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Considerations

See Blog posts - Press Break Options, Passing, Considerations.

In deciding on fullcourt press offence, here are some considerations to keep in mind.

Press breaks have myriad options for player positions and rotations, which can be overwhelming. One goal should be to keep it as simple as possible, but not simpler. Sending one player upcourt, or having one player in the middle of a 1-3-1 or 2-1-2 press break set, simplifies rotations and is tactically sound.

The easiest press breaks flow from the primary fast break, as players are already in position. You can also inbound the ball quickly before the press gets organized. See

A different option is to get organized against the press (e.g., 4-across), don't be in a hurry to pick up the ball when the other team scores. For examples of press-break "sets", see 1-4 set, Old Dominion Regular. Bringing more players into the backcourt can provide passing options and pull defenders away from protecting their basket, but crowd the backcourt.

A key consideration is what kind of press you are facing - a man press, 1-2-1-1, or containing zone (2-2-1, 1-2-2).
  • Against man, usually the biggest challenge is to inbound the ball, then you can clear out. Flashes and screening are used to get open.
  • A 1-2-1-1 looks to deny and/or trap an inbounds pass. Avoid the coffin corners, and bypass the primary receiver(s).
  • A containing zone does not contest or trap an inbounds pass. A 1-3-1 press break set can be used, or a 2-1-2 alignment with longer passes and simple player rotations.

Being able to use the same press break against multiple presses aids in simplification. A 2-up set is flexible, see Canada Basketball, Double Middle, Hackenberg 2-up.

A 1-4 set is also flexible, with options for screening, cutting and to go long. Outside players will usually be open against 1-2-1-1.

Player skills affect player positions and rotations, especially for your big. If your big

Optionally run inbounder 4 to halfcourt,

A conventional press break gets into a 1-3-1 alignment on the inbounds pass (and on reversal to the inbounder), with 3 short pass options and a long pass. Good passing teams may want to stretch the defence using a progression of options:

  • the sideline player stretches vertically, opening up a pass over the top or a dribble attack up the sideline
  • the inbounder spaces weakside (a 2-1-2 look), allowing ball reversal with one pass
  • instead of a short, diagonal pass to the middle, have a longer diagonal pass to the weakside, leaving open the middle of the floor (2-2-1 set).up

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