When we were watching NBA football games, the players cooperated just right, the ball was running smoothly, and the scene was very good. This was because the coach's tactics were superb and the players' execution was strong. We often only watch the game but don't know what the tactics were like? Let's explore some famous NBA tactical systems so that we can better understand the game in the future and enrich our deeper basketball knowledge.

[The triangular tactics of "Zen Master" Phil Jackson]:

Triangular offense, also known as triangular offense or sideline triangular offense. In short, it is an offensive system that includes three players on one side of the offensive side and two players on the other side.

A player with back-to-play ability makes the axle... Two aggressive outside players form a triangle position with the axle players... In this way, if you don't double-team the inside, you can play singles! Double-team the outside, you will have a chance... and there is a chance to cut on the weak side! But this tactic requires the axle players to have a very good awareness... For example, Jordan before... Now Gasol...

The triangular offense tactic was famous with the Bulls dynasty in the 1990s and the Lakers dynasty at the beginning of this century. Although this tactic was developed by Phil Jackson, who served as the head coach of the two teams, Jackson was not the founder of the tactic. If we trace the roots, the idea of ​​introducing triangular offense to the Bulls came from Jackson's partner when he was the team's head coach - assistant coach Tex Winter. Winter's understanding of triangular offense began with his coach Sam Barry when he was at the USC, in the 1940s.

"The triangular offensive system is not only a basketball tactic, but also a set of philosophical theories. It is a valuable asset that can help the team win in the game after thinking and refinement. When the team changes from a defensive side to an offensive side, make sure that the players have clear ideas and clear goals in the opponent's half." -- This is what Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson said.

Each player must be spaced 4.5 meters to 6 meters (this is the standard for NBA players. The distance between high school students is 3.6 meters to 4.5 meters, and college students are 4.5 meters to 5.4 meters). Whether on the strong side (the side with more defenders) or the weak side (the side with fewer defenders), they look like a triangle. However, whether they are defenders, forwards or centers, their positions are not fixed. Without destroying the triangle, players' positions can be completely exchanged. Once the positions start to exchange, that is, when the triangle attack begins.

As Jackson said: "The biggest misunderstanding about the triangular offense is to think that it is tailor-made for talented players. The real function of triangular offense is to help teams that don't seem outstanding to enhance their strength on the offensive end." Despite this, it still requires some conditions to successfully use triangular offense:

1. Breakthrough. Players must be able to break through the opponent's defense. The best way is to fast attack.

2. Pull apart. The distance between players is crucial to the effect of the offensive. Phil Jackson believes that the reasonable distance between players should be kept between 4.5 meters and 6 meters. Doing so will not only help you see the situation of the defensive players, but also have a broader vision of the offensive players.

3. Run without the ball. Although the audience always focuses on the players, the impact of running without the ball on the game is far beyond the audience's imagination. Run without the ball reasonably will give the ball holder more time and more choices.

4. Front court rebound. When you miss the shot, the player must be tough enough to fight for rebounds so that the opponent will not be able to counterattack due to failure in the offense. As Phil Jackson said: "From the moment you catch the front court rebound, another attack begins."

5. Cover is a tactical cooperation between offensive players. Anti-covering is a tactic of the offensive player to cover the player who can cover himself after passing the ball; double cover is a double-person covering the player in turn;

6. Close the door means two defensive players to reasonably attack an offensive player

7. Triangular offense is the formation of a triangle type for offensive players! It is not just about covering movement (pick & roll, pick & roll). Space principles, singles ability, passing concepts and skills, empty-handed movement ability, empty-handed movement ability and concepts behind cover, etc., are the key points of the triangle.

Triangular offense is composed of three players who form a triangle on one side and a "two-man game" on the other side. It is not like those fixed routines, and it is full of free movement in the offense. According to different defenses, triangular offense will have various ways of dealing with it. According to Old Winter's words, "readandreact (interpretation and reaction)".

However, triangular offense is not a completely free offense. It is a structural system that requires precise spacing and positioning. Every athlete must understand every position on the court. And we will never be able to understand all the tactical changes of triangular offense.

