I was watching the Duke – Virginia game on Saturday and I couldn’t help but wonder what would have happened if Virginia would have tried some Run and Jump in the half court against Duke’s Spread Offense. Duke kept isolating Virginia 1-1 and kept getting downhill and Coach Bennett really did not have an answer. Run and Jump and Trap opportunities were there. I do realize that some threes may have opened up but as we say in the basketball business. You PICK YOUR POISON!
In our camps and clinics, we are now spending time on the Half Court Run and Jump because it really causes tremendous chaos and really stifles the Spread Offense, the Dribble Drive Offense, and isolation downhill action. YES– now that you are (25) feet from the basket, you are accepting MORE RISK! In the Run and Jump Press, you are (80) to (30) feet from the basket, THUS LITTLE or NO RISK!
COACH EDDIE ANDRIST 