The final step of “Early Offense” is the continuity of the quick push throughout the game until the end of the game. Continuing the pattern of “Early Offense” the entire game prevents the opposing team from setting-up and adjusting to the early offensive push. Continuity also you to get the ball to the specific players you want to score on the offensive end. It also helps you get better chances in positioning for offensive rebounds and take second chances around the basket.

The Need for Early Offense – Fast Break

If you’re on the offensive end, pushing the ball for an early offense is a vital part in play to disrupt the defensive set-up by the opposing team. Early offense forces the defenders to “react” on the ball movement rather than “act” (attack). The main idea here is to advance the ball quickly into the front court and attack the defense before the opponents are able to set-up or organize their defense.

Opposing teams that walk the ball to the front court to set-up the offense are much easier to defend against the teams that push the ball fast for early offense. Opposing teams that run the ball to the front court in a span of 2-3 seconds are difficult to defend because it disrupts the chance of setting up the defense. The early offense creates situations for quick mid range jump shots, penetration lay-ups and kick out passes for easy scoring. Teams that walk the ball to the front court are much easier to defend because the defending players are allowed to set-up the positions on the defensive end. A well set-up defense can execute traps and denials and force turnovers and rush the shots as the time on the clock runs out.