In this week’s newsletter…
🏀 CLA: Florida Gators’ 1v1
➕ Inside Todd Golden’s Blended Offense
🎥 Steps for Implementing the 2-1-2 Pressure Zone Defense
🐊 Gators’ No-Dribble Tag Warmup
Florida Gators’ 1v1
Early on, a lot of D1 teams like this simple 1v1 game to rep east/west closeouts, defending in space, and finishing against pressure. Coach passes from the slot/wing to the opposite wing, then players play 1-on-1 with a dribble limit. The Gators used a 3-dribble limit.
Inside Todd Golden's Halfcourt Offense
Todd Golden’s mix of analytical data with aggressive, modern (and some not-so-modern) basketball concepts has resulted in a resurgence in Florida Gators basketball. Here’s a look at a few of the strategies that have resulted in an annual top 10 offensive ranking.
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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
1-on-1 Coaching Calls
On this 1-on-1 coaching call, I answer questions about the 2-1-2 zone. We talk installation, common attacks against the zone, player responsibilities, pressing then falling into the zone, and trapping in the zone.
Gators’ No-Dribble Tag Warmup
A great warmup for any age level. Have some fun. Get them moving.
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