FOLLOW: bballSource G+: bit.ly/15yjZVY Coach Nick gets on the court to demonstrate why helping one pass away is so devastating to a defense, as it gives up way too many wide open shots.
Coach Nick, another great informative video as always! I just want to say, thank you for answering our questions and replying back to comments. I think its fantastic that you take the time to actually interact with all your subscribers. Seldom do I see CZcamsrs comment on their own videos, let alone answer questions from their subscribers! Please, don't ever stop doing this! Its one of the many reasons why I keep coming back for more. Thank you kindly, Sir.
The rotation must be perfect(and fast is not for everyone) and maybe to risky coach.But you are right in your analysis but i prefer help(SMALL) and recover its a game ,one agaisnt one (is a conversation coach)
Nothing is perfect in this game, but if you drill this rotation correctly, in the long run, your defense will work as best as it can and give u the best chance to stop your opponents.
Great video coach! Been following you for a while and it's awesome to see your channel grow so much. On a side note, do you think you can make videos on basic strategies? I regret not playing basketball much when I was younger and only became interested during college. I think my mechanics are now good but I don't know much about organized play...for example, breaking zone defense. A friend who played in HS told me something about high post/low post, in/out, (and being able to hit threes lol)
There needs to be a playlist of these types of videos from Coach Nick. I could see it being a fundamental tool young players and even some older ones would use.
I wasn't willing to be a nomad, traveling from one city to the next every couple of years. Many of my friends did that, and they've moved up the ranks.
We didn't show the 5th player for simplicity sake - there's another rotation after that. Either way, the more passes you force the offense to throw, the more chance you have to contest the shot.
It would certainly be interesting, especially the taking away the size,strength,speed part, LOL! I would love to see one of my teams, in that scenario, go up against another well coached team...
I like these videos the best, kinda like an intro to basic basketball principles. I would love to see a similar video that deals with rebounding. What makes a great rebounder, what makes a great rebounding team? Defensive rebounds get you the ball, Offensive get you extra shots. Mayhaps in the future? :)
I cannot agree more. U see, my coach always told me to help on those situations, and now i see that it was not a good idea. Thanks coach for the explanation here.
It's a dangerous cross court pass - the player that sinks and fills, if he's alert, can steal it or knock it away. Much better than letting the offense have the simple pass for the 3.
coach. great video. another idea for a video that I haven't seen is the proper footwork to fight over a pick. so many NBA teams run pick and roll that fighting over a pick is such a key step in stopping penetration.
No, since he can't be one pass away if he's on the weakside. To be one pass away, you have to be on the strong side. I just realized, I didn't quite explain eactly what 1 pass away, 2 pass away, 3 pass away means... hmmm...
Could you possibly do a position breakdown series? Like rebound, post up, some screen stuff etc for centers, dribbling, passing and reading the team for point guards, shooting, contact layups and fakes for SFs That'd be cool.
Yeah - but there's also a fifth guy out there (that we didn't show for simplicity sake) that would also rotate. If you consistently make the offense make that many extra passes, you'll be in good shape.
coach nick, can we also have "on court demonstrations" about 2-3 zone? I think you've mentioned it about a year ago to make one but couldn't find in your videos. I only play pickup games which only use this type of defense.
Helping one pass away is my pet peeve too Coach. My knicks do this all the time, and its why there 3pt defense is so bad. They rank 30th in opponents' 3 point shooting, constantly u see the knicks leaving players open for 3.
helping 1 pass away isnt bad if the man you are guarding cant consistently make the 3. but ive always done the jab step help but a lot of people still drive in anyways.
Always better to force the offensive to make an extra pass or two - it'll give your defense a chance to rotate over and pressure the shot. Another chance to steal the ball as well...
Yes Coach!! The Basics will get you far. Knicks on the other hand don't trust Chandler as a weakside shot blocker because he is to inconsistent on help outs. Kenyon is more of a superb weakside blocker but at 6'9" being on the decline athletic wise.. He can't keep it up against most 7 footers who need to be contested all game..
SURELY THIS IS JUST COMMON SENSE FOR ANY NBA PLAYER OR COACH! Coach are there any nba coaches that don't agree with this philosophy? what do they preach instead? a video on the options would be interesting
Kidd bluffed and recovered, he just took his jab to deep, theother guys didnt even bother to recover and just watched the shot fly. Good video! You should just do a video on your concepts of shell drill!
