit and

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crucial) ach man must find and maintain contact.

“Instant possession” is vital to successfully running the break

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1st Key—Get the ball (preferably on a turnove2nd Key—Outlet the ball quickly and successfully 3rd Key—RUN (If you don’t run, you’re done) 4th Key—Crash the boards on the shot (2nd chance points are

• Fast break begins with the blockout. E

• Timing and spacing is very important. O PREFERRED O ass)

1-to-3 (for layup) 1-to-2 (for jumper or layup)

1 (for jumper or layup) 1-to-3 (for layup off drive by 1)

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1-to-3-to-4 (4 cuts to the basket) 1-to-2-to-4 (4 cuts to the basket or catches on the block, making a move)

1-to-5-to-3 (for jumper or drive)

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POSITION NOTES

1-MAN (Best ball-handler and point guard) Main Responsibilities utlet

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sively. We do not want you to turn the ball just catching and going all

c. own court as fast as humanly possible. fense and make the play in the

e. f. al rule of thumb is don’t pass to 2 or 3 until they get to the

and the inside-out dribble e

i. of two dribbles (0 or 1 dribble is preferred) or else you

will not be as an effective of an offensive leader as the team needs.

a. The more you can get open for the outlet pass at the free throw line extended to the hash mark, the betterWe don’t want the rebounder or inboon the outlet. You should always bein close proximity to

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“bee” on our court). If you are fronted look at sealing/holding off the defender as the 5-man lobs the ball out ahead of you, if you are defendedtoward the ball slightlyquickly and accurately.

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ce Ball Quickly When you catch the ball immediately pivot/hesitate and know whais immediately in your way. Decide your course of action and act decisively and aggresover or pick up a cheap charging foul byin the same motion.

b. Always go up the right side of the court Push the ball d

d. Put immediate pressure on the defoul line area. First look is up the court to the 3 The usuthree point line (especially the 2—wait for them to get to their “spot”)

g. Must be very effective at doing the hesitation dribble, the pull-back dribble

h. Don’t drive to the middle of the lane until the 4-man has cut to thblock You need to be able to make the 1-to-3 pass for a layup after a maximum

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n assists during the 2002-2003 season with 12 assists per

b. they can score, not just to get rid of it or to

c. o get rid of the ball if you

d. e…act like it…be assertive and aggressive without s

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b. up (or close range shot) is, in some cases worse than a turnover.

2-MAN (Best shooter) Main Responsibilities

s for Score If you maintain composure and do what you are supposed to do, you will get a lot of assists. Panola College’s point guard lead the nation igame. Pass to people soadvance the ball. Keep your dribble. There is not a lot of movement and screening built into the offense so it will be difficult tpick up your dribble before you need to. You are in chargbeing careles

ot, if necessary a. Must be very effective at hitting the 15-foot pullup jumper

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contested shot, it is 1's fault not 2's.

c. ation or if mmate shoot the ball, go and rebound.

3. Pasa. If you don’t immediately take the shot then look for the 4-man inside

3-M ibilities

int to Right Wing As soon as we get possession of the ball sprint the right sfloor to the three-point line/free-throw line extended area Generally there is no reason to look back for the ball until you get, at least, to half-court because the point guard is not going to passto you until you are ready to shoot. We don’t wearly and dribbling (it slows the break down). Must sprint hard EVERY time even if you don’t get the ball for a number oallowed”

Ready to Catch & Score When you catch it is normally because you are open. Lookand score, whether that is off the shot or shot fake and go. When 1 passes to 2, 2's rule is to "SHOOT". If he had not been open for a shot then 1 would not have passed him the ball. So if heshoots immediately and it is a 3, 4 and 5 crash the boards. If you don’t receive the ball, be ready for a kick out situyou see a tea

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AN (Best athlete & 1-on-1 player) Main Respons 1. Spr

a. ball, you must sprint as fast as int to Left Block (ready to catch & score)

As soon as we get possession of theyou can to the left hand block area.

b. Generally you don’t need to look back until you reach the three-e

c. e very first look for the point guard ou don’t get the ball for a

2. Pop O to three-point arc and begins the cut to the

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t times, screen for the pick-and-roll or the pick-and-pop by the 5-man.

ssibly a three man game

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he basket and then run the ball push off, we don’t want any cheap fouls. If you are on

the perimeter when the shot goes up, be active—you’ll get a lot of

4-MAN (Best ain Responsibilities

point line, then continue sprinting but while looking back to receivthe pass You are th

d. Must sprint hard EVERY time even if ynumber of possessions—“run for each other; no selective runningallowed” ut to Wing (when 4 cuts to right block)

a. Once the 4-man getsbasket, you may v-cut out to the three-point arc looking for a shot (normally when point guard drives to the middle and kicks). ad to Catch & Score When you receive the ball on reversal, look immediately to createscoring opportunity. A based on feel, you could receive a ball You will then play a two man game (powith the point guard). nd You will normally have sole backside rebounding responsibility. You will get a lot of rebounds if you are down on the block when the shot goes up from the right side. Be sure to “box out” the defender underneath t

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2. Sprint up court with point guard, eventually cutting diagonally to the right

Stay parallel and to the left of the point guard until the ball is safely inbounded

as secondary outlet or safety You are the safety outlet person if we can not get the ball to the point guard immediately. YoMUST get yourself open witha screen near the elbow on the left side of the court. If you receive the pass, you are to immediately look to outlet the ball to the point guard on the right side of the floor ASAP. guard is still guarded, you may advance the ball up the floor quicklyon thduring the sequence if the opportunity presents itself)

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by the you’ll have to adjust and position yourself accordingly.

