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Cheetah Press Break
Purpose: This is a strategy designed to work against a man-to-man full court press. The best case scenario is for a long pass to a sprinting speedster for an uncontested lay-in.
Instructions
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Position your players as shown, but realize that Player 1 should actually be standing out of bounds. Player 2 should be a real speedster. This is usually something that you would do in a dead-ball situation, in which case Player 1 can not run the baseline.
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On the slap of the ball, Player 2 starts behind Player 1(Again, realize that Player 1 is standing out of bounds), who pretends to hand him the ball. Player 2 then sprints all the way past the key and cuts up and between Players 4 and 5, who have moved apart to create a space. Player 3 sprints straight toward the baseline.
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After Player 2 runs through the space, Players 4 and 5 close back up, creating a double-wide screen. Defender 2 is caught behind them, and Player 2 is wide open sprinting toward the basket. Player 1 (Standing out of bounds) throws a long pass that Player 2 can run to and corral for an uncontested drive to the hoop.
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If your team is alert enough to set this up in a live ball situation (after a made basket), then Player 1 (Standing out of bounds) has an option to run the base line and throw the pass from the same side as the cutter. In this case, Player 2 should run a slight banana pattern in order to follow the flight of the pass.
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Points of Emphasis:
- The pass should be high enough to get over the defense and placed so that Player 2 can run to it without slowing down.
- Player 2 should explode into his route after he passes behind Player 1.
Teaching Tips:
- Tell your team that this play will get them an easy two points.
- Teach your passer to look at and fake to Player 3 before looking for Player 2.
What do you think? Let us know by leaving your comments, suggestions, and questions...
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Comments
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chris says:
2/11/2008 at 9:31:36 PM
if defender 1 is tall, player 1 could not make a good pass
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Jeffrey Rice says:
2/12/2008 at 8:05:53 AM
I need a play to beat a 3-2 zone press off the inbound pass after a made basket.
Coach Jeff
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Richard says:
2/12/2008 at 8:13:39 AM
Good Morning Jeff,
At my school, we go up against the 3-2 zone, and man to man press. Full court. Got something that might help. We have what is called a 4 across. You can screen for short and over the top passes. If your interested, let me know. Richard
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Nupe3 says:
2/12/2008 at 9:03:57 AM
Looks like a good play.
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sabrina Armendarez says:
2/12/2008 at 10:55:20 AM
i need a better 1-3-1 half court press breaker. i'm using one that is used for a full court press and works most of the time but, would like to see if you have something better
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Joe (Co-founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:
2/12/2008 at 12:31:54 PM
Here's some information we currently have on press breakers:
There are a couple press breakers in our plays ebook on pages 73 & 76.
If you have not signed up for our two free ebooks on drills & plays and our free newsletter, you can do so at www.breakthroughbasketball.com/newsletter.html
Here's a link on our website to one of the press breakers mentioned in the ebook: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/plays/linepressbreaker.html
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Casey says:
2/12/2008 at 1:24:35 PM
How could this quick score press break be adjusted so an 8th grade girls team could run it? That's a long pass to make -- especially if it's a dead ball situation and if the D is covering the ball -- What type of player would 3 have to be to maybe have the pass sequence be 1 to 3 to 2?
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Joe (Co-founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:
2/12/2008 at 5:51:26 PM
Casey,
This play is probably not fitted for 8th grade girls or any team that does not have a player with proper arm strength & accuracy to throw the ball. If you can think of a variation, please share.
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David says:
2/12/2008 at 7:40:01 PM
Casey, If you wanted to run this for *th grade girls, all you would have to do is throw the inbound pass in to your 3 and have her pass it down to the sprinting 2. Use a diagonal pass so the defense is caught comint to the passer
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gokhan says:
2/16/2008 at 2:36:24 PM
thank you very much.
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JORDAN M says:
2/20/2008 at 4:27:56 PM
hi to all!!!!
i need a defense for one top player!!!!i want to make him not to touch the ball!!
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Felix says:
2/25/2008 at 9:27:41 PM
Jordan,
Why not a box and 1. That would be the easiest for youth basketball. Here are some others. http://www.coachesclipboard.net/JunkDefenses.html
Good Luck
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coach boon says:
4/23/2008 at 9:58:47 PM
hi i want to execute a play which in live situation where i got shooter and inbounders what tatics do you recommend me to play??
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Joe (Co-Founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:
4/24/2008 at 8:41:07 PM
Hi Coach Boon,
There are more inbounds plays on our website at this link: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/plays.html
You can also see more in our Free Plays ebook which you can download at this link: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/freebooks.html
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preeti says:
5/10/2008 at 4:24:42 AM
If player 1,2 doesn't know lay up thennnnnnnnnnn.................................
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