Written by Rick Torbett on June 26, 2009 – 8:32 PM (2 Comments)
Q: I run a modified dribble drive motion offense. I teach my players to react to the defense; this reaction dictates their next move, not a set play. The mentality of the player with the ball should be; first, a shooting threat; second, a driving threat; third, a passing threat. Our goal is to always [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on June 20, 2009 – 8:04 PM (No Comments)
Q: I will coach 7th grade boys in the fall. I have coached 3 years of YMCA basketball and 1 year of AAU. I want to use Read & React, but must be reasonably certain that I can make it work since I have little background to make an adjustment to a different offense. My [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on June 20, 2009 – 7:26 PM (No Comments)
Q: After watching the videos a second time I really like the fact that a team can run a combination of all formations. Because of our strong post play, we will be primarily be 3 OUT team, but I am exploring the idea of 5 OUT as well, especially in late game situations as a [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on June 12, 2009 – 3:39 PM (1 Comment)
Q: I am a big fan of the Better Basketball Video collection, and I use a lot of the ideas and concepts when I teach my youth basketball team. I am very interested in learning more about the Read and React Offense and I plan to purchase the set soon. I have a [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on June 12, 2009 – 3:31 PM (No Comments)
Q: After looking at the zone offense section, I was curious to see if other offenses used some of the R&R layers. While searching the web, I came across the ”Clock Offense”. Any thoughts on how this could be evaluated it in terms of R&R principles?
A: What are the advantages of the Clock Offense?
1. Spacing
2. [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on April 24, 2009 – 7:59 PM (No Comments)
Q: Has the Read and React Offense been successful against switching man to man and match up zones?
A: Switching M-M defenses are successful against teams that do a lot of screening; especially the “screen-away” type of action. The R&R does not have any “screen-away” reactions needed to run the offense (if a coach loves screen [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on April 3, 2009 – 10:45 PM (2 Comments)
Q: I have viewed your Read and React DVDs several times now and I really like how you teach through principles. I have also seen your Shooting and 1-on-1 Offense DVDs. Your explanations are always easy to understand and interconnected. Well done! I do, however, have a few questions about the Read and React Offense. [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on March 27, 2009 – 10:33 PM (1 Comment)
Q: I am looking to run R&R with my Junior team (Under 16 Girls) this season. We already run a simple 5 OUT Pass and Cut Offense, but I want to expand it by incorporating the R&R framework, hopefully giving my players more options, the flexibility to change looks, multiple entry methods, and more post [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on March 6, 2009 – 7:30 PM (1 Comment)
Q: I’ve been having a lot of fun implementing the Read & React system. As we’ve gone through several layers now, I’ve noticed that downscreens are absent in the offense. I’ve always liked the downscreen because of all the offensive options it creates- catch and shoot, rip and drive, pump fake, drive and shoot, etc.
We [...]
Written by Rick Torbett on February 12, 2009 – 10:21 PM (No Comments)
Q: Is there a progression of fundamental skills that you recommend working on in conjunction with the R&R – first step of dribble penetration, using the one-handed flick pass, catching ready to shoot, etc? It seems to me that all the 2 player/3 player drills would reinforce whatever particular skill a coach wants to focus [...]