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ready to catch & score anywhere from the top of the key to the right

a. When you get to the three point arc, hesitate slightly in case you are open and the point guard passes to you fo

b. After a quick hesitation and no pass comes your way, cut hard to the block with the intention of getting the ball. If the point guard drives/penetrates down the right side of the lane ahead of you (they are not supposed to penetrate down the midin front of you, only to the right of you), then follow them up down the middle of the lane for the pass once they draw the defense As a general rule, stay on the block for a moment once the ball is swung to see what the 3-man is doing to do. However, if you dfollow the ball and try to seal, then be aware that on a drive 3-man,

e. Always cut to right block when ball is passed to the 2-man. 4

a. You will normally be responsible for all right sid

est rebounder & inbounder) Main Responsibilities 1. Inbound ball safely

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ed from the rear, she may have ack toward the ball slightly. You need to recognize these

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a. Always take the ball out of bounds and inbounds it to the right sidof the floor.

b. No preferred passing method. Do whatever is comfortable and effective for yo

c. Be smart on the outlet passing. Be very quick and aggressive bunot car

d. If the point guard is totally covered, look for the 4-man at the left elbow If the point guard is fronted look at lobbing the ball out ahead of her (however, be aware of if there is someone waiting to take a charge on her), if the point guard is defendto come bsituations quickly and accurately.

2. Sprint up coready to help point guard against pressure

nd On offense, you will rarely get boxed out. You should end up getting the most offensive rebounds. Be aggressive but not careless. Be smart (watch the ball and use yourand intelligence) and pick up no unnecessary “over-the-back” calls. offensive set if ball not passed to you for score You are to trail the play slightly (no more than a step or two behindthe point guard) and be the reversal man (for your scoriopportunity or to further reverse the ball to the 3-man) or possibly the ball screen man for the point guard (or the 3-man).

b. . t-hand elbow area or stay near the

c. pick-and-roll or the pick-and-pop for the 3-man. You will then play a two man

You are to replace the 4-man once she cuts to the ball side blockWhether you step into the lefthree-point arc is based upon your shooting ability and/or where your defender is positioned. At times, based on feel, you can set a ball screen for the

game (possibly a three man game with the point guard). CONTINUITY OR SECONDARY OPTIONS/DEAD-BALL SET PLAYS You could still run this fast break from a dead ball. Most of the time, when the official hands us the ball, we will have a special play set up to guarantee that wget a specific person a shot or a specific type of shot from our offense—which the fast break doesn’t normally do. Though the fast break is neither a primanor secondary break, we will look to go into some kind of continuity or secondaoption if we exhaust the options from t

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he fastbreak. This is usually just an xtension of the fast break with the offense beginning with the players in their

s. ecurrent fast break finishing position POSITIVES OF THIS OFFENSE 1. Stick in some easy baskets before the defense can get back.

Create potential mismatches against a transition defense. 2. ick

4. g defense. This thinking may cause them to be less

ch. ften carry over to your defense

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8. tertaining, up-tempo game. l as a conditioning opportunity

ness and opportunism.

12., taking away from

working on their plays. 4. Spurtability—it creates opportunities to score in bunches.

3. Open the window of opportunity against defenders who are scrambling to pup their offensive players or to get to their spots in a zone defense. Put continual pressure on the opponent. They will constantly be worryinabout getting back on aggressive on the offensive glass and may keep their point guard from penetrating as mu

5. An aggressive team attitude on offense will oand rebounding. Will favor the team that is well-conditioned.

7. Use more players in a regular rotation. This, oftentimes, leads to gooharmony with many players getting playing time. Players and fans enjoy a well-played, en

9. Practicing the fast break can be fun and usefuwithout the drudgery of running sprints.

10. It teaches player alert11. It teaches quick-thinking and decision-making skills.

It teaches teamwork. 13. Makes your opponent prepare to stop your transition game

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THE OFFENSE REQUIRES rily great athletes) that hustle

2. Depth (10-12 players) 3. A p

ncing the ball quickly up the court if no pass is available e block on one-dribble.

commitment everyone’s role within the system

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1. Runners (not necessa

oint guard that is: a. Tough b. Quick-Thinking c. Unselfish d. Able to hit the pull-up15-foot jumper e. Good at advaf. Can throw a pass from the far hash mark to th

4. Total 5. Understanding of

UTIONARY TIPS If someone does not run the floor hard because they1. won’t get the ball, this

to run).

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ttempt. sed to cutting

diagonally to the right block not running to the block but just to the left wing.

will hurt another player’s chances for getting an open look (run for your teammates—no picking and choosing when

2. Slow point guard ball-advancement Slow outletting by 5-man on made baskets 5-man trails too far behind the point guard making the point guard wait too long for the 5-man to become a viable offensive option (e.g. a ball scretop or hitting the 5-man for a jumper on top because the defender has boff to help on drive). Trailing too far behind also hurts in the offensive rebounding area. The 5-man will not be close enough to hit the glass. Point guard penetration and poor sholack of transition defense, as well as the poor offensive rebounding posthat is available on a layup a

6. 4-man cutting to the right elbow and then down, as oppo

7. 3-man DRILLS 1. Duke 2-Man 2. 5-Man Series 3. 5-on-2/5-on-3 4. 2-on-1 Fullcourt

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. 2-Guard Shooting 10. Fastbreak Position Play

5. 7-Second Shot Clock 6. Cycles 7. 1-Man Drill (LMU dribbl8. 5-1 Continuous 9


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