1. Establish a triangle:

The triangular offense starts with a 1-2-2 stand, with each player's spacing being 15 feet (about 4.5 meters). This distance can empty the opponent's defense and prevent double-teaming. It is also conducive to simple passes and reduce the risk of being intercepted by the opponent.

Here are many ways to form an offensive triangle:

1. The point guard (1) can pass the ball to the small forward (3) and then cut from the inside to the bottom corner;

2. The point guard (1) can also pass the ball to the small forward (3) and then cut from the outside to the bottom corner.

Triangular offense also allows the defender to occupy the low position. There are several different ways to form the offensive triangle. For example: the point guard passes the ball to the small forward, and then the center (5) pulls out to the bottom corner, allowing the attacking defender to move to the low position.

There is also an option to get an offensive triangle through dribbling, such as the point guard dribbling to the small forward position, while the small forward moves to the bottom corner, so that they form an offensive triangle with the center.

2. Run the triangle attack:

Once the offensive triangle is established (we take the point guard cutting to the bottom corner as an example), a "front" composed of the ball (small forward), offensive axis (center) and the basket is formed. This makes the opponents who defend the center of the defensive must stay between the basket and the center. As long as that "front" exists, he cannot leave.

Once this situation is formed, people can see a clear channel to pass the ball into the low post of the inside, and the small forward can easily pass the ball into the inside or "heat" to the center.

In order to prevent the ball from entering the inside or passing it to the center, the defender must stand on the same side of the center or perform a roundabout. If he goes around, he will lose his position between the basket and the center, and the center has obtained a high-profile ball.

Or the opportunity to face the basket directly with a quick pass on the same side.

If we want to show the importance of the pass and choices initiated by the offensive in a triangle offense, we will probably practice on the tactical board all day. Compared with some other offensive tactics, the triangle offense has countless ways to pass the ball into the "triangle point (attack axis). Therefore, it will be very difficult to defend or destroy the triangle offense.

Appropriate positional spacing greatly increases the chances of getting the ball at low posts and creates one-on-one opportunities. Similarly, any player in a triangle offense can help teammates get the opportunity to take open positions.

Here are other offensive options after receiving the ball at a low post:

1. Low pick-and-roll:

When the small forward passes the ball to the inside, he will cover the point guard, giving him the opportunity to directly receive the center back.

2. Move cover:

After the small forward passes the ball into the inside, he moves to the other side to cover the power forward (4) to give him a chance to get rid of the defensive player. At this time, the point guard can find the back door to break through the bottom line.

3. The ball is passed to the bottom corner:

This choice starts with the point guard who passes the ball to the bottom corner. After the ball is passed, the small forward uses the center's cover to cut in. If there is a chance, the point guard can pass the ball from behind.

If the small forward fails to get rid of the defense, the point guard can use the center's cover to dribble directly into the layup

3. There are also a lot of offensive opportunities on the weak side in the triangular offense.

1. High-profile backdoor:

If the center does not have a chance to catch the ball, the power forward can quickly move to the side with the ball. If the opponent's defense player prevents the ball from moving between the ball and the power forward, the power forward can move to the basket through a change of direction, and then receive a high-profile ball and make a layup.

2. Angle position:

Another offensive option is to pass the ball back to the attacking guard, and then pass the ball to the angled position, that is, the weak elbow (the junction of the free throw arc and the free throw line). This tactic can have two options: one is to cut in with the power forward's cover; the other is to move the point guard to the angled position using the double cover of the center and small forward, and then receive the pass from the attacking guard and get an open shot.

3. Covering breakthrough:

This is the attacking guard who relies on the power forward's cover to dribble into the basket;

4. Attack the back door of the defender:

When the attacking guard's receiving route is blocked, the power forward moves quickly to catch the small forward's pass, and the attacking guard on the other side can get a "backdoor" opportunity to make a direct layup. Of course, the quality of the power forward's pass is very important.

Every change in triangular offensive tactics tells us that the use of basic techniques such as passing, dribbling and shooting is the key to tactical success.

About Triangle Attack:

The Lakers' triangular tactics (triangleoffense) and the Rockets' Princeton offense are all derived from the motion offense, which is well known.

