Inbound plays against 2-3 zone

[@RT-ym2ie]

I'm 12 yrs late, but thank you for what you've done. I like #2 & #4. When I adopt/adapt/create BLOBs I consider Man D w/ and w/o switching, and 2-3 zone conventional and matchup-zone. I've been looking and re-looking at these, working through them in my head and on a dry erase board, adapting it to the 2-3 defense styles we'd face. In our league, USA HS D1 boys in CA, most/all teams would not leave the inbounder undefended as someone alluded to in a previous comment. WRT 2-3 zone, no player would go uncovered unless they were deep in the weakside corner, so for Inbound Play #2, we'd likely see the 3 low defenders all rotate one player counter-clockwise, thus putting x5 on 3 (inbounder), x4 on 5, x2 on 4...then drop weakside elbow to 2 and keep strong side elbow x1 on 1, but more "up-the-line off-the-line." And wouldn't space so freely WRT to 1 such that he (HS boys) could only receive a safety pass, no step-in for a 3FG. After inbound, if inbounder sprinted to ball-side corner, his defender would follow as part of 2-3 rules and they'd all matched up based on 2-3 responsibilities. (if to weak-side, x2 would follow him out and the bigs would rotate clockwise to re-match up) I LIKE the main look for the play which is to 5's paint seal, but our inbounder would have to pass under or over the inbound defender, so we might instead pass to 4 for a post entry to 5 to achieve the same effect. If inbounder cut to weak side this would also impact the defense's matchups if it forced rotation, further weakening it vs 5. I get how the presentation scope has to be focused and then we season to taste for our own use. I'm just saying no defender goes not defending, and no offensive player goes undefended in our league and most places I watch 2-3 (HS, college). Maybe JV or freshman, certainly I could see it happening in middle school age. But commonly on the internet the BLOBS showing a 2-3 leave out the realities of how much pressure this defense can apply and that it, in actual practice, does not resemble a 2-3 such as when it's implemented as a match-up zone. For Inbound #4, my starting point is simpler to visualize than the #2: the two D forwards would lift up to guard players 5 & 4, respectively, adhering to up the line off the line rules and center defender would defend vs inbounder. This is basic 2-3, since neither forward is occupied by an offensive player in their corner. Now everyone's matched up. This puts a defender with a wide deflection radius on the inbounder, adhering to no-middle rules WRT to inbound passing. Neither we, nor the teams we face would allow so many offensive players to go unguarded on the strong side once the action starts. Nonetheless, I can't give you enough kudos for using the reverse and pin down to accomplish the skip, deform the D and get an open shot back the other way! In the process of putting together new BLOBs for our program, not just varsity, this has been great, so thank you! 12 years later, your work and sharing are still teaching.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

I love how you explain the plays showing us the defense and why the play works.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks Buzzer Beater. I really appreciate the positive feedback. It really keeps me going and wanting to post more.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@@CoachRuss Much respect!

[@CoachRuss]

Hey fender, I should've rotated the other bottom defender over, but if that happens, I guess 5 can take that shot, but the play isn't designed for that.

[@CoachRuss]

Hey coach, it's tough when you're outsized. Believe me, I am familiar. You can't rely on offense at most lower levels. Just remember... "If you score, you might win. If they never score, you'll never lose." Good luck coach.

[@CoachRuss]

Hey chaucer, I'll have more time after the season is over and plan to use more live play video integrated with the animation. Thanks for the comment.

[@gforde6]

Hey Coach, Thx....just used your Inbound #1 Play w/ my 6th Grade Girls....we called it "54"...There was 1 minute left in the game. It resulted in a very close look and shot that was missed but resulted in a trip to the line for a 1 point play...we ended up winning by that 1 pt....Thx Bro!!

[@mattzocco4992]

defiantly continue to post more about the game i found it to be very useful and anything new you post i would like to see. thanks for the help

[@shashankbj3804]

Thanks coach. Love watching your videos!

[@CoachRuss]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoy them.

[@rob01dolphin]

Great plays against 2-3 zone. We see this defense mostly against our in-bound plays. I really appreciate your videos. I have used your overload and 23 play with much success. Please keep up the good work.

[@gregoryspringfield4704]

Thanks for the video coach. This will be my first year coach my own AAU team. And having your videos has help me. Again thanks you coach.

