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02Scouting a big is not about his post moves. It is about what your coverage gives him and how he reads help. Here is how to scout a big man by role, roller, popper, post hub, or rim runner, and build the plan.
Read analysis03Everyone says 'attack the mismatch.' The actual skill is knowing which switch is worth attacking and which one you should just ignore.
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04A dribble handoff isn't one action, it's a live read against two defenders. Here's how to recognize the coverage and attack.
Read analysis05Exploiting a matchup starts with finding the weak link, then asking three questions: what does the defender want, how do you take it away, and what is their counter. Here is the scouting-style attack plan.
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06A mismatch is a defender who cannot hold up against a specific skill - size, speed, or feel. Here is how to define one, how to create it, how to attack it, and the times you should leave it alone.
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