The principles defined by the triangular tactics in the book "Bully Dynasty" published by Phil Jackson in 1995 are:

1. Holding the player must have three threats: cutting, passing, shooting, etc. to break through the defense.

2. The offensive must cover the entire half.

Third, the offense must have space (space) principle.

Fourth, the offensive should determine that the player and the ball are the same goal (seek gaps or attack the basketball) to move forward.

5. Every time you shoot, other players should have offensive rebounds and properly arrange the fast break.

6. Every time the conduction ball is prepared to attack, it creates gaps that the defense cannot take into account.

7. The offensive should be designed based on the characteristics of the players.

Triangular tactics have helped Phil Jackson win 11 NBA championship rings (including 6 Bulls and 5 Lakers). He is working hard for his 12th ring, so triangular offense is the most threatening tactic!

[Jerry Sloan's pick-and-roll tactics]:

For example, you are the center or power forward who is a defender and you cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

When you dribble to the position you need to block (of course you have a person to defend you, and the center also has a defense), the center will come up to block the side of the person who defends you, and then you go from the side where the center blocks, and then the defender will come up to fix you. At this time, the center will quickly turn around and there will be a gap, and then the defender will pass the ball. The center throws the ball in.

The whole process is a pick-and-roll```

The essence of pick-and-roll tactics is more about dismantling, that is, dismantling the ball. Split the opponent's defense apart and split. As mentioned earlier, the dismantling starts with the block. When my teammates block and carry people for me, I choose to dribble the ball in the other direction. Then if I am in a state of one defense and one defense, another player of the opponent will definitely follow up to make up for defense. Our player is still, because when pick-and-roll in the basketball rules, the cover player is not moved. Then if I am in the control of the ball, I will face two defenses, or cause double-teaming.

.When I attract two defensive players to defend, our players can get an opportunity to shoot openly by moving quickly and running. At this time, I will give the ball to him in time to make his shots hit. This is the ball split. In the NBA league, one-on-one defense is used. There are very few joint defenses, so pick-and-roll tactics are often used. The quality of pick-and-roll tactics depends directly on the ability and level of the players in the control of the ball. Generally, the players in the control of the ball must be at the top level of the league. For example, Nash, Deron, etc.

In the past, Nash and Sir's classic pick-and-roll were already well-known in the Suns, and their pick-and-roll tactics and final tactics are basically Sir. This is to make full use of both the block and the break. As for watching the Lakers game, Kobe and Gasol also cooperate with pick-and-roll. However, more often rely on Kobe's superman ability, dodge a crack and make a layup or hit a direct shot, Gasol has few opportunities. Such pick-and-roll is an incomplete pick-and-roll that is often used in amateur basketball games.

However, when it comes to pick-and-roll, the most successful pick-and-roll cooperation in NBA history was the "Utah Doubles" of the Jazz in the 1990s: Carl Malone & Stockton. The two performed the pick-and-roll tactics to the extreme. Deron and Boozer of the Jazz were very much in the shadow of Malone & Stockton, which also made the Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan see hope and decided to form the core of the team to build the Jazz team in the future. For this reason, the team's former top star Kirirenko was very annoyed. Sloan almost reached the peak 10 years ago, but he eventually failed. He didn't know what the fate of the Jazz is today, but he felt that the Jazz in the 2007-08 season was ignored. In fact, they are the real tough characters. After 10 years, they entered the Western Conference Finals again, which also proved Sloan's determination to restore the country and his nostalgia for the past.

It is not realistic to completely defend against the pick-and-roll.

The pick-and-roll is to actively create an opportunity for misaligned singles. The offensive side is the proactive side. As long as someone takes the initiative to do a pick-and-roll, the other offensive player will definitely have a misalignment as long as he digs his shoulders with him.

All the defense can do is to try to limit the pick-and-roll.

When defending, you need to look at the opponent's technical characteristics. If the opponent's control is the kind that shoots in a very accurate way, you cannot bypass it when defending the pick-and-roll. You must squeeze through it. You must always stay in front of the players holding the ball and not allow him to easily get the opportunity to take action.

If the opponent is a breakthrough player, of course you have to bypass it, and you must not replace the defense of the person. You must also defend the small. If you are defending the big and the small, it is easy to cause two plus one layups.

