The second pass to the middle will help you to consistent break the press. Take your time and be effective in your timing, setting screens, and maintaining proper spacing. When you attack the front court go to the basket and positions in a consistent manner so that your players know which shots are acceptable, and where return passes will be to initiate the half-court offense. Emphasize to your players that you want to score high percentage shots off the pressbreak but never at the expense of losing control of the game tempo. Making two or three easy shots and losing control of the game will beat you.
Confusion is the king of defense.
Confidence and tempo control in attack are king of offense. Make sure you have also read important teaching individual and team teaching concepts for breaking down presses to help your players focus on key points. If you have enjoyed this clinic be sure to visit more of the Basketball Highway. Go to the Coaching Box's Clinic Archives for other great X's and O's Coaching Clinics. The Basketball Highway .