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PRE-NCAA GAME – Training Camp Practice 1

• Prepare best we can for all situations but main evaluation is playing hard

• Learn by doing – 5 on 5 teaching after initial learning because we have to prepare you the most effectively to transfer learnings to performance

• Veteran meeting to explain practice expectations

• Zero Seconds explained – No pre-determined movements, no shot fakes/jabs, applies to ball movement not just shoot/1st step

• Style – Shoot 3’s & attack rim

• Pre-Practice = Side Dribbles or Zero Seconds BDT

1. 5 on 0 Post Reactions into 5 on 5 on 5 – Starts with post entry

– Vs. Dig kick out & ballscreen (send to baseline)

– Tim Duncan Concept – Catch it in scoring position to move it quickly to next pass vs. defensive rotation

– Cutter screens the weakside block

2. 5 on 0 Top Entry into 5 on 5 on 5 – Pinch post & counters

– Timing (2 clap rhythm , reject the pinch post cut options

3. 5 on 0 Backdoor Spot into 5 on 5 on 5

– High low duck in by ballside post on dead (pressure release)

– Wing to corner downscreen after top cut

4. 5 on 0 Corner into 5 on 5 on 5

– Step higher to receive backscreen (One step inside 3-PT line)

– Pocket pass to Tim Duncan action (Cutter on pocket pass catch)

– Reject option & spacing

5. 5 on 0 Trail Entry into 5 on 5 on 5

– Flex & inside cut – Be conscious of match-ups

– Backdoor spot after screen

6. 5 on 0 Inside Cut Attack into 5 on 5 on 5

– Penetration reaction/What happens on dead/Timing

• Timing (understanding clap rhythm)

• Leaders & followers

• Penetration reaction (shot preparedness)




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• Mistake someone else makes is for your benefit in learning too

• Body language when something doesn't work out is important – Cancel Mistake

• Fist bumps to reduce handshake disease transfer

• Pre-Practice - 1 Foot hops/Ball pick up

1. Triangle Breakdown – Application of fundamentals to whole

– 3 on 0 Pinch Post

– 3 on 0 Post Feed & Ballscreen vs. Dig

– 3 on 0 Backdoor Spot

– 3 on 0 Inside Attack

– 3 on 0 Corner

2. 5 on 5 on 5 Learning

– All options stop for teaching/What was the thought process

3. 5 on 5 vs. Wing Ballscreen

4. 5 on 5 Trail Entry

5. 5 on 0 Transition Defense into 5 on 5 2 Trips

6. 4 on 4

– Pass & Cut

– Rotations

– Post Defense

7. BOB

8. 1 & 3 / SOB into Triangle

• More post touches than normal

• Tim Duncan/Pocket Pass Concept

• Defensive effort despite little emphasis




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• Understanding of commitment it takes to be successful – not just physical, mental is the difference

• Let the ball do the work in the triangle

• Shock angle – treat it like a yellow as the shocker

Individual Talks

• Mitch slowing down (Apply what we have focused on all summer)

• Rocca using trail entry rather than get stuck with size wide on wing

• Jr less side to side and more straight lines

• Brad ankle (out) – Assistant coach for the day

1. 4 on 4 Fastbreak League (Ball movt/zero seconds)

2. 5 on 5 on 5 Triangle

– Sequence of options – pass keys the next option – allow the next

option to develop – poise not panic

– Figure it out if stuck

3. 5 on 0 Transition Review

4. Closeout Rebounding into 3 Trips

– Push to the single side & figure it out (top & weakside low)

5. Oakland Closeouts

– Rotations – Square stance, 1 pass denial, make ball bounce 2x

in 2 different directions, rotate & cover down

– Ballscreen – Shock, arm & leg over screen, shock is a punch in

the face

6. 3 Trips start from situations

– Deny pinch post – handoffs & open (into spread)

– Corner – Weakside spacing & action

– Trail – Match-ups, quick rip on backdoor pass, see skip on pin

screen

7. BOB/SOB

– BOB Stack 3 & 2

– SOB Triangle

• Team took charge of controversy & organized themselves

• Impact on actual practice was minimal

• Over-reacted to late?

• Evan leadership in question?

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• Human beings are 100% in control over effort & thoughts – that’s it – control yours

1. 5 on 5 3 Trips

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2014-15 Open Tryout List

What we are looking for

Talent gets you in the door

Team needs, personality, future potential keeps you in

the door

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Practice 01

• Growth mindset is about improvement, not promises of success – focus on getting better

• This team has a spirit already that can take it to high places

How we are going to teach? Why we teach this way?

• Teaching skills & tactics through games – give you a situation/scenario & you have to make decisions based on

your skill & knowledge

• More closely simulated how we play

The Triangle

• A structure for spacing & is positionless but match-up conscious

• Progression of options & decisions – why it connects with zero seconds and BDT

• Pass keys the next option – If defense takes away a pass there is a logical next option

• If run right it connects people – cooperation & freedom

1. 5 on 5 on 5 Post is Open

– Dig on catch

– Decision based on match-up & corner sag

2. 5 on 5 St Anne’s Press Offense vs. 1-2-2 Quick Trap

– Progression on catch – Up, Middle, Reverse on 1st catch – on 2nd

catch look Skip, Up, Middle, Reverse

– High catch vs. pressure creates better spacing

– In chaos keep the ball moving

3. 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Push wing if wing denied – Fast exchange & top fill to clear out

direct entry

– On direct entry read the corner sag (if not a denial team corner is

a great option out of transition as defender usually in pack)

4. 5 on 5 ½ Slant – What to do vs. dribble attack

– Force into slant off the top

– Early in help “full-body”, recover on dribble

– Understand rotation if necessary

– Also “dead” if good match-up

5. 5 on 5 on 5

– Top entry & into downscreen & handoffs

– What options are there (chances are we are late clock)

6. SOB Special Situation “Delay”

– Delay & Delay Again

– What do we need to know about SOB late game?

• Intensity was consistent

• Sharing the ball spirit

• Big picture

understanding – initial

learning phase

• Communication cues

• Mental “let it go”

strategies

• Offensive rebounding

effort with 4

• Transition defense first

guy to talk is right

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Practice 02

Pre-Practice – Ball Pick-Up (3 Dribbles, 1 Dribble, Backwards, In & Out)

Individual Talk

- K shooting reps

- Mitch apology & discussion

- Brad cannot lead by being unwilling to be coached

- Rocca – Alex help

Post-Practice - Fight for our Culture- Do your Job- Respond Positively to Adversity- Show Leadership

- Enjoy the Process- Be Grateful

1. Triangle Breakdown

– 3 on 3 Post

– 3 on 3 Push Exchange into Pinch Post/into Backdoor Spot

– 3 on 3 Corner

2. 4 on 4 Outlet to Coach

a) Shell – 1 Bounce

b) Pass & Cut

c) Baseline Drive

d) Middle Attack

3. 5 on 5 St Anne’s vs. FACE

4. 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Triangle all options

– Out of transition UP, Cross with dribble, PUSH

– Early to Top spacing

5. 5 on 5 Trail Entry

– Wait for the pass to be in a position to see you

– Follow into a backdoor spot

6. Outlet to Coach (BOB)

– Stack 2 & 3

• Much improved

communication &

energy

• Spacing & timing on

triangle

• Defensive intensity

• Press offense spacing

& dribble use

• Closeout angle on

middle slant

• Stance breakdown

• Team cohesion on

great play

• Rebounding focus

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Practice 03

• Friday practice time & Sat/Sun reminder

• Team is together – Practice focus & reps – Teams in practice new guys together 4 on 4

• Media day Sunday

• Info for flight

Evan, Stef, Rocca, Mitch, Brad, K, Jr, Alex, Khalid

Vik, Damian, Eli, Vinc, Kanneil

Pre-Practice

• SOB – Delay, Delay Again, Triangle

1. 3 Line Closeouts (work angles & understanding) – 3 balls

2. 5 on 0 Transition Defense

3. 4 on 0 Triangle Breakdown with a coach in Post

– All Options except corner

4. 5 on 0 Post Reactions into 5 on 5 Closeout Rebounding into 3 Trips

– Post cannot score

– Get back, 4 to boards

5. 2 on 2 Yellow into 5 on 5 vs Wing

– Yellow positioning

– Fore arm & leg whip

6. 5 on 0 Backdoor Spot into 5 on 5 Outlet to Coach (Score keep)

– High low duck in by ballside post on dead (pressure release)

– Wing to corner downscreen after top cut

7. 4 on 4 Rotations

8. 3 Trips Inside Cut Attack

– Penetration reaction/What happens on dead

9. Conditioning

– Fastbreak League 3 on 3

– Fullcourt 1 on 1

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Practice 04

• Sunday practice time change 11 am

1. 3 Pass 1 on 1 – Make dribble change directions once – Cover it for 2

dribbles

2. 4 on 4 vs. Slant (1 bounce kick & live)

3. 5 on 5 St Anne’s vs 1-2-2 & Face

4. BDT Triangle

– 4 on 0 Post or Penetrate (Hands up or step towards)

– 3 on 0 Post Entry or Corner (Read coach sag)

– 4 on 0 Top & Backdoor timing (Read coach – above 3 or below

3)

5. 5 on 0, 5 on 5

– Coach set the defense – sag corner or deny corner & deny top or

allow top – work decision & next opportunity

6. 4 on 4

– Pass & Cut

– Wing BS

– Downscreens (top top passes)

7. 5 on 5 Closeout Rebounding into 3 Trips

– If no early hit ahead, into trail entry

8. BOB/SOB

– Our defense – switch out/squeeze & under, no switch

• Newcomers

communication showed

more confidence

• Slant understanding

showed progress

• Decisions out of St

Anne’s

• Took advantage of

lower intensity practice

design

• Delay into pinch post

look & 2ndary actions

• 2 dribbles in direction

not towards the rim

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Practice 05

• Bluff concept & video – along with Yellow – Watch to learn – Watch off the ball

• 3 Player BDT to Start

1. Italian Drill (Backdoor, Handoff)

2. UNLV Closeouts

3. 3 Pass One on One

4. Euro Closeouts (2 groups/2Teams)

5. 4 on 4 Slant 1 Bounce

– Bluff & Recover

6. Blind 4 on 4 Off the Lane Line

– Help at Rim, Cover Down & Who has Two

– Deflections

7. 4 on 4

– Post 3 Out 1 In

– Yellow vs. Drag

8. 4 on 4 Corner

– Defensive situations – Softer route, Hand on Hip, Jam from the

top

9. 4 on 4 Buffalo at end of Triangle

– Spacing & Actions (Straight pop not an option)

– Vacate post to opposite short corner

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Practice 06

• Learn by doing – Put pieces together – Want to be whole practice the rest of season

• Address the Ray Rice situation – What do you learn from it?

