Triangle offense

The Triangle offense ( dt, " triangle offense ") is a basketball - attack strategy. The formation of a " triangle " between three players is emphasized, which are respectively close to the basket in the corner of the playing field and on the wing. This pass game and player movement be promoted.

History

According to ESPN the basis of these tactics in the 1960s were laid by Tex Winter, the "Triangle Offense " defined in one of his coaches books. The breakthrough tactics in the 90s, when Phil Jackson brought with the Chicago Bulls with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and later the Los Angeles Lakers with Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant eleven NBA titles. Even when women's basketball in the United States (WNBA and College) many titles have been using this tactic brought, especially Geno Auriemma of (Connecticut Lady Huskies ) and Pat Summitt (Tennessee Lady Vols ), who led their teams to multiple NCAA titles.

Description

Basis of the Triangle offense is obvious, a triangle of Centre, a wing player (forward ) and a point guard ( Guard ) is formed. In the basic position of the center is the so-called "low post " close to the basket, the point guard in the corner of the playing field and the forward on the wing. The other two players are on the other half of the pitch and form the " two man game". Thus, the playing field is exploited in all its breadth, and every player has many options to freewheel. Due to the dynamics of this system requires players with high understanding of the game.

Selection of possible moves

  • Circle: The point guard in the corner is a block, and the winger runs at high speed around the outside in a circle around him. The opponent of the forward remains at the block hanging, and the wing player can move to the basket.
  • Corner option: Here, two players of the triangle run to the corner and try freizublocken the ball guide. The latter can either throw or fit in distress to a ball facing away from the player.
  • Insulation: Here, the high player distance is used to isolate a defender in a 1- on-1 situation. This turn was the Lieblingsspielzug of Michael Jordan, who was outstanding in this game situations.
  • Pop: This is closely fitted to the center of the basket, either itself or can throw a " pop" stars, ie one of his colleagues triangle can fit out for a throw.

Pros and Cons

The triangle offense calls for versatile player game with high intelligence. This is hard to learn this system. Is this tactic, however, once implemented, so the team has a variety of tactical options.

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