Offensive Rebound Strategy

The video below shows a quick clip from the Canada vs. Spain U17 World Cup game earlier today in Belarus. With the FIBA rule of a 14 second reset teams MUST have concepts and strategies in place to capitalize on scoring opportunities. There is little time to center the ball for a set offense.

With offensive strategy such as this of trying to space the floor well and re-attack quickly, attention must be paid to the defensive end of the floor as well. On defense, especially on the weak side, defenders need to be on high-alert, knowing that their opponents will be seeking situations to take advantage of.  Teams should certainly look at tracking offense after the OREB to see how to improve efficiency.

In this clip the Canadian [weak side] defender relaxes and loses her attention to the ball, giving up an easy layup at the rim. Note how Spain keeps good spacing allowing for the quick attack.

Offensive Rebound Strategy Ideas

1. Space the floor
   
2. Attack a potentially disorganized defense
   
3. Bring up the forward for a pick and roll
   
4. Lift the forward to high post and quick action off the entry