1. 2 Player BDT

2. 5 on 0 Fullcourt (understand different entry options)

– Trail = 2 man game off flex & follow

– Wing Hit or Push (Dribble off the lane triggers trail & wing

exchange – fill top & weakside low)

– Direct to Post

3. 5 on 5 3 Trips (Only time allow situation is off first half-court trip – in

transition it is our offense vs. our defense)

– Situation #1 – Trail Entry or Open

– Situation #2 – Corner or Backdoor Spot

– Situation #3 – Loop or Pinch Post

4. 32 Blue (See additional sheet for teaching points)

– Vs. 5 Out

– Vs. Dribble Push-Pull

– Vs. Ballscreen (same as man)

– Vs. Post High Low

• Intent to learn very

positive – Open to

receiving & applying

feedback

• Flow was more natural

• Defensive & offensive

rebounding more

impactful

• Some players late “Too

special, don’t care” both

are wrong message

• Learn from feedback to

other players

• Stance & ball coverage

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- Shooter or non shooter – challenge to level of range of player with ball - Cover ball with 3 as much as possible - Guards have first pass responsibility – make sure butt to middle so can see corners

- Man principles on closeouts

- BALL and HELP communication - Posts have extra/next pass to the corner

- Guards cover the skip passes

- Low post coverage – always be on top and if there is a corner – half and half with other

post help

- Double every post entry from corner to post – guards form I and have kickouts

- Attacking out of the corner (posts) – switch post and wing

DEFEND SITUATIONS 1. Baseline Runner – bump and get over top on last one

- work runner back and forth to work action

2. Ballscreen – hedge with big coming up or switch guards - weakside post must cover skip to corner

3. Loop – switch

4. vs. Double High – switch and posts take extra pass (ballscreen rules)

5. Screen Outside of Zone – bump out

6. Middle Cutters – take cutter a few steps then recover to the top

7. Lateral Dribbles – bump switch

8. Overload and Flash – post go with cutter and be aware of baseline help – weakside wing

DROP – play on low side on FLASH

9. vs. 1-4 High

10. Cycle Through to Corner

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Practice 07

• Why I am dating emails to you – Accountable to read & answer (habit)

• Youtube views – Learn by staring

• After an off day should be refreshed & energized

Ballscreen Defense Terminology and Understanding

early/jam/pack all the same thing - not in denial - in the lopsided triangle

flat is the call for all but yes refers to bigs position - not hedging - helping in not up

the guard on flat chases over the screen (get through on their own - forearm on the thigh of the ballhandler and trying to get their leg

between the screen and the ballhandler - ie. don't let the ballhandler get to the screener's shoulder)

goal is to give up the mid-range contested or at the rim contested or force the longest pass

1. Italian Drill/Hall of Fame Drill/Circle Trap (Ball Toughness/Pivoting Drills)


– Skip & X Out

– Ballscreen

– Up/DS

– Handoffs

3. 5 on 0 Fullcourt Triangle

– Open (Open corner – pinch post denied)

– Circle (PG is match-up if nothing cheap)

– Loop (Post loops to opposite lane line)

– Trail (create 2 man game on flex & follow)

– Push (if no hit ahead flow quick into triangle)

4. Closeout Rebounding 5 Trips

5. BOB/SOB ½ Fullcourt from Inbound

1. BOB/SOB Defense

6. St Anne’s quick reversal/box

7. 32 Blue

– Baseline Cutter

– Vs BLUE & Blind

• Ball toughness

improved

• Flow in Triangle got

faster

• 4 on 4 Corner

• 4 on 4 Pinch Post

timing

• Crossscreen Defense

• Zone offense

• Pressbreak – Cutter

angles &

responsibilities

• Drop in defensive INT

went went to

scrimmage

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Practice 08

• Bingo Monday 5:45-7:45 – Brad

• Drug ED - Monday September 22 - 7pm session or Thursday September 25 - (2 sessions) - 7pm and 10pm

• Boost Shoes who didn’t get

• Schedule for weekend

• Zone offense vs. 32 Blue

– Blind

– Cutters (4 Out/Stationary Top)

• Defensive Breakdown

– 2 on 2 Slant

– 2 on 2 Help at Rim

– 3 on 3 Baseline Help & Rotate

– 2 on 2 Flat or Yellow

• 4 on 4 Triangle

– Corner

– Trail

– Pinch Post Options

• PB vs. 1-2-2 ½ Court or vs. Quick Trap

– Keep ball moving after beat it

– 3pt shot is good shot in chaos b/c presents offensive rebounding

opportunities

– 1 defender is not a trap – attack

• 5 on 5 – 5 Trips from SOB or BOB

• Played fast

• Confidence vs.

pressure

• 32 vs 5Out

communication effort

• Started practice slowly

• Inconsistent defensive

effort

• Newcomers confusion

on entry options to

triangle

• Brad role definition

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Practice 09

• A struggle is good - without this nothing else matters - taken to heart I tell my daughter/players "every time you

struggle your brain grows“

• Friday 1:30-2:30

• Bring balls post practice…HOLY NAMES

• Pre-Game Warm-Up Pre-Practice Friday

1. Fullcourt Trips

– Vary the entry

2. 4 on 0 with coach in Post BDT (hands up = post entry, step towards =

inside attack, hands down = top pass – read coach at top inside or

outside 3)

3. 5 on 5 5 Trips from Closeout Rebounding

4. Hall of Fame/Circle Trap

5. Pressbreak

– Vs 1-2-2 ½ Court

6. 32 Blue

– 4 Out 1 In – Shoot it or Entry to Post

– Blue 3-2 Set – HP entry to live

– Blind & Cutters

7. BOB/SOB

8. 4 on 4

– Yellow/Flat/White vs Drag

– Rotations/Pass & Cut/Up Screen DS

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Practice 10

• 2 Teams only at practice

• In the community – How we act is important

• Be grateful – Coach opened the gym for us, alum got us the practice

• Mitch situation – professionalism – real world stuff – communication is a must

• Evan at MBA retreat

• Pre-Game Warm-Up – Veterans Review

• Oakland Closeouts

• 5 on 0 Transition

• 4 on 4 Transition 2 Trips

– Cannot cover player across from you

– If not quick score flow into ballscreen

• 4 on 4 Rotations

– Top or Wing

– Communicate to offense

• 3 on 3 Pass & Cut

– Contact on cutters is lacking

– Site as player cuts away

• 32 vs

– 5 Out

– Blue

– Cutters/Blind

• 5 Trips

• BOB/SOB

– BOB Gretzky vs. Zone

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Humber Game Feedback 09/22/14

• Work on cat & mouse 2-man game

• Yellow – post action

• Help in, not up

• Evan inconsistent

• Settled for 3 behind ballscreen

• Communication is a constant not a once in a while

• Void of post touches - most times not even looking there - might have to have a play call where we have to go to the post direct or high low to the post. Some thing where we look to the post then fake passing back to the top and having the opposite big flash to the backdoor spot and either go direct or lob or high lo.

• Good on the ball defense or they were just bad or a little of both, wing denial good at times as well.

• Thought we rebounded fairly well especially offensively

• Don’t know how many guys can handle being a 3 and a 4 - we have to make sure they know what they are when they go in

• Bigs got to pinch post too quick, timing issues

• Need Khalid to have the ball in his hands a lot especially in 2 man game

• Unselfish

• 32 ok other than when Steph got lost twice - we need to be able to get into it with out calling it out

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Practice 11

• Schedule change Friday

• Thurs Concussion test & Film 6:20

• Wednesday Morning Weights

1. 3 on 3 White Handoffs

2. 3 on 3 Yellow/Flat

– Dribble should not be comfortable b/c on hip

– On help in bluff at ball (like picking up ball in transition)

3. 2 on 1’s/3 on 2’s

4. 3 on 0 Progressions

– 2 Man Game on Entry

– Score & Kickout 1 ball

5. 5 on 5 5 Trips

– Push & exchange as fast as can into 2 man game

– Pin Weakside – Side by Side Double

6. 32 vs Cutters (Deception – Fullcourt Pick Up - 53)

– Baseline Cutters

– High Ballscreen

– Wing Ballscreen

7. BOB/SOB/Specials

• Encouraging start – INT

& Focus

• Communication positive

in chaos drills

• Contact on dribble in

Yellow on the ball

defense

• Most talented players

are best players in

practice – disconnect

with reality of when you

improve

• Defense drops during 5

on 5

• Too many mistakes

with sequences – hard

to get to reads with

struggle

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Practice 12

• How you learn – stare at videos

• Story of Hard Coaching – Thank You – Demonstrate lack of gratitude

1. BOB/SOB

2. Ball Pick-Up

3. Self Toss Pick Post/Backdoor Spot Footwork Fundamentals

4. 3 on 0 Triangle Breakdown

1. Post, Corner, Inside Attack

5. 3 out 1 In

1. Rotations

2. Yellow/Flat

6. 4 on 4 Cat & Mouse off Pinch Post

1. Defender under

7. 4 on 4 Post or Corner

1. First read

8. 5 on 5 ½ Fullcourt from Inbound

1. Mix in 32 calls

2. 50 fullcourt pick up (no traps)

• Two player game was

much better with an

understanding of why it

works

• Transition defense on

inbound was lacking –

execution or effort?

• Slow on cover down

from weakside help on

middle drive – give up

farthest pass

• Still taking cut too deep

on weakside wing

before going to top

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• Concentration was a struggle – too many up & down moments

• Yellow was better getting into coverage but guard too often

worried about recovering to the screener – weakside bluff was

lacking

• Difficulty attacking pressure off the dribble – straight lines –

pivot ball toughness

• SOB secondary reads

• Alex was positive on both ends

• Leadership/Communication void

• Forced passes & transitions

• Need to designate inbounders sooner than later

• 2-man game was improved – intent if not execution

• 2 guards on side confusion – figure it out but may need more

• White was default & handled it well

• Play calls to attack match-ups?

• Moving screen on handoffs – was it us or random officials call?

• On ball aggressive, next pass too easy though

• 32 limited but rotations were slow

• Khalid needs to be match-up more often

• Backdoor spot to high low to create more post presence

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Practice 13

• Weak ahead – Friday morning practice – Wednesday Off

• Effort in execution

• 2 weeks to move forward as a group – what do we need for next level?

