The San Antonio have a strong offense with Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginóbili. Here are some drills, highlighting the typical cuts and moves of Tim Duncan.
[learn_more caption=”Pick and Pop” state=”open”]
Duncan and Parker have mastered the pick and roll. In this scoring sequence Tim picks and pops for a catch and shoot jump shot.
Drill: Screen the ball handler and pop for 15 catch and shoot makes. Do to both sides of the floor.[/learn_more]
[learn_more caption=”Pick and Roll High Post” state=”open”]
Duncan will sometimes set a screen at the high post and dive to the opposite block for a pass and layup.
Drill: Screen the coach and dive for a layup off the catch. Make 20 to each side of the rim.[/learn_more]
[learn_more caption=”Flare Screen to Catch and Shoot” state=”open”]
Coming from the weak side, Duncan will set a flare screen for a guard and then flash to the middle for a catch and shoot.
Drill: Screen the cone and flash to the middle for a jump shot.Make 20 on each side of the court.[/learn_more]
[learn_more caption=”Middle Pick and Roll” state=”open”]
Because of Parker’s speed, he will draw both his defender and Duncan’s alot on the pick and roll. Duncan will then relocate to the high post for a catch and shoot.
Drill: Screen for coach and relocate to the high post for a catch and shoot. Make 20 going in both directions.[/learn_more]
[learn_more caption=”Back Screen to Post Up” state=”open”]
To clear the side Duncan will set a back screen to send the same side guard through. He will then post up and maxmize the space. Duncan uses various moves when he gets the ball.
Moves: Sweep baseline for layup, back down to middle and spin baseline (layup or shot), back down to baby hook in the middle, 1 dribble step back jumpshot.
Drill: Make 15 of each move after setting the back screen and posting up.[/learn_more]
[learn_more caption=”Follow the Drive” state=”open”]
Duncan is good at reading the lanes that open up from the guards driving to the basket. He will dive in the lanes and recieve a pass when the defense has collapsed on the guard.
Drill: Follow the coach on the drive to the dump pass and score 20 times.[/learn_more]
[learn_more caption=”Fake the Back Screen into Catch and Shoot” state=”open”]
Duncan will fake the same back screen he uses to post up. At the same time, a guard will down screen for him. Duncan will then flash to the elbow for a catch and shoot.
Drill: Fake the back screen and flash to the elbow for a catch and shoot.[/learn_more]
[box type=”download”] You can download the above Drills as a PDF file here! [/box]
[box type=”bio”]Tim Springer has worked with D1, international and WNBA players. In 2011, Tim was a coaching intern with the San Antonio Silver Stars (WNBA) and was responsible for player development. Please make sure to drop-by his Website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.[/box]