[@CoachRuss]

You’re welcome! Best wishes for a great season and however long you choose to coach for.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the comment. Almost everything I use is borrowed from other coaches too. Wooden is my favorite.

[@CoachRuss]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment and good luck out on the court.

[@Stregnth]

Coach Russ becouse of your plays . We won our yrs of championships . Thank you

[@CoachRuss]

Wow! That’s wonderful! I’m so happy for you and your team! God bless you and thank you for taking the time to comment here. It really does mean a lot to me.

[@rochedamon]

Great! I plan on using a couple of them. in regards to your next post, I would welcome an offense against a 2-3 zone, since that is the most common ran in Youth/HS ball.

[@savagecrk7811]

Thank you so much my dad is a coach and we are doing it tonight 1 is great

[@Fangot247]

These are great, I'll suggest these to my teammates next time we play together, as we're in England people don't actually watch that much basketball and don't really know how to run offense and get easy shots, hopefully these should be easier

[@crhb81]

@Russell Mano great vid maaan, this is my 1st year coaching AAU and I will definitely try these inbound plays out with my team. keep up the good work

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the positive feedback. You guys don't realize how the smallest comments can get and keep me inspired to do more.

[@douglasreid7330]

Great explanations coach. Will definitely be using these formations and the options that can come off of each. TY

[@tasharrabryant3580]

I like the 3 and 4 inbound plays I like the last 2 inbound plays are good like it 👌

[@tomaikman1856]

every team I have ever played always plays someone on the inbound passer. Your showing the D in so tight.

[@CoachRuss]

There's so much variation on how coaches teach coverages. I only go on what I know. Thanks for the comment.

[@brianmiles4957]

Thank You!

[@relaxingMusic-gg9cp]

Thanks a lot coach Russ..!

[@CoachRuss]

You’re welcome! Thanks for your support.

[@larrydeanmitchell4459]

Excellent videos, please keep posting!

[@kasunconman3]

Loving it

[@ebjones33]

These are great !! Thank you so much!!

[@anthonywalker6116]

I love plays #1 & 3. I found a couple of variations within #1 and only use one other zone inbound play. I found #3 gave up quite a few fast breaks the other way until I really stressed the 4 get across the court for weak side rebounding.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the comment. Did you already know these plays or did you implement them after learning them from the channel?

[@anthonywalker6116]

Learned the concepts from you, and the additional options evolved from repetition and observation. Basically, your channel plus experience with them.

[@bbcoachlara]

good plays I use 1 and 2 already and I have a difference on 4 ( my inbounder screens the bottom backside player after the skip and the player who just made the skip goes backdoor for the lob... but I have a 6-8 flyer so I guess its easy to put in with the right personel but we can't use it often they begin to learn "watch for the lob" lol

[@Stregnth]

Coach Russ brilliant plays 👍👍👍👍👍

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you!

[@chaputmi]

Good Stuff Russ. Thank you. No apologies necessary at the end of the video

[@junjunbalcita]

im gonna try to set these plays with my players.. hope we can execute this well.

[@lamontderwonconway]

This was awesome! I will use these plays to help my sons team.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the comment. I hope you find success with a few of these inbound plays as well.

[@cjkcc5]

Great plays! I actually use inbound #1. We get a quality shot every time.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, I love that play.

[@TheStygianAbyss24]

inbound 2, you should use your 2 guard to pop out corner since hes probably going to be a bigger shooting threat than the 4. that way you know for sure that if the guy doesn't follow, his chances of making the shot are better

[@Mike-fx6ep]

Great stuff Coach Russ!

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the comment. Next video is an inbound play against a man defense.

[@nolimayo3575]

very nice ....defense n offense makes champion! ,,so it shoud begin in a simple transition & proper execution n coordination ,

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you. I can't wait to put up some defensive strategies.

[@rahimmitchell4878]

I am definitely going to implement some of these plays

[@Stregnth]

Nice plays coach 👍👍👍 simple but super effective.

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you 🙏🏼 God Bless. Btw, did you know there’s scripture hidden in most of my videos?

[@bradypike2383]

Nice plays!

[@DrVanNostrand01]

Good plays man thanks for the video

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you!

[@ashleybabb1764]

Almost everyone we play pulls the ball side guard to the short corner and moves their other guard to the middle of the lane or ball side elbow depending where the offense is set up. Any plays for beating this?

[@sphelps100ify]

Will use tonight in a College Frat Tourney..

