Reasons To Use A Motion Basketball Offense

In a Motion Offense, five players move with a purpose to create both offensive situations that are difficult to defend and the best possible shot opportunities. There are several reasons for using this style of basketball offense. We will discuss these reasons, the components necessary to execute this basketball offense, the basic principles of Motion Offense, and key concepts.

Benefits of Using A Motion Basketball Offense

Difficult to Defend

The hardest offensive player to defend is the one who is moving. Furthermore, the most difficult offensive maneuver to defend is a basketball screen. Motion Offense involves five players constantly moving and screening for each other. This style is contrary to most pattern basketball offenses that do not have all five players in motion at any one time.

Flexibility

In Motion Offense, you can use different combinations of players without regard to traditional positions. For example, guards and forwards, number one man and number three man are all interchangeable. In addition, you can use the best type of offensive alignment and movements to take advantage of the specific group of players you have in the game at any one time. Motion Offense gives you the opportunity to use you personnel most effectively at any time during the game.

Adaptability

The problem with most basketball offensive systems is that the offense must react to the defenses presented by the opponent. Motion Offense rectifies this situation by giving the offense the power to attack all types of defense; consequently, the defense must react to your offense, not vice versa.

Enjoyable

Most players truly enjoy playing in a motion basketball offense. They enjoy the freedom of movement, love the scoring opportunities it presents, and don't feel restricted by the offense. As a coach, you're not teaching the same movements over and over; therefore, the offense is more enjoyable to teach.

Player Development

The Motion Offense maximizes the abilities of each of your players. Because the offense puts the player in a positive state of mind, it allows the players to use their talents more effectively. Motion also allows the player to constantly improve, for they can use the principles they have learned under all playing situations.

Difficult to Scout

Because most basketball offenses are based on a repeated patterns, they tend to be very easy to scout, giving the opponent an added advantage. In Motion Offense, there is no predetermined movement; therefore, the opposition has a difficult time diagramming its tendencies.