For more information on additional basketball dvds, go to. Junk offense versus triangle and two defense notes. Once x get the ball, the two triangle players come in and they play 2 on 2. The pack line defense is the best defense for youth basketball. The combo defense is usually used against a penetrating, spread offense such as the north carolina four corners offense. I took the best parts of the triangle and incorporated them into the spread which is more of a 4out 1in type of look. It doesnt matter about the height of your team, how athletic they, or any other excuse that coaches find to run a different defense. These youth basketball drills will help you develop the fundamental skills needed to improve your game. You must penetrate the defense, and the best way to do this is the fast break, because basketball is a full court game, from baseline to baseline.
Rick majerus triangle and 2 notes 42510 this defense is not a staple of your defensive system meant instead to. This motion offense is very basic very easy for the players to pick up. If you are getting burned in the high post, or the star goes out and plays the point, consider switching to the 31 and a chaser above. This time of year, you might see junk defenses so you might need something. Page 4 away from your man enough to assist your teammates. The three outside defenders assume strong pass denial positions. It is best utilized by players with a high basketball iq and great basketball fundamentals. Triangle and 2 use this defense against a team with two excellent scorers and three average players. Triangleandtwo defense keeps opponents at bay from james rowe, head boys varsity coach, woodinville high school, washington.
No matter how hard your defenders try to deny the goto scorers the ball there will be times. Having said that let me emphasize a few things first. Essentially, because it is difficult to maintain good ball pressure with this defense, it becomes vulnerable to quick ball movement and weak side sealscreen actions. Against the great player michael jordan tactic, we like to use a sagging. Simplified youth defense basketball training equipment. There are two distinctive positions within the blocker mover offense your movers and your blockers. Coaches spend hours and hours orchestrating offenses while saying that defense is mostly hard work. Discover one of the keys to the triangle and two defense from former st. Beyond triangle zone offense 5 and 4 player shuffle triangle options doug schakel basketball lecture 1. Make sure that you are on a server that allows you tube access. We also really like the triangle and two zone defense and the box and one zone defense.
Todays basketball plays are on junk offense versus triangle and two defense. The beauty of this set is its simplicity and freedom. Coach jerry petitgoue continues his series of videos for youth coaches with simplified youth defense. Matches up your defense to focus on the opposing offenses best or most dangerous two players. Offense takes talent, goes the coaching saying, defense takes desire. A triangle and 2 junk defence allows for two defensive players. Ii national champions, shows how to adapt the triangle zone. The triangle and two defense can be an effective weapon when the opponents have two outstanding scorers or just as a change of defense to catch an. Contrary to the mantoman defense, zone defense is based on strict coverage of specific area and the offensive player inside was found in this area.
The play starts with a pass to the high post player on the same side as the other player being guarded man to man. This triangle and two defense guide should cover everything you need to know about this defense, but theres always room to grow. The point guard looks to attack the top defender and drag off the point while the weak side post. Coaches should first make sure that your players have been taught how. Simplified swing offense for high school basketball pg. This is a spread triangle that i developed specifically for my team. The junk defense is one of the most effective zone defenses that can be used in youth basketball. The triangle offense is a continuity basketball offense that combines perfect spacing with a series of actions based on player decisions resulting in a beautiful basketball offensive system. In basketball there are more types of zone defenses.
In the triangle and 2 defense, we completely deny the other teams two best players the ball. Play 42 in diagram a below, o2 and o3 are our best shooters and are being guarded. Triangle and 2 junk defence functional basketball coaching. Variation x3 covers the low post a short slide, x5 stays, see defence 122 slider traps. The game triangle rolls the ball out to one of the x players doesnt matter which one. Players as you work on these youth basketball drills you must remember to always have fun. Because it takes your opponents best shooter or player out of their normal routine. X3 is at the top half of the freethrow circle, our point defender.
The fundamentals of the triangle and two defense are actually quite simple but it is a defense that requires a fair amount of practi. This form of a junk defence is useful against teams who have two pivotal scorers while on offense. Published by coach a on while we are strong advocates for running the motion offense at the youth level, we also think its okay to have a couple quickhitters in your arsenal out of timeouts or in special situations. The triangle and two defense can be an effective weapon when the opponents have two outstanding scorers or just as a change of defense to catch an opponent off guard. Rick majerus triangle and 2 notes1 coach jacksons pages. These plays have the advantage of actually getting shots for your best two shooters o2 and o3. Click on the pdf link to download the basketball plays for your basketball playbooks. The point guard will advance the ball, either left or right, dependent on the defense and entry play called. Triangle and 2 basketball zone defense is a zone defense in basketball where you would have 3 players in a triangle around the key, 1 player. Rick majerus was an american college baskeball coached with an extensive coaching resume. When two scorers come together via a handoff, a ball screen for each other, or a screen, the defensive players switch. If the post doesnt work hard enough on the seal, then we will have to reset and start over.
