XAVIER NEWSLETTER #185 - 2015-2016 ryVa es eas ra TEAM BUILDING - HUNTING TRIP To learn more about your team have them take the following test: A.Give each player a blank sheet of paper and have them write their own name at the top, B. Ask the following question: "If you were going to war or on a hunting trip in a remote area of the world write down three of your teammates who you would want in the fox-hole beside you.” C. Have them rank each of the three players. The first slot represents your most important lieutenant (3 points), the second slot represents your second most important lieutenant (2 points), the third slot represents your third most important JALEN REYNOLDS lieutenant (1 point). D, Use this test at different times of the year or season and 1. James Farr ene continue a "running record" of who has the most points. . This test will tell you a lot about your team's clicks, beliefs, 2. Larry Austin (2pointe) Who they trust, who they don't, Typically we give our guys a Ewe eee ie mi poin variation of this teat at the beginning of each year, and then again at the halfway point. Author Patrick Lencioni's books have become increasingly popular with our staff, along with other head coaches within the department, Although written in a “business world" mind set, his books provide incredible insight into all areas of leadership. Unlike most business “how-to” leadership books, Lencioni's books are written more in a story form. We have found all three of these quick reads to be very beneficial. “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team “The Five Temptations of a CEO -The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive CHESMACK TREMP, Recon: «= MiSvarreonce «TAM VERRAY MARIAM Gaia “SR oPonaR Os” er [acess [Djaceeciviaitorey —— aoreereie [eienycrone a LdXAVIER LNA ara ryVa es eas a XAVIER DRILLS - 2-ON-2 DEFENSE 1. The drill begins with two coaches in a two guard front above the top of key. One coach has a ball. Two offensive players are positioned free throw line extended. Each of the two offensive players are guarded by a defensive player. 2. As coach 1 has the balll on the left side of the two guard front, X1 is denying 01 the ball. X2 is two passes away in help position defending 02. Coach 1 passes to coach 2 and X1, X2's roles switch. The coaches pass back and forth as X1, X2 go from denial position to help position. Either coach can eventually pass the ball to a player. On the catch by 02, X2 plays him live 1 on 1. X1 is in "2 pass away" help position. O2 can pass to 01 or attempt to score on his own. When a shot is attempted all four players rebound the ball XAVIER DRILLS - SPRINT TRANSITION 1. The drill begins with two players at the three Foy V elt eey vel eS quarter court level. The offensive player has a ball and defensive player is standing shoulder to shoulder facing the opposite direction Luke Murray is the newest adltion to Chris Macks staff, Murray, who spent the past two seasons as an assistant to Dan Hurley at Rhode Island, has also spent time on the 2. On the whistle by a coach, the offensive player staffs at Towson, Wagner and begins going full speed at the basket. The defensive ‘Aiizor player tums and attempts to catch the dribbler and cee nm then levels the dribbler off. THIMEEAMT ENO" "lam really excited to announce alti the addition of Luke Murray to our ™ a eceenatetterey ching staff,” said Mack. "Luke is 3. Once the defensive player "catches and levels" the com of the tp young sesistam ouactoe in Avoca! Hi offensive player, the game becomes live one on one. efforts recently at Towson and URI have demonstrated his Offense then becomes defense once the one on one ablity to both atract talented players and coach them ds. Th rll can be done at the halt successfull. Ihave known Luke fora numberof years action ends. This same drill can be done at the hal and itis evident he has a passion for Xavier Basketball" court or NBA three point line levels of the floor. Ifa foul occurs by the defense, the segment starts over. ‘Murray enjoyed a successful 2014-15 season at Rhode Island. The Rams finished 23-10 overall and tied for ‘second in the Atlantic 10 Conference at 13-5. URI eamed a postseason berth in the National Invitation Tournament ‘and advanced to the second round, @XUNEWSLETTER [SI 7713230 =) 2)@ ©xUNEWSLETTER FY) ryVa es eas a NY TABLE OF CONTENTS KC AYS OF THE WEEK XAVIER NEWSLETTER #185 14 UOB OFFENSE - ELEVATOR 4 12 UOB OFFENSE - FLEX DOWNSCREEN 5 13 UOB OFFENSE - BOX GUARD UPSCREEN 6 14 UOB OFFENSE - BOX HANDOFF UNDER 2 7 15 UOB OFFENSE - FLAT DOWN NARROW 8 16 UOB OFFENSE - FLAT FLEX 9 17 UOB OFFENSE - FLAT RETURN 10 18 UOB OFFENSE - FLAT STS " 19 UOB OFFENSE - RACE WIDE (ZONE) 12 1.10 UOB OFFENSE - SLANT (ZONE) 13 D2 es TS EAS7XA ryVa es eas UOB OFFENSE - ELEVATOR On the slap ofthe ball, 1 enters to § as § pops to the wing. 3 cuts _§ reverses the ball to 3. to the top ofthe key. 4 and 6 set an elevator soreen for 2. 2 Cuts through and looks for shot. ¥)( ©XAVIERMBBXA ryVa es eas UOB OFFENSE - FLEX DOWNSCREEN “4 holds off defender to catch at the elbow. 4 reverses the ball to 3 and 2 sets a flex sereen for 5. ¥) (9 ©XAVIERMBBXAVIER ryVa es eas Box set '5 looks for 3 poppin in or 1 on the wing 41and 4 screen for 2 and 5. 2and 6 cut to the comers. ‘3 passes to 5. TID NTS 53 hb) =)NEWSLETTER ryVa es eas Box set. 2 and § pop wide tothe comers. 1 screens for 2a 2 cuts tothe top ofthe key. 4 screens for 1.1 cuts to the wings. 4 cuts to the low post 3 passes to 5 and then cuts to the wing. 5 looks for an open 2 atthe top of the key or inthe post TID NTS 3 b=) =)XA ryVa es eas UOB OFFENSE - FLAT DOWN NARROW 5 cuts high and looks for the pass from 2. Upon entry 2 wil sprint off 4 looking fora quick duck in or finish 6 raises as soon as he sereens to be available fr 5. 5 pins down for 2 and looks for an immediate duck-in, 2 is now open for a shot, drive, or dump down to 5 TID S53 b=) =)XAVIER ryVa es eas UOB Entry to Flex action “4 had both 1 cuting low and 2 on the opposite wing LT i Hep sR GOXAWIERMEBXAVIER ryVa es eas ' cuts high and looks forthe pass from 2. Diibble hand off look for 3 coming off ofan outscreen backed up with a dribble handott TID NTS 3 b=) =)R NEWSLETTER ryVa es eas UOB OFFENSE - FLAT STS 4 must sprint tothe top of the key to lear for 5. 5 reverses the bal to 1, while 3 ie sprinting off a flex sereen, 3 can now play off a pindowns from either side. 2 has the option to set a stagger so that 3 has a double-single ‘option. Great opportunity for sips from whichever side 3 uses. WissXAVIER ryVa es eas 2 steps back. 3 takes the ball and immediately throws it to 2 If3 doos not pass to 2: Everyone cuts tothe basket, 4 cuts first 1 cuts opposite of 4. § cuts opposite of 1. 2 cuts opposite of 5. Al players should use fakes, and v-cuts. LT i Hep sR GOXAWIERMEBXAVIER ryVa es eas 41,2, and 4 form a tight slanted line just infront ofthe three point line. 2 steps back. 4 and 1 step in and get shoulder to shoulder. 3 looks for? for the three. 8 also looks to lob to 5 for the tap in. LT i W —7nnnn [o>. 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