Re: Curiosity...

[Mike Sherrick]

I find technical discussions like this interesting, so if someone else has
something to add, please do so.

One specific question.  On on of Huggs' postgame shows he mentioned that we
(UC) don't run many flairs (flares?).  What are these?

Mike in Newfoundland

Mike Sherrick
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jon breiner" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [UC Basketball] Curiosity...


> Usually, there are sets to run against a zone and sets to run against man
> defenses.  There are variations based on who is in and such.  Every time
> down the court, there are usually certain things to look for so there is
> some theory involved.  Taking a quick shot is not necessarily bad for
> instance.  If there are rebounders ready and it is in the flow of the
> offense, it can be a good shot.  Of course, any offense requires that
> shooters make open shots.  It has gotten little discussion here, but Field
> Williams has been ice cold lately and if he is "making shots", we would
have
> likely had less post-Charlotte discussion.
>
> As for theory, there is probably a lot of theory involved.  Players must
> recognize what is going on which is why changing defenses is often
> successful at throwing offenses off.  Think of it like in football where a
> QB and WR need to recognize if there is a zone or man coverage and if
there
> is a blitz.  Most pass play routes have multiple options based on what the
> defense is doing. If either misreads, it can of course be disaster.
>
> The above is very generalized and it is obviously more complicated and I
am
> not sure exactly what the offensive sets are that UC runs.  I understand
the
> open post, but that offense does require more movement and screens and can
> be difficult to run if everyone is not on the same page.  I do think
Bobbitt
> and the Williams are as good at cutting to the basket in that offense as
any
> 3-some we've had for awhile.
>
> Anyway, gotta go soon, so I'll stop here and let some one lese add or
> correct if they wish.
>
> Jon
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Darren Sloppy" <address@hidden>
> To: <address@hidden>
> Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 12:23 PM
> Subject: [UC Basketball] Curiosity...
>
>
> > I've never played organized Bball and wonder, How many offensive
> possessions
> > are sets and how many are just ran with a "theory".  What I mean by that
> is
> > try to get the ball inside, swing it around for an open three, and so
on.
> I
> > ask this because I'm really curious how much coaching is involved during
> the
> > game, I know how much before the game and practices.  I can think of
> > offensive sets after a timeout, and I see once in a while the PG will
call
> a
> > play, assuming coming from the coaches.  Thanks guys.
> >
> >
> >
> > Darren Sloppy
> >
> > address@hidden