A Coach's Diary

Swing series is when you are guarded on the wing, step across the defender, give the target a passer, catch and go.  If your man is denying, you have to get that foot on top and be strong to and with the ball. Rip it tight to your stomach and push it out in front of you.  If you swing out away from your body, a tough defender will take it from you.

A simple drill led by Larry Brown teaching his athletes at SMU how to catch, rip low, and attack the basket.  Great teaching points include: - Rip the ball low to the ground - Direct drive to the basket - Get there in one dibble - Establish a pivot - Put the ball down early - Both feet catch outside the 3 - Run through the pass - Take it to the ground - Get the ball below your knees - Don't drag your foot - Straight line drives - Jab at the defender - Run with it - Swing it and take it to the ground Rip and Drive Crossover and drive Rip through pull-up