Vcu press diamondpress 1 2 5 3 4 x1 x4 x5 x3 x2 fastprint 1playsunmay08. Mar 23, 20 college basketball was introduced to the havoc press in 2011, when smart took v. This is the most conservative of the diamond defenses, but it can be very effective. Were going to break down coach shaka smarts famous havoc press defense. Rape aggression defense rad training is a comprehensive course for women assigned, identifying and transgender that teaches awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, progressing on to the basics of handson defense training. Jay wrights teams have long employed a 122, threequartercourt press as a variant to its standard halfcourt mantoman defense. Vcu basketball roster changes with new coach 5192017, 8. Here is a great set of notes on full court pressure defense. Apr 05, 2016 villanovas 122 press defense is a great defense to either slow a team down or speed them up. Sent to dayton as an 11 seed, the rams made their young. There are three ways to trap fist is fullcourt man with no traps. Break any basketball fullcourt press with this play and concepts villanova press break duration. The defense might try to force them to the sideline, but the point guard should fight to keep the ball in the middle of the court.
Vcu, which returns four starters and eight of its top nine scorers from last years 258 team that reached the ncaa tournament, garnered 193 points in the poll. Todays basketball coaching clinic notes are dealing with shaka smart and his vcu havoc full court press. Coach smart led an underdog vcu team to the ncaa final four in 2011 with less talent than many big name teams with. Shaka smart became one of the most well known users of this defense when put into his overall havoc defense at his 201011 vcu rams mens basketball team, which resulted in a final four run. See defences havoc diamond press, fullcourt mantoman basics. Virginia commonwealth university richmond, virginia 23284 staff phone directory ticket office. This defense is excellent for youth teams who must learn to play mantoman defense, and it is easy to teach, requiring less practice time than other press defenses. Shaka smart vcu havoc full court press defense system duration. This has been partly used as a way to force turnovers, but it also helps the villanova defense by burning valuable time off the shot clock. A special thank you to greg berge for the great basketball notes. Basketball defense press defenses, coachs clipboard. In this video, eric flannery demystified every rotation and concept to equip you with the basics of a matchup zone defense.
Team stops not individual stops, force quick bad shots is. In the 2011 ncaa tournament, new texas longhorns head coach shaka smart led virginia commonwealth university on an unlikely final four run. Know yourself as a coach by denny kuiper, mindset by carol dweck, help the helper. The second number indicates the type of defense 0 no switching, 1 1, 2 23, 3 32, 5 switching everything. Vcu defense, purdue offense square off in ncaa tournament. Now in smarts fourth season, his assistant coaches said they press more than then.
Virginia commonwealth university s socalled basketball offseason has been anything but off in terms of news. It was the 44th season of the university fielding a mens basketball program. Sep 05, 20 vcu havoc press defense notes the following come from notes listening to vcu assistant coach mike rhoades at both a step up assistantcoaching symposium and coaching u live. Havoc diamond press coach erics basketball systems. Nov 26, 2011 as a 34 court zone trapping press defense, the 122 contain press defense can be used to create steals and deflections, slow down the offense, and shut down secondary break scoring opportunities. Dec 15, 2016 the night before the most lopsided loss of his 26year head coaching career, new hampshires bill herrion scarcely slept. The 3 out2 in formation forces the defense to end up with two players on 1 leaving 5 open at the rim for a dunk. The defense might try to force them to the sideline. Nov 08, 2015 shaka smart vcu havoc full court press defense system duration. Virginia commonwealth rams index college basketball at. These are some notes from shaka smart, on their pressure defense. The vcu mens basketball team has returned to the top 25.
Thats saying something, considering vcu played florida state, which leads the country in field goal defense, in the southwest regional semifinal. For a closer look, check out jim larranagas dvd on his 32 camouflage defense in the half court. Chicago the purdue mens basketball team will pit its motion offense against a highpressure defense when the boilermakers face the vcu rams sunday in the third round of the ncaa tournament. Offense to defense, drill to drill our goal is to be the best team in. Vcu basketball plays and drills linkedin slideshare. To cause ts and leading to easier baskets to wear your opponents down to play more players on your roster to break opponents rhythm to eat clock on defense shortening the time for the offense to get a good shot these are just some of the reasons you should employ a press defense. The night before the most lopsided loss of his 26year head coaching career, new hampshires bill herrion scarcely slept. Vcu drills trap transition 1 4 3 5 2 x1 x4 x3 x2 x5 a guard starts with the ball in the trap he has to hold it for 2 seconds, then he can pass out from their it is live, the defense must sprint back in transition and fixit x2 is interceptor side x3 is interceptor high x5 is the goaltender.
