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Asking the right questions when defining your process

How much time do you devote to defense?

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Coach Jagacki presented a great webclinic on the topic of “Building A Defensive Identity” for A Quick Timeout paid subscribers. Watch that below.

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Here’s a 5:00 clip of the on-court coaching clinic Coach Pasqua did on the 1-3-1…

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Another 1-3-1 Zone Resource…

Exclusive to A Quick Timeout+ subscribers, 1-3-1 clinic notes with more detail and teaching point for implementing a modified 1-3-1 defense. Click the link below…

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🏀 Molly Miller’s Benergy Defensive Drill

➕ Molly Miller’s Pressure Defense Breakdown

🎥 4-Out & 5-Out Offensive Concepts

Molly Miller’s Benergy Defensive Drill

I’m sharing a charge/hustle drill from Coach Molly Miller with the thought, “How could this be turned into a small-sided game?”

Any thoughts?

Check out the Championship Productions clinic, “Open Practice with Molly Miller: Camp GRIT.”

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YouTube Members-Only Videos

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• On-court coaching clinic sessions

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On this 1-on-1 coaching call, I talk through conceptual offense ideas for both 4-Out and 5-Out offense. I also share ball screen strategies and quick hitters from coaches like Alabama's Nate Oats and Vanderbilt's Mark Byington.

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Here are a few highlights from this week’s episode…

The Hustle Wall to Reward Effort

Empowering Your Players through Autonomy

What’s Your Team’s Culture?

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🏀 3v3 Point Over Concepts

➕ Mark Few’s Execution of Ball Screen Offense

📈 Creating Advantages off Post Splits

3v3 Point Over Concepts

When teaching Princeton offense to my team, I like to go whole-part-whole most years. The “part” is often 3v3, repping various actions we use within the system. Click to watch and some of those actions.

Another option…

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YouTube Members-Only Videos

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• On-court coaching clinic sessions

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• Exclusive small-sided games and drills

• Exclusive webclinics

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"Ball screens are like sunsets. Every sunset is different. Every ball screen is different." - Mark Few

Scripting ball screens are near impossible. Instead, give your players a variety of possible solutions in order to make the right reads in real time. This week, some ideas that Gonzaga’s Mark Few uses as core principles for ball screen offense.

Early Attack

Few’s philosophy is simple: Get a great shot as quickly as possible.

The data shows - higher percentage shots exist early in the shot clock. In those first few seconds, (1) the defense is scrambling to matchup, (2) it’s easier to crash the offensive glass with defenders not in great position, and (3) you’re able to put more pressure on the rim that can lead to drawing more fouls.

Spacing Improves Decision-Making

"Great spacing clarifies the ball-handler's decisions." - Mark Few

If the floor is cluttered, the reads are tougher. When the offense spaces the floor correctly, help defenders are forced to show their hand early. This allows the ball-handler to see exactly who is guarding the drive or roll (in PNR) and who is staying home on shooters.

Read Progressions

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

For players looking to separate themselves…

What college coaches are looking for in possible recruits

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🏀 3-on-3 for Headlights and Taillights

➕ Creating Advantages after Post Entries

📈 Elevate Your Coaching This Summer

🔗 Replay: Princeton Point & Chin Variations Webclinic

3v3 for 4-Out & 5-Out Concepts

This 3-on-3 small-sided game begins with a wing attacker positioned hip-to-hip with his defender to simulate an advantage-phase drive. As the player attacks the baseline, the perimeter teammate must execute a "taillights" movement by pulling behind the driver into the vacated window for a pass. Conversely, a middle drive triggers a "headlights" concept, where the perimeter player moves into the driver's vision to create a high-percentage kick-out opportunity. Simultaneously, the third offensive player in the corner must read the penetration to execute a corner burn, cutting hard to the rim if their defender helps on the drive. By combining these three movements, players learn to maintain optimal spacing and provide immediate passing outlets regardless of the drive's direction. (Read more about Offensive Concepts: Headlights and Taillights)

Elevate Your Basketball Coaching: The Summer Success Program

I want to assist you this summer and help elevate your basketball coaching!

