Slappin' Glass Podcast Francesco Tabellini on Playing Relentless, Tagging Up Killers, and Attacking the Hedge {Nymburk/Paris}
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Jun 27, 2025 Francesco Tabellini, former Head Coach of Nymburk and now at Paris Basketball, shares his insights on relentless basketball philosophy and pace. He discusses strategies for effective tagging up on defense and the importance of aggressive cuts for creating scoring opportunities. The conversation dives into the challenges of motivating seasoned players and adapting coaching methods to enhance team dynamics. Tabellini emphasizes the significance of accountability, communication, and structured practices in driving team success.
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Relentlessness Concept Explained
- Relentlessness is about erasing pauses between offense and defense to sustain game tempo.
- The team focuses on winning the race on every possession, especially starting with the first three steps.
Mastering Transition Pace
- Win transition races by sprinting fast for the first three steps and filling no-catch zones.
- Use cuts in transition to create scoring chances, including corner threes and drives to the rim.
Effective Cutting and Shooting
- Encourage corner players to baseline cut hard on middle drives to force defender commitment.
- Support shooters by tagging up aggressively to secure offensive rebounds and second chances.