5 GUARDS

[hunnalanewarrior]

I have seen many successful high school teams employ 5 guard line-ups. I guess Coach Pitts Science Hill teams a few years ago were the best I've ever seen. Franklin years back with Kevin Anglin and company were incredible. Hunters Lane has that type of line-up this season and are very fun to watch play.

 

Some advantages: 5 ball handlers, 5 perimeter shooters, relentless full court pressure, ...

 

Some disadvantages: Half court post defense, rebounding, ...

 

Who are some of the best ever 5 guard, small lineups?

Do you believe the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

[THE_GAME]

A few years ago, McGavock had this type of lineup. They were very fun to watch and they actually got great rebounding from those guards. They went to 2 substates in a row. Hunters Lane has a good shot of at least making it that far, but there are just so many good teams this year.

[Bigdust100]

its a bad idea when Siegel played Hunters Lane earlier this year they dominated them due to the fact Hunters lane could not come up with the boards

[Dawg05]

5 guards is definately doable especially if you have a couple guys on the bench that can give everyone else breathers. Other teams won't be able to press you.

 

On offense you can spread the other team out and send cutters through the middle against man defense and if the other team goes zone you will be able to get all the open threes you want. Offensive rebounding will also be better because the guards are quick enough to get to the ball and their will be more long rebounds that the post can't get.

 

Defense is where the coach will really have to work. You really can't go man unless you front the post and have really good help side. Full court zone presses would be very effective, obviously. In the half court, a 2-2-1 and 1-3-1 would work well. The kids have to be dedicated to boxing out though.

 

Overall, a 4 guard 1 post offense gives a team more options but 5 guards can be just as good if done correctly.