FIBA Basketball
BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS (WOMEN) Mali
Download Organizer File MALI WOMEN’S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL, 2008 Team Characteristics Very athletic and offensively talented team. Share the ball well on offense to create balanced scoring and good ...
MALI
WOMEN’S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL, 2008
Team Characteristics
Very athletic and offensively talented team. Share the ball well on offense to create balanced scoring
and good inside/outside attack. Can effectively cover the floor from baseline to baseline with good
+defensive pressure and rotation. The ability to block shots allow them to push pressure out on the
floor and deny passes.
Offensive Tendencies

Early action in the possession leads to quick isolation or individual moves to score. Getting the ball
to the post is a priority and an effective way to score and get to the free throw line. Good mix of set
plays to get specific players to productive areas of the floor. Will combine half court motion with set
plays and isolation situations.
Transition

Long rebounds and quick outlet passes ignite the break. All five players are capabale of running the
floor and scoring off the break. Post run the floor hard to score on passes from the perimeter. Guards
will receive outlet and drive the length of the floor if not stopped.
Set Plays
- Wing
entry, fake hand off and ball reversal, post isolation


- UCLA
cut, ball reversal, shuffle cut, double down



From box set, options are flash from weak side, slip, and open shot off screen. If shot does not
materialize, they flow into half court offense.
Team Defense

Aggressive half court and full court man to man pressure. Basket protectors block and alter shots in
he paint. Mix defenense between 2-3 zone and man to man pressure. Long and athletic defenders
cause problems for the opponent. Force turnovers on defensive end which result in easy baskets.