Breaking the Press
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Breaking the Press

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Break the press and get to the other end using passes

Basketball play breaking the press, step 1: players are positioned at key points on the court, seeking offensive and defensive balance
STEP 1

Players are positioned at key points on the court, seeking offensive and defensive balance.

Basketball play breaking the press, step 2: 2 performs a tactical screen causing mismatches in the opponent’s defense
STEP 2

2 performs a tactical screen causing mismatches in the opponent’s defense.

Basketball play breaking the press, step 3: 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
STEP 3

1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

Basketball play breaking the press, step 4:
STEP 4

Basketball play breaking the press, step 5: 2 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities
STEP 5

2 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 4 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 3 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

Basketball play breaking the press, step 6: shooting guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
STEP 6

Shooting guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Power forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Basketball play breaking the press, step 7: 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
STEP 7

1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Basketball play breaking the press, step 8: we define the starting positions of the players, placing each strategically to optimize passes and attacking options
STEP 8

We define the starting positions of the players, placing each strategically to optimize passes and attacking options.

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