Matt Hackenberg Basketball
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Basketball Coach
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2-2-1 3/4 Court Press
Slow down the tempo... make multiple players handle the ball
Rolls back easily into a 2-3 zone
Slow down the tempo... make multiple players handle the ball
Rolls back easily into a 2-3 zone
September 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
2-2-1 3/4 Court Press
Slow down the tempo... make multiple players handle the ball
Rolls back easily into a 2-3 zone
Slow down the tempo... make multiple players handle the ball
Rolls back easily into a 2-3 zone
The 1-3-1 Half Court Trap can take away the cross court lob
Pressure on the ball and passing lanes makes it harder for offenses to simply throw over the defense to athletes at the rim
Pressure on the ball and passing lanes makes it harder for offenses to simply throw over the defense to athletes at the rim
September 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The 1-3-1 Half Court Trap can take away the cross court lob
Pressure on the ball and passing lanes makes it harder for offenses to simply throw over the defense to athletes at the rim
Pressure on the ball and passing lanes makes it harder for offenses to simply throw over the defense to athletes at the rim
Tight curl the stagger, then screen in for initial screener = "Twirl"
Shooters love this action
Shooters love this action
September 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Tight curl the stagger, then screen in for initial screener = "Twirl"
Shooters love this action
Shooters love this action
Switching defenses...
Attack with slips
Attack with slips
September 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Switching defenses...
Attack with slips
Attack with slips
“World Series”
Working up from 1v1 to 5v5, a score is a “run” and a stop is an “out”
After 3 outs, teams switch from offense to defense
I’ve always used innings 6-9 to work on situations
Working up from 1v1 to 5v5, a score is a “run” and a stop is an “out”
After 3 outs, teams switch from offense to defense
I’ve always used innings 6-9 to work on situations
September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“World Series”
Working up from 1v1 to 5v5, a score is a “run” and a stop is an “out”
After 3 outs, teams switch from offense to defense
I’ve always used innings 6-9 to work on situations
Working up from 1v1 to 5v5, a score is a “run” and a stop is an “out”
After 3 outs, teams switch from offense to defense
I’ve always used innings 6-9 to work on situations
Sound Zone Offense from Tom Izzo
Great spacing, flashing into the middle of the zone, just enough movement
Great spacing, flashing into the middle of the zone, just enough movement
September 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Sound Zone Offense from Tom Izzo
Great spacing, flashing into the middle of the zone, just enough movement
Great spacing, flashing into the middle of the zone, just enough movement
The 2-1-1-1 Controlled Chaos Press forces the opponent into some shot selection dilemmas
September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The 2-1-1-1 Controlled Chaos Press forces the opponent into some shot selection dilemmas
Coach McDermott was an AMAZING tactician
September 19, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Coach McDermott was an AMAZING tactician
If you don't pressure the passer in Circle Motion, you just get picked apart
September 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
If you don't pressure the passer in Circle Motion, you just get picked apart
Bill Self is a master at this backdoor
When teams try to deny wing entries, flash from behind and send the wing backdoor
When teams try to deny wing entries, flash from behind and send the wing backdoor
September 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Bill Self is a master at this backdoor
When teams try to deny wing entries, flash from behind and send the wing backdoor
When teams try to deny wing entries, flash from behind and send the wing backdoor
Post Breakdown Drill
Developing synergy in the HILO game
Developing synergy in the HILO game
September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Post Breakdown Drill
Developing synergy in the HILO game
Developing synergy in the HILO game
2-3 zone offense strategy:
🏀 5 drags the guard of the zone to middle
🏀 Throw back to the wing to force the low forward to engage
🏀 Throw the "one more" pass during the bump to a shooter rotating to the corner
🏀 5 drags the guard of the zone to middle
🏀 Throw back to the wing to force the low forward to engage
🏀 Throw the "one more" pass during the bump to a shooter rotating to the corner
