EP183: Understanding the 1 Can't Guard 2 Dominoes Principle
George takes a closer look at two weak-side cutting principles—the cut and slide and the slot cut and how they connect to the idea of the "dominoes rule": one defender can't guard…
George is joined once again by Gabriel Milian to explore defensive decision-making, shot selection, and conceptual offense.

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In this episode, George is joined once again by Gabriel Milian to explore defensive decision-making, shot selection, and conceptual offense. Gabriel shares how coaches can create situations that help players recognize problems, communicate, and make decisions rather than simply following predetermined rules or answers. They also discuss how spacing, rim pressure, and aligned offensive concepts can give players the tools to solve unpredictable problems within the game.
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George takes a closer look at two weak-side cutting principles—the cut and slide and the slot cut and how they connect to the idea of the "dominoes rule": one defender can't guard…
George is joined by João Pacheco, a coach from Portugal who has been living and coaching in Germany for nearly 14 years.
Walk into almost any open gym, driveway, or team practice around the world, and you will inevitably witness the same sequence: a player stands at the top of the key, bounces the ball to their defender, receives it back, and systematically squares up to attack.