I. Priorities in building an effective offense 
       A. Recognize player strengths. 
       B. Fit offense to players--not players to offense. 

II. Personnel 
       A. Emphasis on low post game. 
           1. High percentage shot. 
           2. Three-point play. 
       B. Must have or must develop post players. 
       C. We teach our post players the following: 
           1. Power move or drop step. 
           2. Inside pivot or Sikma move. 
           3. Jump hook. 
           4. Triple threat position-high post. 

III. Advantages            
       A. Flexibility. 
           1. Good floor spacing-eliminates helpside and rotation defenses. 
           2. Effective offensive rebounding position. 
           3. Defensive balance-quick transition offense to defense. 
           4. Successful execution vs. either type of defense (man-zone). 
           5. Allows for creativity.

IV. Simplicity 
       A. Options are designed around player strengths. 
       B. Players have specific roles in the offense--unlike continuity offenses where players must learn all positions and
       movements--results in better execution of the offense. 

V. Fundamentals            
       A. Must be well versed in the basics--fundamentals. 
       B. We teach the following DAILY. 
           1. Passing. 
           2. Receiving--triple threat position. 
           3. Ball-handling--GOPHER 16. 
           4. Movement without the ball. 
           5. Screening. 
           6. Pivoting. 

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