Chris Holtmann used this set a ton in his first season at Ohio State. He inheirited a lethal mid post scorer in Keita Bates-Diop, and this set really put him in great position to utilize his length and ability to rise over defenders to get his shot off. See More
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In this 1-4 flat set from Coach Archie Miller, they are able to use a simple creative movement to get a deep post catch. The simple pipe cut from 1 is enough to distract 5's defender causing him to get caught playing behind, as seen in the video below. See More
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This is another Horns set that Croatia ran against Lithuania in the first window of the second round of the FIBA European Qualifiers. It's designed to get Saric a post up. After the elbow entry to 2, 1 and 3 set a double rip screen for 4. While this is happening, 5 sets a ball screen for 2 to occupy the defense. See More
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This is just one of the ways that the Mystics get into the action with Toliver setting a back screen for Delle Donne. If Toliver does not have an open 3, she can throw the ball into the post. On the FMS Blog: WNBA Finals - Top Plays Breakdown See More
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The Mystics run this set as a counter to their double stagger action. This allows them to get Delle Donne an interior catch. On the FMS Blog: WNBA Finals - Top Plays Breakdown See More
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This is a counter from the base action I diagramed entitled, "Toledo Rockets - Horns Floppy." This is a very simple yet effective counter you can run with this set. The video below is not of this set itselft, but the base horns floppy action. 5 will attempt to bury defender as 2 comes off screen. While this is happening, 1 and 4 set a double stagger screen away for 3 in the corner. This is a great time for several things: 1) 5 in a post isolation situation while help side is working through the stagger. 2) Obviously a 3pt opportunity for 3 if you have a 5 that garners a lot of attention. 3) While the stagger is occuring, if 5 were to sprint into a side ball screen for 2, that would leave 2 a wide open driving line off of a reject of 5's screen. Click here for more plays by Dave Nedbalek! See More
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Cheryl Reeve runs this play with the Minnesota Lynx to punish inattentive perimeter players on the weak side of the floor. By precisely spacing players along the perimeter, several open shots are presented through the duration of a possession when this play is run. See More
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This is a counter from the base action I diagramed entitled, "Toledo Horns Floppy." This is a very simple yet effective counter you can run with this set. The vide below is not of this set itselft, but the base Horns Floppy action. As 2 comes off of 5's floppy screen, 4 will hit 2 and sprint straight into a side pick and roll. 2 will hunt the nail pulling the ball two bounces away from the screen looking to get in the paint with a scoring mindset first. As 4 rolls to the rim 5 will set a back screen on the defender in ball screen coverage. I worded that carefully to account for the likelihood of a switch. Screen the defender that is in ball screen coverage. After setting the back screen, 5 will pop to recover spacing/get outside of the 3pt line. This is a deadly action if you have a 5 who can step out and shoot it. 2's reads: 1) score 2) Lob/pass to 4 rolling 3) 5 popping It goes without saying that if the weak side defense hugs in, then 2 would kickout to 1, or 3 holding the side ready to shoot. Click here for more plays by Dave Nedbalek! See More
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The University of Toledo men's team runs some phenomenal action under Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk. They are one of the most "set-driven" teams in the country. Out of 1,640 FGA in the 2017-2018 season, only 196 were in transition. This diagram isn't 100% accurate to the formation/timing of the video clip below, but you can easlily see where my adaptations come from. I generally like to allow clips or actions to get my creativity flowing. When I see initial action that I really like, I will often build a 'series' of sets around that particular action. Check out my counters of this action: Horns Floppy: Spain PNR Counter Horns Floppy: Double Stagger Counter This is a great set with some very quick decisions to be made by the defense. As you can see the end of result of this set is not a basket, and to be honest it isn't particulary great execution or spacing, but you can most certainly see the potential of this set. I am a huge fan of the floppy action, not so much for the guard coming off, but for the great sealing position the screener should be in. These are great opportunities to screen with bigger guards that can exploit mismatches as well. Click here for more plays by Dave Nedbalek! See More
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The Mercury run their "Ear Tug" quick hitter to get one of the best shooters of all time, Diana Taurasi, a pin down from Brittany Griner. This set can be used to free up the guard, or to create a post iso. See More
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On the FMS Blog: Top Plays - FIBA U18 European Championship See More
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Play ran by the Phoenix Mercury to get a post up opportunity for Brittany Griner. This would be effective for any team with a traditional 1-5 lineup. See More
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On the FMS Blog: Top Plays from FIBA U20 European Championship 2018 See More
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Pass to either wing after set-up game to 1-4. Ball side post screens away for the other post and has two options: 1. Curl to block and screener snaps back to top of key for ball reversal. Option 2: Ball side post player slips screen and dives to block. Weak side post player flashes to top of key. Ready for offense See More
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