Paul westheads loyola maramount fast break and transition offense system the lmu break, like the carolina break, is a numbered break. He has previously been a head coach for three national basketball association nba teams and an assistant for four. Fast break and transition offense paul westhead loyola. The dribble drive motion offense entry sets playbook is now available to you. Allen wanted a more structured break that would involve all five. Paul westhead fast break basketball positions team sports. Nov 12, 2012 the system that loyola coach paul westhead ranfullcourt pressing, fast breaking on prescribed routes, shooting within seven seconds of gaining possessionhad considerable replay value. Paul westhead nabc championship basketball webinar. It is a love story with amazing tales and anecdotes. Coach westhead professes a pure and simple fast break offense where his players run on every. Westhead spends much of his time discussing his fast break and highpressure defense.
These are important as they allow us to deliver an exceptional experience whilst browsing the site. Paul westhead, the exlaker coach who once flew with eagles. The reader will gain great insight into westhead s coaching philosophy and why he believes the fast break system is the best basketball system despite the skepticism of many and also his occasional lack of success with it, as evidenced by his poor record with the nuggets. You dont want your team to fast break and then have to pull the ball out to setup a play. Paul william westhead born february 21, 1939 is an american basketball coach who most recently was the head coach of the university of oregon womens team. If one was or is a fan of his style, then this book is one to read. They were playing the speed game that i had never seen before, he writes. Fast forward to present time, dicks son, tony bennett, head mens basketball coach at the university of virginia, has used it for the base of his offense as well. Oregon wont renew the contract of womens basketball coach paul westhead when it expires at the end of the month. Paul is the kind of whack job that makes basketball the deepest and most theatrical sport of all. From its origins as the sonny allen numbered fast break, to paul westheads loyola. Known for implementing an up tempo, quickpossession, highoctane offense, westhead is the only coach to have won. The offense typically relies on fast breaks while placing less emphasis on set.
It is a variation of the runandgun system popularized by coach paul westhead at loyola marymount university in the early 1980s. This was filmed during his george mason days, and, after viewing it, i could see why coach zavada is such a big fan of coach westhead. Cycles could be the best basketball conditioning drill ever. Paul westhead s marymountstyle transition offense comes to life in this video from the illinois womens staff. Paul westhead minnesota basketball coaches association. The key to coach westhead s fast break is the post never cuts to the block until the 2 catches. Then when they saw the daily commitment to running every time on o. A good use of the secondary break is after the opponent scores. Paul westhead with his great fastbreak system at loyola marymount run a drill called cycles. They say westhead insisted on calling every play from the bench. In basketball, run and gun is a fast, freewheeling style of play that features a high number of field goal attempts, resulting in highscoring games. The ducks 1514 lead the nation in scoring, averaging 93.
A variation of the primary break within transition offense is the numbered fast. This basketball article presents several baseline out. Wisconsin basketball coaches association virtual fall clinic. Lions players knew they were better at transition after a made basket. Get the worlds best dvd and videos with top basketball coaches and athletes. With paul westhead, former head coach at loyola marymount university and for the phoenix mercury wnba, 2007 wnba champions learn coach westhead s system of explosive basketball his fast break system generates good shots each time down the court learn how to outrun bigger and better opponents 58 minutes, 1990. Click on the link to download the basketball coaching notes. For oregons paul westhead, 70 isnt an age, its the speed. Westhead defends his rapidfire style chicago tribune. Enter your email in the box and then click the big green button below to get your free motion offense ebook from bob hurley sr. Also a good secondary break can flow directly into your halfcourt offense. But twice a week he puts on a tie and jacket, stuffs a briefcase with textbooks and readings from favorite. A variation of the primary break within transition offense is the numbered fast break in which each of the five players have designated spots on the floor the 1man or point guards role is to dribble down the court near the extended right slot and pass to open teammates.
Ladyjacket fast break offense letourneau university ladyjacket basketball historyrationale i got this from scott monarch, the head mens basketball coach at panola college. Paul westhead said he runs his fast break and drills the same way he always has. The lmu break the loyola break might be more accurately called the sonny allen numbered fast break. The goal of this transition game is to get in position for a shot in six seconds. An example of westhead s candor and ability to selfcriticize. Sonny allen built odu into a winner and integrated. Paul westhead used his system to shake up the lmu offense and dazzled the college basketball world at the time. The speed game offers a vibrant account of how westhead helped develop a style of basketball that not only won at the highest levels but went on to influence basketball as its played today. Because of the success at virginia, the blocker mover offense has received a lot of attention. We have utilized this fast break for more than a decade and its extremely effective. It serves as a quickstrike fast break, a transition secondary fast break, an early offense, and as an entry to his famed passing game. Former george mason basketball coach paul westhead describes. Jul, 2009 coaches, i am releasing a new ebook in the basketball secrets unleashed series. This website and some of its thirdparty tools use cookies.
