Motion Strong Action
Motion Strong action is a great way to get a #TalentedPlayer looks at the basket - while also creating scoring opportunities for everyone else.
Here's a 10 Tweet Crash Course ⏬
1. Establish 4 Out Spacing & Personnel
From a personnel perspective I want to get the "Talented Player" I referenced in the intro as my #2 if I can help it.
▪️ He Uses the Stagger
▪️ Needs to Make Appropriate Reads
2. Straight Cuts & Drives
We initiate MSA with the Slot-Slot-Wing swing.
If the defender trails the Cutter (2) straight cuts. We're looking for:
▪️ Catch & Shoot
▪️ Catch & Rip
3. Straight Cut - Hit the Roll Man
MSA is initiated with the swing and the cutter straight cuts.
There is no shot or drive available for the ball.
He has 3 Options:
1. Hit the Roller 📽️🔥
2. DHO to the Backside
3. Hit the Flare
4. Straight Cut - Backside DHO
MSA is initiated with the swing and the cutter straight cuts.
There is no shot or drive available for the ball.
He has 3 Options:
1. Hit the Roller
2. DHO to the Backside 📽️🔥
3. Hit the Flare
5. The Flare Screen
MSA is initiated with the swing and the cutter straight cuts.
There is no shot or drive available for the ball.
He has 3 Options:
1. Hit the Roller
2. DHO to the Backside
3. Hit the Flare 📽️🔥
6. Backdoor Cut
MSA is initiated with the Slot-Slot-Wing Swing.
The Cutter is met with physical pressure or denial - so he hits the backdoor cut. BD when we see:
▪️ Physical Play
▪️ Hard Switches
7. Backdoor Cut - Second Cut
If a backdoor cut is made and they don't get the ball we are expecting the screener to "Second Cut".
This is essentially a Pop back to the basketball.
8. Wing Drives
As usual, MSA is initiated with the Slot-Slot-Wing swing.
The Stagger Cut is made, but we don't like what we see. We then encourage the basketball to "Drive the Elbow"
▪️ Check the Cut
▪️ Check the Second Cut
▪️ Rip it & Drive
9. Post - Entry
I do like the idea of keeping the Post Player a factor in Motion Strong action.
When the ball is swung the wing player has the option of ignoring the screening action and simply entering the ball to the post.
▪️ Stagger Occupies the Help
▪️ Post Your Guard 💡
Motion Strong Deep Dive Page
If you are interested in this action I've done a number of Blog Posts and breakdowns on the concept on my MS Deep Dive Page.
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