• BOB 33

• SOB NEW Delay

1. Hall Of Fame, Circle Trap, 1 on 1 Fullcourt, Rebound Outlet

2. 5 on 0, 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Backdoor spot

3. 5 on 0, 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Post Entry or Corner

4. 5 on 0, 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Shuffle

5. 5 on 0, 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Trail

6. 5 on 0, 5 on 5 3 Trips

– High Horns

7. 5 on 0, 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Circle

8. 5 on 0, 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Floppy

• Slant in transition

defense

• Picked up stuff quicklly

• Execution still lagging –

more speed cuts – so

pace – if 1 is slow and

other is fast than we

have no timing –

everyone full speed on

cuts

• Outlets for safety vs

profit

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Practice 14

• Life is not optional

• Morning workouts cancelled if not 100% attendance going forward

• Review on Mondo

– BOB 33

– SOB Delay

– Floppy, Shuffle

• Alex 4 Man – Inbound the Ball if on and trail

1. 3 on 0 Progression

– Pinch Post Timing

– Post Up off Cut

2. LA Breakdown

– 4 on 0 Shuffle

– 4 on 0 Circle

– 4 on 0 Floppy

3. 3 Trips

– Set off the Top

– Flow in transition

4. Vs. Pressure

– Face vs. St Anne’s

– Get into offense early exchange & move the ball

5. 32 vs. Cutters/Wing/Spread/Blind

6. 4 on 4

– Rotations

– 3 Out 1 In Post Entry

– Pass & Cut

• New learning was

focused

• Ball toughness

• Weakside help early &

than recover on lob

help

• Red & rotate on lob

catch

• Hi lo action out of

backdoor spot

• Flare cut off 2-man

action on backdoor cut

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• Friday quick turnaround with morning practice so let’s focus so get done early

• Scrimmage time Saturday 11:30 am

• Why I am away – Clinic – Opportunity to share the game

• 3 on 0 Progression

• 4 on 4

– Rotations

– 3 out 1 in Post

– Up Screen/Downscreen

• Closeout Rebounding

– Compete on boards

– Space on offensive rebound

• 5 on 5 Outlet to Coach

– Sets

– To score

• ½ FullCourt from Inbound

– Score in ½ keep it

– BOB 33 emphasis

• 5 on 5 was competitive

& focused

• Butt down on cloesouts

• 4 to the boards

• Designate who

inbounds

• White except Evan,

Brad & K

• 2nd screener movement

on sets

• LA post up action

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Practice 16

• Why we want to Invert – create match-up or attack match-up

• PG is not just about ball up the floor & in offense – command & confidence

1. Fullcourt Mix – Pops, Laker, POPS into

2. 4 on 4 10

– Talk & touch on switch

– Be aggressive – switch to deny

3. 5 on 5 5 Trips

– Set off the top

– Zone or Man to start with

– Flow out of transition

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• Grateful had opportunity to share at the Brampton Coaching Clinic.

• Feel we do things differently and as well as anyone so happy to share with coaches.

• Week before a break and than a string of game weeks.

• Practice is being filmed – How do you want to be represented? How you act is always on display.

• Pre-Practice - O Seconds Partner Shooting and Ball Pick-Up Competitive (First to 5 different combos)

1. Fullcourt Mix Drills

– Pops. Laker, Pops into LA (Exchange, Backdoor Spot)

2. 5 on 5 Closeout Rebounding

– 2 Trips

– Transition Defense Communication

3. 4 on 4 on 4 Ballscreen

– Drag/Wing/Open/5 OUT

– Today our defense – White or Yellow

– Rest of weak prepare vs. different coverage

4. 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Set off the top

– Flow in transition

5. 55 Trail Trap

– 4 on 4 ¾ on entry vs. clear out

– 5 on 5 Chase Drill into 3 Trips

6. 4 on 4 (2 Teams, 2 Trips)

– 10 Vs Chaos

7. 5 on 0, 5 on 5

– 32, 10, 20 changing defenses (Assistant coach responsible)

– Offense run triangle vs. all defenses

• Responded to slow

start with great practice

effort.

• Micth’s defense stance

– lived low.

• Jr ran wing hard & got

rewarded.

• Mindset in the env’t with

filming was excellent.

• Starting games/practice

full out.

• Covering cutters &

ballscreen In 32

• K understanding trail

trap timing.

• Need to be more

aggressive on the ball

inYellow.

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• Davnote Pierce – thoughts go out to him for recovery

• Defensive Mindset – Effort, Communication, Execution – Cannot question effort – other two areas need to improve

1. Hall of Fame/Circle Trap

2. LA Breakdown

– Hi Lo Breakdown

– Open or 2 Man Game or Backdoor Spot

3. Rebound Outlet 5 on 5 Drill

4. 4 on 4 on 4

– Ballscreen

– Stagger

– Handoffs

5. 2 Stops

– 2 stops on defense to get to offense

– 3 teams 4 on 4

– Chaos on offense

• Dominant start

• Picked new concepts

• Dribble attack from Alex

• Communication from Jr

• 3rd team competed and

got some wins

• More active hands on

defense

• Deeper drop on yellow

• Force back on white

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• Passports

• Process drives result – not about a goal – about the steps – everything else will happen b/c of our process

1. Chase Drill

2. Post Defense

– 3 on 1 front footwork

– 3 out 1 in to One on One in Post

– Red and red reaction

3. Rebound Outlet 5 on 5

4. White Up/Down Switch

– Drag

– Horns

5. Yellow vs Flare on Wing

• Brad showed more

positive leadership

• Physical in post

defensively

• Guards more

aggressive on yellow

coverage

• Mitch struggled again

with weakside

concentration

• BOB execution on 33

lacking

• Struggled with

defensive execution –

off the ball cutters, mad

linebacker help on

baseline drive coverage

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• Special situations – Wade/Hammer

• Direct your energy towards what is in our control

• Rick Mallat

1. LA Breakdown

– 3 on 0 Corner/Post

– 4 on 0 Backdoor Spot or Open to Hi Lo or Skip

– 4 on 0 Backdoor Spot to Flare

– Sets

2. 3 on 3 Defensive Situations

– Up/Down White vs. Drag

– Double Wing BS

– Buffalo Action

3. Delay Spread from ½ Court

4. 4 on 4 on 4

– Yellow and Flare - Full rotate

– 10 vs. Diamond Drill

5. Special Situations

– Wade SOB/TOP

– Wade OFF BALL

– WADE ANGLE

– Hammer SOB/Top

– Zone Breakdown – Fudge/Cutters/Blind

• Started well –

Communications was

energizing

• Good leadership on

defensive situations –

veterans coached to

help newcomers

• Speed of offense

resulted in timing

• 10 talking and touching

was lacking

• Remember to drop if

receiving the man on

switch – receive ball

step up

• Force back middle and

recover in help not to

check on white and

switch the up down

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• On the road – factors that help you succeed?

• RIDE to airport

• THANKSGIVING – Family, Food & Conditioning

• Scrimmage Monday vs Transylvannia – 3 pm start so 2 pm in building (east doors)


2. Rebound Outlet into Rebound Outlet 5 on 5

3. 4 on 4 Two Stops in a Row

– Handoffs

– CS/DS

– Pass and Cut

– Drag

– Wing

4. Zone Breakdown

– Vs 5 Out

– Vs Ballscreen

– Vs Cutters

5. 5 on 0 Sets

• Great pace to outlet

and hit ahead game

• Mental toughness in 2

stops – show a

physicality when got

scored on once

• Played inside-outside

well

• New sets execution

• 10 getting back to

ballside positioning

• Denying the ballside

wing in transition

• Communication and

flow in progression

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Transylvannia Scrimmage Feedback

10/13/14

• BOB/SOB communication – whose the 4 when we play small

• Backdoor top block positive – 2x in 10 we were man watching

and did not see help opportunity

• Vs 1-4 Flat BOB – Lob coverage

• No switch in BOB defense – If in 32 or 10 than automatic

default on all BOB is 20

• Transition hit aheads were excellent

• Struggled with exchange in triangle – waited too long

• Flowed and figured stuff out for the most part

• Leadership and coaching from teammates was positive

• Got complacent on defense boards and started to run without

the rebound

• Early 3’s were good decisions in the flow

• 10 have to distinguish between cutters and screeners

• Didn’t use 32 because of match-ups

• Small line-up was effective

• Spin or swim vs. defensive box out

• Deflections were impactful – active hands

• Jammed the ball too tight on 55 – leave the gap so have the

spin option

• Vs 2-2-1 struggled – spacing/understanding/discipline to stay

in spots

• K figured some stuff out and looked like a player

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• Departure time 10:30 – Passport reminder

• Vancouver is beautiful place – Be grateful for the experience and approach it with professionalism it deserves

1. Mix Drill Fullcourt

2. 4 on 0 Read the Ball

1. Dribble Off Lane Line = Exchange

2. Trail Pass

3. Wing Pass

3. 3 Trips from Set

1. Delay

2. Invert

3. Shuffle Counter

4. 10 vs. Pass and Cut/Screening Chaos

5. 32 vs. Cutters

6. 4 on 4 Scout vs. Fraser

1. Reversal into Wing BS

2. Handoff into Baseline Cutter

3. Stagger

4. High Post Pop

5. Double BS

• Excitement was evident

about road trip

• Zero seconds reads –

thought we made good

decisions off the catch

• 10 communication –

think ultimately this will

be who we are on

defense

• Delay lacks

understanding about

timing and immediacy

of the over cut

• Scout details were

lacking for some –

makes us unique –

know the answers

before the exam

• Player is going too far

with the cutter in 32

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West Coast Games Feedback

10/20/14

• Need secondary cutters when game slows down in the post.

• Follow through with your eyes on lay-ups.

• Why you go through what you do daily in practice – Develop mindset to persevere.

• Toughness and confidence come from experiences.

• We are better when we play fast.

• Ball should attack until get stopped, then run offense.

• Up-Down switch is an effective last game adjustment (or vice versa).

• Trust the scout – Just because a rondo makes a shot, they don’t suddenly become an Allen.

• Down-screen to enter to the top vs. denial. Counter is the backdoor spot.

• Need more straight line drives. Too many change of directions when not forced to.

• On the road need to get to the free throw line more.

• Play through the post and corner more.

• Robotic at times in one decision. See more options.

• Opening tip and fullcourt SOB sleepers from UBC.

• Handled improvised coaching moments well.

• More ways to post up guard match-ups.

• Handled foul trouble well.

• Conditioning over three games in three days was positive.

• Struggled when lost flow on offense.

• Inbound concentration cues.

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UNITY Assembly – Academie St

CecileThank you. It is wonderful to be here today to talk to you about what unity and

teamwork mean to us as a team. You probably think we have a strong community

already? We have won 6 games already. We have not lost a game. We have been

successful. But I want you to know that we are not perfect as a team. We have to

constantly work on being a team. We have disagreements. We have problems.

There are egos, jealousy, complaining, lack of acceptances. We have players that

sometimes do not see things the same way as a teammate or as me as a coach.

We don’t pretend to be perfect. We do however work on being unified.

WHY do we work at it?