Coach, what about the guy on the weak side, when his man went to help the helper? Don't you then have the same scenario but on the other side? Wouldn't it be as simple as just turning around and passing that man the ball? Thanks for you're help! Gread vid!!
The reason why NBA teams do this is because the're taught to build a wall and protect the paint, force the ball away from the basket so teams rather give up a three than a open lane to drive towards the rim in which i can see the logic in that becuz 3pt shooting is the most inconsistent part of the game.I think players can be a little overzealous and over help which gets them in trouble a lot of time but Coach Nick demonstrated the perfect way to defend this situation GOOD VIDEO!
I used to be the one benefiting from people one pass away that way because I'm no 3-point threat and they dared me to shoot, even so, I can either make layups or at least get a closer shot.
what if the ball handler does not stop when the defender jabs? since the player is not completely closing out on the ball handler then why not drive as if he was not there? help will likely come from weak side but then you have passing option to the short corner(usually a post player) or to the wing depending on where the help comes from.
awesome video, coach. then what should the nba team do when they face an explosive driver like Russell Westbrook, or very good shooter like Stephen Curry?? If the defender just jab step away from Stephen Curry, he is going to knock down every shot he looks at.
Coach what do you think NYK should have done instead of Melo helping? I don't know why or how the Celtics got Bass posted up on Felton. Should they have had Kenyon try to help of KG and try to block of a pass to Garnett at the same time (double team). I know Felton is pretty big (and by big I mean heavy) for a guard but still. that's 6'9'', 250 pound Bass on 6-1 190-something Felton.
what if the penetrating guard throw a behind the back pass the the weak side guard at the 45deg for an open 3 when the help leaves the weak side low post and the defender of the guard sinks to the low post?
I'm a knicks fan and I notice they switch ALOT on defense. I think coach Woodson learned that from his mentor Bob Knight at indiana. I hate it! i think its laziness but for coach knight it worked. Why? and how do you feel about switching defenses?
coach, if say your team was to go up against a solid, well coached nba team; say the indiana pacers, but you take away the all the unfair advantages they have; size, strength, speed, athleticism, all that- and just physically speaking, they became similar to your team. Do you think you would be able to beat them? I'm assuming it would just come down to which team runs the best plays, has the best strategy, do you think you would be able to beat them and outcoach frank vogel?
From earlier today, ICYMI
I'm proud of this one, definitely watch it.
Don't miss our on court demonstration on why NBA Defenses shouldn't help 1 pass away:
bit.ly/180uFNU
Coach Nick, another great informative video as always! I just want to say, thank you for answering our questions and replying back to comments. I think its fantastic that you take the time to actually interact with all your subscribers. Seldom do I see CZcamsrs comment on their own videos, let alone answer questions from their subscribers! Please, don't ever stop doing this! Its one of the many reasons why I keep coming back for more. Thank you kindly, Sir.
Thanks. More of these coming up!
I got on the court to demonstrate how to properly help one pass away. Don't Miss It, it's good:
bit.ly/1aZ9frF
Thanks! Lots more of these...
Thanks! Stay tuned, lots more coming up...
I like these videos a lot. Keep 'em coming!
We hope to get on the court and talk about reading the pick and roll - should be right up your alley...
Don't miss our on court demonstration of the Perils of Helping One Pass Away (ahem, #Knicks)
bit.ly/13Il7cR
The rotation must be perfect(and fast is not for everyone) and maybe to risky coach.But you are right in your analysis but i prefer help(SMALL) and recover its a game ,one agaisnt one (is a conversation coach)
Nothing is perfect in this game, but if you drill this rotation correctly, in the long run, your defense will work as best as it can and give u the best chance to stop your opponents.
Thanks! LOTS more of these coming up...
Coach, I'm going to send this to Sean Marks, Jacque Vaughn, and the Brooklyn Nets. Truth NEVER gets old
Thanks! Lots more coming up...
Thanks! Glad u liked it...
Nice work. I love to watch your videos.
Good idea.. I'll put it on the list. THX
Great video coach! Been following you for a while and it's awesome to see your channel grow so much. On a side note, do you think you can make videos on basic strategies? I regret not playing basketball much when I was younger and only became interested during college. I think my mechanics are now good but I don't know much about organized play...for example, breaking zone defense. A friend who played in HS told me something about high post/low post, in/out, (and being able to hit threes lol)
very informative coach, I love these vids
I hear you!
