Bobby knight personally owned motion offense playbook program. Great dvd, has a ton of great drills that work on both basic fundamentals as well as developing your motion offense. The casual or noncoach viewer can begin to see and understand the underlying foundation of offensive basketball and become a more knowledgeable fan. The reverse action offense was first introduced and utilized by hall of fame coach, pete newell, back in the late fifties. Bobby knight was known for popularizing the motion offense. It is evident that his knowledge of the subject matter is second to none, but the production of this particular presentation leaves something to be desired. A motion offense is a flexible offense that utilizes player movement, correct floor spacing, passing and cutting, and setting screens. Former indiana coach bob knight is largely responsible for popularizing the philosophy, leading the hoosiers to three national titles in the 1970s and 1980s. Hand locked in front of body keeps elbows in and limits chance to be called for an illegal screen 3. Ben jacobson northern iowa man to man offense bob huggins west virginia our defensive philosophy bob knight knight school. In january of the 199293 college basketball season, knight commented on his sunday television show that the 68, 230 lbs renko was coming to indiana and that he was very pleased to get this commitment. Knights hardnosed approach reaped huge benefits including 11 big ten.
An 8 time coach of the year award winner, coach kevin. See the benefits of using a motion basketball offense. Coach knight teaches every element of his mantoman offense with oncourt demonstrations including screens, cutter options, post screens, screening angle, balance and spacing. Knight s ballcontrol motion offense is based on the idea that the game can be controlled. When i first started coaching i was a bob knight disciple and used a lot of his philosophies but as i continued my coaching i developed my own philosophies but kept many of the knight ideas. Exclusive excerpt from bob knight s book in bob knight s new book, the coach imparts wisdom acquired over four decades as a college head coach. Discover how his screening and cutting motions can benefit your offense. Motion basketball offense bob knights screening motion game. One of knight s coaching bibles is the art of war, written 500 years before the birth of christ by suntzu of china.
Again thank you for attending and as always please do not hesitate to call, email or drop in to the. A motion offense is a category of offensive scheme used in basketball. Discover sophisticated techniques for screening and reading screens that will. Anyone who knows anything about basketball knows that bob knights motion offense is a winner. The key is setting up your cuts, footwork, spacing and knowing where the pass is coming from. After being exposed to the princeton offense, knight instilled more cutting with the offense he employed, which evolved into the motion offense that he ran for most of his career. Players can go from average to great if they can think the game as coach knight likes to say. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
And at times, it isnt a flattering look for indiana university, the institution that catered to. Making good passes and catching the ball is very important in beating the zone. According to knight, it was a west coast offense that pete newell used exclusively during his coaching career. He has over 900 career wins, three national championships, five final four appearances, 4 national coach of the year awards and he was the 1984 us mens olympic coach gold medal. Bob knights book harnesses power of negative thinking. Bob knight indiana university iu hoosiers basketball history. This fundamental contrast can lead to some, shall we say, unhappy moments. Although the basic guard around continuity is fairly simple, it is a bear to defend because of its precise execution and footwork.
Mar 04, 20 charles darwin would have made a hell of a coach, former indiana and texas tech college basketball coach bob knight notes in his new book, the power of negative thinking. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His teams performed much like him disciplined, tough, smart, focused, and tenacious. Bob knights motion offense emphasized post players setting screens and perimeter players. Bob knight is known for mantoman defense, motion offense and bad behavior. Most motions coach like motion based offenses because they dont have to teach their players. Bobby knight developed his motion offense through research and development. No matter the variations, from the john caliparis dribble drive motion offense, to bob knights screening motion offense, to dick bennetts blocker mover motion offense, to bob huggins 5 out open post motion offense, the basic philosophy of.
Nov 08, 2017 former indiana basketball coach bob knight told joe buck in an interview that he wasnt a fan of legendary ucla coach john wooden. Don kelbick motion offense dvds breakthrough basketball. Thus, his teams were known for their proficient passing and unselfishness. The complete guide to motion offense on july 26, 2011. Isnt bob knight one of the best teachers in college basketball. Bob knight is the former head coach at texas tech and indiana university. Two of the greatest to ever walk the sideline bob knight and geno auriemma show you how to build creativity into your motion offense by teaching players to think.
The origin of motion offense is usually credited to coach henry iba at oklahoma state, and his assistant bloomer sullivan who became a great coach in his own right at southeastern oklahoma state university. Spacing, purposeful ball and player movement, ball reversal and ball and player penetration into the key. Bobby knight 902 wins, dean smith 879 wins and mike krzyzewski 910 wins still active and coach dick bennett, the innovator responsible. Published on jul 30, 2009 learn everything you need to know about the motion offense from coaching legend bob knight. Knight enjoyed great success for over 40 years as the head coach of the united states military academy, indiana university, and texas tech university, recording 902 total victories. The complete guide to motion offense dvd format championship. Reasons to use a motion basketball offense by lee deforest, basketball coaches club. Basketball motion offense, coachs clipboard basketball. In this twodisc set, coach knight covers fundamental spacing, screening angles, reading screens, rescreening and more. Bobby knight motion offense passing and driving jim.
