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The 1-3-1 Zone is one of the more uncommon zones teams run, and it can create huge problems for an offense. Both Virginia & Creighton struggled in the NCAA Tournament against their lower-seeded opponent when they ran this zone. In this video, we breakdown 4 different areas to attack when facing a 1-3-1 Zone. There are a few scripted plays that can be run to get open shots, but the focus of this video is to teach how to use principles to create open shots. The 4 areas are; 1. Corner Touches, 2. Driving Gaps, 3. Room Touches, 4. High-Post Touches

This video takes a deep dive into ballscreens, and breaks down into three parts what can impact your ability to score as the ball-handler in a pick and roll. The video starts with describing the 5 ways that a defense can defend a ballscreen, then it talks about the 3 areas on the court that shots will come from, and lastly it goes through all 5 ball screen coverages and shows what shots will most likely be available based on the weakness of each coverage. The 5 coverages are; Contain, Ice, Hedge, Switching, and Lock & Under. Each coverage has weakness that can lead to good shots, and being able to recognize what coverage a team is in allows the ball handler to make good decisions in a short period of time.

Scoring vs a 2-3 zone can be difficult, and sometimes the players aren't able to create open shots without having specific sets to execute. In this video we will breakdown several popular plays and explain how to run them successfully, and we will breakdown the best ballscreen actions to create holes in the zone Make sure to watch the video on how to attack a 2-3 zone without running plays [https://rumble.com/v4mfn1i-how-to-score-against-2-3-zone-without-running-plays.html] to get a full concept of how to create your Zone Offense

A zone can often times create poor shots, bad ball movement, and all together unsuccessful offensive possessions when teams get fixated on running a play that's supposed to create one specific open shot. In this video, we breakdown the goal(s) of 2-3 Zone, what the most critical area on the floor is for the offense, and different ways to expose the way a defense has to rotate in their 2-3 Zone. Specifically, we will cover; 1. The 3 keys of 2-3 Zone Defense 2. The #1 killer of 2-3 Zone 3. Different ways to pick apart a zone after getting the ball to the high post 4. Using dribble penetration to get the ball to the high post area 5. The importance of shot fakes when playing against a zone

This video breaks down the keys to become an elite pick & roll passer. Ballscreens are becoming the most prominent action in basketball, and being able to make the right reads & execute high-level passes will make an offense thrive. We take a look at; 1. The pocket pass/short roll vs drop coverage 2. How to decide whether to throw a bounce pass vs a lob pass 3. Reading the "tag" defender 4. How to handle pressure from hard hedges

In this video, we breakdown the keys to creating quality shots in transition. Defensive transition is one of the most difficult areas in basketball, and offensively it's crucial to take advantage of this area of the game. This video will breakdown; 1. Live Ball Turnovers 2. Advantage Situations 3. Standard Transition In these areas, we talk about the importance of The First 5 Steps, Advancing the ball with a Pass, & Balancing the Floor with Good Spacing.

The Houston Cougars are ranked #1 in the nation for scoring defense. Their relentless pressure has them off to a Top 25 start this season, while frustrating every team they play. In this video, we'll look at 4 areas of their defense. 01:10 - On-Ball Defense 04:07 - Ballscreen Defense 07:35 - Off-Ball Screens 08:37 - How to Score Against It

Caitlin Clark has changed the women's game as we know it. She is playing a style of basketball that we've never seen from someone in WBB and she's most noted for taking the Iowa Hawkeyes to the National Championship in 2023. She is currently leading the country in points and assists per game, and is preparing to try and end her collegiate career with a much sought after National Championship.

March Madness is upon us, and the bracket has been set. In this video, I give a quick breakdown of all 68 teams to help you make a more informed decision as you fill out your brackets. There were a few errors in the video - I do apologize for the Montana St - Vermont mix-up. I mentioned JT Toppin being Obi Toppins brother, and I meant to say he was "not" his brother. I also said Keenan Lucas when meaning to say Keenan Blackshear.

The best shooters in the game of basketball all have something in common - their footwork. The consistency of your footwork will directly impact the consistency of your ability to get open, and make shots. In this video, we take a look at the 3 main areas in shooting footwork that are most essential. Shooting off the Catch - 0:22 Shooting on the Move - 1:59 Shooting off the Dribble - 5:21 Footwork is something that young athletes can start to develop as young as 7-8 years old, and can have a MASSIVE impact on their development as they get older. Age, gender, and talent level doesn't negate this being the only correct way to develop your footwork. If you are watching this video for personal use, commit to learning this footwork and you will never regret it. If you're a coach or a trainer, this is an area that you can't let go unchecked if it's being done incorrectly. Please feel free to reach out to me at my email [coachmcbeth12@gmail.com] if you need additional help in this area.

One of the more nuanced ways to score in basketball is using a 45 cut. The name was created in the NBA because the purpose is to cut at a 45 degree angle to the basket when your defender rotates to help, or isn't paying attention. In this video, you'll see the various places on the court this works from, as well as how to create opportunities to score off this cut.