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The constant cutting-on the weak side as well as the ball side-makes the defense work on every possession. Coach Ryan covers the basic continuity of the offense and goes over all the options available."The primary emphasis of the Swing is to get the ball inside. Coach Ryan makes no distinction between post and perimeter players and notes that they teach all of their players all interior and perimeter positions so that they are interchangeable. This offense has some elements of the flex, the shuffle, the UCLA high post cut but is simpler to understand and execute. In fact it is probably an excellent choice for youth coaches looking for a simple offense to install in a short time period with limited practices. Yet the offense is robust enough to allow you to expand options and work toward isolating your best players. The offense starts with what he calls the Post Entry which is essentially just a power triangle. While there are other screening and cutting actions the key to the Swing is pounding the ball down in low. You can see why Coach Ryan's teams often make more free throws than their opponents attempt in a season. If the wing is unable to enter the ball down low the subsequent step is an Up Screen. From the Up Screen there is ball swing, a back screen and cut and from each of these sequential options a number of counters to defensive switches or overplays. In addition he emphasizes the three methods they use to counter denial pressure (tandem partner exchanges, the dribble out, and the skip pass) both demonstrating in detail and explaining who you can expect to be open under increasing defensive pressure. The Swing Offense gives you enough flow and options to be an effective system of attack (see Wisconsin tying for the Big-10 title and making the NCAA's this year) but enough freedom to allow your more gifted players room to operate. It does require fundamentally sound passing, players who can play inside and outside, and have good passing skills. We especially liked Coach Ryan's explanation of the Pop-back in the lane and flare options when teams get overly aggressive in defending or switching the Swing back screen cut. |
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