On the post game show last night, Tank and Jason Ross were talking about why Brad Miller was not in the game even though he was effective offensively. The conclusion was that he could not guard anyone on the Sun's team and a smaller lineup was needed.
This brought up the subject of having an active or reactive game plan. Do you react to what your opponent is doing or do you try to force your oponent to react to you?
An example of an active offensive game plan is exploiting mismatches such as Bonzi or Ron Artest. They are stronger than most players guarding them and are faster than anyone who is strong enough to guard them.
An example of an reactive offensive game plan is to take what the defense is giving you. If your oponent is in a zone, then pass the ball inside and take the easy bucket.
One active defense is setting up traps or double teaming an opponent's best player when they touch the ball. A reactive defense would be changing to a smaller lineup when your oponent goes small.
What are some of your opinions?
This brought up the subject of having an active or reactive game plan. Do you react to what your opponent is doing or do you try to force your oponent to react to you?
An example of an active offensive game plan is exploiting mismatches such as Bonzi or Ron Artest. They are stronger than most players guarding them and are faster than anyone who is strong enough to guard them.
An example of an reactive offensive game plan is to take what the defense is giving you. If your oponent is in a zone, then pass the ball inside and take the easy bucket.
One active defense is setting up traps or double teaming an opponent's best player when they touch the ball. A reactive defense would be changing to a smaller lineup when your oponent goes small.
What are some of your opinions?