Because no one if life is successful without the help of others. We need each other

to be successful.

Here is what unity looks like on our team.

5 Fingers together in a FIST

Here’s what it looks like when we are not unified.

5 Fingers apart.

You can understand how much of a stronger force we are when we work together

as a fist than an open hand.

For you as a student. You need the help/support of classmates, teachers, friends,

family to be successful. It is much easier to swim up stream working with others

than working alone.

So how do we do it? We have players from different countries, different

backgrounds, different cities, different academic levels. What unites us is a common

purpose or direction. We need to recognize that every person has a special talent

or quality that can help us move in the same direction.

And what I have learned in my 20+ years of coaching is that what a person looks

like on the outside has nothing to do with what a is on the inside. I will give you two

examples…imagine if just recruited the ideal basketball player – tall, athletic, fast.

I would have missed out on 2 special talents.

Mike Rocca and Evan Matthews

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• Because of our game schedule/travel schedule it has been a week since we practiced

• Recovery and regeneration was the focus

• Need to have a learning focus practice today – refine to get ready for 3 more games this weekend

• Bus leaves at 9:30 am so 9:15 ready to go

1. Mix Drill Fullcourt

2. 3 on 3 Closeouts

1. Skip

2. Ballscreen – Yellow and Red

3. LA Breakdown

1. Line Entry

2. Downsreen 4 on 0 Exchange

3. Trail

4. Circle Direct

4. 4 on 4

1. Rotations

2. Handoffs off Buffalo

3. Wing BS to Mid-Post Up

5. Down

6. 32 vs ZONE (top covers the ball on 1st entry)

7. BOB/SOB Execution

8. Opening Tip Play and SOB Back Court Organization

9. McGill Scout

1. Up

2. BOB

3. Buffalo

• Handled scout great –

detail, focus and

execution

• Did not show much

passion for practice

• Struggled with our stuff

• Practice habits need to

be re-emphasized

• A lot of games so

makes sense – this

group built for games

as practice depth

lacking

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RBC Classic Games Feedback

10/25/14

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• The first attack breaks the defense down against a good team; you score on the second attack

• Saturday practice

• Big week for Larry and Greg

1. Italian Driill

– Handoff/Backdoor/Pass and Penetration

2. 4 on 0 Down/Sixers Mix Drill

3. 5 on 5 3 Trips

1. Down/Sixer/Line to start

4. 4 on 4 Blind

1. Rotations off the Wing – X-Out Emphasis – Need better

communication

2. Rotations off the Top – X-Out and attack the dribble drive

5. 5 on 5 Chase Drill into 3 Trips

– 55 on make

– Discuss back end involvement

6. 10 vs. Diamond Drill/Pass & Cut Mix

7. 32 vs. 1-4 Pop Out


9. Special situations reviews

a) SOB

b) BOB

c) Foul

d) Scramble pressure

• Nothing

• Intensity and focus was

lacking from the get-go

and never recovered

• Practice habits have

dropped?

• Only practice 3x in 2

weeks due to travel and

game schedule

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• Every day in practice we’re trying to develop great habits for difficult moments in big games

1. 3 on 3 Closeouts

– Skip to X-Out

2. 4 on 4 2 Stops

– Diamond Drill

– Single Doubles

– No Ballscreen

3. 4 on 0 Down/Sixer to 5 on 0 to 5 on 5

4. 4 on 4 55 Rotations

– Trap and Rotate

– Run Out Coverage

5. 5 on 5 Rebound Outlet

– Score

6. SOB CURLS

• Much better practice

• Details and passion

were back

• Back to a practice

routine

• Mini-training camp

week as don’t play till

the next week

• Things need to get

better at we did

• Back end still too tight

to their check on 55

especially when the

loop changes the side

• Hit ahead was lacking –

seemed to fall in love

with the dribble rather

than the pass

• SOB execution has

been lacking as have

not needed it – re-focus

on why specials

important

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• Recruit Hosting

• Lancer Weekend – Let’s Support other teams

• Zero Seconds to Start (Ball Pick-Up/Backwards Dribbles)

1. 4 on 4 Transition (Play out of Top Exchange and Inside Cut)


3. 5 on 5 on 5 vs. 32

4. 4 on 4

1. Rotations

2. Diamond Drill

3. Up/Ds

5. 5 on 5 on 5 vs Ballscreen

6. SOB/BOB/Specials

• Started well but did not

maintain intensity –

good for about 45 mins

• Some struggles with

needs improvements –

did not transfer from

last 3 days – still seems

like it is new for some

• Fault in coaching as

question did not provide

answers I thought they

would

• Re-emphasis what we

need to improve

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• Full main court

• My mistake in not making sure you knew exactly what we were working on this week – assumed you would know

based on the emphasis but needed to make it more clear cut

• Needs Improvement - X-Out Communication and Rotation/10 Getting Back to Defensive Position/55 Back End

Rotations

• Visit tailgaters – wear our gear introduce yourself – free food

• MONDAY – Scout Post Practice – Will send out Youtube During the Day

1. Italian Drill – Hit Ahead 3, Hit Ahead Attack and Pitch Back 3

2. 4 on 4 Transition

– Ballscreen if nothing early out of Transition

– Yellow or White Communication

3. 3 Trips – 10 to Start vs. UCLA into Stagger

4. Chase into 5 on 5

– 55 vs. Offensive Loop

5. 3 Trips – Line to Start (Emphasis on Inside Cut Attack and/or Corner) and

Scottie into Hi Lo

6. Rebound 5 on 5

– Into 32

7. Outlet to Coach

– Circle/Circle Direct/Sixer

8. Mix Drill

– Out of Pops - Exchange/Backdoor Spot and add Down/Line/Scottie

Hi Lo

• Handled early practice

start great

• Seemed excited about

getting back to specific

opponent prep

• 10 positioning was

much more natural

• Chaos created on mix

drill was fun – let’s see

if it translates over time

to better retention

• We seem to be late on

bump from wing

receiving the ballscreen

and the low player

getting the next pass on

32

• Scottie too slow

developing – have to

think of a way to make

it less deliberate

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• Wednesday Departure 1:45

• Western team can hurt us but if we take them out of team individual match-ups outside of Greg Morrow #12 should

not hurt us

1. 4 on 0 Triangle

1. LA Post and Exchange

2. Down

3. Circle Options (Sixer, Direct)

4. Scottie

2. 5 on 5 3 Trips – Line Entry

3. 4 on 4

1. Pass and Cut

2. Diamond Drill

4. 5 on 5 Backdoor Spot – Early Exchange from 3’4 Court

5. Outlet to Coach

1. Down

2. Shuffle

3. Sixer

4. Scottie

6. 32 vs 1-4 Pop Out

7. 4 on 4 Western Scout

1. V-Action

2. V-Action Spread

3. Horns into Single Doubles

4. Loop Post Up

5. Handoff Reversal into Cutters

6. BOB/SOB

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• Wednesday Departure 1:45

• Positioning on 10

• 3’4 to Front on Post-Ups

• Low player communicates the white

1. Italian Drill – 3’s on hit ahead

2. Rebound 5 on 5


1. Loop Guard Post-Up

2. Handoff Exchange Cutter

3. Hi Lo off V-Action

4. West Virginia Action

4. 5 on 5 Line and Early Exchange – 3 Trips

5. Outlet to Coach

1. Down

2. Shuffle

3. Sixer

4. Scottie

6. 32 vs Our Zone Offense


1. V-Action

2. V-Action Spread

3. Horns into Single Doubles

4. Handoff Snap Back

5. BOB/SOB

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Western Game Feedback 11/05/14

• Opening tip play worked – variation for future?

• Effort and execution was impressive in 1st quarter

• Jump to ball struggles in 10

• Gap, don’t chase, in 10 reminder

• Allowed right hand drive middle – closeouts need to be more

conscious of match-ups

• Offense got stagnant in 2nd half as we fell in love with dribble

• Extra dribble before pass in transition eliminated opportunities

• Screwed up BOB vs. pick the picker and SOB vs. Western –

scouting report mistakes are not ok

• Mitch struggled from get go with dribble – pass to create

comfort then attack

• Talking to opposing coach not ok – address in film

• Tyler again too much lazy reaches and baiting the passing

lane

• Alex 5x not in wing denial on reversal – also struggled getting

to pinch post

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• Saturday 4 pm game – here by 3 pm

• Ticket policy – team list to Evan

• Vincenzo help me with morning clinic

• Guelph is ballscreen and handoff focused

• White ballscreen and handoff only – 20 on cutters

• They play tonight so we will go after them on a quick turnaround – 55 to start on makes/free throws/dead balls

• Talking to opposing coaches

1. LA Breakdown – pinch post

2. 4 on 4 Top and Pinch Post

1. Angles and got spaced too wide

2. Fight for position and counter with hard 2 step backdoor

3. 3 on 3 Oakland

1. X-Out

2. Buffalo

4. 55 Dead Ball Start 2 Trips

5. 5 on 5 vs. 5 OUT

1. Yellow and White

6. 4 on 4

1. Buffalo

2. Single Doubles into High Post Flash

7. Sets Breakdown


a) SOB

b) BOB

c) Foul


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Guelph Game Feedback 11/08/14

• Had trouble sorting things out with Jr ran to the post – two

forwards must adapt and fill other triangle spots

• Poor execution out of half-time

• Love the flow and spirit we played with

• Freedom was evident

• Tyler defensive focus – less gamble more position

• 55 was deceptive and effective

• Ball moved and created energy for our team

• Screwed up BOB scout – on ball means deny access back to

the “maga” screen

• SOB switch out was good

• Yellow was sometimes too late a call – becomes soft if don’t

do it properly

• Consider RED for TO/Ryerson trip – take out of best scorers

hands

• Create more match-ups for Khalid and Evan two player games

• Post-game players were impressive with supporters and

recruits

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• Toronto game determines your success this week

• Feedback on reception post-game

• Toronto – match-ups and style

• Tyler positioning – Mitch comparison – live low

• Down/Sixer philosophy

• Revisit Wade and Specials

1. 4 on 4 Transition Def

– Slant and communication

2. 3 Trips – Sixer/Circle Direct (DOWNSCREEN in LA on exchange)

3. 4 on 4

– Diamond Drill

– RED Wing and Drag

– Yellow into a SOFT on Drag

– Drag – White and Switch the Up Down

– Yellow vs. Wing Match-Up (Rotations into Yellow) – Drop off best

match-up (Rondo) and zone the weakside

4. 32 – 3 Trips

– vs. Fudge

– Pack

5. Weak

6. BOB/SOB

– Curl

– Wade

– Switch out vs. 1

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• Departure 11 am

1. 5 on 0 Transition/Rebound-Outlet

2. 3 on 3 Closeouts

– X-Out

– Stagger

3. LA 3 Trips

4. 4 on 4

– Rotations

– Diamond Drill

5. Wing BS vs White/Yellow/Red

6. Spread BS vs. White/Yellow/Red

7. 1-4 Flat vs 32 and Jordan

8. LA Breakdown

1. Down

2. Sixer

3. Weak

9. Toronto

1. CS/DS from 1-4

2. 1-4 HOP Entry – Curl and Stagger

3. Shuffle

4. Loop

5. BOB

6. SOB

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Toronto/Ryerson Games Feedback

11/14-15/14

• Reaches on two hand defensive rebounds instead of get back

• Rebounding killed us - no physicality, poor position, lack of

effort. They get numerous second chances and we cant score

in transition.

