{"id":646,"date":"2022-05-15T14:34:51","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T14:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lubosbarton.com\/?p=646"},"modified":"2022-05-15T14:47:54","modified_gmt":"2022-05-15T14:47:54","slug":"core-values-defensive-offensive-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lubosbarton.com\/index.php\/2022\/05\/15\/core-values-defensive-offensive-philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Core values, Defensive & Offensive Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Core<\/b><\/span> values, Defensive & Offensive Philosophy<\/span><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cIt\u2019s a player\u2019s game, yet, the role of the coach is crucial, especially in the player\u2019s formative years\u201d<\/span><\/b><\/p>

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\u00a0<\/h4>

CORE VALUES<\/span><\/u><\/p>

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As a basketball coach, I want to focus on values that make a team better and help the team\/individuals to be successful, both on and off the court.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00b7         <\/b><\/span><\/span>PRACTICE AND EXCELL IN 10 THINGS THAT REQUIRE ZERO TALENT! HABITS!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>BEING ON TIME<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>POSITIVE ENERGY<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>WORK ETHIC<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>EFFORT<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>BODY LANGUAGE<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>ATTITUDE<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>DOING EXTRA<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>BEING COACHABLE<\/span><\/p>\n

–          <\/span><\/span>PASSION<\/span><\/p>\n

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–          <\/span><\/span>BEING PREPARED<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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These are characteristics that make an
individual a successful, no matter how much talent he\/she possesses. <\/span><\/p>

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<\/span><\/span>RESPECT AND TOGETHERNESS<\/b>
(FAMILY)<\/span><\/p>

Having respect and being together is a
solid base we can construct healthy foundation of a team\/culture.<\/span><\/p>

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<\/span><\/span>TEAMWORK VS AMBITION<\/b><\/span><\/p>

I want to have players\/staff that are
motivated (ambitious), yet they are ready to sacrifice for the team.<\/span><\/p>

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<\/span><\/span>LOYALTY<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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One of the key ingrediencies to build a
winning culture is loyalty. This can only happen if all the values above are in
place.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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COACH(ES) should:<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

–         \n<\/span><\/span>Have patience and positive\nenergy ALL THE TIME<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

–         \n<\/span><\/span>Teach and motivate others<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

–         \n<\/span><\/span>Be strict\/demanding but fair<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

–         \n<\/span><\/span>Have passion and transmit it\nALL THE TIME<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

–         \n<\/span><\/span>Educate himself constantly and\ntry to make others better as well<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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–         \n<\/span><\/span>Have joy ALL THE TIME<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY\u00a0<\/span><\/u>\u00a0 \u201cTOUGHER TEAM WINS\u201d<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/p>

It sounds like a clich\u00e9, but it is true, nonetheless. The team that plays tougher usually wins and I would like to see my team, especially on defensive end, to be the tougher team, playing with more effort and tenacity. <\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s impossible to play perfect defense but we should know what things we want to focus on and prioritize. Our primary focus on defense is:<\/b><\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Take away\/minimize the high percentage shots of our opponent (Free throws, layups, 3s)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Force turnovers\/prevent easy ball movement<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Rebounding (prevent 2nd<\/sup> opportunities)<\/span><\/p>

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The very first key to good defense is to have good offensive possessions, good shots and less turnovers (especially live turnovers which lead to opponent\u2019s high percentage shots).<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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TOP 5 things on defense:<\/o:p><\/b><\/p>

1.      \n<\/span><\/span>GET BACK \u2013 very 1st<\/sup>\ndefensive effort is also the most important \u2013 spring back = effort!<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

2.      \n<\/span><\/span>PROTECT THE PAINT \u2013 limit paint\ntouches\/drives<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

3.      \n<\/span><\/span>COMMUNICATION \u2013 the most\nimportant key to any defense is communication (EARLY, LOUDLY, REPEATADLY)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

4.      \n<\/span><\/span>PRESSURE THE BALL \u2013 without\ncommitting fouls (defend without fouling)-, challenge passing lanes = disrupt\noffensive flow<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

5.      \n<\/span><\/span>CLOSEOUT & CONTEST SHOTS \u2013\nthe hardest part on defense is closeout situation \u2013 prevent easy\/open shots<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>

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Defensive strategies would be determined according to team\u2019s talent\/size\/ability. <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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OFFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY<\/span><\/u><\/h3>

\u201cPLAY AS A TEAM \u2013 TOGETHER\u201d<\/span><\/u><\/p>

Within every strategy, we want to look for simple and straightforward actions<\/u> on offense. The most important thing is to create rhythm<\/b>, which allows us to move the ball and create high percentage shots. Playing with rhythm doesn\u2019t mean that we only play in high speed. It also includes change of pace and overall feeling that we are in control on offense. <\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>EARLY & EASY OPPORTUNITIES \u2013 when possible (and when we want), we want to push the ball and attack early (play with confidence and aggressiveness)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>GET TO THE PAINT \u2013 by the pass (post up) or by the drive (1on1, P&R) (INSIDE-OUT game)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>LESS DRIBBLES, MORE PASSES \u2013 create rhythm by passes, looking for 2+ passes in a row (SIDE to SIDE or EXTRA PASSES) \u2013 we want as many assisted baskets as possible<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>MORE OFF-BALL SCREENS than BALL SCREENS \u2013 more players involved in the action, the better<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>LIMIT TURNOVERS (LIVE BALL TOs) \u2013 CREATE GOOD\/OPEN SHOTS \u2013 1st<\/sup> action on defense is after shot is taken (GO GET vs GET BACK)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>LOOK FOR 2ND<\/sup> CHANCE OPPORTUNITIES \u2013 especially on long shots (3 players go to off. Rebound)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>SPACING \u2013 all players should know how to play without the ball (where and when to be)<\/span><\/p>

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>PATIENCE \u2013 rhythm doesn\u2019t mean we take always quick shot \u2013 patience by moving the ball, getting players involved, making opponent work on defense \u2013 ability to change pace in half-court offense<\/span><\/p>

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Again, our offensive strategies will depend on our talent\/size\/ability, with objective to have various ways to attack, with all sets having counters!<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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