Tark let grgurich install a new form of amoeba defense out of the 1 alignment. If you are a coach looking for a video that helps teach the amoeba defense this is the video for you. The 41 chameleon defense by tyler whitcomb coachtube. Oncourt, the runnin rebels demonstrate run glide run, zig zags, close. The amoeba defense was made famous by former unlv coach jerry tarkanian, who amassed nearly 1,000 wins with the runnin rebels from 197392.
Teaching the 1 amoeba basketball defense brock lemon. Basketball dvd the mayhem amoebastyle defense coachs. Appropriate for coaches and teams at all competitive levels, the dvd uses onthecourt player demonstrations to help explain and illustrate how coaches can teach their players this effective form of defense. He had an assistant coach named tim grgurich, who was later on tarkanians staff and showed it to coach tark. Duke coach mike krzyzewski once said of tarkanian, jerry had consistent high levels of success because his teams played hard defensively. Coach tarkanian shows how the amoeba prevents the offensive players from getting into the gaps. The uaa womens basketball team and its mayhem defense have their. Fran webster is a former defensive basketball coach at the university of pittsburgh and the originator of the amoeba multiple defense system with him as a high school coach, websters teams won 70 percent of their games over a 16year period. Its designed to put pressure on the ball while protecting the basket area. Amoeba defense llc in las vegas nv company profile. The mayhem amoebastyle defense on october 11, 2018. Basketball brooklyn colleges amoeba defense w 41 perimeter diag. Its similar to a matchup zone in that the players and coverage shifts depending on where the ball is. During the 20102011 season at the varsity level, we ran mostly man to man defense, but we occasionally ran some zone defense.
The amoeba defense is a risky defensive strategy in basketball that combines elements of the zone defense and mantoman defense in an effort to confuse the opponents. Post defense drill the mayhem amoebastyle defense on. The mayhem amoebastyle defense the mayhem amoebastyle defense already have an account. The registered agent on file for this company is law offices of peter j. Basketball defense coaching guides advanced one of my favorite things about basketball is that there are many different defensive strategies your team can use to defend against an opponent. I did like the clips which showed the success it had but not the break down at all by the coach. The player then gets to go to the freethrow line and shoot one bonus freethrow. Coach mccarthy does a great job teaching the defense. Grgurich later became an assistant to unlv coach jerry tarkanian, who utilized the defense himself. Amoeba defense llc is a nevada domestic limitedliability company filed on december 23, 2011. The combo defense is a combination zone inside and persontoperson outside. The amoeba defense was made famous by former unlv coach jerry.
Extreme ball pressure and trapping situations that catch the ball handler out of position are key. The amoeba defense is somewhat of a gambling zone defense that can be quite effective at disrupting your opponent and creating numerous fast break opportunities. Missouri challenge allstar games 17 fall, 2008 mbca board meeting minutes 19 the coachs clipboard 22 missouri basketball hall of fame nomination form 23 membership application form. The amoeba defense was developed and used by coach jerry tarkanian 990228 career coaching record at unlv some years ago.
A defense that is extinct in todays game and unfortunately not much was of value with the lethargic approach to the video by the coach. Todays basketball coaching clinic notes are on jerry tarkanian and the amoeba zone defense. This defense added an element of pressure and trapping to the standard matchup. If youre interested in learning more about the amoeba defense from tark, head over to the film room and watch. In the 1970s, webster perfected the defense with pittsburgh head coaches charles ridl and tim grgurich. Its a common coaching saying that defense is the best offense, but scott drews baylor bears and their 1 zone take that concept to a whole new level. Their guards harass opposing ball handlers, their wings are are lengthy and quick to trap, and their. Pitt used the defense extensively in their 1974 season run to the elite. Coach tarkanian shows how the amoeba prevents the offensive players from getting into the gaps, beating you with the dribble and getting crosscourt passes.
