Attacking Pressure
Press Break Guidelines
1. Spread the floor
Bypass & eliminate as many defenders as possible.
Take as much "Real Estate" (distance up the court) as the defense will allow.
"Close the Distance" (make someone guard you) prior to passing.
2. Employ a slow to quick tempo
Work the ball into the middle, then attack.
Create leads and meet the ball.
Lead the receiver when throwing long.
3. See the floor and move the ball
Receive the ball with back to sideline in triple threat stance.
Use sharp, crisp passes.
Get passing done early.
Look for and attack out numbered situations.
4. Take care of the ball.
Use the dribble sparingly.
Do not pick up dribble. End dribble with shot or pass.
Avoid passing off the dribble (use jump stops).
Eat the ball rather than throw it away.
5. Analyze the type of press
Always be prepared & anticipate pressing situations.
Take advantage of press weaknesses and weak players.
Take good shoots and crash the boards.
Maintain defensive balance.
Some DON'Ts About Press Breaks
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DON'T receive ball with back to basket.
DON'T dribble up sideline (Avoid trap zones).
DON'T throw one handed passes. Use sharp crisp passes.
DON'T pick up the dribble. Always end dribble with shot or pass.
DON'T hurry. Be confident and play through adversity.
DON'T pick up ball after an opponent's made shot to make the inbounds pass until teammates are ready to receive the ball.
DON'T throw bounce passes especially when inbounding the ball.
DON'T telegraph passes. Look off receivers & use pass fakes.
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