[Greg-**Vicci's Twin Towers Tactics]:

Twin Towers Tactics: As the name suggests, it is a tactic that relies on two big players to take charge of the inside. In defense, the two heights can complete tasks in deterring offensive players and filling in defense blocks; on rebounds, the rebound control of the two heights can be imagined to have an advantage over a center; in offense, the two towers tactics have considerable advantages when they are held high and played high.

The offensive tactics of the Twin Towers:

First, a big player A stands at a high position, and another big player B asks for the ball in the inside line. A sends the ball directly to B, and then A cuts directly into the inside line. B chooses to pass the ball to A, and A completes a layup or dunk score. Or B chooses a single defensive player, and A moves quickly towards the basket when B takes action, and gains the advantage of offensive rebound by relying on height. Second, A stands at a high position near the free throw line, and B is in the inside line, B suddenly moves to the bottom line and gets rid of the defensive player, and A directly passes over the top and bypasses B body through the height advantage.

The former defensive player sends the ball to B's hand, B directly lays down or dunks to score, while A also rushed to the inside line at the moment B's shot to get the offensive rebound as much as possible; thirdly, A is at a low post to receive the ball and plays a single, and B stands at a low post on the weak side. When A is double-teamed by the player, passes the ball to B to complete the score, or B directly moves to the front of the basket in a semi-circle and moves to the front of the basket after receiving A's pass. After B receives the ball from the front of the basket, A can also quickly move to the original low post on the side without the ball, B returns the ball to A's hand again, and A completes the score.

The defensive tactics of the two towers:

First, the big defensive player A single defends the offensive player. When the offensive player attempts to use fake moves or footsteps to get rid of player A's attack, the big defensive player B goes forward to make up for defense and completes the block; second, when A defends, B goes forward and double-teams, using the advantages of two heights relative to the length of the limbs, causing the offensive and defending player to make mistakes; third, A takes the ball side to stand in front of the defense and defend the offensive and defending player, while B is relatively close to the basket on the weak side.

When the position is placed, once the offensive inside player gets the over-top pass from the outside and avoids A, then B has already stepped forward to double-team; fourthly, A, on the ball side, defends the offensive and defensive player, while B, is placed relatively close to the basket at a weak side low position. If the offensive party attempts to pass over the top and bypass player A to send the ball to the penalty area, B, immediately goes forward to double-team, and interferes with the offensive inside player forward and backward through two big players A and B, which directly causes the inability to catch the ball or the error in receiving the ball.

The basic positioning of the double tower tactic is one person on the left and right low posts, or one person on the high and low posts. The two complement each other. In addition to the basic tactics, the double tower players use their height and wingspan advantages to complete the penalty area advantage in the game. An indispensable factor of the double tower tactic is that at least one of the heights requires high position ability. Otherwise, it is just two major position positions in the inside line. Without the depth of offensive tactics, it will be difficult to open the offense; and in addition, skillful passing ability and rebounding awareness are also two important factors necessary for the double tower tactics.

This double tower tactic is also the tactic of the whole team, but it mainly focuses on two inside lines and also pays attention to the running of the whole team, just like the {{Robinson and Duncan}} double tower tactics studied by **Vic:

1. When attacking at the basket, they always stay on the left and right of the basket frame and never squeeze on one side, so that they can control the range of the basket to the maximum extent. (commonly known as "rogue tactics under the basket");

2. Keep one person receiving the ball at a low post, and the other person roams out from the basket. One is to retreat directly to the free throw line. If the opponent's defensive player follows out, the player who takes the ball at a low post plays a single, if he is double-teamed, and is assigned to the free throw line. If there is no chance, he will divide the ball to the outside line to find a three-pointer opportunity, or make a breakthrough on the outside line. The outside line usually has a 45-degree angle and a weak bottom corner. The other is to roam the inside line to the bottom line on the other side, and then through pick-and-roll, a player cuts from the middle to catch the ball and makes a layup. If there is no chance to cut, the center who roams back to the free throw line and performs the tactics mentioned just now.