It places great pressure on the other teams non goto players to make plays and score. Passing, moving without the ball, defense description. It can also be used at the end of the game when a team is trying to hold the ball. The triangle rotates on a pass to the corner, x4 takes ball, x5 covers the low post, x3 drops towards the baseline in the middle and has weakside coverage a deep slide, see lute olson 1. Basketball defense junk combination defenses, coachs. Teach your players each of the key passing techniques, and help them understand when and where to use each. Part 2 of 4 using players to demonstrate, twotime hall of fame coach doug schakel, skill development coach for the 2015 njcaa div. The position of the ball determines each individuals position in that particular defense. One of the best learning tools on the market is coach rick majerus complete guide to triangle and two defense. Defence triangle and 2 coach erics basketball systems.
The triangle offense, an existential basketball strategy so complex that it was quite simple, and so simple that it was maddeningly complex, died of. The seven principles of sound offense these are the seven principles of a sound and effective offense. Rick majerus triangle and 2 notes 42510 this defense is not a. X3 covers the ballside low block when the ball goes into the corner. Youth basketball defense triangle and 2 junk defense.
The pack line will provide your players with all the benefits of running a traditional mantoman defense but will be much easier to teach your. How to coach, teach and use the basketball mantoman defenses. Important basketball drills, plays, coaching tips, youth. Your teams ability to pass the ball accurately, using the correct technique will have a major impact on the flow and effectiveness of your offense spend time at every practice working on basketball passing drills. In this dvd, majerus covers his philosophy on the triangle and two, player responsibilities, and.
This defense is weak in the high post area and corners. The 212 zone defense is popular in basketball, particularly in youth basketball. Basketball defense junk defenses and defending a team with a star player. The triangleandtwo defense is a particular type of defense used in basketball the triangleandtwo defense is a hybrid between a mantoman defense in which each defensive player is responsible for marking a player on the other team, and a zone defense in which each defensive player is responsible for guarding an area of the court in a triangleandtwo defense, three players play zone. Triangleandtwo defense keeps opponents at bay winning hoops.
The first offensive set called elbow looks to attack a traditional triangle and 2 defense by putting the two guarded players in the corners and playing 3 vs. X2 and x3 rotate in and out of the point position and help doubleteam the star. The two post players defense in red will be working the low post area in this drill. Each team must try to complete fifty passes to win the game. Bob knight man to man offense concepts basketball coaching. Brian gustafson, the former head basketball coach at woodland park high school from 2001 through 2012, is in his third season. He began his coaching career as an assistant for marquette in 1971 and continued in his role until 1983 when he became the head basketball coach for marquette university for the next three years.
This double stack combination offense is a simple, but very effective, way to quickly free up the shooters. Here are two set plays that you can use for attacking the triangleand2 offense. Follow coach gustafson on twitter brian gustafson assistant coach, mens basketball. In this defense, the players set up in the shape of a x, with two players up top, one in the middle, and two on. The triangle is unique because it is not a collection of sets, as most teams run. Both positions have clearly defined roles on what they will be doing on the offensive end and its essential for both blockers and movers to have solid understanding of what each is looking for and how to work together to create a winning possession on offense. This video contains drills for stance, steering, close outs, rebounding, and also includes live fiveonfive action. And the two inside players zone on the baseline much like a 122 zone. This position helps form what is called the defensive triangle. Premium membership info youth membership info login my account. The triangle offense has been used in the nba for almost two decades, yet what actually sets this offense apart from others is rarely discussed. The material a coach has available and the opponent determines what defense is to be played.
It is truemore can be accomplished on defense with hard work over skill. Simply, the offense provides the easiest read of the defense by simply putting 4 players in position to receive a pass, one pass away. You now have an inverted triangle with two players at the elbows and one low in the lane. Shut down your opponents top scorers with the triangle and two. With the ball on the wing, and the the triangle spaced correctly with the wing, corner, post and point, with the most important player in the offense, the weakside wingpost. Three defensive players assume a triangle zone, while the other two players chasers play all. Notes include why and how to implement a triangle and two defense.
The post catches and faces while strong side elbow and wing player set a double flare screen for the point guard for a potential quick. It could go in to the 5 from 1 on the wing or it could go from 1 to 3 in the corner and then in to 5 for an easy two. Basketball passing drils fundamental passing drills for. Coach petitgoue builds playertoplayer defense from the ground up. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Confuses the offense and causes it to hesitate and think as opposed to reacting instinctively. In todays blog post, we are talking about basketball offense, and how to run a killer spread triangle play. When introducing motion offenses for the first time to youth basketball players, coaches should give their players enough time to get familiar with it. Basketball mantoman defenses can be played in six different ways. This post contains three videos with coach bob knight showing some of his ideas for attacking man to man defense. Take two great scorers out of the game and frustrate them 3. If the defense uses two low post players, we will set up in a triangle formed by x3, x4 and x5 as seen in diagram a. Basketball offense attacking the triangleand2 defense.
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