Thanks! LOTS more coming up...
Best video I've seen in a long time!!! Thanks!
There needs to be a playlist of these types of videos from Coach Nick. I could see it being a fundamental tool young players and even some older ones would use.
Interesting. We'll put it on the list. THX
you have all kinds of good stuff! support!
Great vid coach! Thanks!
keep up the good work coach!
Great stuff Coach ! :)
I wasn't willing to be a nomad, traveling from one city to the next every couple of years. Many of my friends did that, and they've moved up the ranks.
THANKS! This event does happen quite often ;)
We didn't show the 5th player for simplicity sake - there's another rotation after that. Either way, the more passes you force the offense to throw, the more chance you have to contest the shot.
It would certainly be interesting, especially the taking away the size,strength,speed part, LOL!
I would love to see one of my teams, in that scenario, go up against another well coached team...
Great vid as usual
I like these videos the best, kinda like an intro to basic basketball principles. I would love to see a similar video that deals with rebounding. What makes a great rebounder, what makes a great rebounding team? Defensive rebounds get you the ball, Offensive get you extra shots. Mayhaps in the future? :)
I cannot agree more. U see, my coach always told me to help on those situations, and now i see that it was not a good idea. Thanks coach for the explanation here.
Thanks for crearing that up, freeking wish I had you as a coach back in HS
Thank you!
It's a dangerous cross court pass - the player that sinks and fills, if he's alert, can steal it or knock it away. Much better than letting the offense have the simple pass for the 3.
Thanks Coach! Bookmarked for sure!
this channel is going to get huge!
Coach Nick can u do a video about pick and roll?
how to practice and the secrets of pick and roll
nice video :) helps alot
It takes a lot of work and focus, some coaches/players don't have it... and they feel they don't have time to teach it.
coach. great video. another idea for a video that I haven't seen is the proper footwork to fight over a pick. so many NBA teams run pick and roll that fighting over a pick is such a key step in stopping penetration.
Coach Nick can u do a video on some of your favorite basketball drills u enjoy practicing with your team?
I will do my best to find out since I'm curious too...
Right - if that happens, then look to the weakside help (and the on ball defender for letting his man get by him)
No, since he can't be one pass away if he's on the weakside. To be one pass away, you have to be on the strong side. I just realized, I didn't quite explain eactly what 1 pass away, 2 pass away, 3 pass away means... hmmm...
Again, great fundamentals. Thanks.
It works perfectly against the NBA. When teams rotate properly, in the long run, they'll be a good defensive club.
Can't wait to do this on the court. Thanks Coach. I'm IN
Could you possibly do a position breakdown series? Like rebound, post up, some screen stuff etc for centers, dribbling, passing and reading the team for point guards, shooting, contact layups and fakes for SFs
That'd be cool.
good stuff coach
Awesome, let me know how it goes.
Finally the breakdown of the most notorious defensive no no. Great video!
love learning these fundamentals of basketball. god I love this game!
Nice video! Let me also support a suggestion on the vid about fighting through the screen, when you are on defense?
Yeah - but there's also a fifth guy out there (that we didn't show for simplicity sake) that would also rotate. If you consistently make the offense make that many extra passes, you'll be in good shape.
YUP
I just learned more than in 3 practices in Austria! Thanks!
good stuff!
Very descriptive..nice
he already has in the video about why the bulld play great D. i forgot the title but he explains it in that one very well. no on court demo needed
coach nick, can we also have "on court demonstrations" about 2-3 zone? I think you've mentioned it about a year ago to make one but couldn't find in your videos.
I only play pickup games which only use this type of defense.
Great video. Any chance of doing one on hedging screens?
Yes- there are some players you want to dare them to shoot....
Helping one pass away is my pet peeve too Coach. My knicks do this all the time, and its why there 3pt defense is so bad. They rank 30th in opponents' 3 point shooting, constantly u see the knicks leaving players open for 3.
Well, you'll see those percentages jump up in a hurry if you start helping off your man 1 pass away...
One of them was in high school, the other (who hit the 3) just graduated - the others are in their 20s...
helping 1 pass away isnt bad if the man you are guarding cant consistently make the 3. but ive always done the jab step help but a lot of people still drive in anyways.
I know, right?
