Transforming Basketball Blog

How can you effectively use the short roll as a coverage solution against an aggressive defensive coverage? In the modern era of pace and space, the pick and roll is the most used trigger to create advantages on offense.

On-ball defense is one of the most debated aspects of basketball coaching. Should players force the ball to the sideline, middle, or weak hand? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s influenced by a coach’s philosophy, their team’s strengths, and the make-up of the league your team plays in. While many coaches advocate for forcing the ball to the sidelines to limit passing options, but there is no one-size-fits-all. Success can be found in forcing to the weak hand, regardless of the location on the floor (e.g. sending the handler left towards the middle, even on the right side). 

Mastering transition offense is about more than rigid rules—it's about empowering players with principles that allow them to create easy scoring opportunities. When athletes are given the freedom to make decisions based on the situation, it opens up endless possibilities for creating efficient scoring opportunities.

Whether you’re coaching in the NBA, EuroLeague, or youth basketball, one thing remains universally true: the worst transition offense is still more efficient than the best half-court offense. Yet, many teams still struggle to fully capitalize on transition opportunities, often opting to slow down the game instead of pushing the pace. The question is, why? By running more intentionally, teams can create easier scoring opportunities. So why do some teams hesitate?

Spacing has changed the game. NBA offenses today look nothing like they did in the ’90s—more threes, better efficiency, and smarter shot selection. But why? The key lies in how teams use space to create and capitalize on advantages.

If you were to search for pick and roll spacings, the internet would give you a myriad of different spacings. We wanted to keep this blog simple and present four of the most common spacings in the modern game.

This blog unpacks ways to develop the relay pass through CLA practice environments.

What a relay pass is, when to use it, and why it's particularly effective against aggressive defensive coverages?

Paris Basketball has burst onto the scene in their first season in the EuroLeague, bringing their elite offensive rebounding approach with them. But what is their secret?

Coach Christophe Ney shares how to fix a stagnant basketball offense when you have limited practice time. Discover how shifting from rigid set plays to a dynamic, trigger-based "conceptual offense" can empower your players, speed up decision-making, and reignite your team's creativity on the court.