LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 12: Assistant coach Adrian Griffin of the Toronto Raptors looks on during first-half action against the Philadelphia 76ers after head coach Nick Nurse stepped down for the night to let Griffin coach at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)
The Milwaukee Bucks‘ roster may look similar next season, but they’re poised for a tactical transformation under the guidance of new head coach Adrian Griffin. With Griffin at the helm, expect the Bucks to undergo a significant defensive evolution that redefines their style of play.
Unlike their previous approach under Mike Budenholzer, Griffin’s style leans towards an aggressive mindset. During his introductory press conference, he made it clear that the Bucks will be an active and energetic defense, prioritizing ball pressure and seeking to convert defensive stops into offensive opportunities. “We’re going to be a proactive defense, right?” Griffin said, “We’re going to get after it, we want to pressure the ball, we want to take our defense to the offense.”
After half a decade of only being exposed primarily to drop coverage, it’s understandable if Bucks’ fans are unfamiliar with other coverages. Allow me to unveil the curtain. In this upcoming series, I’ll be shedding light on alternative pick-and-roll defenses that the team could adopt under their new coaching regime.
Let’s tip this series off with the hard hedge.
Discover the advantages and disadvantages of the hard hedge pick-and-roll coverage the Milwaukee Bucks could potentially unveil this season.
Basic Definition
In this defense, the defender guarding the screener starts at or above the level of the screen and aggressively steps out to impede the progress of the ball-handler, buying time for the primary defender to recover. The screen defender’s goal is to disrupt the ball-handlers dribble penetration. Once the primary defender recovers, the hedge defender retreats back to their original assignment
Action of Ball-Handler’s Defender
- Force the ball handler toward the screen.
- Go over the screener and under the screen defender.
- Get back in front of his man as quickly as possible.
Action of Screener’s Defender
- Start at or above the level of the screen.
- Take two steps with the ball-handler to ensure he can’t dribble penetrate toward the hoop.
- Return to his man as quickly as possible once the original defender has returned.
Action of Help-Defenders
Someone on the weakside has to “tag” the screener until his defender can return. Depending on the specific coverage, this can either be the high or low man on the weakside. The “tagger” leaves his man to put a body on the roller, lightly guarding him until his man returns.
Pros
- Disrupts the ball handler, gets the rock out of his hands and into the screeners
- Forces the ball handler away from the basket
- Can create turnovers
- Provides support for ball handlers defender
Cons
- Quick ball handlers can blow past the screener’s defender
- Leaves the screener open for a moment
- If the screener is a good playmaker, he can take advantage after the screen
- Miscommunication and slow rotations can leave the defense vulnerable
- Published on 07/04/2023 at 14:45 PM
- Last updated at 07/04/2023 at 16:53 PM
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