Hoop Student is an information site that contains basic concepts about different offensive/defensive strategies and tactics as well as other related topics within the game of basketball.
Below are a few links to various strategies, tactics, or other notable basketball topics to get started.
However, more links could be found within the Offense and Defense web pages as well.
1-2-2 Press Defense is a basketball defensive strategy that features sideline traps, particularly in the backcourt or frontcourt, which in turn, could limit offensive scoring opportunities.
1-4 High Offense is a basketball offensive strategy that primarily utilizes the high post as well as the wing areas to create scoring opportunities near the basket or from the perimeter, typically with a variety of basketball cuts and/or basketball screens.
1-4 Press Break is a basketball offensive strategy that can be used as a counter against press defenses such as the 1-2-1-1 diamond press, the 2-2-1 press, the 1-2-2 press or a full court man to man press.
2-1-2 Press Defense is a basketball defensive strategy that implements traps near the sidelines to disrupt the scoring effectiveness of the offensive team with the additional possibility of creating turnovers.
2-3 Zone Defense is a basketball defensive strategy that seeks to limit dribble penetration, influence contested perimeter jump shots, and decrease offensive scoring opportunities, particularly from the low post areas, while executing adequate on-ball defense.
3-2 Zone Defense is a basketball defensive strategy which emphasizes the prevention of low post scoring opportunities while restricting dribble penetration with adequate on-ball defense and influencing poor shot selection, particularly from the perimeter.
3 Out 2 In Motion Offense is a basketball offensive strategy that seeks to create multiple scoring opportunities through the use of set plays as well as offensive actions such as basketball screens, basketball cuts, continuity patterns and pick and roll options among others.
4 Out 1 In Motion Offense is a basketball offensive strategy that creates scoring opportunities via a variety of sequences such as basketball cuts, basketball screens, and dribble drive action.
5 Out Motion Offense is a basketball offensive strategy that utilizes the fundamental skill sets of passing, cutting, and screening as well as continuity patterns to create scoring opportunities, typically near the basket or from the perimeter.
Basketball Cutting is an offensive skill in which a player without the ball will use a specific action to move from one location on the court to another with the primary purpose of creating space and getting open from a defender.
Basketball Offense is a foundational component within the game and its primary emphasis is to use a combination of individual player skills as well as team strategies and tactics to create scoring opportunities near the basket or from the perimeter.
Basketball Positions are typically known as the point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and the center.
Basketball Screening is an offensive skill in which one or more players will block another player’s defender with the purpose of creating space and separation so that the player receiving the screen could have the opportunity to either score with the ball or execute playmaking abilities.
Drop Coverage is a basketball defensive tactic in which a screener’s defender will drop below the screener, typically slightly above or below the free throw line area during a ball screen or pick and roll action by the offensive team.
Horns Offense is a basketball offensive strategy which emphasizes spacing to create scoring opportunities near the basket or from the perimeter by way of various actions such as basketball screens and dribble handoffs.
Ice Defense is a basketball defensive tactic which focuses on limiting scoring options from the side pick and roll action of the player with the ball as well as the screener who would typically roll to the basket after setting the screen.
Princeton Offense is a basketball offensive strategy which utilizes the fundamental skills of cutting, dribbling, passing, screening, and shooting as well as three unique series of actions known as Chin, Low and Point to create scoring opportunities near the basket or from the perimeter.
The Backdoor Cut is a basketball offensive tactic in which a player without the ball generally takes a quick step towards a player with the ball and then immediately cuts to the basket.
The Dribble Handoff is a basketball offensive tactic in which a player with the ball will dribble towards a teammate and then handoff the ball to that same teammate.
Trap Defense is a basketball defensive tactic in which two defenders will effectively double team an offensive player with the ball, typically near a sideline and/or corner of the court.
Triangle Offense is a basketball offensive strategy in which players form a sideline triangle on one side of the court and a two-man game on the opposite side to create scoring opportunities via the use of various offensive actions such as ball movement, basketball cuts, and basketball screens, primarily based on the reactions of the defense.
UCLA Offense is a basketball offensive strategy developed by Coach John Wooden that focuses on the fundamentals of passing, screening, and cutting to create various scoring opportunities, primarily near the basket but also from the perimeter.
Youth Basketball Offense consists of simple plays and offensive actions that can help young basketball players score points near the basket or from the perimeter.