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    BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS (MEN) Argentina

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    ARGENTINA
    MEN’S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL, 2008
     
    Team Characteristics
    Tough, hard playing team that never gives up. Their aggressive mentality makes them competitive in
    every. Very good balance between inside and outside play on offense. All players can pass, handle
    the ball and shoot from the perimeter. This makes their on ball screen and roll game dangerous.
    Good team defensive concept with weak side support and physical play in the paint area. If the
    outside shoot isn’t falling, they can resort to various other ways to score.
      
    Offensive Tendencies
    Primary goal is to weaken the defense using the on ball screen and roll. A majority of scoring comes
    from the two man game created by the on ball screen. Post roll ahrd to the basket and can catch and
    finish. Secondary action is the high low action created by the screener’s hard cut to the basket.
    Excellent perimeter shooters stretch the defense and give post players room inside. Unselfish
    offensive team loaded with great passers. Shooters spot up for open looks on any ball penetration.
     
    Transition
    Quick, skilled backcourt creates many scoring opportunities on the break. Most transition points
    come from quick outlets after missed shots. Turnovers ignite quick run outs by perimeter players who
    drive hard to the basket. Posts run will and score layups by running the middle of the floor ahead of
    the defense.
     
    Set Plays
    1. Double High Post Set. Point pass to left post, flare to right wing for shot or on ball action and
    2. screener slip.
    3. Shuffle, down screen, on ball set.
    4. Back Screen, cross screen.
    5. Flare, Shuffle cut, cross screen.
    Out of Bounds
    Start with three players lined up across the lane. Two cross screens are set to free a cutter. If ball is
    caught on perimeter, post steps out to on ball screen. Another is a quick in bounds pass followed by
    a hand off and open three pointer behind the post player. The three stack high sets up a down
    screen in the middle of the lane for the in bounds passer to receive the ball back for a shot. 
     
    Team Defense
    Team defense is a combination of man to man, 2-3 and 3-2 zone. They are very aggressive on close
    outs and give good on-ball pressure and contest shots. Close gaps hard on ball penetration looking
    to create steals or turnovers by the dribbler. Cohesive team defensive system based on ball pressure
    and good help away from the ball. Will press full court when needed.