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What is a DHO in Basketball? (Dribble Hand Off Explained)

The dribble hand off in basketball is a widely used offensive tactic.

When ran correctly, the DHO can be very effective as it also acts as a screen.

If you plan to add them to your offense, make sure to practice against the different ways to defend a DHO, and also make sure your players understand the different counters.

What is an Iso in Basketball? (And How to Score From It)

“Iso” (short for isolation) is a tactic used at all levels of basketball — sometimes intentionally and sometimes out of desperation — to create a 1-on-1 scoring opportunity.

This can be an effective strategy if you have a (1) skilled isolation scorer or (2) a mismatch.

In this post, I’ll define exactly what an “iso” is and show you how to use it to score.

How to Beat a 1-3-1 Zone Defense (16 Strategies and Plays)

If you’ve played against a 1-3-1 zone defense, you know how effective it can be.

It’s an aggressive, disruptive, in-your-face defense that attempts to “speed up” the offense and confuse them with traps and irregular defensive positioning.

To defeat it, the offense must be calm under pressure and make smart decisions.

Blocker-Mover Offense – Complete Coaching Guide

The Blocker-Mover has been popularized by Tony Bennett’s Virginia Cavalier teams, and its elements are utilized by Terry Stotts of the Portland Trail Blazers.

It’s a true motion offense with clearly defined roles for each player.

And the free-flowing nature makes it difficult for defenses to guard and prepare for.

1-4 Press Break to Score on Any Full-Court Defense

At the high school level and below, I don’t think anything will lose a game faster or more frequently than a team’s inability to handle pressure.

We have probably all had teams that have excelled in a controlled half court game, but immediately lost their poise when the opponent began to press.

As a coach, there’s nothing more frustrating than helplessly watching from the sidelines as your team commits countless turnovers when the other team extends its defense.

But it doesn’t have to be this way!

Read and React Offense – Complete Coaching Guide (20 Layers)

One of the best things a youth or high school coach can do is build continuity throughout his or her basketball program.

When players grow up learning the same system, terminology, and skill progressions, they are more likely to be successful as high schoolers.

Coach Rick Torbett from Better Basketball has developed an innovative offensive system that is a perfect choice as a program offense.

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