⛹🏽TSF 90: Sneaky Like a Backdoor Cut


What’s up, internet basketball junkie?

So you're wondering what's sneaky like backdoor cut?

Every year it feels like summer break just started… and then bam — the school year catches me way too far out in passing lane.

Meetings are on the calendar, bulletin boards are going up, and that “back to school” energy is creeping in whether we’re ready or not.

Boo! Boo to it all.

Anyways, I'm still scheduling live demos for "Powerhouse Program Building."

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🥇 Best of the Week There's a legit argument here... NCAA, NBA, and EuroLeague teams are all using A LOT of horns looks

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PG - 🤘🏽 While we are talking about horns... Horns is the best because of the spacing, versatility, balance, etc.

This is my personal favorite horns set (that I've used for years)

SG - 🪣 I've always been a proponent of trying to get a cheap bucket to start the game... I never scripted plays but I highlight the ones I think will work for each individual game on my "call sheet"

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SF - 📝 If you don't know what my "call sheet" is, welcome to the newsletter - it's good to have you here 🙃

Here's an actual "call sheet"


PF - 🏀 This decoy action really plays into the concept of sequencing plays and having plays in a series... the execution level in the EuroLeague is just so much higher than the NBA

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C - 🏀 Do you categorize your special situation play calls by the amount of time left on the clock? I've always found that to be helpful

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So as we wrap up these last lazy days of summer, enjoy the slower mornings while they last.

The grind is coming, but so is the fun — new players, new challenges, and a fresh chance to make a difference.

Here’s to one more week of sunshine before the season (and the school year) tips off for real.

Have a great week!

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