[@dan231014]

for play #1. whats the best thing to do when the big defenders stay inside, but the guard rotates to cover the 2 player (shooter)? it seems to cause problems unless the 1 player can shoot an elbow jumper, which we don't really have.

[@CoachRuss]

Hey rochedamon, I'll have more time after the season is over and plan to use more live play video integrated with the animation.

[@mikezissou]

these were real effective with my middle schoolers

[@CoachRuss]

Awesome!

[@AlanBrady1982]

Hey coach. Great stuff. I do video and animations and love your BB animations. I am learning to help coach my grandson's team and find myself wishing that there were more Russell Fukuimano videos to watch on KZbin. If I can help in any way, give me a shout.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the kind words. What type of video and animation do you do?

[@wisetxgirl34]

aswome plays i will use for my next game

[@honkskillet]

Nice plays. What software do you use?

[@mrarceus4545]

thabnks man

[@mbreyes7751]

Very helpful!

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you for your positive feedback. I'm glad you found my videos helpful. Stay tuned for more to come!

[@marco901216]

omg... my school team trainer taught us this before

[@tommycherry3644]

great plays

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you.

[@hughokane5893]

Thanks. Hope to use this week. will let you know how we go.

[@zilent15]

coach i noticed that none of these plays involve the inbounder in the action, if the inbounder cut to the basket or wing on some of these plays, wouldn't you also get a wide open layup or shot possibly?

[@CoachRuss]

Hey hirapah, Thanks for the comment!

[@Traindude15]

Ok we are running a 5 out and a 4 out 1 in offence. Could you give me some plays to help work on for my team on offence. I would also really like to get one more in bounds play. Thanks, White

[@Delete2412]

thank you for the plays!

[@glennchiang1913]

inbound number 3 if against adopt 1 on 1.Is there anyway to break in?

[@CoachRuss]

Hey laborday, Sorry, been busy, only 3 more games left in the season then it's playoffs.

[@Bballforlife321]

I’m jot better good and just play in the 5th grade traveling team I think this will really help me at my games this weekend

[@CoachRuss]

A positive attitude and desire to improve will take your as far as you want to go!

[@Bballforlife321]

Thanks for the motivation

[@deebandzofficial8093]

💯

[@Stregnth]

Coach Russ my team is going to higher league . More on a different city leagues . Just want to ask if you have a plays for transition and continous motion plays?

[@miguelvillegas2167]

Great stuff!

[@CoachRuss]

Thank you so much for your positive feedback.

[@redwhiteanddynamiteafc4914]

..."Some Good Tactical Stuff" !!!

[@ronniefullenwider706]

coach do you have any drills on the pick and roll I have a young basketball team (13 through 15 years of age)

[@SER123110]

On the second one, wouldn't the 4 get called for 3 in the Key if u didn't get the play on fast enough? Just wondering if that would work.

[@icetea9299]

make more plays it help a lot 💪💪💯💯

[@CoachRuss]

I'm working on it =) I wish this was my only job and responsibility. One day it shall be so =)

[@CoachRuss]

Hey Ocean, Thanks for the comment. Good luck running the plays and let me know how it goes for you. More to come.

[@ekclay7]

Wow great play..looks great, I'm sure it will be effective for my team.

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks Eric! I hope you’re team does well in learning and executing them.

[@SQUOD90]

what software do you use?

[@mockingbirdhill]

Wondering how you attack a 1-3-1 zone defense ? Thanks

[@CoachRuss]

Thanks for the comment and question, it’s a bit much to reply in a comment but I may consider it for a future video.

[@fenderstratguy]

At 7:19, why can't 5 take the short pass for a quick J?

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Why are these plays called "Overload"?

[@CoachRuss]

In most defensive zone coverages, players are taught not to leave their coverage areas. Typically, coverage areas don't cross over the imaginary line that divides the half-court in half. If you put more offensive players on one side of this imaginary line (overload) you'll have an advantage every time until the defense adjusts. Thank you for the question.

[@tasharrabryant3580]

The 3 one was the best play to me but why you want reverse it as a inbound play and make him go inside the hole like instead of shot in a 3 go inside the hole what I'm trying to say and hit a lay up are draw a foul even though there is a person that's by his self on defense on a inbound play what I saw do that least if you losing by two than a rest taking a 3 pointer are least if it was a case you was losing by a 3 I would of understand but yea just go to the hole lay up are draw a foul make your shots and win that bad boy you no