NEWSLETTER #59 - 2008-09 PROGRESSIVE FAST BREAK DRILL Team A is at one end of the court, Team B is at the other end. Both teams are lined up along their corresponding baselines.

The drill starts with a 2 on 1 situation with Team A having a 2 on 1 advantage over Team B. They play until the 2 on 1 either is scored or Team B gets a "stop".

Next, two Team B players join the one Team B player who was defending the 2 on 1 and they attack the two Team A members originally on offense. A 3 on 2 takes place with Team B having three players and Team A having two. They play until the 3 on 2 is scored or Team A gets a "stop".

Next, two Team A players join the two Team A players who were defending the 3 on 2 and they attack the three Team B members originally on the offensive end of the 3 on 2 break. Once again, they play until the 4 on 3 is scored or Team B gets a "stop".

Finally, two Team B players join the three Team B players who were defending the 4 on 3 and they attack the three Team A members originally on the offensive end of the 4 on 3 break. Once again, they play until the 5 on 4 is scored or Team A gets a "stop".

Three or four of these games can be played in eight minutes. With each new game the opposite team starts with a two on one advantage. Keep score as if it were a "real game".

3 ON 3 FULL COURT CONTINUITY DRILL The drill begins with six players at the full court level. Play begins 3 on 3. The offense must execute an "action of the day"., as a continuity

The following actions are possible. a) Flare screens. b) Screen away. c) Interchange away. d) On ball screen. e) Inside cut.

The offense strictly runs one of these actions in a continuity. The defense stays with their principles and they defend the action. Before the offense crosses half court, the continuity takes place but the ability to score off of this continuity is unavailable for the offense. However, once the three offensive players cross half court and approach the NBA 3pt line the continuity allows the offense the ability to score. If the continuity is defended by the defense and no shot is attempted, a coach can call "live" which means anything goes on offense and a shot can be attempted at any time.

Xavier University - Men's Basketball - 3800 Victory Parkway - Cintas Center - Cincinnati, OH 45207 - (513) 745-3417 - (887) WE ARE XU PLAY OF THE WEEK - UOB OFFENSE TRIANGLE SET - LOB TO 4 vs ZONE 2 2 3 5 4 5 4

3 1 1

A B

alignment. 3 cuts it down 4 dribble up and passes to 1. 1 dribbles middle of the lane looking for the across the top. 2 steps in and screens the ball from 2. 4 pops out, 2 passes to center of the zone. 5 cuts across the lane and backscreens the forward of the zone. 4.

2 5

4 3

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C 4 cuts off of the 2, 5 screens, 1 lob passes to 4.

Xavier University - Men's Basketball - 3800 Victory Parkway - Cintas Center - Cincinnati, OH 45207 - (513) 745-3417 - (887) WE ARE XU PLAY OF THE WEEK - UOB OFFENSE TRIANGLE SET - INBOUNDER vs ZONE 2 2 3 5 4 5 4

3 1 1

A B

alignment. 3 cuts down the middle 4 quickly passes to 1 and then of the lane and out. 4 and 1 become shallow cuts in front of him. 3 passing outlets. 2 passes to 4. spaces out opposite. 2 steps inbounds.

5 2

4 3

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C

1 drives the ball at the elbow as 2 fills in behind for a 3 pt shot. 4 finishes his cut through the lane.

Xavier University - Men's Basketball - 3800 Victory Parkway - Cintas Center - Cincinnati, OH 45207 - (513) 745-3417 - (887) WE ARE XU 2009 XAVIER TEAM CAMP We just concluded another very successful Team Camp here at Xavier. Jim Staley and the Centerville Elks ran the table, going 9-0 and capturing their first Xavier Team Camp Championship. Based on the positive feedback and high demand we had for this year's camp, we have opted to book two sessions for the Summer of 2009. Although this is 12 months away, we are excited to offer these options now so that you may reserve a spot early!

Please contact Mario Mercurio for additional Information. 513-745-3149. [email protected]

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