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Post by Chuck on Jun 14, 2006 15:49:51 GMT -5
Screens do nothing in a zone because now you can have 1 guy covering 2 people in that area. Magnus you have me scratching my head with "1 guy covering 2 people." A screen creates separation and if a defender can cover 2 players at once, then I would call it a poor screen or the shooter is setting up too close to the screen. Setting screens against a zone defense can be very effective in getting open shots, especially on the weak side (side away from the ball). I copied this from a guide to coaching basketball (link is at the bottom): General Fundamentals In preparing to attack zone defenses, there are several fundamentals that must be taught players if they are to be successful in a consistent manner. These areas of instruction include: 1. The use of different screening techniques. 2. Penetration by perimeter players into the middle of the zone via the dribble or a pass to a post player. 3. Only dribble for the following reasons: * to penetrate the zone. * to improve your angle of pass to your teammate. * to get out of trouble. * to prevent a 5 second count violation. It is very important that your players understand what the 5 second count. 4. Frequent ball reversal to make the defense move expanding the zone horizontally. 5. Frequent use of the skip pass. 6. Using the 3-point shot as a weapon. Fundamental number 3, is frequently ignored in Solomon's zone offense. www.guidetocoachingbasketball.com/double_post_motion_offense.htm
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Post by GoPadres on Jun 14, 2006 22:11:29 GMT -5
Magnus and Chuck, I agree with both of you (if that is possible). I think Magnus is right in that defenders tend to guard an area of the floor in a traditional zone, and not necessarily a specific player. If a screen is being set to allow the player with the ball to penetrate (further into the zone), then I think it amounts to 1 player guarding 2, as Magnus described (since you generally don't pick an roll against a zone). That being said, Chuck makes a great point that screens used against a zone can be very effective, especially if used to create an open perimiter shot. If the screening player can eliminate the defender from defending his area of the zone, it will create an open shot for the player with the ball.
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Post by sireltonruddock on Jun 14, 2006 23:28:21 GMT -5
This further backs up my theory that Redic k is half the college-athlete (and Man?) Peaches is. JJ, let this be a lesson, "When the going gets tough, the tough dips out the back door of the OP" Free the Peach in '07 Also, there is an update on the Peaches front. He has had yet another nickname added onto his already impressive list: The Heartbreak Kid. A page out of Shawn Michaels' book. Hopefully, he breaks as many hearts of rival A-10 schools as he does co-eds at every school in WNY.
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Post by rimRocka44 on Jun 15, 2006 7:55:53 GMT -5
This was too funny not to post.
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Post by MrSmiff on Jun 15, 2006 8:07:55 GMT -5
I like that name for Peaches. I am a little concerned that Peaches won't be able to be himself on the court this year though. I say this because his tag team partner, Craig Stevens, has graduated. Peaches and Craig would carry on meaninful conversations during home games while the Peach was on the court! It just shows you how talented he really is and how well he can multitask. True, Peaches is the Heartbreak Kid, but we can't forget that Craig was his Marty Jannetty. Together they are the Heartbreakers and I hope they are reunited soon.
Lean with Peaches, Rock with Peaches in '07
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