1 Up Press Breaker
Simple press breaker that works against man or zone defense.
Man to Man Press Breaker
Initial formation: 3 inbounds. 1 near FT line. 2 and 4 on sideline. 5 deep near the basket.
1 tries to get open. 2 and 4 count to two and if 1 is not open, they break up to the baseline.
If 2 and 4 are denied, they break back looking for the pass over the top.
Our point guard (1) gets very good at getting open and we get 1 the ball 90% of the time.
If 1 gets the ball, everyone clears out and 1 brings the ball up.
If 1 is faced guarded and the sideline player catches the ball, 1 can cut to the basket and receive the ball for a fast break attack.
Press Break Versus Zone
Option 1 - Enter to 1
Initial formation is the same. 1 cuts to get open and 3 passes to 1.
If 1 gets the ball, 3 steps in as a ball reversal option.
1 can now advance the ball with dribble, pass ahead or reverse the ball to 3.
Players should maintain spacing, always have a player behind the ball for reversal option, use pass fakes, and stay out of danger (trapping) areas.
Note A) If we face a 2-2-1 press, we often bring the 5 flashing to the middle after the ball is entered to form a 2-1-2 alignment. The 2-1-2 alignment works better for us against a good 2-2-1 press.
Note B) If you face a team that brings 3 players up in a zone (ex: aggressive diamond press), then we often throw a baseball pass over the defense to the 2 or 4 at mid court. The passer may need to fake because there is often a defender in the middle of the court looking to steal. At that point we usually have a numbers advantage.
Note C) If you face a team that double teams your point guard, then we run a 3 up press breaker to counter that. Or if we face a team with a tall aggressive player on the ball trying to get deflections we sometimes run our 3 up press break.
Keys to Breaking Press
Some of the biggest keys to breaking the press are:
- Keep spacing. As the ball is dribbled and players move, keep spacing.
- When breaking zone press, make sure you have ball reversal, middle, and sideline options.
- Meet your pass.
- Avoid trapping areas (corners, sideline, mid court).
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