• Khalid early foul hurt took him out of his game did not look

good Friday either.

• Transition defense?? Poor communication, lack of effort, lack

of intelligence??

• Brad looked like he had lead boots as well as Tyler.

• No faith in zone - thought you might go with it after their early

run. Who knows - missed some good looks during that time

that would have helped too.

• They were better than us last night playing the same style

theoretically. Second game and on road could not have

helped.

• Other teams did not help us prepare for their athleticm and our

lack of depth wont either.

• Work on team rebounding daily.

• 55 the good teams intermittently.

• Might need some zone down the road - disguise it better - trap

corners - deny reversal after wing entry.

• Some losses bound to happen - win out and we are in better

shape than we thought.

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• Snowball rolling down the hill – How big is the hill? We control how big the snow ball gets.

• Rebounding, Transition Defense, 2-man game in the triangle,

• Trust 32?

• Gear, Late. Not Perfect

1. 4 on 4 Closeout Rebounding CutThroat

– Need 3 straight rebounds to go to offense

– Score stay on defense

2. 4 on 4 from ¾ Transition Defense off Circle Drill

3. 4 on 4 Cutthroat

4. 5 on 5 3 Trips

– Triangle must get to 2-man game unless direct post entry

• Competiveness in

cuthroat

• If know you have to

change to be

successful why wouldn’t

you change?

• Defensive transition

communication

• Physical box-outs

• After loss felt should

have responded without

my prompting better

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• Departure Times Saturday

• Pre-Practice – Angle Stagger off Circle

1. Closeout Rebounding – 2 Teams

2. 3 Trips Triangle

– No Pause Emphasis

– Trail becomes Weak action – teach counter if wing denied


– X-Out

– BS Yellow or White (Equals)


5. 5 on 5 Closeout Rebounding into 2 Trips

– Transition communication

– Physical box-out

6. Chase Press

– Loop and adjust backside rotation

– Trail trap in the backcourt

7. 5 Out vs Yellow/White/Red

– Know your responsibilities on weakside

• Trying to move the ball

faster in triangle

• Got more two-man

game

• Lacked energy and

voices

• Weakside defender’s

still get caught staring

at the ball when in

yellow – no help

responsibilities

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• Lakehead Scout – They are quick and athletic – #8 Harvey, #11 Ashanti and #23 Coker (WADE)

• #24 Dinkus - Post-match-up - RONDO

• #22 McIntosh – In between game

• 55 and Yellow Ballscreen

• Zone should work as well if they get going if we are aware of their shooters #21 Robichaud/#4Doornick/#23

Coker/#11 Ashanti – Give up the free throw line

• Physical box-out - Keep them off the glass

• Switch match-ups early if someone gets going early in game

• Defensive transition, Physical box-out, No Pause in Triangle

1. LA Breakdown

1. Angle

2. Two-player handoff, snap back into a quick

3. Weak with counter

2. 3 Trips Triangle

3. 5 on 5 vs 5 Out

1. Weakside post high and low

4. 5 on 0 Transition into 5 on 5 Closeout Rebounding

5. 32 vs. Cutters

– Defend the ball like man

– Physical contact on cutter you rotate too

6. Lakehead Scout

1. Handoffs

2. Double BS Stagger

3. Sprint to Drag

7. Lakehead BOB/SOB


a) SOB

b) BOB

c) Foul


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Lakehead Games Feedback 11/22/14

• Adapted well in 2nd half to adjustments

• Tough travel day – experience that built mental toughness?

• Trust yellow – understand what shot they should be shooting

and it is ok as long as contested

• Cover the ball in 32 – communicate to another level

• More pinch post match-ups

• Should have run Scottie action more

• Need more weakside focus in triangle – teams loading up

ballside – we are pinning but not looking

• Khalid needs to demand ball late game

• Act like you have been there – new guys in new roles so

responsibilities are different but expectations the same

• Front defense – Weakside help focus was lacking

• Boxed out better – Brad, Evan

• Need Alex and Tyler to make a jump

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• Schedule this week

• RPI concept

• Needs Improvement

– Weakside action in the triangle

– Front defense

– Transition defense

1. Closeout Rebounding

2. 5 on 5 Rebound-Outlet

3. 4 on 4

1. 3 Out 1 In Post Entry – must exchange

2. Horns

3. Buffalo

4. 32 vs. Cutters/Fudge

5. Triangle

1. Scottie

2. Weakside Pin

3. Floppy

4. Circle – Direct or Backdoor Spot

5. Wheel

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– Revisit Floppy – Didn’t show it passed few games.

– Match-up concept to Wheel – different way of getting to pinch post in the triangle.

– Lakehead learnings video – Yellow was effective, White with gap, Still over-helping off shooters, 55 needs

to happen but not always from inbounder’s defender, 32 establish the ball coverage and figure it out from

there (also helps when two bottom defender’s communicate high post responsibilities)

1. Triangle Breakdown

– Circle – Pause on shoulder

– Floppy

– Scottie

– Wheel – Every cut is an offense

2. 3 Trips – Set to Start

3. 55 Breakdown

– Inbounder cuts through

– 3 on 3

4. 32 vs. Our Zone Offense

5. 4 on 4 vs. Scout Sequences

– Red vs. Loop into Drag

– Yellow/White vs. Horns

– High-Low Coverage

– Buffalo – Be proactive in meeting the first cut

6. BOB – 3 and 33 vs. Brock – Weakside look on both and know your safe

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– Film before game 6:30 not changed

– Brock Scout –

– #15 Angelini, #11 Simpson, #9 Manguerra, #00 Yusuf, #12 Johnson – 3 pter

– #33 Marshall

– #11 Simpson – 91 shots (next closest is Angelini at 53) – FULL DENIAL TOP BLOCK and RED

1. Pinch Post Breakdown

– Include Scottie


3. Closeout Rebounding

4. 3 on 3 Oakland Closeouts

– X-Outs – cover skips

– Buffalo

– X-Cuts

5. 55 out of Chase Drill – Loop on offense

6. 3 Trips – Floppy/Wheel/Shuffle/Weak in transition

7. 4 on 4

– Staggers

– vs. Single Doubles

8. Red/Yellow/White

– Wing

– Loop Drag

– Hi Lo W Motion (Guard Post Up)

9. Vs BOB/SOB

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11/31/14

• Take care of the first night to make second night easier

• Different coverage of horns? Created the match-up but

struggled off the ball with cutters and defensive rebounding

• Finish drills? Missed lay-ups

• Getting to free throw line and need to convert high percentage

• Sight off the ball – too much ball staring

• Transition offense lacked flow at times

• Wheel was effective

• Ball paused too much because of the dribble

• Should have used 32 more?

• Created match-up with Jr well

• Gave up too many transition wing catches

• Pace was positive

• Closeouts too tight and angle gave up middle

• First rotation in help was positive, second was not proactive

enough

• Feel in love with the top – needed to play through the post

more – ok to do a good thing over and over again

• Lost Mitch in the second half – played great in straight lines in

first and didn’t create opportunities for him in second

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• Exams is the focus

• We want to maintain conditioning and execution

• Once exams are done we will focus on improving

1. Italian Drill

2. Pops/LA Breakdown Mix

3. 4 on 4 into 3 Trips

a) Rotations

b) Pass and Cut

c) Ballscreen

4. 3 Trips – LA to Start

5. 55 Breakdown

a) 3 on 3

b) 5 on 5 Chase

6. 32 vs 5 Out and Blind

– Emphasis on first pass being covered by the wing guards

– Bigs have second pass

7. 10 vs. Diamond – 5 Trips


a) SOB

b) BOB

c) Foul


• Strength and

conditioning workouts

been positive

• Individual workouts

positive

• Communicate changes

to schedules

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• Culture review

• Moving forward as exams wind down

• High school tournament helpers

1. Pops


3. 4 on 4 on 4 Transition Defense

– Defend ballscreen out of transition

– Call is determined by the match-ups

4. LA Breakdown

a) Downscreen

b) Top and backdoor spot balance

c) 3rd Side

5. 5 on 5 3 Trips from SOB start

6. Wheel Breakdown into 5 on 0, 5 on 5

a) Introduce Wheel 4 and 3 counters to Wheel

7. Competitive Conditioning

• Week off from practice

so focus was productive

• Excited spirit needs to

be carried over through

whole exam period

• Conditioning –

Anaerobic work needs

to be increased

• Understanding spacing

with Jr as the post in LA

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• Recruits and appearance at high school tournament

• Michigan trip schedule

1. Pinch Post Breakdown 2 on 0

2. 3 on 3 Triangle Movement

a) Closeout emphasis – Butt down, choppy steps stops short then

step in to pressure to your level, angle of 1st step

3. Top Top Clap Reaction

a) Help from the top and weakside x-out

4. 4 on 4 on 4 Ballscreen

a) Yellow

b) White and switch the up down no matter where the low player is

5. Fullcourt 1 on 1

6. 5 Ball Laker Drill

• Intensity and

enthusiasm was good

• Rebounded both ends

• Ballscreen

communication –

Seemed to be able to

vary the call

• Too many turnovers –

sureness and simplicity

in transition

• Curse of the triangle is

too many passes to the

top without diversity

• I needed better

communication for old

concepts in new

situations – transfer to

old learning

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• Short practice

• Focus is skills and conditioning boots

• The legend of 50 trips

1. 50 Trips

a) 2 Ball

b) 1 Ball

c) Vs Pressure

2. Competitive 1 on 1

• Conditioning was ok

• Mental toughness

challenge answered

• Some competitive drop

in grouping the 1 on 1

but not enough “best”

players to balance

groups

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• Game execution focus

• Fullcourt all practice with different 5 on 5 scenarios


2. 5 on 5 3 Trips

a) Wheel to Start

3. 5 on 5 Chase

4. 5 on 0, 5 on 5

a) Shuffle, Circle, Wheel 4 and 3

5. 5 Trips from BOB/SOB start

• Ball moved on offense

• Dribble was productive

• Played through the post

• Defense dropped –

doesn’t make sense as

was 5 on 5 competitive

and not drill work –

must be addressed –

more fun to play then

show it

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• Special situations reminders and US rules – timeouts, free throws, officiating


a) Skip to Flat Corners

b) Ballscreen

c) Handoffs

2. 55 Review

a) 3 on 3 – Allow it in – Trail has to stay up until clear out – we are

getting caught too deep

b) 4 on 4

c) 5 on 5 – Flash down middle to start

3. 5 on 5 5 Trips

– Backdoor spot or post to start

– 3rd side emphasis in transition (Pin or Handoff)

4. 4 on 4 Live off the Top

– Start 4 Out and move to 3 Out 1 In

– Backdoor help and help at the rim emphasis

• Intensity was good

• Could tell they were

excited to get back at it

• Ball pressure on 55

non-existent

• Cover down on

backdoor help coverage

• Creativity on 3rd side –

Need reads not robots

• Closeout coming to

stop ball from helpside

not a pylon

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US Games Feedback 12/29/14

• 3 game improvement showed

• Also struggle with first game back after exam break but didn’t

show enough grit in the 2nd half

• Played with weird line-ups due to injuries but seemed to adapt

• Kahlid showed better leadership

• Issue with lateness – epidemic for some

• Playing FIBA mindset in US always challenge

• Backdoor help – where was it

• 32 was great in extended stretches – trust it

• Wheel is best set by far

• Kahame gave positive minutes – how to get his defensive

understanding to next level?