3. The center goes to the basket first and suppresses it first. Suddenly, it is mentioned that the free throw line is facing the basket frame to catch the ball, or at 30 degrees on one side. The purpose is to pull out the opponent's center and withdraw the basket. At the same time, the other person quickly presses from the weak side to the basket, forming an offensive advantage with the big and small. If the opponent's center does not follow out, a jump shot from the free throw line is made.

The above three types are the most basic and most common Spurs double tower tactics, but players on the field will also respond. For example, the center in Tactic 2 will walk out of the bottom line and then pull it between the 30-degree angle on the weak side and the 45-degree angle on the weak side. At the same time, the ball-taker at the low post will divide the ball to the top of the arc, and then quickly transfer to the one who swims out of the weak side to attack.

The most basic tactical idea of ​​the Double Tower is to use one inside line to pull the basket out, so that the other person can form a more favorable situation for physical confrontation in the inside line (commonly known as the big fight against small).

Tactics are always tactics, and they also need capable players to complete them. Since the Spurs' double towers have the ability to take strong shots at the basket and jump shots in the middle distance, this set of tactics was created. If the mid-range shooting ability is lacking, the opponent's center will not follow, so there will be no so-called double towers. Bo Shuai won the Spurs' first two championships with this set of double tower tactics tailored for Shi Buddha and Admiral.

[Rick Adelman's Princeton tactics]:

Introduction to the "Princeton Offense" rule:.●Always think about changing directions.●Every kind of defense can be cracked.

●5 players must work together, and being selfish is more important than being mindful. ● Player positions are no longer divided according to the traditional number 1-5, but a fixed position player + four other players.

●The core of the offense is empty cut, passing the ball and passing the ball with your hands.●The essence of the offense is empty cut, not covering, but running to a place where no one is.● Pass the ball to the player who runs to the open position by hitting the ground.●Let the center stand at a high position and pull the penalty area away.

●Don't run in the direction of the ball.●You may run 5 or 6 sets of tactics every time you attack.●If the player you defends makes 3 points, if you can't defend him, cut from behind him while attacking, which is equivalent to kicking his ass.

●Always read the opponent's defense, and once you have the chance, go to the back door.

Simply put, Princeton's offense was invented by former Kings assistant coach Pete Carrier, but later developed it by Adelman! This style of play refers to movement without the ball, cutting and counter-running, continuous passing, insisting on overall basketball and team spirit, focusing on inside passes and inside command. This tactic pays great attention to the four links of "space, reality, observation, and execution", among which counter-running is the signature of Princeton's playing style. Princeton's tactics were the tactics that the Kings relied on to become famous in the past, and emphasized overall cooperation.

To be more specific, Princeton is a famous American university and is known for its academics. The "Princeton Playing Style" was invented by Pete Carrier, who used this style to lead a school like Princeton University that has no student enjoyed a sports scholarship to win 500 wins in the NCAA and set a record of 14 points lost.

The motto of "Princeton's playing style" is "Strong can take advantage of the weak, while smart can take advantage of the strong." The essence of this playing style is "people move, ball movement, coordination and consistency." Human move refers to movement without the ball, empty cut and counter-running, and ball movement refers to constantly passing the ball and sharing the ball. Among them, counter-running is the signature of Princeton's playing style.

"Princeton's style of play" pays great attention to the four links of "space, timing, observation, and execution". 1. Space refers to: the position and distance between players on the field; 2. Time refers to: the timing of passing, running, and back-run; 3. Observation refers to: observing the opponent's defensive position; 4. Execution refers to: executing basic techniques.

This style of play focuses on inside passes and inside command. The center who implements this style of play is called organization center. On the court, five people can pass the ball, all can shoot, all love to organize, and adhere to the overall basketball and team spirit.

Princeton offensive tactical system, from the original Kings assistant coach Pete

Carril was founded, named for his iconic "backdoor" tactics when he taught at Princeton University's basketball team. This tactical offensive system is mainly positioned in constant passing, blocking people and conscious running without the ball. Through a series of cooperation, it creates space under the basket, allowing the offensive side to easily score.

