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What is the Difference between an Individual and Team Goal?

A Goal is a term commonly used throughout many fields. Depending on the context, what makes up a goal can vary and be quite different. In a sporting context, goals can mean different things depending on the sport. Different sports, different programs, and different teams will all have their own way or organising,

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1-4 Patterned Motion Offense: Crossover Cut

The 1-4 Patterned Motion Offense is a fantastic basketball play for teams to utilise. As a starting point for teams to implement as part of their initial playbook the continuity of the offense makes it very easy to learn and perform.

 

For senior teams the 1-4 Patterned Motion Offense Crossover Cut Play should be used as an option for a base or core play.

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Motion Offense: Dribble Entry Mid-Zone Screen

The Motion Offense provides an opportunity for individuals and teams to develop successive scoring opportunities. The strength in the Motion Offense is that it can be linked to patterns that simplify the complexities of basketball offenses. The Motion Offense Dribble Entry Mid-Zone Screen Play looks to integrate some variations to the offenses standard flow that makes scouting of the play that more challenging for defences.

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2-3 Match-Up Zone Defence: Featuring Trapping Post from Weak Side Guard

Most coaches would have seen a standard 2-3 Zone Defence, but there are opportunities to add in some elements that change this standard defence, to a 2-3 Match-up Zone Defence. With a few variations to the standard zone defence rotations, the normal weaknesses of the 2-3 Zone Defence can be nullified and force opposition offenses to adapt in game to meet the new defensive demands.

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4–1 Free Motion Offense

Motion Offense is one of the more preferred offensive systems available to coaches for teaching the basic building blocks of team basketball. The tactical advantages of motion offense revolve around plays based upon ‘reads’ rather than having a predetermined pattern to follow. This allows players to develop a greater understanding and respect for the team tactics of basketball.

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