Basketball Coaching: The Case for Motion Offense with Bob Knight

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ballhype.com - 3/12/2009

Basketball Coaching: The Case for Motion Offense with Bob Knight

The Case for Motion Offense Join our online community at www.basketballcoachesclub.blogspot.com Motion offense is the most popular offense in basketball today. No matter the variations, from the Dribble Drive Motion offense, to Bob Knight’s screening motion, to Huggins’ 5 Out Open Post Motion offenses, the basic philosophy of most teams is to play a Motion Offense. Don Meyer sums it up the best when he asks, “Would you rather have a better player in March or a better play?” In Motion, five players move with a purpose to create both offensive situations that are difficult to defend and the best possible shot opportunities. There are several reasons for using this style of offense. We will discuss these reasons, the components necessary to execute this offense, the basic principles of motion, and key concepts. Join our online community at www.basketballcoachesclub.blogspot.com REASONS TO USE MOTIONDIFFICULT TO DEFEND: The hardest offensive player to defend is the one who is moving.Furthermore, the most difficult offensive maneuver to defend is the screen. Motion involvesfive players constantly moving and screening for each other. This style is contrary to most pattern offenses that do not have all five players in motion at any one time.FLEXIBILITY: In Motion Offense, you can use different combinations of players without regard to traditional positions. For example, guards and forwards, number one man and number three man are all interchangeable. In addition, you can use the best type of offensive alignment and movements to take advantage of the specific group of players you have in the game at any one time. Motion offense gives you the opportunity to use you personnel most effectively at any time during the game.ADAPTABILITY: The problem with most pattern offenses is that the offense must react to thedefenses presented by the opponent. Motion Offense rectifies this situation by giving the offense the power to attack all types of defense; consequently, the defense must react to your offense, not vice versa.ENJOYABLE: Most players truly enjoy playing in a Motion Offense. They enjoy the freedom of movement, love the scoring opportunities it presents, and don't feel restricted by the offense. As a coach, you are not teaching the same movements over and over; therefore, the offense is more enjoyable for the coaches to teach.PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: The Motion Offense maximizes the abilities of each of your players. Because the offense puts the player in a positive state of mind, it allows the player to use his talents more effectively. Motion also allows the player to constantly improve, for he can use the principles he has learned under all playing situations.DIFFICULT TO SCOUT: Because most offenses are based on a repeated patter, they tend to be very easy to scout, giving the opponent an added advantage. In Motion Offense, there is nopredetermined movement; therefore, the opposition has a difficult time diagramming its tendencies. ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THE MOTION OFFENSEPASSING: Good passing helps avoid turnovers and puts your team in the best possible scoringpositions. Most of our passing drills establish the mindset of passing away from the defense instead of passing to the offense. Moreover, the passer must not only get the ball to the recipient but also put the recipient in the best possible position to shoot the ball and score. MOVEMENT: The key to successful movement is to move in concert with the rest of yourteammates to insure the key concept of our offense, floor balance. Proper spacing is essential for a good offense. An offensive player standing still allows his defender to play off his man to give help to his teammates.SCREENING: Each player must help his teammates get a better shot opportunity. The screen is the most effective way of establishing better shot opportunities. However, the passer must look for both the person being screened and the screener as potential scoring threats. In the execution of the screen two players will work together to produce a scoring opportunity.SHOT DISCIPLINE: Despite its reputation, motion offense is not an equal shot opportunityoffense. You, as coach, must establish what type of shot each player is expected to take.CONCENTRATION: In pattern offenses, the system does all of the thinking. In motion offense, you are only as good as your concentration. You must think before you move.ROLE IDENTIFICATION: Each player must understand the role designated for him on the team. Shot discipline & role identification go together. Each player must be told to play within his capabilities.COMMUNICATION: Communication is key to motion offense. In order to establish proper floor balance and establish the best shot opportunities, players must be in constant communication. For example, demand that the screener call out the name of the player he is screening. This keeps both players alert, encourages good screens, and helps keep the floor balanced.BASIC PRINCIPLES OF MOTIONREAD THE DEFENSE: Players must develop the habit of taking what the defense gives them.The offensive player must concentrate on how he is being defended and the position of histeammates. Then he moves to put himself in the best position produce a score. Offensive playersmust play their man on offense. If the offensive player does not have the ball two of the most basic movements are the V cut & the screen. Join our online community at www.basketballcoachesclub.blogspot.com In the execution of the V cut the offensive player will take his man in one direction & thenmove quickly in another direction to get free. In the execution of the screen two players will work together to produce a scoring opportunity.The screener must think before he moves. First he considers how the teammate is being defendedand moves to set a screen at the proper angle so the teammate can make good use of the screen.As the screener is moving to screen the player getting the screen must set his man up for the screen with a proper V cut. After screening players must maintain proper floor balance.If a player has the ball he must be in triple threat position. The player must catch & face the basket. The player must be ready to shoot, pass, or dribble. Many times players are just looking to pass the ball and aren't ready to take advantage of scoring opportunities. Offensive players must be aggressive to take advantage of the defense.NO PREDETERMINED MOVEMENT: Keep the floor balanced, read the defense and take high percentage shots. Because player movement is completely random it is difficult for the defense to defend them. : Communication is essential for motion offense. Talking helps establishgood floor balance and timing on screens. Call out the name of the player getting screened to alert him that a screen is coming.DEVELOP GOOD HABITS: Players need good offensive concepts to help develop good offensive habits. If good habits are developed the offense can react quickly and efficiently to the defense. Join our online community at www.basketballcoachesclub.blogspot.com

surviveandadvance.net - 3/11/2009

Knight-Packer | FantasyPlayers.com | Fantasy Players Network

— surviveandadvance.net — Welcome to Knight/Packer "Survive And Advance," We are going to have some fun talking basketball over the... next few weeks. Billy: I first thought about this project years ago, and I wanted a way to expand my ability to communicate my love of basketball ... (more) Knight-Packer | FantasyPlayers.com | Fantasy Players Network

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rivals.yahoo.com - 3/19/2009

Bob Knight would really prefer we discuss ice skating

— rivals.yahoo.com — For someone who has apparently worked so hard not to say crazy stuff on TV, when he... gets on the radio, Bob Knight is a man unleashed. It's weird. How weird? So weird that on the day before March Madness*, in a "Mike and Mike In The Morning" ... (more) Bob Knight would really prefer we discuss ice skating

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ncaatournament.fanhouse.com - 3/11/2009

ESPN's Bob Knight Swears on Air

— ncaatournament.fanhouse.com — by Michael David Smith Filed under: Media Watch When ESPN hired Bob Knight as a college basketball... analyst, some questioned whether the coach with the legendary temper would be able to work as a TV commentator without dropping any four-letter ... (more) ESPN's Bob Knight Swears on Air

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