Thunder, this is how we bring some of that lightning. One part is pressure defense. Another is the fastbreak.
We run a modified version of what LMU used back in the day (1990) when they were at their peak. You can go to this site, scroll down to "Paul Westhead Loyola Marymount Fastbreak System" and see the step-by-step process of that awesome system.
Our modifications are: the 2 goes left, 3 goes right (to the wings); the 4 has the option to run directly to the low post without stopping at the elbow; the 1 is encouraged to pass upcourt to the 2 or 3 before they spot up. These mods are not hugely different, but they make things simpler for us.
Take a look, see what you like or don't like and tell me what you think. There's no one perfect system for all teams. This fastbreak, however, suits us well. We just need to get used to the uptempo pace — full throttle on every possession, a controlled aggression. That takes time and repetition. We're getting there.
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