College Basketball Offenses – How the Dribble Drive Offense Works
Posted by admin in Kentucky Wildcats, john calipari, ncaa basketball, tags: coach john calipari, College Basketball, College Basketball Offenses, Dribble Drive, Dribble Drive Offense, How the Dribble Drive Offense Works, john calipari, UMass Basketball, Vance WalbergWhat is the Dribble Drive College Basketball Offense
The dribble drive offense is referred to as a “Four Out” offensive scheme. That refers to only having one of the five players play in the post position near the basket with the other four being placed on the perimeter. The primary purpose of the offense is to maximize the number of points scored by possession through old-school three point plays on fouls on layups or three point shots. It differs from other similar schemes such as the motion offense that uses a series of player screens and the Princeton offense which uses players cutting towards the basket. The dribble drive relies on the point guard (normally) to drive to the basket. Depending on how the defense reacts to the drive, the point guard will do one of the following actions: 1 – Drive to the hoop in an attempt to score (and hopefully draw a foul), 2 – Pass to a perimeter player, or 3 – Pass to the post player. When a player on the perimeter receives a pass, they either shoot a 3 pointer or repeat the drive process. Where other college basketball offenses rely on set plays for a team to score when not in transition, the dribble drive relies on a framework for playes to create within in order to score.
What Kind of Players are Needed for the Dribble Drive?
The primary skill-set required in the dribble drive offense is the ability to drive to basket. The second most important offensive skill is the ability to knock down the three point shot. Without strong guards, teams can not typically play the offense well. Because the point guard typically drives into the thick of the defense or has defenders collapse to help defend the drive, a taller point guard or a guard who plays much taller than his height with a significant vertical leap is preferred. The two and three guard positions work better with a guard or wing who can knock down the long range jumper as a primary skill set and drive to the basket as a secondary skill. The PF or four-man has to be able to run the court unlike in other offensive schemes as well as know when he needs to hit the paint for rebounds and offense. The center, post position, or five man will also be looked upon to play the perimeter at times in the dribble drive.
Why is the Dribble Drive Popular?
Players enjoy playing the dribble drive because it most closely resembles what they will see in the NBA. They see the offense as a way to best develop their skill-sets to play at the next level without having to do so in the offseason. Players that have been able to play in the dribble drive at the college level have stated that they enjoy the offense because it allows them to create and rely on their skill to directly beat the opposition, however, it can make any personal weaknesses in players very evident where in traditional offenses these can be hidden eaiser. Add to the mix the fact that Derrick Rose and Tyreke Evans were NBA lottery picks after one season of the dribble drive under Coach Cal, and its no wonder he was able to put together the number 1 2009 NCAA recruiting class at the University of Kentucky in less than six weeks.
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