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Passing Game Offense
| Basic Rules | Variations | Fundamentals | Commitment | If you are interested in employing a Passing Game offense, you will probably have to readjust your offensive thinking and philosophy. Passing game action controls the offense using basic rules and principles rather than concentrating on executing set patterns or plays. With the primary emphasis of off ball screens and movement, all players are involved in the offense at all times as compared to pattern or set plays that only involve two or three players at one time. Since the Passing Game is a team oriented offense, players must develop an unselfish attitude and work hard to create open shots opportunities for their teammates. "Nothing creates more problems for the defense than movement." Therefore, with the Passing Game offense, it is imperative to make the defense work hard by having patience and controlling the ball. To be successful, however, each offensive movement must have a definite purpose such as to create a lead, make a sharp basket cut, set a screen, or establish rebounding position. Basic Rules & GuidelinesSince the Passing Game is an unstructured offense, it gives freedom to players to create; however, this freedom must be well coordinated within a framework of some basic rules and principles. Coaches should develop principles and rules that best fit their own specific situation. However, keep in mind that the rules must be kept simple. The more rules and restrictions put on players, the more pattern the offense will become. Passing Game VariationsThere is nothing in pattern or set offenses that cannot be incorporated in the motion game. Passing game can be run out of a variety of alignments, and can be use equally against zones and man to man defenses.
Required Individual Player FundamentalsSince the Passing Game Offense gives players the freedom to create, it requires a real commitment on the part of the basketball coach to teach basic offensive skills (shooting, passing, screening & rebounding). Coach’s Commitment and Added BenefitsIn giving players the freedom to create, coaches may a feel a real loss of offensive control at first, but as the season progresses, they will soon realize and appreciate the advantages and full potential of a non-structured offense. In addition, the Passing Game offense provides for the following added benefits:
Lastly, coaches must be sold on passing game. It involves the "All or None Principle." It will not adapt to your present offense. If you are not sure or are not entirely committed do not employ it. Learn More:
© 2004 Ernie Woods, HoopTactics
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