EUROBASKET 2011 (Men) Lithuania

Lithuania
2011 World Championships

Team Characteristics
Skilled, competitive team with great effort. Have a chance in every game due to comitment to playing together as a team and sharing the ball. Unselfish effort on the defensive end. Good rebounding team due to physical play and defensive boards lead to transition on the other end. Will extend pressure if needed but size allows them to be defensive presence in the half court. 
 

Offensive Tendencies    
Talented offensive team that can hurt the defense in many ways. Good passing and post play set the stage for a productive full and half court game. Posts can screen and step to perimeter as perimeter players can cut to the post up areas. Good cutting team keeps the offense accountable. With good player and ball movement they work patiently for a high percentage shot every possession. 

Transition    
Pressure on the ball and in passing lanes disrupt the offensive flow and lead to transition game. Once outlet pass is thrown perimeter players sprint to wings and open areas on the floor to receive the ball. Good passing makes them dangerous on any break, especially when they have numbers advantage. 


Set Plays
1.    Perimeter hand off followed by block to block cross screen and skip pass for shot.  
2.    From left block, cutter come up floor and over top of post screen to isolation.  
3.    High post entry, fake hand off, on ball screen for shot.  
4.    High post entry, hand off, 2 man game.  
5.   Down screen, back screen, on ball screen and roll.   


Out of Bounds       
Intentional about screening for cutters for shot. Second cutter is also a target for easy shot. Look to post up players once ball is inbounds. 

Defense Tendencies    
Opportunistic defense with good communication. Will not gamble to hurt team but will anticipate well especially on wing or post passes. Solid help from the weak side when needed. Will pick up and defend in the full court if needed. 


Zone Defense    
Basic 2-3 zone in the half court. Will extend beyond three point line on shooters but will also play inside the line. Work to keep ball out of high post. Collapse well when ball enters the lane or block areas.