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Discover essential press breaker strategies in Bulldog Basketball, focusing on the "Point Circle" and "Point Back" plays. Designed to counter trapping defenses, these plays emphasize strong ball handling, effective cutting, and team coordination. Learn how to utilize screens, create openings, and reverse the ball to maximize scoring opportunities. Key player movements are highlighted for quick execution under pressure. Master these tactics to enhance your team's offensive capabilities against various defensive setups.
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BULLDOG BASKETBALL “PRESS BREAKERS” “POINT CIRCLE” “POINT BACK” 13 1 OPPOSITE Pamela Fly Guard
BULLDOG BASKETBALL “PRESS BREAKER” “CIRCLE”
“Point Circle” vs a trapping Press Best Ball handler takes it out = 1 man 2 and 3 screen and roll back. Once the ball is entered the 1 man sprints to the middle and then to the strong sideline! The back men shift in the opposite direction. The opposite 2 or 3 man who doesn’t get the ball must get behind the basketball (under the rim). When the ball is reversed we are again looking for the 1 man cutting to the middle and then to attack!
“Point Circle” to the other side. vs trapping press defense. 5 2 1 3 4
“Point Circle” to the other side. vs trapping press defense. 5 3 1 2 4
“Point Circle” to the other side. vs trapping press defense. If 1 wasn’t open on the circle cut. Reverse the ball and look for him again. 1 3 2 4 5
BULLDOG BASKETBALL PRESS BREAKER “Point Back”
“Point Back” 5 On “Point Back” 2 and 3 split opening up the middle. The opposite back man hesitates then sprints middle. Once he catches he is looking opposite for a guard sprinting the court. 2 1 3 4
“Point Back” 2 5 1 3 4
BULLDOG BASKETBALL PRESS BREAKER “Opposite”
“Opp.” vs press defense. 3 2 4 1 5
“Opp.” vs press defense. 3 1 4 2 5 Once the ball is entered the opposite guard cuts middle.
“Opp.” vs press defense. 3 4 2 5 1 4 is the reversal man – when the ball is reversed the opp. guard cuts.
BULLDOG BASKETBALL PRESS BREAKER “13”
“13” 1-3-1 set against the press 5 2 3 4 1 Put our best passer/target in the middle. 5 goes ball-side to ball-side.
BULLDOG BASKETBALL PRESS BREAKER “Pamela”
“Pamela” vs press defense. 5 1 2 3 4 4 & 5 sprint forward calling for ball. 3 fake screens for 1 and sprints for the lob.
BULLDOG BASKETBALL PRESS BREAKER “1”
“1” – 3, 5, 4 count to 2 sec and spring. 3 1 5 2 4 When the ball is handed to 2, 1 makes one hard cut to get open. .
“1” – 3, 5, 4 count to 2 sec and spring. 3 5 2 1 4 If he does not get it – 4 sprints up then long. 5 & 3 sprint to the ball
BULLDOG BASKETBALL “Fly Guard” Press Breaker for man and zone presses Head Coach Joshua Kendrick
“Fly Guard” Press Breaker 5 2 4 1 3 Fly guard begins with the best passer taking the ball out of bounds. The strongest ball handler in the middle of the court = 4.
“Fly Guard” Press Breaker 5 2 X5 X2 4 X4 1 1 takes two hard steps toward the corner of the court, plants off his right foot then sprints up the sideline. 2, on 1’s movement, sprints up the lane. 3 must read the defense X1 and X4. X1 3 X3
“Fly Guard” Press Breaker 5 2 X5 X2 4 X4 3 X3 After 1 and 2 have moved, 4 sprints to the ball. He must get open. 3 is looking to throw a perfect pass to 4. X1 1
“Fly Guard” Press Breaker 5 2 X5 X2 4 X4 X3 3 4 makes a reverse pivot on his left foot and looks for 2 sprinting up the sideline. 5 will go away from the ball. 3 will be the release valve if 4 can’t hit 1 or 2 on the run. ATTACK! X1 1
“Fly Guard” Press Breaker Running at the 2 man! 5 2 X5 X2 4 X4 3 X3 If for whatever reason none of this is open and 3 has the baseline, 3 will run at 2. When 2 sees him coming he is to “FLY” up the sideline. X1 1 On this pass 1 goes middle and 4 becomes the opposite wing.
“Fly Guard - Rope” Press Breaker If the defense is in a 2-2-1 zone press we run “rope”. 4 and 5 on are a rope. 4 will catch the ball and look to hit 1and 2 streaking up the sides or 5 in the middle of the court. 2 X5 X2 4 5 1 X1 3 X4 X3
“Fly Guard - Rope” Press Breaker 2 X5 X2 5 4 3 X3 X1 1 X4 4 must reverse pivot and be strong! He must read X5 and X4. When he throws to 5, 5 must reverse pivot and be strong, delivering a pass to 1 or 2 sprinting the sidelines for a score.