HOME SETS VS. MAN-TO-MAN DEFENSE (JACOBSON)

with Ben Jacobson
Northern Iowa University Head Coach;
4x Missouri Valley Coach of the Year (2009 2010 2015 2020);
3x Missouri Valley Conference regular season champions (2009 2010 2020)
4x Missouri Valley Conference tournament champions < p>

Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson has molded his program into one of the most consistent in college hoops today. More often than not he has guided his teams to top three finishes in the MVC over the span of his tenure. < p>

While at UNI Coach Jacobson has incorporated various set plays that have helped his teams be successful in the half court. In this video he demonstrates why his sets work and how he has adapted them to build a solid foundation of play.< p>

Horns< p>

In Jacobson's horns sets he uses his best shooter in the deep corner in order to space the defense out. By putting the top two post players at the free throw line to set screens the Panthers are able to create plays with multiple scoring options and screening actions. Jacobson focuses on the small details within setting screens in order to make his players better understand how to attack the defense. < p>

From the base set you'll see how to use a dribble hand-off into a double screen to allow your best shooter to turn the corner and attack the basket or pull up for an easy open jumper. In Jacobson's comeback action the post sprints out and sets a ball screen for the shooting guard giving them a driving lane to attack. With each set play demonstrated Coach Jacobson guides you through how your team should use each type of scoring action. By reading the defense your players will discover how and when to attack the defense.< p>

2-1-2 Sets< p>

Jacobson finishes his breakdown of half court offense with several 2-1-2 sets where players learn how to attack screens coming from the wing. He uses his post players to run out set a ball screen and then roll back into the paint to deep seal a defensive post player. Your forwards will love taking advantage of these scoring options as they roll to the basket and seal attack a hard hedge by slipping the screen and use open space to cut and post up deep in the paint.< p>

Coach Jacobson packs in many set plays that work universally among many types of offenses. If you're searching for some ideas to jump-start your scoring consider this video the spark you need!< p>

67 minutes. 2019.< p>

Slice and dice through defenses in the half court with Ben Jacobson's best offensive sets!

• Learn various horns offense sets and counters that teach players to read the defense and react accordingly
• Discover 2-1-2 sets that use a dribble hand-off, back screen, ball screen action to get the ball moving from side to side on the floor
• Receive three warm-up drills your team can use to make practices more practical while working on shot fakes