Coaches, on all levels, should not make the mistake of assuming and taking for granted that players are skilled in attacking out numbered situations. In fact, there are very few coaches that actually take the time to teach or reinforce the fundamentals and principles required to successfully attack out number situations. Failure to take advantage and capitalize on these situations will not only make the difference in winning or losing close games, it will also cancel any great defensive effort that created the out numbered situation in the first place.

Principles and Techniques of Attacking Out Number Situations

"Must Score to be Successful"

Break Aways (1 on 0 - 2 on 0) - Goal: layup and steal

Attacking 2 on 1 Situations - Goal: layup

Attacking 3 on 1 Situations - Goal: create a 2 on 1 situation

Attacking 3 on 2 Situations - Goal: open jumper and putback (if shot is missed).

Attacking 3 on 3 Situations - Goal: create a 3 on 2 situation or turnout.

© 2002 Ernie Woods, HoopTactics