by Cavit Altunay
In order to achieve success at the highest levels of basketball, one must develop a sound philosophy generated from applied knowledge & clarity of vision. It must recognize the absolute significance of the game’s offensive & defensive transitions. This philosophy is the launch point from which Modular basketball liberates the present state of the game.
An historical perspective demonstrates that the physical evolution of basketball players translated into an offensive transition focus. The challenge for opposing teams then was to find a solution for the offensive transition. Pressing the guard with outstanding handling skills was not enough because the long pass to breaking forwards rendered the fouled forward breaker & the subsequent foul shot.
The weak link in this style of basketball has become the mental set. There is a passivity to it that undermines the game. Change the mental set and now you’re talking about the evolution of sport.
What does Modular Basketball suggest?
Look at the driving problems. Take the game apart & restructure your frame of reference.
What do we really want to do?
- Ultimately, we want to minimize long passes feeding lay ups that are difficult to forecast and obstruct without a requisite foul
- Stop the 3 point shots originating primarily from assists from super driving guards
- Take command of the offensive rebounding
Players and coaches who understand the game appreciate that 3 or 4 players driving back on defense is not enough to thwart an organized transition attack. Those who know, appreciate that an innovative approach is imperative to success and the Modular system, as developed by Cavit Altunay, exists as a proven and insightful counter to conventional basketball thinking.
Modular Basketball as the Driving Origin for Innovation
Because the Modular system is a time & energy saving instructional approach, with an emphasis on athletic improvement and technique, your team can be ready for league play in just two months.
You can
- keep your opponents below 50 points by owning the offensive boards
- outperform on the court with a focus on footwork & lateral quickness
- improve 3 point shot accuracy to 60%+
- dominate by transforming every one of your players into skilled one on one offensive artists
- take another look at two on two & three on three techniques
Let’s take a quick look at how the Big Step, Longitudinal Switching & available 2-1-1-1 zone press can drastically alter your game:
Try to imagine the Big Step:
- Initially, the ball carrier approaches with the right hand dribbling
- Carrier challenges defense with a two count stop, the swing foot closest to the defense.
- The ball is kept before the right knee, well away from the defense, invulnerable to attack.
- As offense stops, so does the defense. Now, we take a big step with a front turn to the basket.
- The Pivot foot is our left foot to pass the defense
- If the defensive player comes to front the dribble, the carrier can either switch dribbling to the left hand with a ‘between the leg’ maneuver and the path is clear to the basket or, turn the ball to the weak side for an open shot or a drive
Broaden your scope with Longitudinal Switching:
- Your guard passes to your right forward for a shot opportunity, moves away and to his left and back to broaden the area. He is now braced for the rebound or the counter
- Meanwhile, your pivots are working to achieve inside positioning
- The opposite forward is running to the key to complete the offensive rebound triangle
If defense gets the rebound:
- Your pivot is close to the rebounder & has maximum positioning to stop the outlet
- The forward in the paint will attack the play maker left alone by our own play maker
- The second pivot runs back on defense immediately
- Your shooter rebounds only balls in his range, or he turns over for a defensive run back down the court the moment he touches down
You have maximized your opportunities for the offensive rebound & secured an optimum counter, shutting down the fast break. This approach to floor coverage & innovative rebounding & positioning makes it very difficult to outrun your team on the transition.
Modular Basketball is an innovative, motivating & thinking team based system. It emphasizes technique & the offensive attack while positioning the floor so as to eradicate the opposing fast break. In two short months, your team is skilled, forward thinking & positioned to control the game of the future.I invite you to take a closer look at this exciting approach.
Sincerely,
Cavit Altunay~Owner & Creator of Modular Basketball
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