Category: Coach Vic's Instruction and Advice
Type: Philosophy
SEQUENCING
SEQUENCING
Sequencing is the priority assigned to each play option at any given moment of play. For example, in full-court play, because the ball can be advanced more quickly with a pass than a dribble, passing should have priority over dribbling.
If team play is well organized, each player will know not only the play options of the position he/she is occupying, but also the play options of the other positions. In addition, each player will know how these play options are sequenced. This information provides them with the cues necessary for effective decision-making. For example, because a teammate of the player getting the defensive rebound knows that the rebounder will look first to pass to him/her, he/she should work to be open to receive the outlet pass the moment the rebounder is ready to pass. The rebounder will also know where to look for a receiver.
The teammates who are not sequenced to receive the first outlet pass are now able to key on the player who is sequenced, knowing they will not receive the first outlet pass. By reading what that player does, they will know what is likely to happen next. For example, not calling for the ball cues the player who is sequenced to receive the second outlet pass to call for the ball.
Unsequenced Play
If players are to be innovative and spontaneous in their play, they should be free to execute unsequenced play options. For example, a player who is unguarded in the front court, but who is not sequenced to cut to the hoop, should be 'free' to cut to the hoop and call for the ball (a free cut).
Although players are 'free' to be innovative and spontaneous, they are not 'free' to be inept or irresponsible by calling for the ball all the time or trying to score by themselves each time they get the ball, without regard to how the play options have been sequenced.
Disorganized Play
Disorganized play is easy to recognize. Two or more teammates calling for the ball simultaneously is a one sure sign. Another is two or more players cutting to the basket at the same time.
Submitted by: Vic Pruden
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