EUROBASKET 2011 (Men) Serbia

Serbia
2011 World Championships

Team Characteristics
A team that plays well together and stays within it's strengths. Limited by size, they are patient and take good shots and get ball inside. They will use the shot clock to force the defense into long possessions. Good rebounding team especially on defensive end. Smart team that plays hard on both ends. 

Offensive Tendencies    
Play a conservative style of offensive basketball that leads to good decision making, good shots, and consistent scoring output. Lots of screening and cutting to force the defense into tough switches or closeouts. Use good patience to limit turnovers and get good shots. 

Transition    
Will push the ball when they have numbers advantage but usually will flow into half court offense. 

Set Plays
1.    Hand off, elbow entry, fake hand off, shot.  
2.    High on ball screen, ball reversal, post seal.  
3.    Spread floor on ball screen and isolation for point guard.   
4.    4 out/1 in post isolation.  


Out of Bounds    
Typically begin with screens for perimeter players followed by secondary screening action. Will create open shots or post up opportunitites. 

Defense Tendencies