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Podcast: Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast)
Episode: Should You Send Everyone to the Glass or Prioritize Transition Defense?
Description: Teachhoops.com
In this episode, we tackle the strategic debate that divides many coaching staffs: the balance between crashing the offensive glass and getting back on defense. We analyze the risk-reward ratio of offensive rebounding in high school basketball, discussing why the NBA "get back" analytics don't always apply to the varsity level where shooting percentages are lower and second-chance points are often the difference-maker. We explore different philosophies, such as sending three to the glass while two protect, and how to designate roles so your players aren't caught in "no man's land."
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