The motto of this tactic is "Are you turning your head, otherwise you will open the back door!" This offensive tactic is divided into two types: low-post offense and high-post offense. The first part will mainly introduce low-post offense:

The first step in tactics: find the center. Princeton's offensive tactics concept is based on handing the ball to the center and then letting the center become the offensive organizer. So whether it is in offensive and defensive transition or positional offense, the most important thing is to "find the center", that is, the No. 5 player on the court.

The second step of tactics: stance. The offensive formation will start with the center on the 2-2-1 position on the side with the ball. What determines here will be whether your peripheral players can move better to the center. If your players are all people who can dribble and pass the ball at both ends of the court, it will be more beneficial to this tactic.

The third step of the tactic: the first cut. The No. 1 player passes the ball to the No. 3 on the wing, and then cuts to the bottom corner in the opposite direction. Note: every single person cut must be full speed and threatened by the opponent. At this time, the No. 2 player will move to the top of the arc of the three-point line, the key part of this tactic.

The fourth step of tactics: At this time, the offense will be launched. Facing different defenses, there will be different offensive combinations:

1. The first back door. If the center (5) faces the low post and cannot receive the ball to organize the initial attack, then No. 3 dribbles to the elbow (the junction of the free throw line and the free throw arc). If the opponent who defends No. 2 is close to No. 2 to prevent the pass from No. 3 or turn his head to watch the ball, then No. 2’s back door will be opened. At this time, No. 3 is required to be able to pass the ball with one hand because this pass is faster and delay the defense of No. 2’s defender.

2. Receive the ball against the ball. When the center is about to be in the low position, then No. 3 passes the ball into the inside line and moves to the bottom corner to wait for the opportunity for the open three-pointer to take when the defender doubles the center. If there is no doubles, then the center is given a good room for one-on-one singles. Of course, there is another option, that is, the change of No. 2.

3. Another back door cut. After the center receives the ball, No. 2 cuts into the corner of the opposite side. At this time, No. 4 moves to the empty space at the top of the arc, and No. 1 replaces No. 4. If the defender of No. 4 goes to watch the ball or sticks to No. 4, No. 4 can get the back door by running in the reverse direction and runs quickly to get the back door. At this time, everyone should understand why this tactic requires a center who can pass the ball.

4. Cover and cut in. When the center holds the ball, he can also choose another way to pass the ball to No. 4, which is to use No. 2's cover. This requires No. 4 to always pay attention to the opponent's defense. If the defender is deceived by No. 2's cover, No. 4 will also get the opportunity to run in the reverse direction and catch the ball.

5. Cut off + dribble. When the ball is passed from the low post to the No. 2 player, No. 2 dribbles against another periphery player No. 4. When the No. 4 defender pays attention to the ball, No. 4 can back-run and cut into the pass from the 2 and score a layup! In this kind of offense, if No. 4 does not have an open chance to receive the ball, No. 1 will receive the pass from the No. 2, then No. 4 will fall to the low post, No. 5 will raise the high position to block the person No. 2, and then No. 2 will receive the pass from the No. 1 to get a jump shot.

6, another kind of empty cut + dribble. When 5 passes the ball out, passes it to the low post No. 3. At this time, 2 has moved to the bottom corner, and 4 replaces his arc top position. Drip the ball from 3 to the elbow to establish a chance for 4. Or after 1 replaces 4, 3 passes the ball to 1, and then 5 lifts it as a 3 cover, so that the pass from 3 to 1 gets a jump shot. The tactic 6 here is actually the low post change of 5.

The key to this tactical change: At any time, if an offensive player on the periphery cannot seize a pass opportunity, his best chance is to use the intentions of the opponent's defender and cut into the basket through changing directions. Summary: It is obvious that this tactic is based on the offensive player's good vision and ability to read the game (understand the intentions of the defender), so as to choose the correct offensive method. This tactic has been constantly proven to offset the strong personal ability of the opponent's players. Finally, we use Pete to

Carril's words end this part: "In this tactic, the big man always gets the ball from the small man, but remember that the most exquisite pass is from the big man's hands."

