Introduction
Hoop Student provides information about different offensive/defensive strategies and tactics as well as other related topics within the game of basketball.
The section below contains brief details about newly published material and/or recently updated content in general throughout the site.
Additionally, more links can be found within the Offense and Defense web pages as well as within the Glossary.
Full court press
The full court press web page has received an update. The page contains basic information about the full court press as well as additional concepts such as the general advantages and disadvantages of implementing a full court press.
Additionally, there are a few example diagrams of full court press defenses such as the image below and more are planned for a later time.
Flare screen
The flare screen web page has received an update. The page consists of the general definition of the flare screen, basic flare screen examples, as well as general information on its effectiveness and a possible drawback to consider.
The diagrams are also revamped and there is a new spread play featuring the flare screen as showcased below.
1-1-3 zone defense
The 1-1-3 zone defense web page is updated. Essentially, there is new basic information about the 1-1-3 zone defense in addition to new diagrams of defensive rotations that feature pressure concepts and match-up principles.
At this time, the diagrams showcase examples of several possible defensive actions that can occur when the ball is at the top, on the wing, or in the corner.
There are also details on what can happen when the ball gets skipped from one side of the floor to the other or how defensive players could potentially react when an offensive player drives to the basket from the corner.
The diagram below gives a brief demonstration of defensive actions within the 1-1-3 zone.
High post
The high post web page has received an update. There is new general information about the high post area alongside other related spots on the court as well as fresh basketball plays such as the diagram below.
1-1-3 press defense
The 1-1-3 press defense web page has received a minor update. Most of the text was revised to provide more clarity on the basic concepts and there is a new section that briefly covers the general meaning behind the 1-1-3 numbering format. The image below showcases one of the updated diagrams.
Basketball cuts
The basketball cuts web page has received an update. There are several new diagrams alongside a handful of plays and drills. The image below shows one of the new diagrams, which is an example of the slot cut.
1-4 high offense
The 1-4 high offense web page has received an update. This includes new diagrams as well as new sections featuring different types of basketball plays such as the image below.
Horns offense
The Horns offense web page has received an update. There are new diagrams and the older plays have been redrawn to reflect the changes such as shown on the image below.
Iverson Cut
The Iverson cut web page has received an update. There are currently new diagrams and plays such as the example below.
Pick and Pop: Concepts and Examples
The first version of the Pick and Pop web page is published. It currently contains basic information about pick and pop action including various simple examples such as the diagram below.
Perimeter: Basic Concepts and Examples
The Perimeter web page has received a fresh update, which mainly includes general information about the perimeter areas, perimeter players, perimeter shots, as well as perimeter defense.
There are also various new diagrams that demonstrate basic examples of concepts associated with the perimeter in basketball.
Below is an example diagram that shows the typical perimeter areas on the basketball court.
Pick and Roll: Basic Concepts and Examples
The first version of the Pick and Roll web page is published.
At this time, it currently features general information about the pick and roll such as the basic definition, alternative names for the pick and roll, as well as additional rules to consider in reference to pick and roll action.
There is also information about the various types of screens that could be utilized within pick and roll action such as the drag screen, which is shown via a diagram example below.
Low Post Series of Princeton Offense
The first version of the Low Post Series of Princeton Offense web page is published.
It currently covers the primary areas of the court that could be occupied by players, the initial alignment, the most common initial action to trigger the Low Post series, as well as examples of scoring options.
The diagram below demonstrates one of the Low Post scoring options known as the Laker cut.
Point Series of Princeton Offense
The first version of the Point Series of Princeton Offense web page is published.
It currently features the initial actions that could be implemented to begin Point as well as examples of various scoring options within sub-series known as Point Away, Point Over, and Point Under.
The diagram below showcases one of the scoring options within Point Away, which includes screening action away from the ball as well as a rejection of that screen among other minor actions.
Chin Series of Princeton Offense
The first version of the Chin Series of Princeton Offense web page is published.
It currently comprises the general rules, components, and initial setup for the Chin series. In addition, the web page also features examples of primary and secondary actions as well.
The diagram below showcases one of the main scoring options within Chin, which is possible by way of a back screen near the high post area.