This year’s 6-week (May 25 – July 4, 2026) Summer Success Program is designed to come along side you to help you teach and analyze better to level up your team’s success.

When you join, you receive:

• Weekly Group Zooms: Direct access to Coach Tony Miller for deep dives into strategy and real-time Q&A.

• Film Feedback: Send in your summer league or practice film and get professional breakdown and feedback from Coach Miller.

• Video Resources: Practice and game footage of offensive and defensive systems of play.

• The “Coaches’ Room” Chat: 24/7 access to a private group chat to ask questions, share ideas, and troubleshoot your summer season.

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April Webclinic: Princeton Offense Point & Chin Variations

Did you miss last week’s webclinic with Coach Jared Martinson? Check out the replay!

For most basketball coaches, June is a whirlwind of summer leagues and team camps.

This year’s 6-week (May 25 – July 4, 2026) Summer Success Program is designed to give you a blueprint for your systems so you can walk into every camp and league game with a clear advantage. This program focuses on:

🏀 Conceptual Offenses: Learn how to move away from rigid sets and empower your players to read the defense, react with higher-level decision making, and execute more effectively and efficiently.

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This program is designed to be a collaborative experience. When you join, you receive:

💻 Weekly Group Zooms: Direct access to Coach Tony Miller for deep dives into strategy and real-time Q&A.

🎥 Film Feedback: Send in your summer league or practice film and get professional breakdown and feedback from Coach Miller.

🎞️ Video Resources: Practice and game footage of offensive and defensive systems of play.

🗣️ The “Coaches’ Room” Chat: 24/7 access to a private group chat to ask questions, share ideas, and troubleshoot your summer season.

👤 A Mastermind Community: A small, curated group of motivated coaches working through the same challenges alongside you.

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After passes into the post in our 4 Out offense, we go into split action with the passer and the next perimeter player. Often, the defense switches and neutralizes the split action. Two solutions are for the post player to pass out then chase the pass for a ball screen (Diagram below) or go into grenade action with the corner offensive player.

I prefer to give players options, which is what you’ll see in this teaching clip…

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In this episode, we sit down with Vera Jo Bustos, better known as Coach VJ—a former professional basketball player, Hall of Famer, and renowned mental performance coach. We dive deep into the "Mental Arena" to discuss how basketball players and coaches can handle adversity, navigate high-pressure conflict, and build unshakeable confidence.

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

The source of players confidence primarily lies with…

What does it take to break you?

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🏀 Princeton 3 Ball Shooting Drill

➕ Princeton Offense Actions & Reads

🎯 Free Shooting Drill Book

🔗 Link to Princeton Point & Chin Variations Webclinic

Princeton 3 Ball Shooting Drill

Maximize shots with this drill involving Point Away action in Princeton Offense.

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Point Away Flip Burn

One of my favorite counters in the Princeton arsenal occurs when the defense overplays the initial Point Away screening action, creating an opportunity for the "point" man in the pinch post to make a play in the opposite direction. Instead of hitting the man coming off the downscreen, the post player pivots away from the play, catching the defender off guard and creating an open passing lane. This sudden change of direction sets up the single-side wing for a perfectly timed backdoor cut, leading to an uncontested flush at the rim.

This Sunday: Princeton Offense Point & Chin Variations

This year’s summer webclinic series starts this Sunday, April 26 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT! Coach Jared Martinson of Maple Grove Boys Basketball (MN) will break down variations for Point and Chin series within Princeton Offense. In addition to his time coaching, Coach Martinson is also a former player of Coach Doug Novak’s Bethel University teams. Conceptual Offense coaches will love this one!

This webclinic is available to all A Quick Timeout+ and/or YouTube members. A link will be emailed out next Sunday.

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Drift Screen vs. Drop Overage

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Marcus McGovern explains how PortalVisionIO uses AI to help coaches find players, build rosters, communicate with staff, and manage program budgets. This tool is a game changer for the basketball industry.

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

“I don’t need a computer to tell me what my eyes can tell me”

The next generation: “Court Vision”

Next Level Insights: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves

I’ve been diving into this first round series between the Nuggets and Timberwolves. With elite-level analytics found in Hudl Instat, I get advanced lineup data, possession-based metrics, Xs&Os, and more.

