FIBA U17 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2010 (Men) Australia

Australia Men 17
2010 World Championships

Team Characteristics
Patient, solid and consistent describes this team. They have a plan for success on both ends of the floor. Use their talent to its maximum, capitalizing on player and team strengths. Balanced scoring on offense and good help defensive effort make them competitive. Find lots of different ways to score involving all positions on the floor. Work well as a team and play very hard.
 

Offensive Tendencies    
Multi-dimensional offensive team. Good basketball IQ, ball skills, and ability to make shots make up a potent offense. Spreading the floor is key to their offense in the half court providing for penetration, inside post feeds, and assists. Handle full court pressure well and will take advantage of numbers when they can. Run a mix of set plays and half court motion and are patient in the half court. Can hit deep three point shots if left open. 

Transition    
Pinpoint passing helps them score baskets in transition. They see the floor well and pass ahead to open wings for shots or drives. Will wait for post to seal in paint for post pass. Make two or three passes on the break making it difficult for the defense to adjust and cover out on shooters while still covering the basket. 

Set Plays
1. Wing dribble out and hand off, reverse ball, back screen for perimeter, catch and shoot    
2. High post entry, cutter through, on ball screen, double screen on weak side    
3. Back door special    


Out of Bounds    
Run good plays from baseline and sideline out ob plays. Two options; immediate shot opportunity or get inbounds and run set play. Most plays include single and double screens or instant on ball screens with secondary action. 

Defense Tendencies   
Primarily a half court man to man team. Will mix in some full court 1-2-2 trapping press falling back into a 2-3 match look. Good defensive rebounding team with shot blockers inside.