STOP trying to beat talented teams at their own game

     (Reminder: 2 more days to get 4x Illinois Coach of the Year Rob Brost’s [“How To Get Comfortable Playing Offense at an Uncomfortable Pace”]( for the ridiculously low price of $39!)   A huge mistake I think most coaches make is…  Relying too heavily on their half-court offense for points.   And this is especially true for teams with less skill, less talent, or less size than the teams they face.   Although such teams certainly can have success in spots (particularly in the first half)…over time natural ability tends to win out in games that are played at a traditional pace..  Not only does it become harder to beat them 1v1 and get open looks down the stretch…but you’re playing directly into their strength by letting them get comfortable in the half-court defense they’ve worked on for countless hours.   And usually as the game wears on…it starts to feel like you’re banging your head against the wall just trying to eke out a few points!  Believe me, I know the feeling!  That’s why I strongly recommend…stop trying to beat them at their own game!  And spend more time attacking in transition…when the defense isn’t comfortably set and there’s more openings to exploit!  Not only do points come easier in transition…but you’ll essentially flip-the-script on your opponents by forcing them into uncomfortable situations!   And the best part is…  The more you play and practice like this, the more comfortable your players become.  So while your opponent is continually on their heels trying to survive the chaos…the game actually begins to slow down for your players…  Why?  Because your players have become comfortable in the chaos!  And your opponents have NOT trained this way every single minute of every single practice like you have!  As a result, they lack the mental and physical endurance to maintain focus every single possession… having to sprint like crazy with every change of possession… millisecond mental lapses lead to 2v1, 3v1, and 4v2 advantage situations.  I’ve been on the receiving end of this before… and it feels like you’ve been hit by a train!  This style of fast-paced transition offense is precisely what 4x Illinois Coach of the Year Rob Brost used to get his team shooting a jaw-dropping 70% Effective Field Goal Pct in transition.      And you can learn every one of Coach Brost’s transition scoring secrets with [“How To Get Comfortable Playing Offense at an Uncomfortable Pace.”](   Since debuting just a few months ago it’s become one of our best selling products…receiving rave reviews from the coaches who’ve used it! [Click here to get a 20% discount]( on “How to Get Comfortable Playing Offense at an Uncomfortable Pace!”  All the best,  Joe Haefner Breakthrough Basketball  This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you indicated that you'd like to receive emails and updates from Breakthrough Basketball on 2016-12-16 05:42:39. 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