Here’s a great ATO from last night’s Wolves win, with the help of FastModel FastDraw.

Whether you’re looking for the “why” behind the box score or the “how” for your next practice, Hudl Instat provides pro-level tools necessary to raise your program’s scouting and preparation.

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🏀 1v2 Go Get It Rebounding Drill

➕ 3 Shooting Drills

🏀 Mike Neighbors High Low Rebounding

👑 4v4 SSG for Pressing and Trapping

1v2 Go Get It Rebounding Drill

Use managers or mix in live defense. A great drill for station work or a small group workout here in the offseason.

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Webclinic: Princeton Offense Point & Chin Variations

Our offseason monthly webclinic series starts next Sunday (4/26) at 8pm ET, 7pm CT! Coach Jared Martinson of Maple Grove Boys Basketball (MN) will break down variations for Point and Chin series within Princeton Offense. In addition to his time coaching, Coach Martinson is also a former player of Coach Doug Novak’s Bethel University teams. Conceptual Offense coaches will love this one!

This webclinic is available to all A Quick Timeout+ and/or YouTube members. A link will be emailed out next Sunday.

Smart Teams Save With Good Game by 323 Sports!

The smartest play for uniforms in 2026 is a switch to Good Game by 323 Sports!

Going with Good Game lets you outfit your team with quality, fully customizable uniforms at up to 50% less than the “big brands!”

323 Sports has a ton of Good Game Basketball Team Packs to choose from, but if you don’t find one you like, you can create your own.

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Mike Neighbors High Low Rebounding

Coach Mike Neighbors is the former head coach at the University of Arkansas and the current assistant coach for the Dallas Wings. In this video, he explains a competitive team rebounding drill he used during his time with the Razorbacks.

YouTube Members-Only Videos

I’ve created a YouTube membership with longform video of some of coaches’ favorite basketball content. Here’s what you’ll get:

• On-court coaching clinic sessions

• Mic’d up practices - Race & Space Offense, Functionally Fast Offense, 2-1-2 Pressure Defense

• Culture sessions

• Exclusive small-sided games and drills

• Exclusive webclinics

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This week, three high-intensity shooting drills I picked up from Navy head coach Jon Perry during his session at the NABC Convention in Indianapolis.

🚦Green Light Shooting - 5:00 3PAs

• Player will shoot for 1:00 at each of the 5 perimeter spots (corners, wings, top)

• Green light = 60 makes in 5:00

• Yellow light = 50 makes in 5:00

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

Thoughts for Improving Player Growth

Chaotic Practice That Leads to Success

Elevate Your Program with Hudl

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1v1 Closeouts

Coach Reid Ouse teaches players to attack hard closeouts and mak decisive reads on the catch in this 1-on-1 game. A great way to train players to read space, attack immediately, and punish poor closeouts!

🏀 Michigan’s 2v1 MIG and Goalie

➕ Coach Like Dusty May

🎯 Free Shooting Drill Book

🏀 Arizona’s 1v1 Rebounding

2vs.1 MIG & Goalie

Focusing on giving help by the low man on the drive then closing out. Great for also working on offense and shooting against live defense.

Get the full video, “Dusty May: My Favorite Drills for Basketball Practice.”

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Arizona’s 1v1 Rebounding

The Arizona Wildcats finished the ‘25-’26 season ranked 1st in defensive rebounds per game at 28.2 RPG. Simple drills + Proper technique + effort.

Early Offense Quick Hitter

Here’s an easy early offense action, primarily designed for a shooter but also with options for scoring at the rim. Coach may explains…

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Here are a couple highlights from this week’s episode…

Is College Basketball in a Good Place?

The Transfer Portal Era’s Impact on College Coaching

You can also watch the full interview here…

FastDraw + FastScout = Elite Game Prep

FastDraw and FastScout have been staples for the top coaches for years, and now they’re part of a fully connected Hudl workflow. Design your sets in FastDraw, build your reports in FastScout, tie it all to film. It’s one seamless loop from prep to performance. It’s everything you need to get your team ready, in one system.

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