FIBA Basketball

    BEIJING 2008 OLYMPICS (WOMEN) New Zealand

    Download Organizer File NEW ZEALAND WOMEN’S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL, 2008 Team Characteristics Keyed off their defensive success, this team is very opportunistic. Strength of team is perimeter play, ...


    NEW ZEALAND
    WOMEN’S OLYMPIC BASKETBALL, 2008 
     
    Team Characteristics
    Keyed off their defensive success, this team is very opportunistic. Strength of team is perimeter play,
    offensive skills, and high basketball IQ. Know how to space the floor and expose the weaknesses of
    the opponent. Good balance between perimeter and post and shot distribution is even. The full court
    game suits them best and defesive pressure aids this strength.

    Offensive Tendencies
    Half court offense features 4 out/1 in motion.Good spacing, cutting, screening and dribble
    penetration isolated the block for solid post play. All perimeter players possess good ball skills and all
    pose a threat to score in the half court. Good use of on ball screen and roll isolation and penetrate
    and pitch off the dribble. Can present high low alignment with in their 4 out offense. Good
    shooting forces defenders to close out past the three line and spreads the floor for scoring
    opportunities.

    Transition
    Transition scoring is created from their commitment to aggressive full and half court defense. High
    conversion rate of scoring after turnovers. Will break on misses but usually when numbersadvantage
    exists. Combination of taking the ball to the basket and pull up jump shots on the break.

    Set Plays
    High post on ball screen, penetrate and dish to open shooter
    High Post pass and hand off, double screen on weak side for shot
    Back door special play

    Out of Bounds
    Basic alignment is four players breaking from a line formation. Consistently use on the baseline and
    sideline. Cutters flood open areas as screener's look to slip to the basket for lay ups. Shooters will
    shoot on the catch when left open.
    Zone Offense
    Dangerous team against the zone due to passing, spacing and shooting abilities. Utilize several
    different alignments; 4 out/1 in, inside triangle with three posts, high on ball screen set, and baseline
    runner. Ball movement is the key to their ability to get open shots against the zone on a consistent
    basis.
    Team Defense
    Defensive system is the key to their success and up tempo game. Combination of defenses are
    employed. Full court man to man is their base but mix in run and jump also. Second line
    defenders rotate up aggressively and deny passes up the floor. Take player off the ball and use as
    center fielder to aid perimeter defenders. Use double teams in the post to disrupt flow of opponent's
    half court offense. Very good ball pressure in half court defensive system.