It can be used at various times during a game to disrupt and confuse opponents. The amoeba defense was developed by coach jerry tarkanian at the university of las vegas and played a significant role in unlvs 1990 ncaa championship. Coach tyler whitcomb is the boys head basketball coach at west michigan. Blizzard matchup defense and using junk defenses effectively. First he takes you to the white board and diagrams different. Tough 32 122 zone defense hard to handle winning hoops. X5 is the hoop defender, the last line of defense guarding the basket. If youre interested in learning more about the amoeba defense from tark, head over to the film room and. This article focuses on the amoeba defense as it was played by unlv under jerry tarkanian, the defense was created at. From the mantoman defense which is the staple for many teams all over the world, to a zone defense which can be useful to shut down an opponent with. Amoeba defense a junk defense made popular by coach jerry tarkanian at unlv. It is an aggressive, trapping, matchup zone defense ran out of an 1 alignment. Think about picking up a zone to have in your back pocket. To accomplish this we will use the following concepts.
The pavlovian basketball concept is still one of my favorite things ive come across. The modified amoeba defense presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals and techniques involved in jerry tarkanians renowned hardnosed method of playing defense. The combo defense is usually used against a penetrating, spread offense such as the north carolina four corners offense. Amoeba defense halfcourt basketball zone defense hoops. Amoeba defense llc filed as a domestic limitedliability company in the state of nevada on friday, december 23, 2011 and is approximately nine years old, according to public records filed with nevada secretary of state. Tark explains, in several teaching progressions, why your zone defense must be similar to your mantoman defense. The 41 is designed to give you defense a different look an. Basketballs amoeba defense by fran webster webster, the father of the amoeba defense, nails it here. Similar to the 1 zone, the amoeba defense is designed to confuse the opponent and force turnovers. Click on the pdf link to download the basketball coaching clinic notes for your basketball playbooks. Teaching the 1 amoeba basketball defense brock lemon duration. From what ive gathered, the point zone is similar to the amoeba zone defense.
And one a phrase used when a player gets fouled on a made shot attempt. The amoeba defense was made especially famous by coach jerry tarkanian and his great unlv teams of the 80s and 90s. Use five practice breakdown drills to implement the most important fundamentals for defensive success learn how to position your players in the amoeba defense to take advantage of their individual strengths get proven strategies to defend common offensive actions to. The originator of the amoeba defense was late coach jerry tarkanian 990228 career coaching record at unlv some years ago. Ryan mccarthy has improved upon the blueprint created by legendary coach jerry tarkanian to create a version of the defense that can be sustained through an entire game. The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is e068690201. The three outside defenders assume strong pass denial positions. Four players are positioned in a diamond shape, with the fifth player usually positioned under the basket. These drills include amoeba drill for front court players, 5 on 7, 5 on 5, and double teaming the initial pass. And when we did run zone defense, we ran the 1 lute olson zone defense.
These are the basketball notes that he used to pass out at clinics. The mayhem amoebastyle defense basketball championship. If the ball is dribbled to the wing from the point diag. Even though we did not run the zone defense often, our defense was actually better when we ran zone from a statistical standpoint. And the two inside players zone on the baseline much like a 122 zone. A pass from the corner to the point weakside guard can be picked off by xi and taken the other way for an easy layup. A complete multiple system coaching classic by fran webster 19920801 hardcover 4. Basketball defense amoeba defense, coachs clipboard. Basketball defense the amoeba defense coachs clipboard.
Use five practice breakdown drills to implement the. If you want to see his entire defense, take a look at coach jerry tarkanians amoeba defense dvd also, i have amoeba defense notes so be sure to check them out at the xs and os basketball forum. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The amoeba defense was developed by fran webster, an assistant for the pittsburgh panthers mens basketball team. We dont want you to react on defense or to the defense, but we must anticipate. Anthonys gave up just 5 points m the quarter and won gomg away. November 24, 2009 when the university of nevadalas vegas routed 15th ranked duke 10373 in 1990 for the ncaa championship, unlv coach jerry tarkanian attributed the teams success that night to its matchup zone defense.
With a concept similar but not identical to the amoeba defense the point player will slide down through the paint to protect the lane where he will twothirds front the. Hurley put in a i amoeba defense th1s past season at st. Unlv amoeba zone defense coach\s clipboard basketball dvds. Watching them play defense has you unsure which team is meant to be attacking.
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