• Marko adapted well – Tyler had improvements

• Over dribble moments killed natural flow on the triangle

• BOB defense understanding? Have rules so play doesn’t

matter – do your job mentality

• Assistants were excellent – more vocal even if didn’t listen

• Stef seemed more engaged – competitiveness seemed back

• Go from 32 to 10?

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• Next level execution and focus

• Conference match-up

• Video of us – Saturday will do Western

1. Pops/Laker Mix

2. 3 on 3 Triangle Closeouts with a post at rim

3. 4 on 4 into 3 Trips

a) Push-Pull Backdoor coverage

b) X-Out on exchange and skip

4. 5 on 0, 5 on 5

– Coach call – 10, 32 or Chaos on defense

5. Outlet to Coach 5 on 5

– Wheel, Wheel 3 and 5

– Floppy

– Circle and counters

6. 5 Trips


a) SOB

b) BOB

c) Foul


• Bad practice

• Engagement was low

• Guys not practicing due

to injury created envy?

• Not enough competitive

bodies

• Execution was flawed

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• If it’s meant to be it’s up to you – Bad days happen but they aren’t repeated in a culture of success

• Western scout and video

1. 2 on 1’s

2. 4 on 4 on 4 LA

a) Inside cut

b) Downscreen to backdoor spot

3. Rebound Outlet

– Transition wing hit emphasis

– Play fast = our spirit

4. 10 vs Chaos

5. Wheel execution - 5 on 5 3 Trips

a) Reads and counters

b) 5 and 3

6. Game to 3 with BOB/SOB and all Situations

• Ball flowed – fewer

pauses than day before

• Effort and focus was

back

• Voices in 10 – no

assumptions

• Attack from top in wheel

and slip have to be

more frequent options

• Slant in transition is not

a gamble – it’s about

positioning

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• Scout reminders

• Class registration and eligibility reminders

1. Single Doubles vs 10

2. 5 on 5 Mix

– Chase, Rebound Outlet, 3 Trips SOB

3. 3 on 3 vs Western Action

a) Spread V-Screens

b) Loop and Backdoor

c) Elbow Invert

d) West Virginia

4. 32 vs Blind/Fudge/Cutters

5. 4 on 4 vs Western Action

a) Stagger

b) Handoff Reversal Princeton

c) Chaos vs 10

• Handled scout well –

good intensity

• Fullcourt trips were

competitive

• Seem ready

• Hard for 3rd unit to

understand western

scout – 2 teams?

• Jump to ball and

automatic high post

switch was lacking

• Late on high post drop

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• Success breed’s success. Enjoy angst, too. It’s a sign of strength, don’t avoid it, get used to that ugly feeling of

pressure

• Game day shoot at 11 am


2. 55 Review

3. 5 on 5 3 Trips

a) Floppy

b) Wheel

4. 3 on 3 vs Western

a) West Virginia

b) Stagger

c) Princeton

d) Handoff and Snap Back

5. Half Court Full Court from SOB and BOB

6. 3 on 3 vs Western

a) Elbow Invert

b) V-Screens into Spread

7. Vs BOB/SOB

• Quick, crisp, energized

practice – very positive

vibe

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• Mental challenge – ready to play today but weather changed the plan – how will handle your preparation

tomorrow?

• Want to be quick in and out today – focus on us – should be ready for western’s stuff so control us

1. Italian


3. 3 on 3 Triangle Closeouts


– Downscreen out of transition to start the triangle

5. 4 on 4

a) Push-Pull

b) Slant and Help at Rim

c) 3 on 3 Closeouts with a High Post

d) Post Entry

6. Western Quick Review

• Started great

• Keep running too wide

to screen on

downscreen in triangle

– defender is in the

middle

• Dropped off quick was

wanted to play game

not practice I am sure

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Western Game Feedback 01/08/15

• Started in pre-game

• Sluggish defensive effort covering 1 on 1 match-ups and

closeouts

• Guard rebounding

• Worst spacing we have played with in a while

• Top pass was too tempting – resist and pass to backdoor and

post

• Evan’s injury hurts our post presence – no trust to play

through anyone else – emphasis on kickout and re-screen

action

• 32 needed guard to cover first pass more

• Lost sight too much in no man’s land positon

• Simplicity in last 5 minutes – too many turnovers – offense

presents the opportunities

• 10 lacked communication and aggression in switching

• Had only one sustained run and it fell apart because we

couldn’t cover the three point shooters

• Made free throws was positive

• Wheel was positive – counters were for wrong guys and wrong

times

• Out of timeouts was disaster – been good with this why no

focus in this one?

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• Review of Western game – closeouts, dribblitis, turnovers, 10 communication

1. OSU Closeouts 3 Lines

2. 1 on 1 Bounce


a) No Help

b) Deep corners

4. 3 on 3 Triangle Closeouts with a Post

5. 32 Breakdown

a) 3 on a side

b) 5 on 5 skip and first pass decision

6. Triangle from Chaos start

– Figure out spacing

– Adjust to Jr positioning

• Combative attitude to

getting coached

• Lacked personal

responsibility for poor

effort

• Intensity was mis-

guided – not

competitive but

destructuive

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– Yellow emphasis – why?

– Still same focus of last practice – must improve

– Video evidence 4:45

1. OSU Closeouts


a) Ballscreen

3. 4 on 4

a) Rotations

b) Ballscreen

4. 3 Trips vs. Spread

5. Rebound Outlet

6. Wheel/Shuffle/Strong Outlet to Coach

7. 32 vs Blind/Cutters/Fudge

– Know the shooters

8. Waterloo

1. Double Ballscreen

2. Alberta Backscreen

• Lacked focus and

passion

• Scout was especially

poor focus

• Too many guys drifting

in and out of practice

• Jr class delayed him

that much

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– Departure 1 pm

– Bus is leaving – take care of yourself

– Response is what matters – Adversity will always happen

– Details in scout – streaky shooters must be defended early

1. Laker Mix Drill


– Backdoor spot emphasis

– Play through the post

3. 4 on 4

– Rotations

– Yellow Ballscreen

4. Waterloo Scout

1. Bob/Sob

2. Buffalo

3. Pacer

4. High Post Entry

5. Double Ballscreen

• Focus was better –

Communication and 2nd

chances without

needing to ask for it

• Scout team did great

job

• Concerns about

breaking off the triangle

• Understand the post

match-up and figured it

out around him

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Waterloo Game Feedback 01/14/15

• Struggle defensively whole game

• Showed grit in last 5 minutes

• Yellow guard has to recover – goal is to get back square need

to re-focus on that

• Who have we beat? How do we come out without

pissedoffness

• Bench sequence – Response was the problem not the action

• Are you open to being coached? Some are getting

closed/fixed minded

• Triangle lead to opportunities – chaos led to contested shots

and turnovers – transition was hit or miss

• Free throws positive last game – went backwards – take a

breath before each shot – calming evidence

• Not going to question what I know about success

• If you don't want to buy in I will not let you act any way you feel

fit

• Obvious insubordination with no regrets is anarchy

• There is no reward for disrespect.

• You react with insanity no matter who you are I will do what

should be done and the rest of you have to pick up the slack

• Evan is best teammate but should want to lose his mind

• 3 pt struggles

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– Alumni weekend – What it means to be an alum

– Old jersey photos

– Laurier – Coulthard – Defend Chaos

– #20 and #15 RONDO (No 3 attempts)

– BOB Switch Out

– 55 Emphasis

– Vs 2-2-1

– We are in 3 and 33 Series BOB

1. Box vs. 2-2-1

2. 55

– On ball but let it in (nothing over heads)

– Ball pressure without giving a run out

3. Rebound Outlet

4. Yellow vs Drag

5. Strong/Circle Direct

6. 4 on 4

1. HP Entry and Cutters

2. Loop

3. CS/DS

7. Scottie

8. Vs BOB and SOB

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Laurier Game Feedback 01/17/15

• Everything we wanted in the 1st half

• Need first 5 minute focus in 2nd half

• Beat up on boards in 2nd half – Re-Focus box-up/T-up effort in

practice

• 55 had moments – middle flash issues

• Late rotations & over-help issues continued

• Ball movement in triangle was best had in new year

• Played out of the post and backdoor spot well

• Showed toughness and grit at the end again to counter punch

• Officiating impacted flow and substitutions

• Transition defense communication and identifying match-ups

quickly

• Scottie was effective – need to get mitch more post ups

• Lost focus at times due to officiating

• Rocca explore his thought process

• Fake pressure slowed us down – attack and trust the ball

movement

• Extra dribbles after beating pressure took away opportunities

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– Off day for film and recovery

– Be excited – week of fun as the challenge deserves your attention

– SCOUT Reminders

– Thomas force right and Phil force right

– If Phil is covering you do not offensive rebound find him and deny

– RED reaction on post entry

– No front and no help

– Circle – Scottie – Wheel 5 vs Hedge – Angle Counter

– Denial of Pinch Post

1. Closeout Rebound



4. Offensive Reminders

a) Circle

b) Scottie

c) Wheel 5 vs Hedge

d) Angle Counter

e) Deny Pinch Post Counter

5. Post Entry – No Help

6. Yellow

a) vs Pitch Back

b) Vs Rotate

c) Horns

d) Vs spread

7. 32

a) Vs wing

b) Vs horns

c) Vs spread


• Oregon Ducks pace to

practice was effective –

got us in and out in an

hour

• Offensive competition

was promising

• Scout team was good –

teach more of

tendencies

• Defensive situations –

struggled with yellow vs

shock

• 32 needs to develop

concept more

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– Communicate with scout team about details

– What is selfish talk?

