Below is a simplified 4-across press breaker that I was actually able to teach my 16U girls team at a half-time break. Home > Coaching > Basketball Offense > Basketball Press Offense: How to Break Any Type of Press and Avoid Turnovers -- Press Breaker Drills, Offense, and Strategy.

For better or for worse, the 2-2-1 press is very effective in youth basketball because it takes advantage of most players lack of strength to pass over the top of the press. DIAGRAM 3: Press Break 2 (A). How to Break a Zone Press - Key Components Teams will pressure you for a number of reasons: to create turnovers, control game tempo, or wear down the opposition. Some levels of girls’ basketball don’t use the 10-second backcourt violation, so players can be more patient in breaking the press. 4 breaks to the basket. Another option when breaking a press is to set up as shown with 4 and 5 at the elbows and 1 and 3 at midcourt. DIAGRAM 2: Press Break 1 (B). 2 reverses the ball through 5 to 1. You can vary the press between full-court denial, full-court, or 3/4 court (or anything else you think of) to adjust to the types of pressure you will face. Basketball Tip: Think Pass First. DIAGRAM 4: Press Break 2 (B). DIAGRAM 1: Press Break 1 (A). From there, the offense tries to break the press and score. The 2-2-1 floods the front court with 4 players and forces the offense to beat the press with smart cuts and passing (which is hard for most youth players to do). The above 4-across press breaker will require some practice time.

I have used it at the high school and youth levels. This page discusses a number of specific half-court press-breaks. But it doesn't have to be that complicated.

4 and 5 make L-cuts. O3 is the inbounder and gets the ball out of the net quickly to get the ball inbounds before the defense can get their press set. This press could be the opponent's primary press, or could be an "adjustment" after you have beaten their press up the sidelines a few times. Simplified Version of the 4-Across Press Breaker Oftentimes in basketball it is best to keep things as simple as possible. With Nike Global Challenge Winner Jim Huber, and All American PG's and College Coaches, Adam Hepker and … A first look at Breakthrough Basketball's nationwide Elite Guard Camps. 2 passes to either 4 or 5 (5 in this case). Now they are trying to deny the sideline. 2 curls into the area vacated by 1. A youth basketball team doesn’t necessarily need a dominant dribbler because it’s best to break a press by passing the ball. If 2 or 1 aren’t open 3 breaks to the top of the key for the pass. You can also find more press breakers in our Breakthrough Basketball Plays ebook on pages 73 & 76. 1 takes the ball up the middle or up the sideline depending on the defense. 1 cuts to the top of the key in the backcourt to provide help. Breakthrough Basketball is your trusted source for everything basketball. This is not only a great drill for coaching youth basketball but it also is a great drill for all levels that can be used in a half court or full court setting. The trio continues to lead the business today and is proud to offer over 300 camps across the United States to go along with dozens of eBooks and DVDs available for basketball coaches, players, and parents. Use this press break to attack the opponent's full-court press. So, like any other situation in basketball, you take what they give you - you will attack up the middle. 5 passes to 2 or 1 (2 in this case) and steps inbounds.