Blocker/Mover Alignments

Previously we have discussed the basics of the blocker/mover offense. A motion system that relies on the players performing certain tasks assigned to them based on their given role, being a blocker or a mover. Now we will discuss the various alignments which can be used within this system.

One of the alignments in the blocker/mover system is the lane/lane alignment. This means that the blockers are to stay on each lane line to set their screens. This alignment is used when you would like to keep your size advantage down low, allowing your post players more opportunity to post up and look for the ball. Another alignment is the lane/wide alignment. This means that one of the blockers will be stay on one of the lane lines and the other blocker can set screens from the opposite lane outwards to the perimeter. This alignment can be used when you want to draw a bigger defender away from the basket and occupy them with screening action. Another alignment is the wide/wide alignment which is where both blockers are allowed to extend to the perimeter on their particular side. This is effective for stretching out defenses and opening up the middle of the floor. The final alignment is the top/bottom alignment that has one blocker staying on the two lower blocks while the other blocker works the free-throw line extended area.

The blocker/mover offense is more successful when players know and understand their roles. Players with a higher basketball IQ will be more successful due to their ability to properly read the defenses. The chaotic nature of this offense is something that lends to its success and makes it difficult to defend. The lack of pattern and order are the primary reasons it is difficult to gameplan against. This is an offense that has seen success in the past and will continue to evolve and be used in the future.

References

1Dick Bennett Coaching Record | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. (n.d.). Retrieved March 12, 2016, from http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/dick-bennett-1.html

2Basketball Motion Offense. (n.d.). Retrieved March 12, 2016, from http://www.coachlikeapro.com/blocker-mover-motion-offense.html