Keith Michalke

'When' / 'Then' Basketball Keith Michalke

This offense is a players' offense and a coaches' offense. It is easy to teach and learn, fun to play, and gets all players involved. Players with a limited understanding of how to play the game can know what they are trying to accomplish. The basic structure is a patterned continuity that can be repeated without having to reset. It is equally effective versus man-to-man and zones saving coaches time not teaching multiple offenses or unrelated plays. It is adaptable to situations common to the game: in-bounds, quick hitters, delay, etc. Players have more time - and are motivated - to develop individual skills more fully than when learning a play-based offense. This book differs from many books on offensive basketabll in that each chapter explains in simple terms the why not just the what. When players understand what a defense attempts to take away and how the defense will do it, they will be able to anticipate what it will give up and are more likely to react in effective ways.