"It's understanding what [opponents] are doing, trying to prepare your team for what they do, [trying] to come up with what you feel like gives the players an opportunity to be successful, teaching them that, going through it either on the practice field or in the game," Belichick said. "I enjoy all of that."
In many ways basketball is a simple game, put the ball in the hoop...and prevent the other team from doing the same. But not every player develops at the same rate, physically or mentally. We have some players with high athletic upside who struggle with their 'process' of learning the game. We have others with better concepts and less athleticism or skill. Neither are blank slates nor finished products, and projecting what the outcome will be has great uncertainty.
Offense comes from developing the triad of skill, conditioning, and team spirit. We review the FIVE ELEMENTS of offensive play regularly, to build the skills.
- Passing
- Dribbling
- Shooting
- Pivoting
- Rebounding
2) Control the dribble with your head up.
3) Shoot with proper technique, square, and follow through. Keep the elbow in.
4) Pivot with confidence to prevent defenders from obtaining held balls.
5) Rebound with authority and look for the outlet pass (defense) or to score on offense.
Always see the ball and your defender. Pressure the ball, pressure the ball, pressure the ball. Play defense BEFORE your player has the ball. Good players will find ways to get to the ball, and good defenders identify ways to prevent that.
Understand the game and the situation WITHIN the game. The first play of the game is as important as the last; we play to win each possession.
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