The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP116: Mastering Conceptual Offense in AAU Basketball
Jun 4, 2025
Discover how to master conceptual offense in AAU basketball. Explore the challenges of inconsistent attendance and why guiding principles trump fixed plays. Learn practical strategies for transition offense and how triggers can enhance flow. Vaz emphasizes developing position versatility and reading defenses to create game advantages. He also discusses constraints for improving decision-making and intentional practice techniques for spacing and off-ball actions. It's all about adapting to maximize team strengths and creating high-value shots!
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Use Principles Not Fixed Plays
- Use guiding principles instead of fixed plays to handle inconsistent AAU attendance.
- Teach players broad principles like 'land like a quarterback' so they create more scoring opportunities in transition.
Prioritize Transition Spacing And Speed
- Prioritize transition rules like winning your first three steps and keeping the middle lane clear.
- Force players to sprint, stay wide, and create two-side weak-side spacing to generate transition advantages.
Practice With Triggers And Time Constraints
- Teach triggers (screen on, pick on, screen away) rather than set sequences so players read defenses and choose the right action.
- Use time constraints in practice (e.g., find the trigger in 3 seconds) to keep offensive flow active.