The Defensive Tactic that Changed Basketball

We hear so much about how the three-point shot and offensive spacing has changed the game of basketball. While that's certainly true, there is also a defensive tactic that's had a similar impact: Switching.
In this video, we take a deep dive into how and why defenses are now switching so many screens. Some of the main teams included: The Warriors, the Rockets, Villanova, Texas Tech, Baylor, LSU, and the 2004 Pistons and Lakers.
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0:00 Intro
3:33 Why Switch Screens?
7:19 The Triple Switch
11:35 How to Beat the Switch
15:37 Outro

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This is the type of content that enriches watching basketball live. It's so cool to be able to guess what a team is planning/thinking then watching it unfold.

[@traigreer5211]

Absolutely.

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[@mossfromdade3056]

🎯 the science of it does make it more intriguing/entertaining

[@knotationmusic]

I think it was during the Warriors-Raptors finals when I saw a play unfold and call it in the seconds it took to occur. It was “Cyclone” that Kerr took from Hoidberg and he took from college ball

[@doktarr]

To me the big turning point around 2013. This was still two years BEFORE the Warriors took over the league, but you could see the change happening. The Warriors crushed the Nuggets in the playoffs in the first round, and Steph kept abusing players going under the screens by pulling up for three. It kind of broke my brain. I kept seeing it and thinking "but... that's a bad shot, right???" But it wasn't. The game had changed. In turn, that level of shooting and spacing changed how teams covered ball screens, which led to everything you've shown here.

[@allenross3050]

The rockets changed the game

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@@allenross3050 salty rocket fans that the warriors OWN the rockets lmfao. More specifically, Steph.

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I am a Gonzaga fan so kzbin.info/www/bejne/il7EdH1-lJ5phNE got the advanced notice in 2008. Being able to knock down hella contested 3s is a game changer. "High arcing jump shot"... he had to drop FORTY to lead Davidson to BARELY being the last team that knocked Gonzaga out before the second round. S P E C I A L

[@dobz746]

Actually its the Suns of 2005 first then but can't defend the the post well and then its the Heat of 2012 who enhanced it that really changed the game because they can defend as well the post players because of switching and fronting bigger post players while having a stretch 5 in Chris Bosh. We saw that when Bosh got injured in the playoffs and they fully utilized it in the finals against the Thunder. Then the Warriors used that same concept in 2015 with a stretch 5 and also because how quick he is to defend perimeter players (like Bosh who is good but Draymond is elite) and then Rockets of 2018 enhanced it again by switching every screen because the Warriors were so potent in the perimeter.

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@@mikeoxbig6500 Steph was 🥶 ABYSMAL in the 2019 rockets warriors playoffs. Check the stats

[@Schraiber]

Omg those catch and shoot deep 2's shots are just absolutely painful to watch. Just amazing that it took the league so long to realize that stepping like a foot back doesn't change your accuracy much but scores more points

[@dall2341]

It’s beautiful IMO.

[@__j20]

That’s why I always get annoyed with the ppl who are like “i miss 2000’s nba, all they do is shoot 3’s now!”. I’m just like, so u miss watching worse quality play? Because that’s all it really is lol. Taking in inefficient, contested mid range shots and feeding bad bigs the ball in the post instead of playing thru the better wing players.

[@Byronic19134]

I grew up watching that era and it use to drive me crazy I never understood it. But to be fair stepping back absolutely did change they're accuracy bcuz guys didn't train to do it so they weren't comfortable a ton of guys would be comfy with college 3 point range n never adjust.

[@dlynchious1157]

Nobody says they miss 2000 nba. They miss before defense was illegal.

[@pullt]

@@dlynchious1157 ????? That's when you HAD illegal defense lol

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As a high school basketball coach, these videos are absolutely tremendous. Really appreciate the effort, explanation, and details that go into these breakdowns. Keep up the EXCEPTIONAL work! Cheers.

