Switching too much on D?

[Greene Rice FIG]

It seems to me lately we are allowing/emphasizing more switches defensively. Almost every screen we are switching even if it isn't necessary. It worked Year 1 for Rice, but I am not a fan.

Also it seems too many times,starting a defensive possession, that players are picking up the convenient guy instead of the right guy.

 

[RUbarb Pi]

Those techniques provide a smooth & fluid defense, not necessarily a perfect D, but attempt to apply constant pressure. You do not want to lose your opponents on the floor. Even a mismatch is better than that.

 

[motel00]

I do see players picking up the convenient option at times especially in transition and that is troubling. But in terms of switching, right now we just don't have enough length and strength, so if we don't switch our guards don't seem to be able to fight over screens and we give up wide open shots; when we do switch we end up with tremendous mismatches. Hence the push for bigger wing players.

Overall, while personnel is really a huge issue with our defense right now, I do think going forward there has to be more of an emphasis on our half court defense. I am hopeful that the personnel coming in next year will help there.

You had to like Sander's steal in the first overtime last night, lightning quick. He really took it to another level last night.

 

[RU-Choppin-Ohio]

It seems to me lately we are allowing/emphasizing more switches defensively. Almost every screen we are switching even if it isn't necessary. It worked Year 1 for Rice, but I am not a fan.

Also it seems too many times,starting a defensive possession, that players are picking up the convenient guy instead of the right guy.

FIG....Personally, I love switching defense . I love seeing those different matchups on the court.

I like this kind of basketball discussion because I love researching what the great coaches are doing. I found a few interesting things, one that supports the switching defense if you have the right players...seems like Denny Çrum was the master of switching defense.

ARGUMENT FOR Switching:

• They had athletes at every position;

• They had big guards;

• They were long and could defend.

THIS IS NOT RUTGERS

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Other observations that may explain why Rutgers may be doing it more.


“Small ball” lineups are trendy right now in the world of basketball.

Teams either don’t have or are deciding not to have a lot of size up front.

Bigs are trading in their low post scoring moves form perimeter ones.

This offensive shift has had an effect on defenses as well. Teams are opting for switching defenses to keep similar size and speed matchups.

Switching also helps avoid getting into a “help and rotate” situation which are routinely taken advantage of by offenses.

Switching also helps take away lots of the pick and roll action that is so dominant in today’s game.

Often times, switching every screen can stall another team’s offense, causing them to stand around and watch as one player isolates and usually forces a tough shot.

A switching man-to-man defense, when played well and used in the correct situations, can be a deadly weapon for any coach. But, like any great strategy or attack, there is a counter. In this post, we will look at four video clips of plays that demonstrate the concepts and sets we like to use to help with coaching basketball offense and counter these switching defenses.

http://onebasketballapp.com/3-concepts-beating-switching-man-man-defenses/

 

[goru7]

It seems to me lately we are allowing/emphasizing more switches defensively. Almost every screen we are switching even if it isn't necessary. It worked Year 1 for Rice, but I am not a fan.

Also it seems too many times,starting a defensive possession, that players are picking up the convenient guy instead of the right guy.

Greene, you are absolutely right!! The failure to play tighter on our man and to go over screens is driving me nuts. You are making it too easy for the other team by not pressuring the guards or the point allowing them to get into their sets easily and giving up uncontested three's.
Regarding transition defense, Grier gets lost so often , leading to numerous times the opponent has guys running free, which has to be corrected. It appears to me Van Macon has the responsibility to tell the guys what number they are covering but our guys are not executing. I would also have the guys yell out who they have with all the substitutions because it is a recurring problem that has to be corrected

 

[Scarlet Shack]

I would prefer to play over the screens and not switch but that causes fouls...something we don't have the depth to do

 

[RUsojo]

The team is doing a terrible job defending screens. Completely on Eddie. Needs to get it right.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Nebraska used our switching as part of their offensive game plan. Greg was sucked away from the paint all game.

 

[motel00]

Defense was atrocious against Nebraska. Couldn't believe one play where Daniels stood there as his man rolled to the basket. He wasn't double teaming, just out in space watching the game.

 

[RUsojo]

This is the thread that should be getting the most attention in here.

 

[bac2therac]

This is the thread that should be getting the most attention in here.

agree...its one of the biggest factors why he isn't going to get it done here....and this is something you cant point for 3 years and not make excuses about it. His teams didn't play D in the NBA. It is what it is and its not going to change

 

[LotusAggressor]

Switchng only really works when you have versatile players who can guard multiple positions. Otherwise, you just get mismatches. You also need to know how to play defense in the first place. Neither one is these elements is present on this roster.

 

[Greene Rice FIG]

Mike Rice used switching in Year 1 to hide the team's individual defensive deficiencies. His team had a lot of upperclassmen which helped.

My other bigger issue is just picking up a man that is convenient as opposed to the one you should guard. i see that way too often.

 

[motel00]

No doubt there is no personality or determination on the defensive end and Eddie's comments after our dreadful performances are real head scratchers. If you want to indict Eddie Jordan as a coach, this is where he has truly failed in my opinion.

I repeat, if he is going to be here into the future, he has to replace Mike O'Koren with a real assistant who can take over and fire up the defense.