[Don Nelson's running and bomb tactics]:

"Running and Booming" refers to a basketball tactical idea that uses high-speed and smooth rotation movement as its main tactical feature, emphasizing the speed of offense and defense conversion and partially sacrificing the offensive and defensive capabilities of the half-court position. In fact, it adds up to speed and jump shots.

Running and Blowing: It is called runandgun in English. It is probably the open offensive system at halftime. Players constantly create mobile phones through movement and transmission. Any player can choose the right move at any location and at any time. Such teams mostly rely on the outside feel, and the No. 4 position is mostly a player who can shoot or a fast break speed type. For example, Marion of the Suns and Jamison of the Wizards both shot far to the 3-point line and had excellent running and jumping skills. Let’s take the Suns as an example to play Yi Tang-Nelson’s running and bombing tactics:

In the 2006-07 season, the Suns played center with Stodome, with a standard power forward figure and style of play, Nash was the only one in the backcourt, and the frontcourt was equipped with speed-type offensive players such as Marion. The five starting players performed amazingly, and they were able to contribute 90+ points per game, ranking first among all the starting five tigers in the league, and at the same time, they also drove the offensive ability of the entire team, making the Suns become the best team in the league.

The Suns' tactical routines are not complicated, in short, just one word: "fast". The Suns led by Nash do not pursue complex transmission and cooperation to create empty shooting opportunities, but keep the ball in the sports as much as possible and not miss any shooting opportunities. Each player may be the initiator of the offense and may also be the finisher of the offense, striving to play the most efficient blitz in the shortest time. This tactic is called "runandgun" in English, which means running and bombing. This tactical style is undoubtedly a perfect match for the Suns' personnel. They do not have a strict center player. They are circling unremittingly on the court. Even if the opportunity is fleeting, they can capture fighter jets in time and murder opponents in the simplest and most direct way.

Nash is naturally the team's undisputed engine. With his speed, breakthrough, vision and passing ability, the Suns' starting lineup has broken the regular boundaries. Just as the thirsty Sharks are always accustomed to hunting and foraging while swimming, the four swingers are running all over the game. In this way, not only is the extremely explosive offensive energy released, but the opponent has no time to capture their defensive loopholes. The Suns' creed is: "By attack against attack, firepower," this style of play is almost all regular season. But it is not suitable for fighting against strong playoffs.

As a favorite student of Cardinal Auerbach, Nelson obviously has never insulted his reputation as a teacher. The terrifying running and bombing tactics developed by the Warriors have affected the league for 20 years, and are still continuing now. The league has set off a small ball whirlwind. Nelson has never led the team to the finals in his career, and his winning rate in the playoffs is also among the coaches on all the famous coaches. It can be seen that the running and shooting style is good and not practical!

Small ball tactics are like the Suns' fast whirlwind style of playing, which is called small ball tactics; like the Rockets and Spurs focus on defense and half-time offense, they are big ball tactics, but they generally don't directly call them big ball tactics. Such a style of play generally requires a strong center or power forward!

The so-called small ball does not mean that the ball is smaller than usual, nor does it mean that the ball is small on the court, but a style that is popular in the NBA. It can be called a small ball team. There is definitely no dominant center on the court, so the whole team basically does not play a slow-paced half-court offense. If you have to play a half-court offense, the five players on the court will be more scattered, and use passes, pick-and-rolls, and running positions to create opportunities to shoot.

The popularity of small balls in the league has a great relationship with the reason why there are fewer and fewer excellent centers in the NBA. Olajuwon, Robinson, Ewing, O'Neal, and Mooning are the only excellent centers left O'Neal to breathe on the court; while there are more and more all-around players in the league. All five people on the court can dribble, break through, and shoot from the outside. This is the representative of the popularity of all-around players.

In the past two or three seasons, speeding up has become the common pursuit of many NBA teams. Teams that used to love running, such as the Suns and the Warriors, still hold the flag of running, even if they have changed coaches; while teams that used to control speed and lower the rhythm, such as the Spurs, Rockets, Pistons, and Celtics, have also had new requirements for speeding up due to changes in their respective situations.

The new season has just opened, and the changes in the Spurs are a microcosm of the changes in the league's overall environment. It can be seen that running and bombing has become popular all over the world and is a prosperous era!
Chapter completed!