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    LATVIA
    WOMEN’S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL, 2008
     
    Team Characteristics
    Team that plays within the team concept and maximizes individual player abilities. Perimeter play is
    strong and dictates the flow of the game on offense and defense. Defensively, they can disrupt the
    offense and cash in on turnovers with quick break baskets. Blend of inside and outside offensive
    productivity. Defend well and rebound consistently. Cohesive unit with solid game plan each game.

    Offensive Tendencies
    Passing skills and ball movement characterize this offensive attack. Good mix of half court motion
    and set plays. All players possess good ball skills and ability to create offense. Multiple screening
    action keep ball moving and put defenders in constant decision making mode. The second and third
    screening options result in baskets or fouls.

    Transition
    Scoring on the break is created in a multitide of ways. Quick scores off turnovers and long rebounds
    provide lay ups frequently. Quick outlets aid the break as perimeter players drive ball down middle of
    floor to commit defenders. Penetration leads to passes to open perimeter shooters. Early on ball
    screens are set at times to force switches and penetration.

    Set Plays
    1. Wing entry, quick on ball screen and roll
    2. Shuffle cut, double screen, on ball screen and roll
    3. On ball screen, ball reversal, slip and lob
    Out of Bounds
    Line up three players across the lane and screening action leads to cuts in several directions. After
    the ball is thrown in, passer receives a down screen under the basket for open shot. Another play
    starts in a diamond. Back screen frees a player on the back side then screeners roll to basket.

    Zone Offense
    Spread the floor in a 4 out/1 in set. Post flashes into open areas and score. Post may also step out
    on perimeter to shoot or to exchange with other post. Good player and ball movment characterize the
    zone attack.

    Team Defense
    Aggressive 2-3 extended zone and 3-2 match up zone forces offense to pass and take quick shots
    out of rhythm. Extend pressure from half court into the front court. Deny passing lanes and pressure
    ball in both man to man and zone defenses. Will double to the ball at any time to force turnovers or
    quick shots.