Yes... But he can also close out on the shooter...
Always better to force the offensive to make an extra pass or two - it'll give your defense a chance to rotate over and pressure the shot. Another chance to steal the ball as well...
you are awesome
Yes Coach!! The Basics will get you far. Knicks on the other hand don't trust Chandler as a weakside shot blocker because he is to inconsistent on help outs. Kenyon is more of a superb weakside blocker but at 6'9" being on the decline athletic wise.. He can't keep it up against most 7 footers who need to be contested all game..
SURELY THIS IS JUST COMMON SENSE FOR ANY NBA PLAYER OR COACH!
Coach are there any nba coaches that don't agree with this philosophy? what do they preach instead? a video on the options would be interesting
Kidd bluffed and recovered, he just took his jab to deep, theother guys didnt even bother to recover and just watched the shot fly. Good video! You should just do a video on your concepts of shell drill!
I can use this! Thanks
can you make a video, that gives some tips for point guards?
Coach Nick can you do some analize on serbija match about defence from europe champ.
Coach, what about the guy on the weak side, when his man went to help the helper? Don't you then have the same scenario but on the other side? Wouldn't it be as simple as just turning around and passing that man the ball? Thanks for you're help! Gread vid!!
Would you be able to upload some of your teams games?
YES - and we filmed this as well, so stay tuned...
Hey coach, good video but why didn't you ask the players if "they're in" in the end? :-D
The reason why NBA teams do this is because the're taught to build a wall and protect the paint, force the ball away from the basket so teams rather give up a three than a open lane to drive towards the rim in which i can see the logic in that becuz 3pt shooting is the most inconsistent part of the game.I think players can be a little overzealous and over help which gets them in trouble a lot of time but Coach Nick demonstrated the perfect way to defend this situation GOOD VIDEO!
I used to be the one benefiting from people one pass away that way because I'm no 3-point threat and they dared me to shoot, even so, I can either make layups or at least get a closer shot.
what if the ball handler does not stop when the defender jabs? since the player is not completely closing out on the ball handler then why not drive as if he was not there? help will likely come from weak side but then you have passing option to the short corner(usually a post player) or to the wing depending on where the help comes from.
I've always seen this and raged like crazy when the open three is made when there wouldn't even be a three in the first place...
awesome video, coach. then what should the nba team do when they face an explosive driver like Russell Westbrook, or very good shooter like Stephen Curry?? If the defender just jab step away from Stephen Curry, he is going to knock down every shot he looks at.
Excellent work, at this pace you'll have a div one assistant coaching job befor you know it!!! ..if you want that :)
Awesome, thx! Don't forget - it's a CONVERSATION!
Awesome. We've got a bunch more...
Coach what do you think NYK should have done instead of Melo helping?
I don't know why or how the Celtics got Bass posted up on Felton. Should they have had Kenyon try to help of KG and try to block of a pass to Garnett at the same time (double team). I know Felton is pretty big (and by big I mean heavy) for a guard but still. that's 6'9'', 250 pound Bass on 6-1 190-something Felton.
what if the penetrating guard throw a behind the back pass the the weak side guard at the 45deg for an open 3 when the help leaves the weak side low post and the defender of the guard sinks to the low post?
more defensive skills please!
So coach, what happens after the sink & fill strategy ? if player 1 passes the ball to player 3 for the open 3! who comes over to help ?
I really wanna know if NBA teams do that drill or coaches emphasize the helping one pass away. I see it way too often and it tells me that they don't
hey coach im a middle school basketball player and to prevent players from shooting, its a drill called jump switch
Its only inconsistent when you not dealing with professionals though.. you never want to give up anything uncontested
I'm a knicks fan and I notice they switch ALOT on defense. I think coach Woodson learned that from his mentor Bob Knight at indiana. I hate it! i think its laziness but for coach knight it worked. Why? and how do you feel about switching defenses?
coach, if say your team was to go up against a solid, well coached nba team; say the indiana pacers, but you take away the all the unfair advantages they have; size, strength, speed, athleticism, all that- and just physically speaking, they became similar to your team. Do you think you would be able to beat them? I'm assuming it would just come down to which team runs the best plays, has the best strategy, do you think you would be able to beat them and outcoach frank vogel?
Should the helper's helper, so X3, be looking to get the pass interception if somehow the opposing team's PG manages to find an opening for the SF?