George mason plays a similar kind of defense except they call it scramble. Defence havoc doublefist press coach erics basketball. Basketball plays designer hoop coach playbook vcu double. X3 takes first pass to the ballside, x1 takes second pass to the ballside, x2 takes first pass to the weakside, but. The defender on the inbound passer is the madman, all over him, going nuts. You can adjust this press defense to best match your opponents style of play and also transition into a man or zone defense. Quarter court straight diamond general the principles of the straight diamond are very similar to diamond 2 half court except that there is no trap on the ball until the ball is out of the middle and one step away from the 3point circle. Players use and learn the same basic concepts of mantoman defense onball, deny and helpside defense, just extended to the fullcourt. First digit indicates where the defense picks up 50s were full court, 40s were 34, 30s half court, 20s in the scoring area, and 10s were under out. We begin teaching this system at the freshmen and jv levels, and finetune it at the varsity level. Villanovas 122 press defense is a great defense to either slow a team down or speed them up.
I think that you will enjoy these 53 pages of basketball information. This is one of my favorite presses to run since you can catch your opponent by surprise since you. Here is a pdf of 53 pages of basketball coaching diagrams on the press that is so popular right now. Diamond press zone defense basketball zone press hoops. Weve done a complete breakdown of coach shaka smarts havoc 1211 full court press before. Such are the concerns of every coach who has prepared for college basketballs most intimidating defense so far this season. Uses its press defense to wreak havoc the new york times. Zone flash play used by vcu against oregon state in the ncaa tournament.
The name shaka smart and his havoc brand of defense became college basketball buzzwords when virginia commonwealth pressed and ran their way to the final four in 2011. Be sure to check out the xs and os of basketball forum to discuss this and more of your favorite basketball. Basketball plays designer hoop coach playbook vcu double pick 3. The 201112 vcu rams mens basketball team represented virginia commonwealth university during the 201112 ncaa division i mens basketball season.
By signing up to the newsletter youll receive all kinds of information to improve your basketball program, including. The diamond press also called the 311 or the 1211 press is suited for all levels of play. George mason used it to get to the final four a few years ago. Appreciation enthusiasm competitiveness unselfishness accountability havoc style of play want to force turnovers through pressure want live ball turnovers do your players know what you want out of defense. If you are facing a diamond or 1211 press defense where you get trapped in the corners or have a hard time getting the ball inbounds the 14 across press break is a great press break to use. Hoop coach playbook is a web based tool for basketball coaches that saves time so you can focus on developing your players. If you want to implement this press, here are 7 killer drills you can use. Mar 01, 20 these are some notes from shaka smart, on their pressure defense. Apr 03, 2015 in the 2011 ncaa tournament, new texas longhorns head coach shaka smart led virginia commonwealth university on an unlikely final four run. Chicago the purdue mens basketball team will pit its motion offense against a highpressure defense when the boilermakers face the vcu rams sunday in. Vcu basketball 2012 preseason strength and conditioning duration. Twelfthranked west virginia has reeled off eight wins in its first nine games by unleashing a ballhawking fullcourt press thats more plunderous yet more disciplined than previous incarnations. A10, caa, metro, sun belt and ind conference champion. How to break any type of press and avoid turnovers.
Todays basketball coaching clinic notes are on shaka smart and the vcu havoc press. Read full court press and mantoman presses the one thing that can disrupt even the best of basketball offenses is the full court press. In this video, coach chris breaks down the 14 basketball press break so that you can stop getting trapped on the inbounds pass. Matchup press defenses our matchup press defense is a more complicated system of presses compared to simple zone presses and involves a fair amount of practice time. Its his favourite press, used about 23 of the time. X4 is the madman all over the ball, influencing the ball to the coffin corner, taking away any weakside diagonal pass. As a 34 court zone trapping press defense, the 122 contain press defense can be used to create steals and deflections, slow down the offense, and shut down secondary break scoring opportunities. Jan 23, 2017 such are the concerns of every coach who has prepared for college basketballs most intimidating defense so far this season. Nov 03, 2016 in this press, its important to trap the ball handler especially in the coffin corner. Breaking down villanovas enhanced 122 zone press rush. Full court pressing defenses playbook winning hoops. Vcu point lob to post screen this article was originally featured on the play starts with 3 guards out and the 2 posts inside on the blocks. Defenders pass the ball to offensive player and then its 2. Shaka smart coaching clinic 20 blueprint basketball.
Jan 12, 2016 ncaa tournament sets vcu zone exchange flash. Practice trapping and not letting the ball handler split the defense or beat the defenders down the sideline. To implement this high intensity defensive system, your players need. Your team must have quick players with good instincts for this press defense to be effective. It doesnt matter if youre searching for a different look to your defensive viewpointstrategy or just something that will perplex your best opponents, this zone defense has it all.
Vcu rams team page with results, picks, power rankings, odds and stats. Led by thirdyear head coach shaka smart, the rams were coming off a season marked by a run to the final four. How to run the 1211 diamond press defense drills and tips. College basketball was introduced to the havoc press in 2011, when smart took v.
The press is designed to force turnovers by speeding up the decision making process of the offense. It has the advantage of always having pressure on the ball no matter what pressbreaker the offense uses. Vcu basketball head coach introduction press conference. In this press, its important to trap the ball handler especially in the coffin corner.