September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
2-3 zone offense strategy:
🏀 5 drags the guard of the zone to middle
🏀 Throw back to the wing to force the low forward to engage
🏀 Throw the "one more" pass during the bump to a shooter rotating to the corner
🏀 5 drags the guard of the zone to middle
🏀 Throw back to the wing to force the low forward to engage
🏀 Throw the "one more" pass during the bump to a shooter rotating to the corner
NEW! Teaching the 5‑Out Upscreen Offense: Reads, Timing, Spacing: youtu.be/c2NNVKBEDYc
September 18, 2026 at 2:56 PM
NEW! Teaching the 5‑Out Upscreen Offense: Reads, Timing, Spacing: youtu.be/c2NNVKBEDYc
“The Post Pit” | Big Man Breakdown Drill
Offense and defense fighting for post position as the ball moves, advancing into a live 1v1 possession
Offense and defense fighting for post position as the ball moves, advancing into a live 1v1 possession
September 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
“The Post Pit” | Big Man Breakdown Drill
Offense and defense fighting for post position as the ball moves, advancing into a live 1v1 possession
Offense and defense fighting for post position as the ball moves, advancing into a live 1v1 possession
St. Johns | Zipper Flare Misdirection
September 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
St. Johns | Zipper Flare Misdirection
Bear Offense | With a loaded mid-line, make them pay with the skip
September 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Bear Offense | With a loaded mid-line, make them pay with the skip
Zone Motion
My favorite continuity action vs zone… Simple but effective
4 player “hook & look” with a baseline runner
My favorite continuity action vs zone… Simple but effective
4 player “hook & look” with a baseline runner
September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Zone Motion
My favorite continuity action vs zone… Simple but effective
4 player “hook & look” with a baseline runner
My favorite continuity action vs zone… Simple but effective
4 player “hook & look” with a baseline runner
New! How to "Dive In" | The 2-1-1-1 Press Defense: youtu.be/bEA3euHv6eg
September 17, 2026 at 3:03 PM
New! How to "Dive In" | The 2-1-1-1 Press Defense: youtu.be/bEA3euHv6eg
You can create drive and kick against zone just like you can against m2m
September 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
You can create drive and kick against zone just like you can against m2m
Circle Motion Counters
When the defense is hugging tight on your shooters coming to the top of the key, set them up for a hard back cut lob
It only takes one to loosen up the defense
When the defense is hugging tight on your shooters coming to the top of the key, set them up for a hard back cut lob
It only takes one to loosen up the defense
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Circle Motion Counters
When the defense is hugging tight on your shooters coming to the top of the key, set them up for a hard back cut lob
It only takes one to loosen up the defense
When the defense is hugging tight on your shooters coming to the top of the key, set them up for a hard back cut lob
It only takes one to loosen up the defense
Izzo exploiting the middle of zone defense
A reel
A reel
September 16, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Izzo exploiting the middle of zone defense
A reel
A reel
I feel like Point of Attack Defense can be overlooked for just how pivotal it can be... not by @CoachRickPerez - youtube.com/live/OZ8vrZ...
September 16, 2026 at 9:02 PM
I feel like Point of Attack Defense can be overlooked for just how pivotal it can be... not by @CoachRickPerez - youtube.com/live/OZ8vrZ...
"Bulldog" action pairs the two-man game with a low cross screen
September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"Bulldog" action pairs the two-man game with a low cross screen
The 1-3-1 Half Court Trap requires defenders to make decisions
Rather than memorizing rigid movements, players have to read what's happening and decide how aggressively to react
Rather than memorizing rigid movements, players have to read what's happening and decide how aggressively to react
September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The 1-3-1 Half Court Trap requires defenders to make decisions
Rather than memorizing rigid movements, players have to read what's happening and decide how aggressively to react
Rather than memorizing rigid movements, players have to read what's happening and decide how aggressively to react
New! Concepts that CRUSH Zone Defense (With Coach Aiden Chang): youtu.be/EOwDdL47Fz0
September 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
New! Concepts that CRUSH Zone Defense (With Coach Aiden Chang): youtu.be/EOwDdL47Fz0