Sane idea: Take the first good shot

[BillyC80]

If I had a nickel for every time I heard a coach say, “work for a good shot” I’d be a rich man. I always wanted to ask, “but coach, what if the good shot presents itself right away?”

This is an issue I have with our team. We pass up so many good looks, many early in the shot clock. Instead of shooting it, we throw a head fake, dribble into traffic, and either lose the ball or get the shot blocked. Or we end up hoisting a contested trey.

If there’s no immediate good shot then sure, work it around, feed the post, etc., but for crying out loud (my late dad’s favorite line), take a good shot as soon as you have one.

 

[zebnatto]

If I had a nickel for every time I heard a coach say, “work for a good shot” I’d be a rich man. I always wanted to ask, “but coach, what if the good shot presents itself right away?”

This is an issue I have with our team. We pass up so many good looks, many early in the shot clock. Instead of shooting it, we throw a head fake, dribble into traffic, and either lose the ball or get the shot blocked. Or we end up hoisting a contested trey.

If there’s no immediate good shot then sure, work it around, feed the post, etc., but for crying out loud (my late dad’s favorite line), take a good shot as soon as you have one.

Basically agree. If you have a wide open three, I think you pretty much have to take it. Will there be exceptions? Of course. You can’t win if other team is packed inside three point line.

 

[RUBlackout]

Agree with this approach..if it’s open DONT hesitate..have confidence and knock it down

 

[GoodOl'Rutgers]

Agree with this approach..if it’s open DONT hesitate..have confidence and knock it down

while I agree.. taking shots with people in posiiton for rebound would be a good idea.. as is making the opponent play defense.. WORK.. but, theorhetically.. if the numbers are fair.. go for it.

 

[Anon1751594821]

If I had a nickel for every time I heard a coach say, “work for a good shot” I’d be a rich man. I always wanted to ask, “but coach, what if the good shot presents itself right away?”

This is an issue I have with our team. We pass up so many good looks, many early in the shot clock. Instead of shooting it, we throw a head fake, dribble into traffic, and either lose the ball or get the shot blocked. Or we end up hoisting a contested trey.

If there’s no immediate good shot then sure, work it around, feed the post, etc., but for crying out loud (my late dad’s favorite line), take a good shot as soon as you have one.

Have been saying it for a long time. It really doesn't matter if the shooter is not a great shooter. When we pass up a wide open 3 to then get a very contested 2, it makes no sense. PLUS, there is always the chance of getting an offensive rebound!

Obviously, if we can move the ball around like we did in the beginning of the year, better shots will come.

Best of Luck,
Groz

 

[RUBlackout]

while I agree.. taking shots with people in posiiton for rebound would be a good idea.. as is making the opponent play defense.. WORK.. but, theorhetically.. if the numbers are fair.. go for it.

Oh I do agree with you. This is more in context of
Being hesitant when they are open and majority of time we see the set end on a forced shot low in the shot clock that is typically defended.
more of a view on taking what the defense gives you