[@johntookyobish6757]

Luka exploits the switch everytime I don’t think switching is the way to go

[@coach9410]

@@johntookyobish6757 luka is never gonna win nothing cuz the ball sticks

[@arjunbains801]

@@johntookyobish6757 in high school there aren’t players as good as Luka to destroy a defense

[@THANKYOUBENNY]

as a hs coach u seriously agree with these ideals about mid vs 3pt efficiency ? and ideals on defense? honestly....

[@danieltost]

I remember Barkley bashing the 2000s Mavs teams for switching screens. The game changed a lot. Your videos are great! Keep it up!

[@chillzwills6523]

Personnel has greatly changed.. the league doesn't have traditional 5's and 4's were now have 3's and 4's playing the forward position and 4's are playing the 5.. so now you have non traditional bigs who can switch and stay in from of perimeter players

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This (and all your stuff) is gold for coaches just starting out like myself - I've taken huge steps in my level of understanding the x's and o's of basketball thanks to your channel and wanted to relay my thanks. Cheers and thanks coach

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This video alone just made basketball so much more fun to watch again! Thank you so much for showing how defense has evolved along with offensive playmakers! Chess is so much more fun than checkers and watching defense like this changes the perspective of basketball!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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[@mohammedthahsin8582]

As a non american who didnt have much exposure to basketball tactics growing up, this video really stands out to me the way its been explained and *especially* the visuals. good work :)

[@bryannixon4297]

I was thinking the same thing about the LSU defense. When I saw them play earlier this year, I called it a matchup zone.

[@dariangoins9209]

to me a switch everything defense is almost zone . watch in the video , the players on defense in a point switch everything man are basically just defending a zone

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Subbed immediately after this video. This is the type of content that makes me come back for more. Cerebral basketball strategy and how offensive/defensive schemes have evolved over time.

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This channel is entertaining , clear and precise. And explanation are broken down for almost anyone to understand. That in itself is underrated. Thank you!

[@gytisjakubenas9703]

Great content, I've seen every single video on your channel, keep the good work up. Only one thing, I don't understand why is nobody talking about rebounding after switches? While the triple switch allows the three-pointers (sometimes) but it takes away the opportunity for the big to just outpower the guards for the boards, and simple switches can lead to iso ball and all that, but if there is a big with a guard on him under the basket, that can lead to a lot of second-chance points skewing the efficiency data on those isolations, they might be producing points indirectly. Just a something to think about, other than that, I absolutely love your channel

[@nofuture_at_all]

First time seeing a video from this channel and I already learned a lot. When watching live games, I didn't notice what they are doing on defense but I will give more attention now.

[@mora2k]

Excellent breakdown analysis. Love it! Learnt a lot! Thank you!

[@thecellulontriptometer4166]

Good analysis. From a coaches perspective(at the college and pro level), teaching, practicing then drilling into muscle memory switching defense takes time. Generally(IMHO) far more time is dedicated to offense because of the timing needed to be successful. The sense in the past has been that to play standard defense is more about individual positioning and effort than team timing. I think that the challenge for many coaches is that focusing enough time to make this type of team switching defense work, takes away from the time spent on creating offensive synergy. That said, with the explosion of 3 point shooting, less timing for plays is needed offensively, and more time can then come back to focusing on defensive schemes. In other words, I think the two are connected from a coaching perspective.

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[@MrLJGH]

This is insanely detailed loved every second of it 🔥🔥

[@sonofsarek]

In the games that I have played, I switch when it is smart to do so and I fight thru the pick when it is smart to do so. It all depends on how good my teammate is.

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[@mikevismyelement]

I think it's interesting to compare this to Belicheck/Saban's match coverage concepts in football. Both blend concept of man to man and zone to create favorable positioning for defenders. So much of it is where and when the help comes in both defenses

[@Dunc2222]

Are there good video references for those football examples that you could share? Thanks.

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[@taylonjenkins8851]

Omg this was a GREAT VIDEO! Love how you dissected how it works, its strengths and weaknesses, and how to beat it.

