Every basketball team needs to capitalize on fast break opportunities, even teams that play at a slow and deliberate pace. As simple as a well executed fast break may appear, for teams and players to consistently execute the fast break and score on each "fast break chance" there are many items that need to be executed correctly.
Coaching Basketball's Fast Break Attack includes concepts that will improve every team's primary fast break conversion rate, generate a consistent up tempo offense and create easy scoring opportunities by building sound transition offense habits.
For coaches who are looking to improve their ability to teach the running game to their team Coaching Basketball's Fast Break Attack includes over 50 drills covering skills such as:
- primary fast breaks
- utilizing the 3 pt. shot on the fast break
- converting from defense to the fast break
- improving ball handling skills in offensive transition
- reading and attacking the defense
Other benefits of Coaching Basketball's Fast Break Attack include concepts and strategies designed to build a consistent all out running game that is controllable for the coach.
Players love the up tempo style of play. Basketball is meant to be played fast! None other than the Wizard of Westwood himself, John Wooden, was an advocate of the fast break approach to basketball.
Regardless of the style of play, there is something for every coach and every team in this book.