– Morning workout – too important – practice implication

1. 2 on 2 vs Yellow vs Pitch Back – 1 on 1 vs Big


3. PG Inbound into Loop Full Speed

4. Closeout Rebounding 5 on 5 to 2 Trips (Scrubb Concept on O Boards)


6. Yellow

a) Vs Rotate

b) Horns

c) Vs spread

7. 32

a) Vs wing

b) Vs horns

c) Vs spread

8. Offensive Reminders

a) Circle

b) Scottie

c) Wheel 5 vs Hedge

d) Angle Counter

e) Deny Pinch Post Counter

9. 55 vs Sandwhich – Guard Inbound

10. BOB

a) 2 & 22 – man in corner – guard pop out of 22

• Pace was good

• Jr was slow in rotation

and not very responsive

• Coached today so don’t

have to be coached in

game

• 32 vs Horns was better

• Confusion on yellow vs.

dive and on horns –

how long you hold for –

getting beat by

weakside kickout

• Rebounding effort must

be consistent

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– Is this your opportunity? Only one answer if you want to act like you are special than play like you are

special

• Trust was obvious vs Carleton (in how we do things – every night

• Cannot fall in love with the home run – freedom comes with understanding that it is fundamentals and execution

that win

1. Offensive Breakdown

– Scottie, Circle, Counter, vs Denial

2. PG Inbound into Loop Full Speed

3. 3 Trips

– Different scenarios – Scottie/Pinch Post Denial/Circle Counter

– Backdoor spot and post out of transition

– Call 32


5. Outlet to Coach

– Wheel Options

6. Outlet to Coach

– Different ballscreen – Spread, Horns, 5Out, Wing

– 32 of Yellow or White

7. 55 vs Sandwhich – Guard Inbound

8. Vs Carleton Sets

1. Pick Picker

2. Crossscreen on Wing Entry into Buffalo

3. Handoff Crossscreen

4. UCLA Cut Motion

9. BOB

a) 2 & 22 – man in corner – guard pop out of 22

b) Vs Carleton BOB and SOB

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Carleton/Ottawa Game Feedback

01/23-24/15

• Feel that way after every win because it should be valued and

invested as much for every win

• Applied scout and preparation

• Cannot fall in love with the home run – freedom comes with

understanding that it is fundamentals and execution that win

• Free throw line -28 3’s vs 15 attempts vs Ottawa

• Problems after timeouts with execution

• Breath concept to free throws

• Too many dribbles when wing is opne

• Backdoor coverage – weakside awareness

• Trouble adjusting in Ottawa game to ballscreen changes

• Focus on what matters a lot easier to coach you

• Pace of practice the previous week helped you

• Run stopping plays – turnovers and bad shots – need to focus

more on excecution

• Lacked a signature offensive performance vs Ottawa

• Trust was obvious vs Carleton (in how we do things – every

night

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• Do what matters for success and you get rewarded

• Cupcakes – Universe pays you back


2. 4 on 4

– Top Wing 45 and Corner Backdoor Cut Coverage

– Handoffs

3. 55 vs Loop

4. Swing Breakdown into 5 on 5 Outlet to Coach

5. 32 vs. Blind/Fudge/Cutters

6. Quick Breakdown into 5 on 5 Outlet to Coach

7. Conditioning – Extra for Less Minutes

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• Film tomorrow

• Game plan vs. Queen’s – 55, 10, Off Reb and defending 21 Faulkner

1. LA Breakdowm

2. 5-on-5 Rebound Outlet

3. 4-on-4

a) Diamond Dirill

b) Backdoor Pop Out

4. 55 vs. Loop

5. 4-on-4 vs Queen’s Action

a) West Virginia

b) Handoffs at High Post

c) Buffalo Post Up

6. Quick/Swing Breakdown into 5-on-5

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• Game day approach

• Free throw routine review

• Keys to 10 defense

1. 2-on-2

– West Virginia

– HP Cut

– Cut Over HP Cut


– Skip and X-Out

– Ballscreen White

3. 4-on-4

– Diamond Drill

– Backdoor Cut

4. 55 vs. Loop

5. Swing/Quick Breakdown into 5-on-5

6. Circle/Scottie/Wheel Series

7. BOB – Guard Pop

8. Vs. BOB/SOB and Queen’s Sets

• Best practice of the

year

• Quick transition and

pace

• Seem ready for game

day

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31/15

• Let down was inevitable

• Team has hard dealing with success and remembering what it

takes to succeed

• On the positive lots of resiliency

• First half was worst every played – everything broke down

• 2nd half was inspired and dominant

• Should have been forewarned after queen’s game

• Trouble with the backdoor and high low – haven’t been hurt

much like that ever

• Offense was not an issue in either game

• Officiating us differently now? Confusing to play I am sure

• Technical/tactical did not let us down – human psycho-social

did

• Selfish tendencies shined through – have fought that culture

all year – why did it come back?

• Get back to present and prepare for the week

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• Pre-practice – Wheel 7 and BOB 1/3 walk through

• Respond “One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man”

• Yellow emphasis

1. Pops – Mix Drill – Groups communicate actions within pops

2. 4-on-4 Cutthroat

- 3 stops and out

- Chaos and ballscreen vs yellow

3. Outlet to Coach

- Swing/Quick

- Wheel 3/5/7


5. Italian 3-on-3

• Great response

• Spirit and energy was

super

• Could not stop the

offense in 4-on-4

cutthroat

• Jr still in funk –

leadership

responsibilities need to

come to the forefront

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Practice 61

• Schedule for road trip

• 3 pm departure

• Talk to players not going

• Wheel 7 and BOB1/3 review

• #15 Tychon Carter

• #14 Bennett

1. Swing/Quick Breakdown

2. 5-on-5 Rebound-Outlet

3. 5-on-5 Chase Drill

4. Outlet to Coach vs. Yellow

5. Laurentian

- Vs. Pacer - 10

- Downscreen into BS-CS

- Handoff Stagger and ISO

- Wing BS into Buffalo - YELLOW

- BOB – Maga/Pick Picker/Flat

• Backdoor spots was a

great option. Didn’t

force it but saw it…lead

to high-low and one-on-

one.

• Evan passed well out of

the post. Gotta keep

trusting him.

• Up and down effort by

Mitch. Need to get him

re-focused on team

practice.

• Do we hit ahead

enough? Feel like we

are not inside cut

attacking enough.

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Laurentian/Nipissing Game Feedback

02/06-02/07

• Impressive effort by bench – ruled the weekend

• Issues with commitment to the end-goal

• Long-term implications of discipline

• Pounded it inside against laurentian – lost 2nd half focus

• Two dominant starts to games – needed change

• Alex is playing best ball – create more situations for him with

catches in space

• Rocca broke out of confidence slump – shot it enough to be

rewarded

• Too many help down when not needed situations – trying to

make a play instead of staying disciplined

• Introduce baseline Red this week

• Swing and Quick seem confused and trouble executing

• Yellow needed to rotate and got confused – closest high player

rotates

• Played through the post early and really opened up the court

• SOB execution needs refinement

• Remind them on 32 what shots beat us as we are panicking

on the wrong things

• Closeouts all week – keep the focus

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• Algoma trip – passports and departure.

• RED baseline concept.

• Quick pace and conditioning to during short practice weeks – must maintain it.

1. Italian 3-on-3


a) Skip

b) Yellow BS

3. 5-on-5 Mix

a) Rebound-Outlet

b) Chase

c) Outlet to Coach

4. Angle Stagger or Counter into Post Entry

– Red from the Baseline

– Force baseline

– On the catch if close or on dribble if off the block

5. BOB/SOB

6. Vs. Scout – Flex into CS/DS

• Mindset was good from

the bench guys. See an

opportunity this

weekend.

• Those who screwed up

off the court needed to

respond more. Khalid

only one.

• Can’t linger. What’s

done is done.

• Weak opponent so

execution was weak?

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• Baseline post red – Like a 55

1. LA Breakdown

2. 4-on-4

a) CS/DS (post pass to wing to Start)

b) Flex into CS/DS

c) Reject CS/DS (Force Campbell left)

3. 5-on-5 Mix

4. Angle Stagger/Angle Counter 5on-5

5. Scout vs. (Outlet to Coach)

1. Red Baseline – 25 b/c like 55

2. Aussie

3. Yellow vs. Wing

6. BOB/SOB

• Leaders led. More

vocal. Listeners

listened. Despite poor

execution at times,

team felt like a team

again.

• Struggled with baseline

Red – just like trail trap

– force baseline and

spin it back middle into

a trap.

• Worried about our

focus. Will probably win

regardless but need

better mindsets for big

picture.

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Algoma Game Feedback 02/13-02/14

• Handled the large margin victories well. Tried to play good ball

throughout.

• Happy to see Marko shoot it with confidence. Hopefully build

down the stretch.

• BOB sleepers were well executed.

• Chance to play some of the bench mixed with others in game

situation. K showed much development since beginning of

season. Chance to contribute next year.

• Transition flowed and we played fast.

• Took their one match-up out of the game in both games.

• Didn’t handle baseline force on post RED very well – future

use or ditch it?

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• 55 vs. Waterloo

• Yellow High BS

• 10 staggers and raptor

• #15 Turner = Rondo - #20 Perreira reluctant - #14 Anwar 6’5 Rondo

• #7 Davis = Spiner and Iso

• Moving Day – Thank You = Shorts

1. LA Breakdown


a) Skip and X-Out

b) Flat and Backdoor Cut

3. 5-on-5 3 Trips – Start in set and flow into LA

4. 4-on-4 vs. High Spread – Yellow and recover to challenge the shot

5. 4-on-4 Handoffs – Deny access and backdoor help

6. 5-on-5 Outlet to Coach

7. 3-on-3 Italian Drill

• Top block was better.

Especially helped

having backdoor help

communication.

• LA two-player actions

have been creating

great passes that lead

to passes.

• Haven’t used 32

meaningfully in a

while…gotta revisit it as

will need it vs. better

teams.

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1. Mix Drills – Laker/Pops into LA

2. Cuthroat 4-on-4

3. 5-on-5 Mix Drills

4. 32 Outlet to Coach

5. 4-on-4 Waterloo

a) Vs Sprint Drag

b) Stagger Stagger (PG follow to simulate)

c) Horns Entry

d) Raptor

6. Lex and KD

• Lex sparked

Alex…attack mentality.

• 10 communication and

denial was disruptive,

• Getting Rotimi in space

enough? Too much

post and not enough in

space?