[@SidTheMid1414]

great video. glad u mentioned how the switches basically become zone at a certain point

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[@ericbaker9007]

Love this video. I don’t remember which clinic I heard it but the rule was “we don’t switch out of convenience, we switch to take something away”.

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Great stuff. Love the triple switch breakdown

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Need more uploads! I love content like this where basketball film/strategies are broken down!

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Love to see Euroleague and NBA clips! Great vid.

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I love watching old videos of the midrange wizardry from the 90s and early 2000s. I think the fact that some players were good enough to be able to turn and fade, deliberately taking off balance shots to score was amazing. I wanted to model my game after a Kobe or Demar type player, but it’s a hard pill to swallow when you learn that only the best of the best can make midrange shots worth it, and matching the efficiency with a 3 is much more advantageous.

[@Kaleidoscope2412]

One of the best videos illustrating a defensive concepts. A must watch for any basketball fan.

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No

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By far the most well explained and informative bball vid I have seen

[@Podobed]

Great video- instant sub. 20 years ago i would shove guards over/through the screener as a center- the idea of switching wasnt even a thing. Which was weird because more often than not the point couldnt hit 20% from 3, even if he wanted to shoot- which they didnt unless they cut or got to the elbow. Amazing how offense and defense evolved in a short time.

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THANK YOU! MORE DEFENSIVE BREAKDOWN VIDEO PLEASE!

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amazing breakdown...you need to do more vids

[@lw5795]

Another fantastic video. As a Purdue fan I've become very familiar with the weaknesses of switching 1 through 5 this year lol

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Huge fan of this channel and love all your content. I'm curious what software you use when you're drawing up those X's and O's like you did at 4:16?

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[@yankeesteelerfan4313]

You gotta do a game breakdown of FSU VT from last week and how Leonard Hamilton absolutely refused to go a little smaller at the expense of his offense when Cattoor and Padulla couldn't miss a three over Mcleod. It destroyed any comeback they had. Interested to see how he comes back tonight against Clemson.

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[@Zaneapj]

It's funny looking back that my coach, when we were 10, taught us to switch and closeout, that year we won the chip moved up into a older league and made it to the semifinals

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This was a great breakdown

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Who's GM?

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Doesn’t seem like “GM” is very relevant lol

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Thanks for the good tactic videos

[@larrywilson3904]

Off topic but why is St Mary’s defense always so good considering they don’t have the most athletic players? What’s schemes do they use?

[@mkmllrc]

Effort and perseverance

[@drewfleming5584]

Packline D. Similar to how Virginia defends.

[@Ty_Guy2K]

@@drewfleming5584 I’m a Liberty fan and I believe we use the same scheme and it works very well (albeit against lesser competition). I’m not insanely knowledgeable about schemes but I think we use it to some degree since Coach McKay was an assistant at UVA at one point!

[@awb24]

This is a fantastic video

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I love your videos dude

[@connorbragg791]

Ran a defense in hs called point, which was a man-zone mashup where switching occurred all the time. It resembled a 1-3-1 zone, but the positions swapped depending on the ball. Took a lot of talking, but I can kind of see it in the way LSU's defense is set up, though I'm sure it is helped by a lot of the 5-man-out offenses.

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M0r0n

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Shutup Lilly

[@user-ob2fh9wy4b]

That 18/19 Warriors Rocket series was such a unique and exciting series to watch bc both side constantly use very well trained switches to avoid screen based tactics and lead to the most 1 on 1 reliant and slow paced series I have seen in the last decade, it was epic

[@TheSands83]

That series was a joke literally just devolved into a 3 pt contest mixed with a flop off

[@nonamewillbegiven6136]

No it wasnt

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casual, u clearly don't understand a shit about the game@@TheSands83

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[@ahmadshah685]

nice tactics,very informative

[@elijahylitalo3813]

Awesome video

[@injusticeanywherethreatens4810]

Ben Taylor calls the Triple Switch 'The Shift' but instead his version involves about 3-5 players and usually involves a big hedging to the ball handler for a few seconds THHEN switching and then every1 else switches as well.

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subbed.. good times and very lovely

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Deserves way more views!!