Step onto the court with coaching legend bob knight as he takes you through everything you need to know about motion offense. Mar 10, 2017 bob knight has long been a disgrace, but what he said friday is a new low. It is also very easy for the fastbreak offense to flow into the flex continuity. Bob knight the naismith memorial basketball hall of fame. Screening the single thing that gives the best opportunity to shoot is the screen can screen from any position keys to setting a good screen 1. Discover sophisticated techniques for screening and reading. Step onto the court with coaching legend bob knight as he takes you through everything you need to know about motion offense including fundamental spacing, screening angles, reading screens, and rescreening. Bob huggins has books on goodreads with 89 ratings. Complete guide to motion offense by bob knight rental term highlights before you can rent a dvd, you must download and submit a rental membership form. Motion offense is the most popular offense in basketball today. The flex is structured motion with all five players learning to play each position in the continuity offense. Now knights only redeeming quality is his stillevident influence and brilliant innovation of the motion offense. It was further developed and popularized by coach bob knight at indiana, who utilized screening as a key part of the offense. There are lots of books on motion offense but many do not address the.
Nov 23, 2015 although knight was best known for his fiery temper on and off the court, his coaching style revealed him to be a man of strategy who could often figure out the best way to win. Bobby knight 902 wins, dean smith 879 wins and mike krzyzewski 910 wins. Anyone who knows anything about basketball knows that bob knight s motion offense is a winner. Rather than running set plays which can also be used in motion offense, players move within a basic set of rules. Apr 05, 2018 the bob knight story had been told, and retold, and retold. Teaching coaches what to coach lon kruger unlv unlvs man to man offense. Texas tech coach chris beard is a bob knight disciple and virginia coach tony bennett has a big ten background. Another prominent head coach who was influential in the development of the motion offense is bob knight.
Under beard, the red raiders still run a version of knight s motion offense something that makes them an anachronism in college basketball but has carried them to a 306 record and the program. Building creativity and discipline into your motion offense. Basketball offensive scheme break down and a quick look at the pitt offense. And one of the best ways to do that is by teaching players the principles of motion offense. His success was based partly on his ability to instill quality fundamentals in his players.
Why you may never use down screens again hundreds of free. Ivan renko was a fictitious yugoslav basketball player created by bobby knight when he was the head coach for the indiana university hoosiers. The naismith memorial basketball hall of fame bob knight. We offer free basketball coaching clinic notes, and the best basketball playbooks. Bob knight zone offense try and beat the zone down the floor on every possession. Bob knight and the importance of the right sales strategy. Practice planning and drills for mental toughness on january 19, 2011. Basketball motion offense, coachs clipboard basketball coaching. When he was coaching at west point, they ran reverse action which is reversing the ball from one side of the floor to the other and screening along with it.
Mar 01, 2016 this post contains three videos with coach bob knight showing some of his ideas for attacking man to man defense. Clemsons brownell on why the motion offense is declining. Many coaches, such as jay wright, coach k, bob huggins, and bobby knight, have had a lot of success with motion based offenses. Knight had paid me the ultimate compliment, considering his strategy was built around the motion offense which heavily relies on screens to get shooters open looks at the basket.
Basketball offensive scheme break down and a quick look at. These dvds take you step by step through the process of installing this offense for your team. Jan 29, 2015 how to run your motion offense in basketball vs. From bob knights screening motion, to bob huggins 5 out open post motion offenses, the basic. One of my favorite discussions to have with coaches is over the debate motion offense vs. He popularized the motion offense, which relied on passing the ball around until a player gets an open shot they are likely to make. It was further developed and popularized by coach bob knight at indiana, who used screening as a key part of the offense. You will hear and learn about essential components to not just motion offense but all successful. Try this even if youve ran motion offense in the past without success. He also includes two full games so you can see the offense in action. Knights ballcontrol motion offense is based on the idea that the game can be controlled. No one in the game teaches the motion offense better than coaching legend bob knight. Learn everything you need to know about the motion offense from coaching legend bob knight.
Background reasons for motion offenses essential components of motion offenses basic principles of motion offense basic concepts vs man to man defense 3. No matter the variations, from the john caliparis dribble drive motion offense, to bob knight s screening motion offense, to dick bennetts blocker mover motion offense, to bob huggins 5 out open post motion offense, the basic philosophy of most teams is to play a motion. Make sure that you are on a server that allows you tube access. His motion offense demanded a firm grasp of some of the games most basic ideas. Over 900 career wins, 3x national championship coach, five final 4 appearances. The origin of motion offense is usually credited to coach henry iba at oklahoma state. Bob knight has long been a disgrace, but what he said friday. You will hear and learn about essential components to not just motion offense but all successful offense such as. The same could be same about continuity coaches such as bo ryan, gary williams, and mark few. Apr 29, 20 motion offense gives you multiple opportunities to score. Learned motion offense directly from john wooden, dean smith and bob knight. As far as down screens our offense uses a ton of them.
Over time, ive learned a lot about how to get the most out of players by giving them the tools they need to be successful. Big men dont set screens outside of the area where you can shoot the ball. I know coach knight is probably the foremost authority on motion offense. Kelbick motion offense ebook with drill diagrams for easy. Books are in new unused condition while only showing minor age wear.
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