Hoops

A question for coaches

It's about getting the best available shot. You should never pass out of an open layup but indeed if that is taken away a wide open catch and shoot from the corner is a great shot for the right player. If there is no good shooter available I do not think you want a sub par shooter taking that shot.

the kick out is about the middle 8 seconds of half court offence 8-16 of your 24 - not 3 on 2 fast break or trans offence - the lay up is still first option on fast break.

Lets say you are talking about div 1. Div 2+ their shooting of 3's in most cases is a lot lower.

Firstly your 80% conversion rate is unrealistic. I would say 50% is more accurate. So that would be 15 points.

You mention the best shooter shot it at 46% but that is not all uncontested shots. Majority of their shots would be catch and shoot with some sort of pressure. So if all their shots were from an open 3 their percentages would be a lot higher. So I would say 40% they should be able to make.

So it is 50% contested layup (15 points) vs 40% uncontested 3 (18 points).

The notion of the wing should always go to the 3 point line is wrong in my opinion as it should depend on the player. I would rather a big (that isn't a good shooter) run the lanes and get a pass for a 2 rather than them go to the 3 point line and brick a 3. I think it is more important that a player read the situation and make a decision based on their abilities. If their team is up or down by a big margin then perhaps try their weaker option.

Moving forward as we continue to develop position less players, our bigs will develop their ability to shoot which is the direction we want to go.

I like this sort of discussion as it is important to discuss and question why we are doing things. I think the best of both ways (old vs new) is the best approach.