This is the offense that will allow your team to score more points, win more games. The grinnel system uses more substitutions and a deeper bench so that the team can play at a high tempo all the time. His fast break system generates good shots each time down the court and with this you can outrun bigger and better opponents. The concept of running a pure fast break offence is fairly simple and coach westhead presents everything in a clear, concise way. Ladyjacket fast break offense letourneau university. He installs the same defensive schemes, and he expects the team to play at the same pace. It covers the famed loyola marymound fast break made famous by coach paul westhead, winner of nba and wnba championships as well as the famous lmu teams of the late 1980s, the grinnell college system, the redlands college system and the olivet nazarene system. Sep 11, 2020 while at odu, he wrote a book about fast break basketball in which, for the first time, players were numbered no. Paul westhead loyala marymount fastbreak system basketball. The defense has pressure on the inbounder in a 1211 defense. Crazy ncaa tournament moments the 1990 lmu lions michigan wolverines game by 90ssports on march 22, 2020.
Thoroughly enjoyed this and will be using many of the concepts therein in our own upcoming season. This video demonstrates coach westhead s system of explosive basketball. This is a quick description and demonstration of the numbered fast break. Hightech, runandgun offense is running amok for nuggets. Secondary fast break when the primary fast break is not possible, run a secondary break. Though lmus style paul westheads system is extreme. The best transition teams are able to flow from their fast break into their half court offense. O2 and o4 are at the sidelines just inside the halfcourt line. There is no stopping to set up plays or reposition players. It allows for a seamless transition from one phase of offense into another. Basketball baseline outofbounds plays 4low set, coachs clipboard basketball coaching and playbook. The goal is seamless transition between fast break and half. If you dont know it, it consists of 5 players continually running their break options until they cover them all.
Having a secondary break is helpful in getting quick baskets in transition, before the defense can get down the floor. The grinnell system relies on shooting threepoint field goals, applying constant pressure with a fullcourt press. Loyola marymount led the nation in scoring for three seasons and holds the alltime single game record of 181 points. As did the duel between a rambunctious and lithe 17yearold shaquille oneal and a scowling and sturdy 22yearold hank gathers. Nov 11, 2007 paul westhead, who guided the phoenix mercury to the w.
He was a great coach and a classy guy who recruited some great players. Their 1990 ncaa tournament game against the michigan wolverines was a wild one. Coach the system is the most complete source of fast break information i have ever seen. View the largest selection of videos with hundreds of free video samples now. Paul westhead, the exlaker coach who once flew with. Sonny built odus fan base with a fast break attack that many would emulate. They either forced turnovers or gave up easy baskets. Paul westhead fast break free download as pdf file. The paul westhead fast break each players responsibilities no. Known for implementing an uptempo, quickpossession, highoctane offense, westhead is the only coach to have won championships in both the nba and wnba. The carolina break was developed by dean smith during his tenure at the university of north carolina.
Why does no one run the paul westhead system anymore 1990 team averaged 122 points a game. Westhead, now 81 and retired, saw his first highspeed game in the early 1970s, when he was coaching in puerto rico. It is not a passing fastbreak, the decision making of the point guard fuels the transition. The concept of running a pure fast break offence is fairly simple and coach westhead presents everything in a. Sonny allen numbered fast break, to paul westheads loyola. Fast break notes wisconsin basketball coaches association. Former george mason basketball coach paul westhead. That was the type of game he would coach to his players, no matter who may have agreed or whatever the cost namely his job might eventually be. His highscoring fast break offense ended up being copied by dozens of coaches. In any one game, kimble said, there would be 50 possessions with a threeontwo break. Why does no one run the paul westhead system anymore.
Paul westhead wisconsin basketball coaches association. But the core of that first division i team was sonnys guys. Sonny allen, who built the foundation for odu basketball and. The grinnell system, sometimes referred to as the system, is a fast tempo style of basketball developed by coach david arseneault at grinnell college. Thats paul westhead s selfcoined nickname for the beraggressive fast breaking system he brought to the phoenix mercury when he was hired as head coach prior to the 2006 system. Bo kimble argues for the return of the runandgun offense. It pushed him toward becoming a committed fast break believer.
The 19891990 lmu loyola marymount university lions were one of my favorite teams to watch. If we dont play like this, were just an average team. For oregons paul westhead, 70 isnt an age, its the. Basketball in the fast lane basketball championship. May 20, 2009 click on the link to download the basketball coaching notes. However, it is extremely difficult to defend a post cutting to the block in transition. Against good teams you wont get a great number of layups in transition, but you can use a small advantage created by racing down the floor to create a. When basketball fans, players and journalists mention the name paul westhead, the immediate thought is fast paced, fast break basketball. Use fastbreak and fullcourt offensive drills to get up and down the floor. His unique vision for basketball, and his dedication to his beliefs, against all odds, makes him a great one. It uses a similiar uptempo philosophy with fast breaks on offense and high pressure on defense, even in the halfcourt, unlike the paul westhead system. This is a lecture video which doesnt provide as much detail as fast laneit has no onthecourt teachingbut it really captures westhead s energy and passion for up tempo basketball.
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