Feb 16, 2017 · Let’s take a look these zone offense tips and go “inside the attack” used by Coach Rick Pitino’s Louisville Cardinals. False Motion. Louisville’s zone offense flows from the break with a bit of false motion. Using false motion to move players, move the defense and disguise the desired action can be helpful versus man-to-man or zone ...

Rick Pitino used many of the concepts, beginning at Providence College with point guard Billy Donovan, and was at the forefront of effective use of the 3-point shot in college basketball. Pitino brought to his great Kentucky teams and while he doesn't use this motion at Louisville, he still incorporates many of the same concepts.

Jan 19, 2012 · At UK, Rick Pitino started his career by instituting a 1-2-1-1 zone press and paired it with a high tempo offense relying heavily on the 3-point shot.

The match-up press was developed by Coach Rick Pitino, at Kentucky years ago. At the high school level, coach Keith Haske has developed a complete system of match-up presses, applicable for athletic high school teams.

Aug 23, 2013 · Inside this great collection of notes you’ll find coach Rick Pitino Skill Development drills and practice workouts. If you coach a youth team there are some great drills to help your players develop their basketball skills. Download it now.

Feb 24, 2015 · Rick Pitino believes in ball movement and spacing. His Lousiville Cardinal offense will change based on the available talent. If it's a good passing team then they will have more motion. He thinks that an effective coach will be prepared both offensively and defensively.

Mar 22, 2014 · Wear down your opponents | Rick Pitino Press Defense. 1. On ball Pressure the ball. 2. Off ball see your man, play the ball. 3. If you can trap the dribbler both defenders take 1 shoulder and lock legs. 4. If the offensive player pivots, move with him. 5. Get a deflection. 6.

Video compilation of Louisville's offense versus Virginia

Feb 24, 2017 · Rick Pitino goes into the Xs and Os of basketball to describe the four keys to success against Jim Boeheim's patented 2-3 zone.

Offense (Ball Handling) - Coach Pitino and his players demonstrate several ball handling drills and fundamentals, including the two-ball dribble, inside out, hard stutter, hard cross over, behind the back, and 1-on-1. Pitino and his players also demonstrate shooting fundamentals, ball fakes and shooting free throws when fatigued.