by Matt Ellis | Jun 2, 2026 | Coaching Insights, Offensive Strategies, Player Development
When Movement Becomes Progression Modern basketball is filled with movement. Players cut. Players exchange. Players rotate. Players penetrate and kick. The floor stays active. But activity and progression are not always the same thing. Many possessions do not stall...
by Matt Ellis | May 21, 2026 | Coaching Insights, Offensive Strategies
Why Possessions STALL Before the Shot Modern basketball has become extremely skilled at creating the first action. Penetration.Kick-outs.Drive-and-replace movement.Pass-and-cut exchanges.Spacing concepts. But over time, while studying progression and recovery...
by Matt Ellis | May 18, 2026 | Coaching Insights, Offensive Strategies
Spacing and Stretching Defenses Modern basketball constantly talks about “spacing the floor.” But spacing and stretching are not always the same thing. Over time, while studying movement, recovery patterns, and offensive progression, I began noticing that many teams...
by Matt Ellis | Apr 12, 2026 | Coaching Insights, Offensive Strategies
So…when do you “Run Something”? After a defensive rebound, there’s a common phrase that shows up: “Run something.” It’s not wrong. It’s just…late. The Moment We Miss Right after the rebound, the game is unsettled. defenders are turning matchups are...
by Matt Ellis | Apr 12, 2026 | Coaching Insights, Offensive Strategies
The Defense should be Scrambling Most teams pause after the rebound. They don’t think they are. But they do. And in that pause…the advantage disappears. The Moment Right after the rebound, the game is unbalanced. defenders are turning matchups aren’t set space is...
by Matt Ellis | Apr 11, 2026 | Coaching Insights, Offensive Strategies
The Habit Most teams don’t lose the rebound. They lose what comes next. Watch closely after a defensive rebound. secure it gather themselves look around slow it down Then: “Settle.” That word shows up everywhere. And in that moment…the advantage disappears. The Window...
