I have found that, as coaches during a game, we can make simpler and more direct adjustments to attack any defense. Instead of calling sets to hopefully get an advantage a couple of passes into the play, we use triggers and sometimes focus these in a particular space on the floor or against a specific matchup.
Every player is very aware of their role and ability to impact the play thanks to Youth Conceptual Offense principles. Furthermore, I have had more success vs. Zone with Youth Conceptual Offense than any other offense I have run. We relentlessly attack and then move the ball. My teams have often gotten stuck in the past solely perimeter passing vs the zone from stationary spots. In terms of triggers we use the Blast Cut, Get, Ball Screen and some Screen Away. I will be making Flare Screens a priority next year. Coverage solutions are definitely huge for use: I use simple solutions with U12 kids and they have begun to play with eyes up a lot more, achieving many more rim attacks. It is conceptual, not comprehensive. I adapt it to U15 Boys and Girls and U12 boys differently. I have had to identify spacing strategies and roles for each team, but in general, it is flexible enough to transfer to each level, and structured enough to guide offense effectively.
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