• Assistants have been

lower energy

latterly…must address

it.

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Waterloo Game Feedback 02/18

• Great pace and the ball was energized by the pass

• Defensive mindset never wavered despite some early hot

shooting by waterloo

• Bench was outstanding – provided energy and execution

• Challenge will be to play as freely against better teams

• No reason the ball needs to slow down – most teams don’t

deny

• Defensive rebound and deep outlet key our pace

• Ignored the changing defenses and just moved the ball and

figured it out

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• Respond to off day. Only one day to get ready be focused.

• Departure 10 am

• Laurier scout – Allen’s – Coulthard, Coulthard, Garrisson, Chuder – Rondo – Aidan, Cheeson,

• Vs. Half-court trap

• White and 10

1. Mix Drills – Laker/Pops into LA

2. Cuthroat 4-on-4 vs. Laurier Scout

a) Pass and Cut off the High Post Entry

b) Crosscreen Downscreen

c) Loop

d) Stagger

3. Outlet to Coach

a) Wheel Options

b) KD/Soup Quicks

c) BOB/SOB

4. Vs. BOB/SOB

5. Cardio Conditioning Session

a) Bikes/Treadmills Alternates

• Like the mix concept.

Makes it very random

and makes players

communicate

constantly.

• Wheel reads are

diverse now.

• Decision-making is

impressive.

• Better explanation of

low impact conditioning.

Reason why.

• Circle has been well

scouted now. Different

play? Counter?

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Laurier Game Feedback 02/21

• Slow defensive start – scout mistakes on personnel and lack

of ballside denial

• Clutching and grabbing affected our pace – have to be able to

play through and adapt

• Second to fourth quarters we locked down defensively

• Half-court trap was a non factor – we just attacked and moved

the ball

• Rocca got deep by forcing too many bounces – energy from

the shot and simplicity – too frenetic – better at 90%

• Brad has to run away from fouls – unnecessary

• Evan’s first big on big match-up in while – expectation through

the playoffs so channel that focus

• Alex box out issue – reminder and reinforce

• LA went all to the post – reminder about secondary cutters

• Communicate the 10 vs stagger – never an assumption – will

need that vs. Toronto

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• Toronto home playoff game 7:00 pm

1. Mix Drills Fullcourt


3. 5-on-5 vs. Crosscreen-Downscreen


a) OutletCircle

b) Scottie

c) Wheel

d) Angle Counter

5. 4-on-4 Cuthroat

a) Single Doubles

b) Drag

c) Stagger

• Short and sharp.

• Could tell they were

excited for path ahead.

• Over-excitement led to

some questionable

shots…play within

yourself.

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• Nothing special…be who we are.

• Toronto will be great early…we need to be to take away their belief.

• Fast pace in practice.

1. Ball Pick-Up

a) 3 Dribbles

b) In & Out Series

c) Backwards Dribbles


3. 5-on-5 3 Trips

• In and out with

extended 5-on-5.

• Players getting shots

before and after has

been positive for a

while.

• A few competitive

mindsets changed other

players mindsets. Need

a balance and relaxed

confidence. Not a time

to jump down

someone’s throat.

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Toronto Game Feedback 02/25

• Sluggish start? Nerves? Lack of respect?

• Toronto ran some great counters to our white…prepare for

them if other teams use same concepts.

• Went after us on the boards…need to be more committed.

• Road trip will be good for focus?

• 2nd half re-focus was all we needed…need 40 vs. McMaster.

• Teams taking away space for Rotimi…more elbow post ups?

• Playing through Evan in post has been positive – Willing Tim

Duncan passer now. Team needs to understand his value.

Relives all the pressure.

• Trail trap was reluctant. Need to be all in. More bluffs? Team’s

prepared for it.

• Khalid needs to find rhythm again on shot.

• Alex showed dominance….more backdoor spot catches and

two player actions.

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• Toronto 7 pm

• Simple and the focus is on us

• Scout – watch the video and understand personnel


2. LA Breakdown

3. 3 Trips

4. 55 vs. Nash/Rotate on Post Clear Out

5. 4-on-4 Toronto

a) Drag

b) Wing off Pacer – Yellow and White vs Hi Lo

c) Loop Backscreen

6. 3-on-0 KD/4-on-4 Soup Review/Wade

7. BOB Wide

8. 5-on-5 vs. Toronto

a) Slice

b) Flex and Flare

c) BOB Box – Posts High and Post Ballside

• LA flows well.

• Handled post clear out

well.

• Too late too often on

white switch out. Need

more disruption.

• Address in pre-game

the disruption mentality,

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• Produce, Prepare and Perform

• No free tickets

1. Mix Drills

2. 4-on-4 Cutthroat vs. Toronto (2 and out)

a) Vs Loop Backscreen

b) Wing BS

c) Drag BS

d) 1-4 High

e) Staggers

3. 5-on-5 3 Trips

a) Shuffle to start then LA full-court

b) 55 Deny Back to PG on Makes/Dead

4. Toronto Scout

a) BOB/SOB

b) Specials

• Hard to find something

to complain about when

playing at this time of

year. Positive and move

forward.

• Specials execution

worked with right guys

in right spots…need to

prepare for fouls,

performance variations.

Evan inbound more

often so size on

inbound.

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• Departure and Friday Practice

• Game time 3 pm

• 32 to 20

• Transition/defensive rebound/defend cutters/no help

• 55 Sandwhich

• Rondo – 11/22/5/3

• Angle Counter/Circle

• KD to Start the Game

Pre-Practice BOB FLAT

1. No Help

a) Post entry

b) Penetration

c) Iso

2. Breakdown

a) KD

b) Angle Counter

c) Circle

3. Outlet to Coach

4. 55 Sandwich

5. 32 into 20 vs. Horns or Wing or 1-4 High

6. Yellow vs Wing and High BS

7. BOB FLAT

8. Spurs/Korver Downscreen/Korver Downscreen into Open

• Enjoy practice with this

group. Seem to

understand impact.

• Confident group.

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• Saturday Schedule

• Plan for Hotel


a) No Help – Skip to the Single Side

b) Yellow BS and No Rotate

2. 5-on-5 Three Trips

a) Counter/Circle to Start

b) Call 32 to 20

3. Outlet to Coach

a) White and Yellow vs. Wing BS

b) 32 into 20

c) Wheel Series

4. BOB/SOB and Speicals

5. Scout Team

a) Spurs Single Double

b) Maga BOB

c) Korver Downscreen

• Mixing of defenses was

really effective. Seems

to be connecting.

• Got to be better with

slant in transition.

• What are we going to

do if they post guards?

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McMaster Game Feedback 02/28

• Road warrior mentality continues into Final Four – Ottawa at

Ottawa.

• Rebounded with commitment.

• Changes from 20 to 32 were positive – can we continue that

vs. Ottawa?

• 32 one reversal into 20 was communicated well.

• Buy in on game plan has to continue.

• Commitment to transition was a difference. They give you

enough opportunities if you are ready for advantage.

• Handled one-on-one match-ups.

• Let Boney and Alexander too much freedom in transition – too

late to the ball, slow slant? Can’t let Johnny do the same.

• Handle stretches of not scoring with defensive focus.

• Didn’t get a great performance from Rotimi but didn’t matter.

• Bench was communicative and positive.

• Ended quarters with extra pushes.

• Took time to enjoy the moment and moved on.

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1. Find Johnny in transition - if he is covering you do not offensive rebound just find him

2. No help and 3'4 the post (no full front)

3. 32 vs. Iso - Know your closeouts and into 20

4. We will play some 32 - They will space us and run more spread vs. it but we will move into 20

5. DUBE - If Dube is on and sets ballscreen = yellow and no rotate to him

- If DUBE is off = we will WHITE ballscreens

As a team we have to rebound, get back in transition and play free on offense


2. LA Breakdown

3. FLAT BOB 1 and 5

4. Outlet to Coach

a) Wheel Series

b) Work 7 Wheel – Flare to Post Up

5. Ottawa U Game Plan

a) Baseline Red

b) 32 into 20 on skip to corner vs. Iso/Horns

c) Vs Mcgill Backsoors

d) Vs. Ballscreen Motion – Yellow DUBE and White into ISO

e) High Post Cutters

f) Horns 3 into Double Backscreen

• Positive atmosphere

after great road win.

• Fun to be together.

• Handle the pats on the

back.

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1. Find Johnny in transition - if he is covering you do not offensive rebound just find him

2. No help and 3'4 the post (no full front)

3. 32 vs. Iso - Know your closeouts and into 20

4. We will play some 32 - They will space us and run more spread vs. it but we will move into 20

5. DUBE - If Dube is on and sets ballscreen = yellow and no rotate to him

- If DUBE is off = we will WHITE ballscreens

As a team we have to rebound, get back in transition and play free on offense

1. Pre-Practice on Mondo – Flat 1 and 5, Wade, Howard, Curls


a) Skip and X-Out

b) Top Iso

3. 4-on-4 Cuthroat

4. 5-on-5 Mix Drills

a) Three Trips – Wheel

b) Floppy Breakdown

c) 5-Out vs. Yellow

5. 32 into 20

6. 4-on-4 Ottawa

a) McGill

b) HP Entry

c) Horns Re-Screen

d) Dribble At Drag

e) BOB Maga/Pick Picker

• Seem solid with game

plan. Feel like they

should have played

better last time vs.

them.

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Short Intensity Practice before flight to Ottawa for Final Four

1. Top-Bottom Shooting into Pinch Post Breakdown

2. 5-on-5 3 Trips


4. ½ FullCourt from Inbound or Late Clock 3’4

Mix in 2 Balls, 3 Shooters

• In and out quick.

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- Pre-Nationals

- Two practices

- Focus on us

- Mix in shooting

Ryerson Scout,

- Too much respect for Jahmal…Stay with shooters, bluff but don’t commit, help at rim and

make them finish in the paint, get back in transition, rebound, contest.

- Score through the post and paint touches…tough gym to adjust to so make it easy.

- Know the match-ups – Rondo vs. Allen on closeouts.

1. LA Breakdown

2. 5-on-5 Mix

3. 3 Trips LA

4. 4-on-4 vs. Ryerson Scout

• Seemed a little behind

with decisions –

emphasize

freedom…play all year

to be free.

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- Together in the moments. Enjoy the experience but know we are capable.

- No run longer than 6 points. Respond.

- Mix in shooting.

1. 4-on-4 Outlet to Coach vs. different ballscreens.

2. 32 into 10 on one reversal

3. 5-on-5 Outlet to Coach – Use early to backdoor spot to relieve ball

pressure. Get Rotimi in space.

4. 10 Defense vs. Cutter Actions

5. ½ Fullcourt from BOB/SOB

• Loose.

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