Transition Offense

by Matt McCall

Description

Transitional offense is a force to be reckoned with. 

But first, what is a transitional offense and what are the benefits? 

The standard transitional offense is usually In a fast-break opportunity, the play begins when the defending team gains possession of the ball and passes it to the fastest player, who begins the fast break. The rebounding player passes the ball to the smaller point guard who dribbles up the court with several players following on the wings.

An offense can gain an advantage first by pushing in transition, setting up the tempo. A fast break forces the defense to get matched up quickly by pushing it ahead of the defense instead of waiting for them to set. This style of play is a tactical action that takes advantage of defensive unorganization. 

Many teams don't have great fast break defense because it's difficult to contain. It gives you the upper hand on a three versus two or two versus one play. It can be one of the easiest ways to create scoring opportunities, if done correctly.

There are many advantages and benefits to a team who are a threat on transition. Teams that run the fast break efficiently are tough to prepare for due to the fact that it's difficult stopping something that's already full steam ahead. Throughout the course of a game, the transitional offense tears and wears down opposing teams. It's simply a go go offense. You can dictate the tempo of the game and have the opposing team playing your style of play. 

This style of play can develop and improve any team, elevate their scoring and overall results. Matt McCall has studied and practiced the art of transitional offense. After only a year, McCall’s team ranked fifth in scoring among the A-10. Any coach who implements an effective fast break offense will find success. 

In this course, Coach Matt McCall discusses the practices he implemented to improve the transition game of his game.  He breaks down the beneficial aspects of giving players freedom, how to work with the personnel available and an in depth detail of the fast break drill. Plus much more! 

Lessons

1 Introduction Free 2:50 2 On a made basket 3:41 3 Working with personnel 3:41 4 Stretch 5 11:28 5 Fast Break Drill 5:17 6 Automatic Situations 3:54 7 Find a home 2:15 8 Giving players freedom 2:50 9 Transition Breakdown 1:44

The Coach

Matt McCall

Head Coach at UMass

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Matt McCall | Head Coach | UMASS Men's Basketball

Matt McCall became the head coach for the University of Massachussetts Men's Basketball Team in 2017. In 2018, McCall's team scoring ranked fifth among the A-10 and ranked second in conference 3 point percentage. They had early wins over Georgia and Providence during his first season, as well as two wins over conference rival Dayton. Spending the previous two seasons at Chattanooga, McCall holds a head coaching record of 48-18 with marks of 25-11 in league action and 24-4 at home. McCall also spent 11 seasons, over two stops, with Billy Donovan at Florida. After five seasons as a manager and graduate assistant, he was named Director of Basketball Operations (2006-08) before returning to Gainesville as an assistant coach prior to the 2011-12 season.

Coaching Experience

University of Florida Director of Basketball Operations	2006-2008
Florida Atlantic Assistant Coach	2008-2011
University of Florida Assistant Coach	2011-2015
Chattanooga Head Coach	2015-2017
UMASS Head Coach	2017-Present

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