FIBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 (Men) Lithuania

Lithuania Men
2010 World Championships

Team Characteristics
A team that relies on solid play and teamwork. Stay with their gameplan on both ends and are patient on offensive end. Unselfish unit with great ability to find open man. Will use the shot clock to find good shot or force the defense to break down. Posts are versatile and provide screening, passing and post up opportunities for half court offense. Solid team that takes care of the ball and plays well together.
 

Offensive Tendencies    
An assist driven team with excellent passing skills. Share the ball and look for the open player is their style. Good cutting, penetration, and give and go action help score easy baskets and distort the defense. Post screen high on floor and step back or cut to basket. All players pass, cut, and catch with great efficiency.

Transition    
Rebounder has option of outletting ball or bringing it on dribble. Guards push ball down middle of floor with goal of getting to the rim. Posts and shooters spot up for penetrate and pitch opportunties. May use early screening to free ball handler. Will make two or three passes if needed to find open man and put pressure on the defense.

Set Plays    
1. Handback from post to point followed by three screens for shooters    
2. Wing entry, shuffle cut to back door cut by weak side wing    
3. Ball reversal, point cuts opposite, one ball screen and roll in middle of floor    

Out of Bounds    
Double stack set with one or two screens for perimeter players. Goal is open shot or catch and penetrate. Passer will enter then step in off screen to score.

Defense Tendencies  
Play solid, basic man to man defense with good ball pressure and help side support. Will deny passing lane to extend offense or steal pass for easy score. Good communication on screens and help on post roll.

Zone Defense    
2-3 alignment that can become 3-2 look with extended wings. Contest shots and challenge all shots to the basket. Good rebounding effort on long shots.