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The Transforming Basketball language is unique. Using our distinct language allows you to connect with your players and staff in highly effective ways, saving time and streamlining their development.
Within this PDF, you'll learn 70 unique words and Transforming principles of play. This PDF is also designed to be printed out and given to your players and assistant coaches to aid with their learning.
Unlock 70 Unique Terms and Principles of Play to Improve Your Team's Play
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Two Side
A type of spacing with the corner and 45/ wing filled on the same side of the floor. Look to fill the two side in transition as part of the “two side break” strategy of forming a two side early and skipping to the 45 or corner.
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Dominoes
The purpose of offense is to create an advantage. This could be done through (1) getting the defense out of position (e.g. on the hip or a close-out situation), (2) creating a mismatch such as a big on small (turtle) or small on big (mouse) or (3), an outnumbered situation such as a 2 on 1 or 3 on 2.
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Floor is Lava
After a drive and kick or cut, players should sprint out to space, imagining the floor inside the 3PT is like lava.
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MIG (Most Important Guy OR Girl)
The lowest defender who is the ‘Most Important Guy/ Girl’ ready to peel switch or trap the box if needed. Verbals = “I’m MIG, I’m MIG.”
