Many games are lost and won with a timeout. There are so many things to consider during timeout situations, so it is vital that you practice different timeout situations during practice. Today, I am going to talk about the advantage of switching defenses after a timeout. Coach Bobby Hurley Sr. mentioned in his defensive DVD that at least 1 time during a game, he will switch defenses after a timeout in order get an advantage for 1 possession. Many times, coaches will design a set or quick hitter during a timeout. Therefore, I love the idea of making a defensive change while coming out of time out. You can make a very subtle change or you can get really creative. The type of change you make should depend on what you have practiced, the time of the game, and the collective basketball IQ of your players. Here are some ideas to consider:
Subtle Changes
1. All out deny the other team’s best scorer
2. Trap the other team’s best player on catch or dribble
3. Switch from man to zone or vice versa depending on what you were playing prior to the timeout
4. Switching all screens to disrupt the flow of a set or quick hitter
Aggressive Changes
1. Box and 1 or diamond and 1 on the other team’s star player
2. Triangle and 2 with chasers on the point guard and best scorer
3. Show zone defense and then match on the first wing pass
4. Show man and then zone on the first wing pass
5. Aggressive trapping scheme such as trapping wings/corners/post entries
As I already noted, there are many variables that play into what a coach should switch to after a timeout, such as your style of play, time and score of the game, your opponents, or what you feel your players are comfortable adjusting to. The last thing you want to do is over coach the kids and have a defensive break down.
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